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Wrestling’s Newest Star Is Massive, Bearded, and Ready to Piledrive ICE
The debate over immigration enforcement has crept into a brash and crass entertainment, which is less immune to reality than you’d think.
TL;DR
- Wrestler Brody King's public political stance against ICE has made him a fan favorite, leading to "Fuck ICE" chants at AEW events.
- The Twin Cities, a location with a history of controversial ICE actions, provided a charged atmosphere for an AEW taping.
- Fans see pro-wrestling as a platform for cathartic expression, especially when the agency's actions have personally affected them.
- AEW, perceived as more liberal than WWE, allows performers more freedom to express personal politics, contributing to King's outspokenness.
- Despite initial speculation, King eventually appeared at the St. Paul taping, though his appearance was not broadcast live, suggesting a strategic decision by AEW to acknowledge fan sentiment without overtly promoting political messages on air.