Summary

Brody King has addressed his public stance against ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement), explaining why he feels compelled to use his visibility as a professional wrestler to speak out on issues he believes are unjust.

King previously wore an "Abolish ICE" T-shirt during an episode of AEW Dynamite. On the February 4th, 2026 edition of the show, fans chanted against ICE during his match with MJF. Speaking with Denise Salcedo, King elaborated on his motivation.

Quote from Brody King

"It has been great, and I feel like, you know, when I was younger, I always wanted somebody who felt like me — on TV or wherever — to express the way that they felt so I could have someone to champion for me.

And if I can be that for other people who are being marginalized, then I want to be that for them. Everyone tries to bring up the political thing, but in my opinion, it's just about what's right and what's wrong. There's a lot of wrong happening in the world, and if I can speak out against it, then I will.

And, you know, we've got guys like Mick Foley who also do the same thing."

Brody King's Place in AEW's Fan Picture

King's willingness to carry his values publicly has resonated on AEW programming in a visible way. The spontaneous crowd reaction during his Dynamite match with MJF demonstrated that a meaningful part of AEW's audience sees him as more than a big man on the roster. Tony Khan has also noted the strong fan support King receives, something that has become part of how AEW positions King coming off his feud with Swerve Strickland.

For King personally, his framing is straightforward: this is not about politics, it is about right and wrong. That clarity of voice, combined with genuine crowd investment, gives AEW a talent whose popularity is grounded in something real rather than scripted. How the promotion channels that into his booking going forward is a question worth watching.

Sources

As reported by NoDQ.