Max Caster got cut by TNA Wrestling just one day after making his debut with the company, and it was all because of “insensitive comments” he dropped during a promo. Yeah, you read that right: *one day*. He made his first appearance at Bound for Glory on Sunday, October 11, and by Tuesday, October 13, he was out. Talk about a short run.
That Debut Promo Blew Up in His Face
Caster, known from his All Elite Wrestling days as part of The Acclaimed, made his big TNA debut at Bound for Glory, their biggest event of the year, held at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. He came out to answer an open challenge issued by Moose. Now, Caster’s whole thing is being a rapper, spitting rhymes on his way to the ring, right? But this time, he went way too far. He made a line referencing bombs hitting Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, a place that’s actually been the target of terrorist attacks at its airport, causing deaths and injuries. Fans absolutely blew up his spot with heavy backlash for that one.
TNA Dropped the Hammer, and It’s Not Caster’s First Rodeo
TNA Wrestling didn’t waste any time, apologizing for the “insensitive comments” and stating Caster “will no longer be wrestling for TNA.” They were pretty clear about it, too: “Making light of violent attacks is wrong. This should never have made it into the show, and that responsibility is ours. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected. We sincerely apologize.” The company said they’ve already yanked the segment from replays and their social channels, and they’re “taking steps to ensure something like this never happens again.” What’s wild is this isn’t Caster’s first walk of shame. Back in August 2021, when he was in AEW, he drew heat for rapping about fake COVID-19 tests, Simone Biles’ mental health, the Duke lacrosse rape case, and a sexual joke about a wrestler. AEW founder Tony Khan condemned that, too, and Caster was removed from TV for a bit then. Seems like some folks just don’t learn.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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