On February 5, AEW Dynamite’s Las Vegas audience witnessed a heated eliminator match between Brody King and the reigning AEW World Champion, MJF. The event gained additional attention due to King’s vocal opposition to the ICE organization, which sparked a loud and unified “F*ck ICE” chant from the crowd before the match began. Referee Bryce Remsburg reportedly allowed the chant to continue for a moment before signaling for the bell to start the bout.
Social Media Amplifies the Controversial Chant
The defiant chant quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing widespread attention and gaining hundreds of thousands of views. Fightful Wrestling shared a clip highlighting the intense crowd reaction, followed by other prominent accounts amplifying the moment. Aaron Rupar captured the audience’s unified chant, describing it as sounding like the entire arena in Las Vegas joining in. Meanwhile, Nick Cruse remarked on the increasing prominence of the chant at wrestling events and linked it to broader political implications.
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted “Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!” in unison before the main event pic.twitter.com/KBrEag34Ax
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 5, 2026
They are changing “Fuck ICE” at wrestling events now. Trump and the Republican Party is cooked https://t.co/oz0gAcs77G
— Nick Cruse 🥋 (@SocialistMMA) February 5, 2026
Brody King’s Ongoing Activism and Charitable Efforts
This recent public demonstration follows Brody King’s prior efforts combined with Daniel Warren Johnson, where they collectively donated nearly $58,000 to families impacted by ICE raids in Minnesota. King’s activism dates back to mid-2025 when he contributed $27,000 to the Local Hearts Foundation after selling his own “Abolish ICE” merchandise. These charitable initiatives emphasize King’s commitment to supporting communities affected by immigration enforcement actions and align with the passionate crowd response seen on Dynamite.
The Wrestling Community’s Reaction and What’s Next
The disruption caused by the chant underscores wrestling’s role as a platform for political expression and community solidarity. With key figures such as Brody King and notable events unfolding in AEW and elsewhere, matches continue to reflect ongoing social and political discussions. As AEW and its audience engage with these topics, future broadcasts may see further instances where in-ring competition intertwines with activism and public sentiment. The February 5 episode also features strong card lineups that maintain wrestling’s entertainment intensity amid broader conversations.
It seems like the referee may have waited to ring the bell so these could resonate longer? Oh no. Whoops.
— Bryce Remsburg (@dabryceisright) February 5, 2026
Loud *F*ck ICE" chants#AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/ONrbtNfLn4
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) February 5, 2026
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event pic.twitter.com/KBrEag34Ax
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 5, 2026
They are changing “Fuck ICE” at wrestling events now. Trump and the Republican Party is cooked https://t.co/oz0gAcs77G
— Nick Cruse 🥋 (@SocialistMMA) February 5, 2026
HUGE “FUCK ICE” CHANTS TO START THE MAIN EVENT! #AEW #AEWDynamite
— Self Made AO 💫 (@KXNGAO) February 5, 2026
