On the February 4, 2026 edition of AEW Dynamite, the crowd voiced strong opposition toward ICE, chanting profanity as Brody King prepared to face MJF. King had recently appeared wearing a shirt bearing the phrase “Abolish ICE,” sparking debate among fans and wrestling personalities alike. The shirt’s political message targeted the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, fueling further controversy in the wrestling community.
Val Venis Responds to Brody King’s Shirt and the Crowd’s Reaction
Sean Morley, better known as former WWE star Val Venis, took to social media to voice his disapproval of King’s gesture as well as the actions of protestors. He argued that simply wearing a slogan like “Abolish ICE” does not equate to true justice, but rather amounts to theatrical performance. Venis emphasized that attacking institutions, engaging in violence, or destroying property fails to protect human rights. Instead, he insisted that due process is essential for ensuring human protection and justice.
Brody King wearing ‘Abolish ICE’ on a Tshirt isn’t justice; it’s cosplay. Yelling at institutions, assaulting other humans, destroying property, doesn’t protect human beings. DUE PROCESS IS WHAT PROTECTS HUMAN BEINGS! Guess public education failed these entertainers horrifically. Proof before power. Authority before punishment. Human rights aren’t slogans. They’re procedures.
— Val Venis, Former WWE Star
In additional tweets, Venis reinforced his perspective:
🔴 Brody King wearing “Abolish ICE” on a Tshirt isn’t justice; it’s cosplay. Yelling at institutions, assaulting other humans, destroying property, doesn’t protect human beings. DUE PROCESS IS WHAT PROTECTS HUMAN BEINGS!
— Val Venis, Former WWE Star
Further Criticism Directed at Protest Tactics and Political Activism
Val Venis also responded to a Facebook user named Rhonda Shane regarding the efficacy of protests, stating that such actions only inflict harm on businesses, homes, and communities without producing meaningful change. He highlighted a “moral sequence” toward freedom that begins with due process and negotiations. Venis controversially suggested that only if negotiations fail should organized militias be formed to capture officials, advocating for minimizing harm during such operations.
Protests still accomplish nothing but hurting peoples businesses, properties, homes and their own lives. There is a moral sequence to and a logical path to freedom. First, full underhindered due process scrutiny and negotiations. When negotiations fail, and war is the only solution, raise organized militias. Let me know when idiots stop harming their own communities, arm up to the teeth and move to capture and arrest the politicians and their subordinates with attention to minimizing any damage, harm, and death to the people.
Protesting like idiotic leftists does nothing but make a lot of senseless noise, and harms people while destroying human lives. You sir are a moron who clearly needs to find Jesus Christ fast.
— Val Venis, Former WWE Star
Implications of the Debate Over Political Expression in Wrestling
This exchange between Val Venis and Brody King highlights growing tensions over political activism within professional wrestling platforms, where personalities often blur entertainment and social commentary. The controversy underscores the challenges in addressing serious social issues like immigration enforcement in a public forum that mixes sports and spectacle. The debate may influence how wrestlers and promotional companies navigate political messaging in future programming, balancing fan reactions and freedom of expression.
🔴 Brody King wearing "Abolish ICE" on a Tshirt isn’t justice; it’s cosplay. Yelling at institutions, assaulting other humans, destroying property, doesn’t protect human beings. DUE PROCESS IS WHAT PROTECTS HUMAN BEINGS!
Guess public education failed these entertainers… pic.twitter.com/nNoCnhDcud
— Val Venis™ (The Big Valbowski™) (@ValVenisEnt) February 7, 2026
