AEW’s Grand Slam Australia event delivered big matches and loud reactions, but one chant once again grabbed headlines. The anti-ICE chants that first erupted during Brody King’s earlier match with MJF returned in Sydney — and this time, they were even louder. Despite the controversy, Brody King is not backing down, and his pursuit of the AEW World Championship is far from over.
Anti-ICE Chants Continue at Grand Slam Australia
During the main event between Brody King and MJF, fans inside Qudos Bank Arena loudly chanted “F— ICE” before the opening bell.
This mirrored what happened in their previous encounter. Even though the event took place in Australia, the crowd clearly followed the story and continued the protest-style chants.
King ultimately failed to capture the AEW World Championship, but the crowd reaction once again made the moment bigger than just a wrestling match.
Warner Bros. Discovery Denies Involvement
Before Grand Slam Australia, a report claimed that Warner Bros. Discovery executives had blocked King from appearing on a recent episode of AEW Dynamite.
The rumour suggested that WBD was worried King’s presence would lead to more anti-ICE chants, which could cause political attention at a sensitive time for the company. According to the speculation, the company wanted to avoid controversy while seeking federal approval for a major merger deal.
However, WBD strongly denied the claim.
The company issued a clear public statement saying it had no involvement in King’s AEW schedule. Sources later confirmed that even the specific episode of Dynamite in question was included in that denial.
In short, WBD says it did not block Brody King from appearing.
Brody King Responds After Grand Slam
After the show went off the air, AEW released a digital exclusive featuring King and his tag partner Bandido.
King did not sound discouraged. Instead, he sounded more motivated than ever.
He admitted he was close to winning the title but said he is not going to sit around feeling sorry for himself. Instead, he called out anyone willing to step up.
King officially announced he will be back on the February 25 episode of AEW Dynamite in Denver, Colorado, ready for a fight and determined to re-enter the world title picture.
Road to AEW Revolution
The February 25 episode of Dynamite takes place just two weeks before AEW Revolution.
At Revolution, MJF is scheduled to defend the AEW World Championship against Hangman Adam Page.
That means King’s return could have major implications:
- Will he try to interfere in the title picture again?
- Could he face another top contender to stay relevant?
- Is there a chance of a triple threat scenario down the line?
Right now, nothing is confirmed. But King’s promo made it clear he is not stepping away quietly.
Bigger Than Just Wrestling
This situation shows how modern wrestling sometimes crosses into real-world topics. Crowd chants, political sensitivity, and corporate relationships now play a bigger role than ever before.
AEW is broadcast on major networks and streaming platforms. That means reactions inside the arena can quickly become national headlines.
Still, AEW has not made any official changes to its creative direction because of the chants. King remains featured, and the story continues.
