Derek Holloway on May 5, 2026
Brody King isn’t holding back — and this time, his comments went straight at Donald Trump.
King has been dealing with backlash throughout 2026 after crowds at his matches sparked controversy with “F*** ICE” chants, leading critics to tell him to stay out of politics and just wrestle. But when he finally responded publicly, he flipped the entire argument on its head.
Speaking at Squared Circle Expo, King addressed those criticisms by pointing directly at Trump’s presence in WWE history. After being told to “shut up and wrestle,” King pointed out what he sees as a contradiction within the industry itself.
“People want to say just shut up and wrestle, don’t talk about political statements. Our president is in the WWE Hall Of Fame. That’s all I got to say.”
That line alone drew a clear connection between wrestling and politics, but King didn’t stop there. He followed it up with an even more direct shot.
“I don’t care if he wrestled or not, he can go f** himself.”*
The comment instantly shifts the conversation from crowd chants to something much bigger — the idea that wrestling has never truly been separate from politics, especially with figures like Trump having a long-standing connection to WWE, including his Hall of Fame induction.
King’s response makes it clear he’s not interested in staying neutral, especially when critics are telling him to tone things down while ignoring the political history already tied to the business. At this point, the situation isn’t just about chants or fan reactions — it’s about whether wrestlers are expected to stay silent while political figures remain part of wrestling’s legacy.
Do you think Brody King crossed a line with his comments about Donald Trump, or is he right to call out what he sees as hypocrisy in wrestling? Let us know your thoughts below.
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