Max Caster finally made his TNA debut at Bound for Glory, but fans weren’t talking about his match with Moose once the show was over. Instead, social media lit up over one line from Caster’s entrance rap that a lot of people felt crossed the line.
Before the match, Caster delivered one of his signature raps and dropped the line, “I drop bombs, you don’t even have to fly to Riyadh.” Considering the recent attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that left civilians dead and hundreds more injured, the lyric immediately rubbed a lot of people the wrong way.
One fan didn’t hold back, calling out both Caster and TNA for turning a real-life tragedy into part of a wrestling promo. They argued there was nothing entertaining about making light of people who had just lost their lives.
“TNA!!!!! Mocking innocent lives lost isn’t humor; it’s disgusting. Families are grieving while you turn their suffering into a joke. An American died too, and you couldn’t even show respect for one of your own. How can a company like TNA allow people to mock the dead, including an American citizen? This is a complete lack of humanity, respect, and accountability. Have some decency.”
Another fan went a step further and demanded TNA publicly address the situation. They called for an apology, disciplinary action against Caster and even threatened legal action if the company ignored the controversy.
“@ThisIsTNA, just one day after a Houthi attack killed 12 civilians and injured 309 at Riyadh International Airport, @PlatinumMax turned the bombing of our civilian population into a punchline during your event. This is absolutely disgraceful. Murdered civilians are not material for cheap entertainment. I demand a public apology, disciplinary action against Max Caster, and a formal review of all appropriate legal measures. If TNA refuses to act, I will file formal complaints with the relevant authorities and seek legal counsel to pursue every available legal remedy against those responsible. The deaths of innocent civilians are not a joke. TNA must be held accountable for its response.”
That wasn’t the only reaction either. Plenty of other fans felt the joke simply wasn’t worth making, especially with the attack still so fresh in everyone’s minds.
“Mocking bombs in Riyadh and using innocent lives and fallen heroes for cheap promo isn’t badass — it’s pathetic and disrespectful. Show some damn respect. ‘I drop bombs you don’t even have to fly to Riyadh’?????
Have innocent civilians’ lives become a laughingstock and tossed aside so simply without this heinous act being denounced????!!!!! All concerned parties and officials must condemn this filthy act with an official statement and take the necessary measures against the devoid of principles and morals ‘Max Caster’ who by his filthy act violated all human morals and values.”
Other fans thought TNA should take action against Caster and fire him, while some said they usually enjoy edgy wrestling promos but felt this one went way too far because of the timing. For them, there was a big difference between getting heel heat and referencing a tragedy that had just happened.
“Mocking Riyadh’s terrorist attacks while families are mourning is disgusting. Civilians aren’t your material. Delete this garbage immediately and fire his ass.
“This is downright unacceptable. I’m all for edgy s*** in pro wrestling, but there’s a line, and this crosses it by a country mile. This is vile and downright disgusting. It’s way too damn soon. An airport was bombed just hours earlier, innocent lives were lost, and now they’re usin’ it for a cheap pop? What in the hell is wrong with y’all? There’s edgy, and then there’s just tasteless. Do better.”
Max Caster definitely got people talking in his first TNA appearance—just not for the reason he probably expected. Now all eyes are on whether either Caster or TNA has anything to say as the criticism continues to pile up.
Do you think Max Caster’s rap was just part of his heel character, or did it go too far given everything that happened in Riyadh? Let us know in the comments.
