Internal Reaction to Anti-ICE Chants on February 4 AEW Dynamite Revealed

What looked like a chaotic crowd hijack on AEW Dynamite wasn’t viewed as a problem backstage — not even close.

According to Fightful Select, AEW officials were actually happy with the media attention generated by the loud “F* ICE” chants that broke out during the February 4, 2026 episode of Dynamite in Las Vegas.

“AEW was very happy with the media attention from the ‘Fuck ICE’ chants during AEW Dynamite this week.”

The chant erupted just before the main event between MJF and Brody King, catching everyone — including MJF — off guard. Despite the unexpected moment, AEW production didn’t cut away or attempt to suppress the crowd, allowing the chant to air live and spread quickly across social media and wrestling headlines.

While fans debated whether the chant was political or just another case of fans trying to get themselves over, the internal reaction tells a different story. AEW appears to have welcomed the controversy and visibility rather than viewing it as a disruption.

Do you think AEW embracing moments like this helps the product, or does it risk letting the crowd overshadow what’s happening in the ring? Drop your thoughts and leave your feedback below.