TNA cuts ties with Max Caster over controversial Saudi Arabia line
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After several months of speculation and waiting, former AEW champion Max Caster made his TNA debut. At TNA Bound For Glory 2026, Caster made his first appearance for the promotion in an open challenge match against Moose.
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However, as Caster made his way to the ring in his debut match, he found himself rapping his usual shtick, where he dropped some verses related to the recent Saudi Arabia Riyadh airport attack. Known for his loudmouth on-screen character, Caster’s rap became a source of controversy as people online started targeting him and calling him out.
Now just hours after his grand TNA debut, Caster has also made a grand exit from the promotion. The promotion released a statement on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, cutting ties with Caster after he referred to the bombing at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 10, 2026.
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“During Sunday’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view, insensitive comments were made by Max Caster referencing attacks in Riyadh that killed and injured many people,” TNA wrote in their statement. “Making light of violent attacks is wrong. This should never have made it into the show, and that responsibility is ours. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected.”
“We sincerely apologize. We have removed the segment from replays and our social channels and are taking steps to ensure something like this never happens again,” they continued. “Max Caster will no longer be wrestling for TNA.”
Before TNA released their official statement, Fightful Select also reported that the rap lines in question were not scripted or approved by TNA executives and have since been removed from the promotion’s social media. The airport attack in Riyadh killed 13 people and injured over 300 others.
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) October 12, 2026
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