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Pro wrestler goes on defense after airport attack rap lyric costs him job at TNA: 'It’s only to entertain'
Max Caster says he won't apologize for his Riyadh rap lyric at TNA Bound for Glory, claiming his intent was entertainment, not to offend anyone.
Pro wrestler Max Caster said on social media Tuesday that he wouldn’t apologize for his rap lyric, arguing it was intended for entertainment and not to offend. The remark referenced a deadly attack on a Saudi Arabian airport and prompted immediate backlash online.
Caster appeared at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view to answer Moose’s open challenge, but his on-screen persona and verse drew criticism from fans and commentators. The rap line in question was delivered as he walked to the ring.
TNA announced that it had cut ties with Caster, removing all related material from its social media and refraining from future appearances. The organization said the reference to attacks in Riyadh was inappropriate and apologized to victims and their families.
Caster acknowledged the decision, saying he understood why the company chose to part ways after a single match and expressed embarrassment over how the situation unfolded. He emphasized that his intent was entertainment and accepted the consequences.
Mustafa Ali expressed support for the decision, publicly offering a reconciliation message and support for management’s actions. Caster’s departure marks his first major move since parting with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).