<p>Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) held its pay-per-view event Bound for Glory, where multiple championships changed hands, including the world championship in the main event.</p><p>Pro wrestler Max Caster made his TNA debut in a match against Moose, marking his first appearance after a stint with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Caster is known for performing a rap song during his ring entrance.</p><p>During his entrance, Caster referenced a recent attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which resulted in over a dozen fatalities. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, escalating tensions in the region.</p><p>In his lyrics, Caster stated, "… And it’s the firing squad. I drop bombs. You don’t even have to fly to Riyadh." This comment received immediate backlash on social media.</p><p>On Monday, TNA announced that it had removed all content related to Caster from its social media platforms and would no longer employ him. The company released a statement saying, "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. 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.</p><p>"We have removed the segment from replays and our social channels and are taking steps to ensure something like this never happens again. Max Caster will no longer be wrestling in TNA."</p><p>OutKick Dropkick reached out to Caster for comment.</p>
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- loaded language: 'exhilarating ride'
- loaded language: 'bitter taste in its mouth'
- loaded language: 'immediate backlash'
- loaded language: 'insensitive comments'
- loaded language: 'making light of violent attacks is wrong'
- framing: The headline foregrounds the firing as the consequence of Caster's reference to the attack.
- framing: The article emphasizes TNA's condemnation and removal of Caster while providing no substantive reply from him.
- editorializing: One moment, however, left the company with a bitter taste in its mouth.
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TNA Wrestling Terminates Max Caster Following Controversial Remarks During Match
Max Caster was terminated by TNA Wrestling following controversial remarks made during his debut match at the Bound for Glory pay-per-view event. Caster referenced a recent deadly attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prompting backlash and a statement from TNA condemning the comments as insensitive.
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Loaded Language Removed
- ✕ loaded language: 'exhilarating ride'
- ✕ loaded language: 'bitter taste in its mouth'
- ✕ loaded language: 'immediate backlash'
- ✕ loaded language: 'insensitive comments'
- ✕ loaded language: 'making light of violent attacks is wrong'
- ✕ framing: The headline foregrounds the firing as the consequence of Caster's reference to the attack.
- ✕ framing: The article emphasizes TNA's condemnation and removal of Caster while providing no substantive reply from him.
- ✕ editorializing: One moment, however, left the company with a bitter taste in its mouth.
- ✕ vague attribution: immediate backlash on social media
- ✕ omitted response: Max Caster is given no response to TNA's decision; the article says he was contacted for comment but includes no reply.
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Pro wrestler's reference to deadly Saudi airport attack during match entrance costs him job at TNA Wrestling
TNA Wrestling Terminates Max Caster Following Controversial Remarks During Match