TNA Wrestling has terminated its relationship with Max Caster following his debut at the Bound for Glory pay-per-view on October 11, 2026. During his entrance, Caster delivered a rap that included a reference to a recent bombing attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which resulted in 13 deaths and over 300 injuries. TNA issued an official apology on October 12, confirming that Caster will no longer perform for the organization.
TNA Wrestling terminates Max Caster’s contract
The company confirmed the firing in a statement released on Monday, October 12. TNA leadership stated that the comments made during the Sunday event were insensitive and that the company accepts responsibility for allowing them to reach the broadcast. “Making light of violent attacks is wrong,” the statement read. “This should never have made it into the show, and that responsibility is ours.” TNA has since removed the segment from all official social media channels and event replays.
Unscripted comments at Bound for Glory
Caster, a former AEW World Tag Team Champion who recently became a free agent, entered the ring at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, to face Moose. During his entrance, Caster rapped: “This the firing squad, I drop bombs, you don’t even have to fly to Riyadh.” According to reporting by Fightful, the line was neither scripted nor approved by TNA executives. Fightful Select further reported that the incident caused immediate backstage friction, with the company determining his future was uncertain before the formal termination was announced.
Previous industry controversies
This incident marks another instance of Caster facing professional consequences for his freestyle raps. As noted by USA Today, Caster was removed from television programming by All Elite Wrestling in August 2021 following a segment that included references to the Duke lacrosse case, Simone Biles, and COVID-19 testing. At that time, AEW founder Tony Khan condemned the comments, leading to a temporary suspension of Caster’s appearances.
Frequently asked questions about the incident
Why was the segment removed from TNA’s platforms?
TNA removed the footage to distance the company from the content of the rap. The organization stated it is taking steps to ensure such material does not appear on their programming again.
Was the line approved by TNA executives?
No. According to Fightful, the line was unscripted and unapproved by company management.
Did anyone else appear in the segment?
The rap occurred during Caster’s entrance for a match against Moose, who had issued an open challenge that Caster answered on social media the previous Friday.