All Elite Wrestling controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
AEW pulls Brian Kendrick from event card
Company response
In February 2022, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) removed Brian Kendrick from that night's event card after past comments by Kendrick resurfaced. AEW stated that it was pulling him from the card while it gathered more information. The announcement followed the renewed circulation of Kendrick's earlier remarks. AEW did not provide further details in the statement about the nature of the comments or any additional steps. The removal was described as taking effect for that night's scheduled appearance.
After past comments by Brian Kendrick resurfaced, AEW said it was pulling him from that night's card while it gathered more information.
Company response
Investigation — AEW
We'll announce a replacement bout ASAP.
Source excerpt
There's no room in AEW for the views expressed by Brian. We think it's best for all that Brian be pulled from tonight's card as we gather more info.