AEW Pulls Brian Kendrick From ’Dynamite’ Event Following Anti-Semitic Remarks

AEW president Tony Khan called Kendrick's comments, "abhorrent and offensive."

Just over an hour before AEW's Dynamite event was set to begin on Wednesday, the organizers pulled wrestler Brian Kendrick from the card after a video in which Kendrick makes anti-Semitic comments gained steam online.

Kendrick was set to make his AEW debut in a one-on-one match with Jon Moxley after WWE accepted his request on Tuesday to be released from his contract. It's unclear when Kendrick's comments took place.

AEW president and CEO Tony Khan released a statement via Twitter condemning Kendrick's comments, calling them "abhorrent and offensive."

We’ve been made aware of abhorrent & offensive comments made in the past by Brian Kendrick. 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. We’ll announce a replacement bout ASAP.

— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) February 2, 2022

Kendrick, 42, previously competed for WWE, where he won the World Tag Team Championship alongside Paul London. He left WWE in 2009 and later returned as a trainer before stepping back into the ring in 2016.

The wrestler posted an apology on Twitter hours after the decision was handed down.

I spread the most vile comments without thinking of the damage it would cause. I will live with this regret for the rest of my life. I am truly sorry for the pain I have caused.

— Brian Kendrick (@mrbriankendrick) February 3, 2022