In a recent episode of AEW Dynamite, a segment that many perceived as having antisemitic undertones has sparked significant controversy.
The episode in question saw The Bullet Club Gold mock MJF, a prominent wrestler.
One of the more contentious moments involved Juice Robinson producing a roll of quarters with “FRIEDMAN” inscribed on it, suggesting he’d toss coins at MJF’s face, a gesture that left MJF visibly angered.
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The Controversial Segment
The segment’s perceived antisemitic nature, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel conflict, led to a considerable backlash.
Major media outlets, including TMZ would end up picking up the story. It was later revealed that Khan had also responded to the person who contacted the site via DM.
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Public Outcry and Tony Khan Response
Travis Akers, a Military Intelligence Officer, shared his disapproval on Twitter, citing the TMZ article. He expressed that the segment made him switch channels and reconsider his fandom for AEW.
Akers later shared Tony Khan’s direct messages in response to his critique. Khan’s reply, which seemed to downplay the concern, was met with further disappointment by many fans.
The general sentiment was that Khan should have addressed the issue more seriously rather than suggesting that the criticism wasn’t doing much good.
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FAQ
- What was the controversial AEW Dynamite segment about?
- The segment involved The Bullet Club Gold mocking MJF, with Juice Robinson suggesting he’d throw coins at MJF’s face, which many perceived as antisemitic.
- How did Tony Khan respond to the criticism?
- Tony Khan privately messaged a critic, Travis Akers, downplaying the concern. This response was met with disappointment by many fans.
- What was MJF’s stance on the controversy?
- MJF stated that the segment aimed to ask difficult questions using wrestling as a medium.
- Did major media outlets cover the story?
- Yes, outlets like TMZ and Awful Announcing reported on the controversy.
