Tony Khan pulls Brian Kendrick from AEW Dynamite
AEW President Tony Khan has announced that recently released WWE Superstar and producer Brian Kendrick has been pulled from tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite.
Brian Kendrick was released by WWE earlier this week and was scheduled to debut for AEW at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, against former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley.
But on Wednesday night, Khan announced that Kendrick had been pulled from the card, so his match with Moxley wouldn't be taking place. In a post on his Twitter page, he cited several anti-Semitic comments the veteran made in the past. These remarks came to light via social media, and many fans commented on the upsetting nature of his words.
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.
It is unclear as to what the plan is for Jon Moxley as he is now left without an opponent for tonight's broadcast. However, Khan promised in his tweet that more information will be revealed as soon as possible.
AEW Dynamite is in Chicago tonight
Despite the scheduled Moxley-Kendrick bout falling through, AEW Dynamite will still deliver an action-packed show.
In a rematch from the AEW TBS Championship tournament, Nyla Rose will look to exact her revenge on the woman who knocked her out of the bracket, Ruby Soho.
Malakai Black and Brody King of the House of Black will face the Death Triangle duo of Penta El Zero Miedo and the returning PAC. The Englishman has been absent from AEW since the December 1st edition of Dynamite.
Does @The_MJF shock the world or does @CMPunk put him to sleep in his hometown? We find out LIVE at 8/7c for #AEWDynamite on @TBSNetwork https://t.co/gmt6gwvxvz
To top it off, the highly anticipated showdown between MJF and CM Punk will finally take place. How will these matches play out? Tune in to Dynamite to find out.