Former AEW star Max Caster has announced that he will be stepping away from in-ring action for an extended period to focus on his personal well-being following his sudden departure from TNA Wrestling.
Caster made a surprise appearance for TNA Wrestling at Bound for Glory 2026, answering an open challenge from Moose. During his pre-match entrance rap, Caster referenced recent military strikes involving King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saying, “I drop bombs. You don’t even have to fly to Riyadh.” The reference drew immediate backlash, leading TNA Wrestling to release a public apology and terminate their relationship with Caster.
Addressing The Fans At ACW
Speaking to the crowd following a match at a recent ACW event, Caster reflected on the tumultuous week and broke his silence directly to the fans.
“I don’t know if everybody here is aware of what happened with me this past week. If you don’t know, in the span of one day, I started a contract and ended a contract with TNA Wrestling.”
He went on to express gratitude to the wrestling community while apologizing for how the situation unfolded.
“And I put out a statement. I addressed it. I apologized to a lot of people, but the one group I didn’t get to apologize to was all the fans. So, guys, I really appreciate the support. Everybody who’s reached out after this happened, thank you. A lot of people were excited to watch TNA for the first time. A lot of people were excited to come back to the product, and now a lot of people are disappointed that I’m not on the show. But you know what? Thank you, guys, here tonight at ACW, for welcoming me. And for that, I say I love you, and thank you.”
Taking Time Away From The Ring
Caster revealed that his immediate future will not involve professional wrestling, as he plans to take time off to attend therapy and regroup before making a return.
“I don’t know what my next move is. I don’t know where I’ll be, but I will be stepping away from the ring for an extended period of time. Wow. So, I’m gonna go home, I’m gonna go to therapy, I’m gonna get it right so that the next time I’m in the ring, it feels like I’m at home, just like you guys made me feel here tonight. So finally, for the last time in a long time, you are looking live at the best wrestler alive. Thank you.”
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