Tony Khan Pulls Brian Kendrick From 2/2 AEW Dynamite; Kendrick Apologizes For Past Comments
Brian Kendrick is no longer Dynamite bound.
On February 1, Fightful confirmed that Brian Kendrick, who was working as a producer on NXT, had been granted his release and would be part of this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. It was later announced that he would be facing Jon Moxley on February 2.
Now, just over an hour before the show gets underway, AEW President Tony Khan has taken to Twitter to announce that Kendrick will no longer be taking part in the show.
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
Some of the more troubling conspiracy theories spouted by Kendrick involve September 11, the Sandy Hook school shooting, and the Holocaust.
I knew Brian Kendrick was into conspiracy theory nonsense, but until it got brought up last night, I had no idea that, at least as of late 2013, he had drifted all the way into Holocaust denial?!?!? https://t.co/0RfitLn5yF pic.twitter.com/jq1YPsNbXG
— David Bixenspan (@davidbix) February 2, 2022
Oh, Brian Kendrick apparently has a LOT of fucked up things that he wants to tell you about Jewish people?!?! https://t.co/w1ZWMxrVvx
— David Bixenspan (@davidbix) February 2, 2022
Kendrick later took to Twitter to apologize for his comments saying that he does not agree with the statements that he made and that he will live with the regret of his comments for the rest of his life.
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
I apologize for all the hurt and embarassment I have caused with my words. These are not my beliefs and never were beliefs of mine, and I crossed the line.
— Brian Kendrick (@mrbriankendrick) February 3, 2022
Fightful will have live coverage of AEW Dynamite this evening followed by a post-show review.
