AEW star Max Caster recently ignited a wave of controversy through his social media interactions, eliciting mixed reactions from fans following his contentious comments.
The incident unfolded when Caster responded via social media to speculation about former WWE Superstar Shelton Benjamin potentially signing with AEW, asserting, “We don’t want him!” This provocative statement immediately drew ire from numerous fans, prompting a contentious exchange between Caster and his critics.
In response to the backlash, Caster engaged in a heated exchange with fans, prompting further discord within the AEW community. However, the situation took a perplexing turn when Caster asserted that he had been hacked, disavowing responsibility for the inflammatory remarks while simultaneously expressing agreement with the content of the disputed posts. Despite the ensuing turmoil, Caster adamantly stated his refusal to remove any of the contentious posts, further fuelling the controversy surrounding his online presence.
Never thought I’d have to do this… Please understand at this difficult time 🙏 pic.twitter.com/KcfqlBBy06
— ''Platinum'' Max Caster (@PlatinumMax) March 11, 2024
In a separate revelation, Caster disclosed that he had been suspended by AEW, shedding light on his absence from the company’s programming.
Yeah because I was suspended last week https://t.co/rgcKhU52hM
— ''Platinum'' Max Caster (@PlatinumMax) March 11, 2024
Which WWE Superstar Did Max Caster Reference At An AEW PPV?
Max Caster referenced Dominik Mysterio at AEW Double or Nothing in 2023. Caster referenced the on-screen partnership of Mysterio and Rhea Ripley and the real-life relationship of Buddy Matthews and Ripley.
In May 2024, Max Caster let his feelings be known about AEW’s hiring of free agents.