On Tuesday, Max Caster addressed the controversy he sparked in his TNA debut, which came just a day earlier at Bound For Glory. He apologized to the company’s management but made it clear that his raps are meant to entertain fans, not to offend people.
The trouble started during Caster’s entrance for his match against Moose on Sunday, when he referenced the recent attacks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The reference drew criticism on social media and led TNA to part ways with him.
In a video posted to social media, Caster said he had spoken directly with TNA President Carlos Silva and understood the company’s decision. He also apologized to TNA employees and to the people who helped him land the opportunity, and thanked Moose for the match.
Caster responded to the criticism from fans.
“For anybody who’s offended, when I do these raps, it’s never to offend people. It’s only to entertain. In my mind, it’s entertainment. If you’re offended by it, that’s your right. I can’t apologize for anyone being offended. Just know, it’s not my intention to make people upset.”
Caster also said getting a reaction is part of his job and that he felt he had accomplished that. Even so, he admitted he was embarrassed by the situation and said he accepted the consequences of his words, acknowledging that losing the opportunity after just one match was not the outcome he wanted.
According to Fightful Select, the Riyadh reference was not part of the script and had not been approved by TNA beforehand. The report adds that it did not sit well with TNA executives.
TNA even removed Caster’s match against Moose from Bound For Glory replays.