AEW Star Savagely Mocks Fan Who Calls Him An Unsafe Worker
AEW Star Savagely Mocks Fan Who Calls Him An Unsafe Worker
vishalbhawaniThu, July 16, 2026 at 2:31 AM UTC
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Gabe Kidd has never been shy about leaning into online criticism, and his latest social media exchange shows he has no intention of changing that.
The AEW and NJPW star fired back after a fan labeled him an “unsafe worker,” but his response wasn’t a detailed explanation — it was a tongue-in-cheek jab that kept fans guessing.
Rather than engage in a lengthy debate, Kidd appeared to embrace the criticism in true “Madman” fashion, turning the exchange into another chapter of his larger-than-life online persona.
Gabe Kidd trolls fan after criticism of his in-ring style
The exchange began when a fan wrote (@Squishy_Tasj), “So you injure yourself and your opponents with in-ring work. An all-round unsafe worker. Well done. ??”
The comment referenced ongoing online debates surrounding Kidd’s aggressive, hard-hitting wrestling style, which often blurs the line between spectacle and a legitimate fight.
Instead of responding with words alone, Kidd reposted the criticism alongside a meme-style video and the caption “?” followed by several crying-laughing emojis. The fishing hook emoji suggested he believed the fan had “taken the bait.”
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The video opened with text reading, “POV YOU GET RATTLED BY GABE KIDD,” followed by, “Temple shot. Direct tilt to the brain. Calculated and executed perfectly.” It then displayed the fan’s comment before cutting to a series of blurred, fast-paced clips of Kidd delivering strikes in the ring. If words are holds, Kidd clearly tried to put the criticism in a sleeper rather than tap out.
The online exchange also fits Kidd’s current character across AEW and NJPW. As a member of Jon Moxley’s Death Riders and the War Dogs, he portrays an unpredictable brawler who thrives on provoking opponents and fans alike.
Despite his violent on-screen persona, there have been no recent legitimate reports of Kidd injuring opponents. His recent online boasts about “temple shots” were tied to his ongoing storyline with Shota Umino after returning from a serious shoulder injury suffered at AEW Dynasty.
Fresh off defeating Umino for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship, Kidd continues to blur the lines between reality and storyline — and this latest social media response suggests he wouldn’t have it any other way.
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