Stop WWE and AEW from Airing ICE Recruitment Ads During Broadcasts


Stop WWE and AEW from Airing ICE Recruitment Ads During Broadcasts
The Issue
WWE and AEW fans are speaking out after ICE recruitment ads appeared during wrestling broadcasts. These ads don’t belong in shows built on community, inclusion, and entertainment for all. Tell WWE, AEW, and their networks — no more ICE commercials during our wrestling.
We call on WWE, AEW, and their broadcasting partners to immediately end the airing of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruitment commercials during wrestling programming. These ads are inappropriate for entertainment broadcasts that reach diverse, international audiences — including viewers from immigrant communities directly affected by ICE’s actions.
Professional wrestling has long represented resilience, inclusivity, and the voices of the underrepresented. Both WWE and AEW proudly promote diversity and unity among their fans and talent. Allowing ICE recruitment ads to run during these programs sends a harmful and contradictory message to viewers — particularly to immigrant families and communities who have been targeted by ICE’s practices.
We recognize that some ad slots are sold through network partners. However, both organizations can and should take a stand against running recruitment ads for an agency whose activities have been widely criticized for human rights abuses and family separation.
We, the undersigned, respectfully demand the following:
Immediate removal of ICE recruitment or sponsorship ads from all WWE and AEW broadcasts and streaming services.
Public clarification from WWE, AEW, and their broadcasting partners regarding advertising standards and ethical guidelines.
A renewed commitment to ensuring all future ad partnerships align with the inclusive values both companies claim to uphold.
Wrestling should bring people together — not promote institutions that divide and harm vulnerable communities. Fans deserve to enjoy these shows without being subjected to government recruitment messages tied to fear and injustice.
Sign and share this petition to let WWE, AEW, TBS, and USA Network know that fans reject ICE advertising during our wrestling broadcasts.
#NoICEAds #BoycottICECommercials #WrestlingForAll #AEW #WWE #TBS #WarnerBrosDiscovery #USA #StopICERecruitingAds

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The Issue
WWE and AEW fans are speaking out after ICE recruitment ads appeared during wrestling broadcasts. These ads don’t belong in shows built on community, inclusion, and entertainment for all. Tell WWE, AEW, and their networks — no more ICE commercials during our wrestling.
We call on WWE, AEW, and their broadcasting partners to immediately end the airing of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruitment commercials during wrestling programming. These ads are inappropriate for entertainment broadcasts that reach diverse, international audiences — including viewers from immigrant communities directly affected by ICE’s actions.
Professional wrestling has long represented resilience, inclusivity, and the voices of the underrepresented. Both WWE and AEW proudly promote diversity and unity among their fans and talent. Allowing ICE recruitment ads to run during these programs sends a harmful and contradictory message to viewers — particularly to immigrant families and communities who have been targeted by ICE’s practices.
We recognize that some ad slots are sold through network partners. However, both organizations can and should take a stand against running recruitment ads for an agency whose activities have been widely criticized for human rights abuses and family separation.
We, the undersigned, respectfully demand the following:
Immediate removal of ICE recruitment or sponsorship ads from all WWE and AEW broadcasts and streaming services.
Public clarification from WWE, AEW, and their broadcasting partners regarding advertising standards and ethical guidelines.
A renewed commitment to ensuring all future ad partnerships align with the inclusive values both companies claim to uphold.
Wrestling should bring people together — not promote institutions that divide and harm vulnerable communities. Fans deserve to enjoy these shows without being subjected to government recruitment messages tied to fear and injustice.
Sign and share this petition to let WWE, AEW, TBS, and USA Network know that fans reject ICE advertising during our wrestling broadcasts.
#NoICEAds #BoycottICECommercials #WrestlingForAll #AEW #WWE #TBS #WarnerBrosDiscovery #USA #StopICERecruitingAds

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Petition created on October 4, 2025