Things got uncomfortably real after AEW Dynamite went off the air in Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 12, 2025.
What started as a heated in-ring moment between WWE Hall of Famer Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and FTR nearly turned violent—and now, the fallout has taken a dark and deeply personal turn. Just one day after the segment aired, Dax Harwood took to social media to reveal the death threats he’s received since the episode aired. The AEW star posted screenshots of direct threats targeting not just him but also his family.
“@DaxFTR you and your 2 boyfriends are dead… you can join @CashWheelerFTR and his father in hell… So tell your wife and kids daddy won’t be coming home. Promise you b*tches”
— Ronnie Peacock on X, November 12
Another account delivered a sickening message, hoping for Harwood to suffer a painful, slow death.
“@DaxFTR can’t wait for you to suffer from an incurable disease you putrid disgusting waste of human flesh. F** you.”*
— Cody Shoemaker on X, November 13
These disturbing messages come on the heels of an AEW Dynamite moment that saw FTR interrupt Steamboat’s heartfelt tribute to Greensboro’s wrestling legacy. While Steamboat kept things cool at first, the mood shifted fast after he called out Dax’s poor attitude. The exchange nearly turned into a two-on-one ambush until Brodido stormed the ring to prevent the attack.
What happened next wasn’t kayfabe. It was real-life hate aimed directly at Dax Harwood—and it crossed the line into criminal threats. There’s never an excuse for this kind of behavior. Whether you’re a fan, a critic, or somewhere in between, sending threats of violence or death is beyond unacceptable. These aren’t just words on a screen—they’re personal, targeted attacks against someone and their family.
What are your thoughts on this situation? Should social media platforms take faster action against threats like these? Drop your opinions in the comments—we want to hear where you stand.
November 13, 2025 11:42 am
