AEW commentator Excalibur delivered one of the most talked-about closing lines in recent memory on the June 3 edition of Dynamite. His passionate declaration, “Fix your hearts or die! This is All Elite Wrestling,” delivered at the close of the show, quickly went viral online, with fans immediately connecting it to a powerful scene from Twin Peaks: The Return. In the original context, the phrase urges empathy and acceptance toward a transgender character.
“Fix your hearts or die! This is All Elite Wrestling.” – Excalibur
Since its launch in 2019, AEW has earned a reputation as one of wrestling’s most progressive promotions in terms of LGBTQ+ representation. The company made history by signing Nyla Rose, who became the first transgender world champion in major American wrestling when she captured the AEW Women’s World Championship in 2020. Other talents, including Sonny Kiss, Anthony Bowens, Diamante, Kiara Hogan, non-binary performer Abadon, and bisexual star Toni Storm, have also thrived in authentic roles. Through merchandise, charitable donations, and a supportive workplace culture, AEW continues to champion inclusivity, a message powerfully reinforced by Excalibur’s sign-off.
