Brodie Lee Jr. and John Skyler Take ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for AEW’s Rebel

Professional wrestling stars from All Elite Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action, and World Wrestling Entertainment have expanded the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge across the industry to support Tanea Brooks, known on-screen as Rebel, according to reports from Fightful and eWrestlingNews. The viral awareness campaign drew participation from Brodie Lee Jr. and TNA performer John Skyler, who accepted their nominations to raise funds for ALS research and patient care.

Brodie Lee Jr. and John Skyler Accept Nominations

Brodie Lee Jr. stepped up to take the challenge after receiving nominations from Natalya and Cody Rhodes. Following his drenching, Brodie Lee Jr. passed the nomination to Ricky Saints, Ariel Dominguez, and Joey Janela.

Simultaneously, TNA star John Skyler completed his own Ice Bucket Challenge after being nominated by Angelina Love, according to Fightful and eWrestlingNews. Skyler posted video footage of his soaking on August 16, 2026, alongside a call to action for fans to visit the official donation portal. Skyler then designated his Order 4 stablemates Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, and Mila Moore as his nominees to keep the fundraising momentum alive.

The challenge has seen widespread crossover involvement from major promotions. According to eWrestlingNews, WWE star Cody Rhodes took part after being nominated by his brother Dustin Rhodes, subsequently nominating Brodie Lee Jr., Brooke Havoc, and Chelsea Green while describing the wrestling community as family. Other prominent figures, including Britt Baker, have also participated as the initiative gathers steam across the sport.

Rebel’s ALS Diagnosis and Upcoming AEW Tribute

Rebel publicly announced her ALS diagnosis in April, prompting an outpouring of solidarity across the professional wrestling landscape. AEW will formally honor Rebel’s ongoing fight against ALS on September 9 with a special Rebel Heart episode of Dynamite broadcast live from the Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia. According to the promotion’s press release, proceeds and attention from the event will directly benefit I AM ALS and Team Gleason. Team Gleason, founded by former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, provides technology, equipment, adventure opportunities, and care services to individuals living with ALS while driving advocacy and research toward the goal of ultimately bringing an end to the disease.