Liver King’s ‘Man-to-Man’ Stunt with Joe Rogan Gets Him Booked—Fans Left in Shock

Viral fitness influencer and controversial figure Brian Johnson, aka the "Liver King," was apprehended in Austin, Texas, after a series of viral Instagram videos where he aggressively goaded podcaster Joe Rogan into a fight. The incident has sparked widespread fear and controversy online, with many netizens wishing Johnson safety as the news of his unstable behavior broke.

 

Key Highlights

Viral Challenge: Johnson posted a series of videos on Instagram, challenging Joe Rogan himself to a "man to man" fight, even after admitting that he had "zero training in jiu-jitsu" and knew that Rogan was a black belt. In one of the videos, Johnson stated, "Joe Rogan, I'm calling you out… I'm picking a fight with you. Your rules, I'll come to you whenever you're ready".

 

Threatening Tone: The erratic and threatening videos featured Johnson threatening to "die" and challenging Rogan to "choke me out." The messages were considered threatening by the authorities, and the police were called upon.

 

Austin Arrest: Johnson was taken into custody by Austin Police on Tuesday, June 24, at the Four Seasons Hotel on a single count of making a terroristic threat, a Class B misdemeanor carrying up to 180 days in prison and a fine of up to $2,000.

 

Background & Fallout: Johnson, who had amassed a huge fanbase on advocating for an "ancestral lifestyle" and raw meat eating, was already scandal-plagued over steroid use—outed by Rogan on his podcast. Their feud was part of the Netflix documentary "Untold: The Liver King.".

 

Netizens React: Twitter went into overdrive with concern, memes, and speculations about Johnson's mental state, with the majority of fans and critics alike hoping that he is "fine" and getting help instead of contempt.

 

Legal Status: Johnson was in custody Wednesday morning on a $20,000 bond. We do not know whether he remains there or whether more charges are forthcoming.

 

Source NBC News, The Hollywood Reporter, The Independent, Rolling Stone, Economic Times, Chron.