Liver King Arrested: Facing Charges for Alleged Threats Against Joe Rogan

The MMA world is buzzing with shocking news that’s stranger than fiction. Brian Johnson—the controversial fitness influencer better known as “The Liver King”—has reportedly been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats toward UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

Yes, you read that right. The organ-eating, ancestral lifestyle promoter who once dominated social media feeds with his raw meat consumption has now allegedly crossed a line that moved him from Instagram feeds to police custody.

What Happened Between Liver King and Joe Rogan?

Details are still emerging, but sources indicate that Johnson allegedly made threatening statements directed at Rogan, who has been critical of the Liver King’s claims and lifestyle brand in the past. The situation represents a dramatic escalation in what has been a simmering tension between the two public figures.

If you remember, Rogan previously called out Liver King on his massively popular podcast, suggesting Johnson’s physique couldn’t be achieved through ancestral living alone. Those comments aged like fine wine when Johnson later admitted to using steroids after previously denying it.

From Ancestral Claims to Legal Troubles

This isn’t Liver King’s first controversy. After building a massive following by promoting his “ancestral lifestyle” and raw organ meat diet, Johnson faced significant backlash when leaked emails revealed he was spending approximately $12,000 monthly on performance-enhancing drugs—despite publicly claiming his physique came from his diet and lifestyle.

I’ve followed Liver King’s rise and fall closely, and this arrest marks a stunning new chapter in what was already a wild story. The fitness influencer who once commanded attention for his primal lifestyle is now making headlines for allegedly primitive behavior of a different sort.

Timeline of Liver King’s Controversies

Joe Rogan’s History with Fitness Frauds

This isn’t the first time Rogan has been involved in exposing fitness industry deception. As the voice of the UFC and host of one of the world’s largest podcasts, Rogan has significant influence in combat sports and fitness circles. His previous criticisms of Liver King proved prescient, making this alleged threat situation all the more intriguing.

Rogan has yet to comment publicly on the situation, though his fans have already flooded social media with reactions ranging from concern to predictable memes about the situation.

What Constitutes a “Terroristic Threat”?

While details of the specific threats remain unclear, it’s worth noting that “terroristic threat” charges typically involve threatening to commit violence with the intent to cause fear, evacuate a building, or disrupt public activities. These charges can carry serious penalties including significant jail time depending on the jurisdiction and severity.

The legal implications for Johnson could be substantial if convicted. Beyond potential incarceration, such charges could permanently damage his already tarnished brand.

What This Means for Fitness Influencer Culture

The arrest highlights the increasingly volatile nature of influencer culture, especially in the fitness and supplement industry where claims are often exaggerated and tensions between competing philosophies can run high.

As someone who’s covered MMA and fitness for years, I’ve watched the explosion of fitness personalities who build followings through extreme behaviors and claims. The Liver King represented perhaps the most theatrical version of this trend—and now we’re seeing how quickly these carefully constructed personas can crumble.

What Happens Next?

Johnson will likely face court proceedings in the coming weeks. The legal process will determine whether there’s sufficient evidence to move forward with the charges.

For Rogan, this situation adds another bizarre chapter to his already colorful career as a podcaster, comedian, and UFC commentator. Known for being outspoken, it will be interesting to see how or if he addresses the situation on his platform.

The MMA Community Reacts

Fighters and MMA personalities have already begun weighing in on social media, with reactions ranging from shock to dark humor about what might happen if Liver King actually confronted the BJJ black belt Rogan in person.

This story continues to develop, and we’ll provide updates as more information becomes available. One thing’s certain—the strange saga of Liver King just got even stranger.

What do you think about this bizarre situation? Drop a comment below with your thoughts on this developing story!

Note: This story is developing, and details may change as more information becomes available.