diff --git a/awx/main/management/commands/remove_instance.py b/awx/main/management/commands/remove_instance.py
index 08a945e28a..80f06a8ea6 100644
--- a/awx/main/management/commands/remove_instance.py
+++ b/awx/main/management/commands/remove_instance.py
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ class Command(BaseCommandInstance):
         self.include_option_hostname_uuid_find()
 
     def handle(self, *args, **options):
+        super(Command, self).handle(*args, **options)
+
         # Is there an existing record for this machine? If so, retrieve that record and look for issues.
         try:
             # Get the instance.