Wrestling fans, buckle up! Over the weekend, we got wind of some spicy news involving former WWE Champion Bobby Lashley. Word on the street is that Lashley’s contract with WWE is hanging by a thread, and the higher-ups at WWE have even yanked him from their internal roster. Things are heating up faster than a summer barbecue, with reports hinting that both Lashley and MVP could be heading for the exit soon. But hold onto your foam fingers, folks – WWE hasn’t completely closed the door on these powerhouses just yet.
If Lashley and MVP do pack their bags, rumor has it they’ve got a game plan ready to roll. On Monday’s “Wrestling Observer Radio,” the ever-knowledgeable Dave Meltzer spilled some major tea: Lashley seems to be waving goodbye to WWE, with insiders saying both he and MVP are out the door. The juicy part? There’s talk of them eyeing AEW as their next stomping ground, possibly looking to bring back their legendary faction, The Hurt Business, with former member Shelton Benjamin.
Now, whether AEW owner Tony Khan is ready to roll out the red carpet for this trio is anyone’s guess. Meltzer notes that the decision rests solely with Khan. Should he give the green light, wrestling fans might witness the closest thing to a Hurt Business reunion since the faction split back in 2021. This split was about as popular as a porcupine at a balloon convention, leaving fans and stable members alike longing for a comeback. Despite numerous teases and one planned reunion that never saw the light of day, the group never reformed before Benjamin was cut loose from WWE last September.
MVP has not been shy about his displeasure with WWE’s decisions regarding the faction. He’s hinted that WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H had some rather dubious reasons for keeping the group apart, even suggesting that race played a role in the decision. Controversial? Absolutely. Surprising? Not really, given the wild world of professional wrestling.
So, will we see Lashley, MVP, and Benjamin strut into AEW and reignite the Hurt Business magic? Only time will tell. Stay tuned, wrestling aficionados – this story is just getting started!