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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
AEW Superstar Reveals Shocking Retirement Timeline
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW star MVP has revealed his plans for his in-ring retirement. The veteran performer and manager of The Hurt Syndicate stated he has a "maximum of two years left" as an active competitor. The 51-year-old hopes to conclude his nearly two-decade-long career with a final retirement tour. This would allow him to say goodbye to fans in different cities. MVP On His In-Ring Future The former United States Champion is currently managing the AEW World Tag Team Champions, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin. He is also a mentor to the fourth member of The Hurt Syndicate, MJF. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Speaking on the Marking Out podcast, MVP discussed his timeline for stepping away from the ring. He explained his desire for a proper farewell run. "At this stage of the game for me, like, I don't have to do it. I just still enjoy doing it. When I get to the point that I can't do it effectively or if I'm taking baseball slide bumps, then it's time to go. I plan on ending this run here pretty soon anyway. I want to have my last match. I want to have the retirement tour, let me go around, 'Hey, this is the last time MVP will be wrestling in your city.'" All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. Courtesy of AEW A Two-Year Window While his in-ring career is winding down, he has no plans to leave the wrestling business. He sees himself continuing as a manager for many years to come. "I'd like to think I got maybe another 10 as a manager, maybe 15 depending on my age and health. As far as in the ring, I got like maybe a year or two left max, man." While he primarily serves as a manager on AEW television, MVP has remained active as a wrestler on the independent circuit. His last match was a victory over Al Snow in May 2025. MVP debuted on WWE SmackDown in 2006 with his "Ballin'" persona. He became a two-time United States Champion, with his first reign lasting an impressive 343 days, and also won the WWE Tag Team Championship with Matt Hardy. After leaving the company, he returned in 2020 to form the dominant and highly successful faction, The Hurt Business. As their manager, he led Bobby Lashley to a WWE Championship victory, cementing a career resurgence before his latest run ended. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ex-WWE star MVP opens up about why he has zero respect for WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H
Former WWE star MVP has strongly criticized Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque. The current AEW star has been under scrutiny after he commented on the WWE chief and stated that he has zero respect for him. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The star has recently said that he has the least amount of respect for Triple H, and questioned his booking decisions since Triple H took over the WWE creative in mid-2022. While some people thought that MVP's criticisms might indicate racial bias. But, MVP has made it clear that his issues with Triple H are personal and not about race. He stressed that his concerns are rooted in their past interactions and specific actions taken by Levesque that caused him to lose respect. Reports suggest that MVP is now listed in the 'Alumni' section of WWE, and his latest run with the company ended last month after his contract expired. Let's take a look at the reason that MVP has opened up about why he has zero respect for WWE. Former WWE star MVP explains why he has zero respect for Triple H In a candid interview with BetIdeas, former WWE star and current AEW talent , better known as MVP, didn't hold back his feelings to criticize WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque. He made it clear that he has "zero respect" for him. The reason why he has commented on stemmed from his perception of how certain talents, notably Bobby Lashley, were utilized under Triple H's leadership. He highlighted that despite Lashley's status as a two-time WWE Champion, he was assigned to mid-card matches after Levesque acquired the key executive position in WWE. The booking choices were called into question by MVP, and he urged fans to take note of those who filled the main roster's upper echelon at that time. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now MVP has commented, 'Let's just say this, Bobby Lashley was a two-time WWE Champion, and after he took over, Lashley was reduced to the midcard. Bobby Lashley is a bankable, marketable guy. And he just got reduced to midcard, whatever. What I said, specifically in response to the person on my Instagram page, was that you see it. It's my opinion of how he chooses to book certain talents.' Hurt Syndicate's MVP looks to remind people just who he is at AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage! He further said, 'Some people say all the time that, 'oh MVP's just griping, MVP's just crying'. Okay, well just watch the program. Who were the people in the top spots under his leadership? Who were given the opportunities? And I'm not talking about NXT. I'm talking about the main show. I have my opinions, based on my personal experiences.' MVP said that he will delve deeper into these issues on his upcoming podcast, " Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swaezey. " He added, 'And at some point on my podcast, I'll talk about it and I'll go in-depth about what my issues are with that man. Also Read : Additionally, the AEW star cleared out that it has nothing to do with any racial discrimination or hurting anyone's sentiments. To this he stated, "And I'll be honest with you, my issues with him have nothing to do with race. My issues have to do with him as a person and our interactions and things that he said and did that caused me to have zero respect for him.'
