MVP Signs AEW Contract Extension

MVP, the veteran wrestling manager and former WWE star, has signed a contract extension with All Elite Wrestling, committing to the promotion for the foreseeable future in his current role and potentially beyond.

The 52-year-old performer, known for leading The Hurt Syndicate alongside Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, shared the news during a recent interview with Adventure Gamers. He expressed deep appreciation for AEW President Tony Khan, crediting him with enabling the reunion of the group, originally formed as The Hurt Business in WWE. "I want to say thank you to Tony Khan, because recently I signed an extension, and I'll be with AEW for quite a while in my current capacity and hopefully beyond in a managerial capacity and to whatever extent, possibly behind the scenes," MVP said.

MVP debuted in AEW at the Grand Slam event in September 2024, marking the start of the faction's reformation. Lashley and Benjamin joined him shortly after, and the trio quickly became a fixture on the company's weekly programming, including Dynamite. They captured the AEW World Tag Team Championship, holding it for 214 days before losing the titles in August. MVP has balanced managerial duties...