MVP loves ‘youthful exuberance’ in AEW locker room
MVP loves sharing the AEW locker room with a group of young and hungry wrestlers.
Appearing on the Battleground Podcast, MVP was asked what differentiates AEW from the other locker rooms he’s been in. He pointed to the amount of young talent that’s in the promotion and how they are always striving to put on the best match or segment.
“Youth and spirit. Extremely young locker room and lots of spirit,” the 52-year-old MVP said. “Just some young people that are extremely hungry, and they want to make a name for themselves, they want to make a career for themselves, and they’re constantly battling amongst each other for who can be the absolute best. No one’s skating on past accomplishments. Every week, everyone’s trying to go out there and compete for the best match, the best entertaining segment. And the fans win in the end. So I love the youthful exuberance that I find in the locker room week after week.”
MVP named Kevin Knight and Kyle Fletcher as two AEW wrestlers who have the potential to be the next “guy” in professional wrestling.
After making his AEW debut in 2024, MVP signed a contract extension with the promotion last year. He’s part of The Hurt Syndicate with Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin. Their faction — formerly known as The Hurt Business in WWE — is looking to get back in action after some time off.
MVP noted during the Battleground Podcast interview that The Hurt Syndicate is discussing the possibility of adding a new member. He thinks they could use someone with a “youthful spark.”
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