AEW Talking To Multiple Former WWE Superstars About Possible Debut

The Hurt Business, once composed of Bobby Lashley, MVP, Cedric Alexander, and Shelton Benjamin, may be heading for a revival outside of WWE. With Alexander being the only remaining member in WWE, there is growing speculation about a potential reunion elsewhere.

According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, a familiar act is reportedly in talks with All Elite Wrestling. The recent filing of a trademark has fueled speculation about the future of what was once The Hurt Business.

Two weeks ago, Totally Harmless Concept LLC filed a trademark for “The Hurt Syndicate,” following previous trademarks related to MVP. Sources confirm that discussions have taken place regarding a faction similar to The Hurt Business outside WWE.

Specifically, AEW has reportedly been in talks with Bobby Lashley, MVP, and Shelton Benjamin in recent weeks, though no deal has been finalized. We will have to see if they can get things together by this week’s episode.

Bobby Lashley’s WWE contract has recently expired, while MVP and Shelton Benjamin are free agents. There is no confirmation of their involvement in tonight’s AEW Tag Team Casino Gauntlet, but AEW is known for surprising fans with major debuts during these types of matches. The aftermath of a major pay-per-view event could be the perfect opportunity for the debut of The Hurt Syndicate.

Bobby Lashley’s name has been in the headlines in recent memory. It turns out that there may be some fire behind all that smoke. Keep checking back with Ringside News for more.

What’s your take on Bobby Lashley potentially joining AEW? Could The Hurt Syndicate make a big impact in AEW? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!