MVP Revisits Troubled Past with Rare Throwback Photo from Days Before Arrest

MVP is known to the world as one of the renowned figures in professional wrestling. However, in his years of growing up, he faced various turmoil including a lengthy jail time and recently shared a throwback photo from those days.

The former United States Champion took to his Instagram to share a rare photo from the time he was 16. MVP disclosed that the photo was taken shortly before he was arrested for a major robbery he was a part of in 1990, saying, “MVP at 16 in 1990. Very shortly after this photo was taken, I turned myself in for a major robbery that made national headline news.

However, MVP also delivered a motivating message through his Throwback Thursday. He revealed that he did not see freedom for almost ten years and believed that the past did not define an individual, but his present did, highlighting turning his life around for the better. MVP said, “I wouldn’t see freedom again until I was 26. 9 1/2 years later! #190197 went on to turn his life around and became MVP!!!!! You are NOT defined by your past!”

Earlier this year, MVP revealed the events that led to him going to prison. He had confessed to robbing a casino on a cruise ship. He even admitted to resorting to escape after his fellow robbers betrayed him. However, he would turn himself in to the police and face consequences from the judge who had the intention to educate him for the better.

Despite facing one of the biggest hardships, MVP completely turned his life around after being released from jail at the age of 26. He went on to become a captivating and successful star in the professional wrestling business. Currently, MVP is a part of AEW as the manager of The Hurt Syndicate alongside Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin.

MVP’s throwback is a reminder for every one individual who had a turmoil past that through a positive mindset and dedication, even the worst demons can be eliminated, and one can lead a better life, much like how Franchise Playa did with his.

Are you motivated by MVP molding his life for the better, even after serving jail time for almost a decade? Do you feel motivated by MVP’s story? Sound off in the comments!