Before their abrupt disintegration in 2021, The Hurt Business—a strong WWE partnership that included Bobby Lashley, MVP, Cedric Alexander, and Shelton Benjamin—left a lasting impression on the wrestling world. Fans lamented the split, which they felt was untimely considering the group’s growing appeal and indisputable ring chemistry.
One of the key characters in The Hurt Business, MVP, recently expressed his unhappiness on social media over the faction’s dissolution and his annoyance with WWE for supposedly not wanting to bring it back. In an open letter, MVP said that, in spite of MVP’s attempts to sell the concept, Triple H, senior vice president of global talent strategy & development at WWE, has apparently rejected bringing The Hurt Business back.
Wrestling fans and industry insiders alike were quick to speculate and react to the development. But not everyone supports MVP’s choice to make these complaints public. During a recent episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, acclaimed commentator and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T offered his thoughts on the topic.
Booker T expressed his profound respect for The Hurt Business and its influence on WWE. He commended MVP for his leadership and compared his position to that of iconic manager Sherri Martel from the history of professional wrestling. Although Booker T respected MVP’s right to express his annoyance, he underlined the significance of resolving these issues in private.
Booker T said carefully, “MVP’s comments have certainly made his feelings clear.” “The Hurt Business has always been one of my favorite shows. As I’ve mentioned several times before, I think MVP was essential in giving the organization legitimacy, much as Sherri Martel was for us in the past. With any luck, they can work things out behind closed doors.”
Booker T’s opinions are indicative of a larger worry in the wrestling world over the fine line that has to be drawn between candor and tact when voicing complaints. Though MVP’s love for The Hurt Business is obvious, there are many who think that disclosing internal conflicts in public may make it more difficult to come to an agreement and impede future chances for healing.
Renowned for their undisputed swagger and supremacy in the ring, The Hurt Business received a great deal of praise for reviving its members’ careers and bringing fresh vitality to WWE programming. In particular, Bobby Lashley spoke about how the faction’s split hurt him personally and called it a heartbreaking choice.
The reasons for Triple H’s alleged reluctance to bring The Hurt Business back are still unknown, despite MVP’s assertions that WWE appropriated the idea for other storylines, like The Bloodline. The possible effect that The Hurt Business would have had if given another opportunity to shine on WWE’s main stage is still a subject of conjecture among fans and experts.
One thing is clear as the wrestling community anxiously awaits further information: fans who cherish The Hurt Business’s legacy will always remember their thrilling performances and the lasting impression they left. It is unclear whether reconciliation is conceivable, but there is no denying the fervor and commitment that characterized The Hurt Business and continue to shape their reputation in WWE history.
