The AEW World Tag Team Champions, The Hurt Syndicate, have responded to recent backstage reports of heat surrounding their manager, MVP, with a hilarious social media video that directly addresses the rumors.
The Hurt Syndicate Responds To Backstage Heat Rumors
Recent reports have suggested that MVP has “rubbed a lot of people the wrong way” in AEW and has been vocal about the team’s booking. One specific claim from the reports was that MVP has a strong dislike for “Speedball” Mike Bailey and has made that clear backstage.
A Hilarious Social Media Video
In a video posted to social media on Wednesday, the trio of MVP, Bobby Lashley, and Shelton Benjamin are seen confronting Mike Bailey backstage. After a brief verbal exchange between MVP and Bailey, MVP instructs Lashley and Benjamin to also curse Bailey out, a clear and humorous nod to the reports of their manager’s supposed dislike for him.
The humorous video comes as The Hurt Syndicate prepares to defend their AEW World Tag Team Championships at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view on August 24. They will face the winners of the ongoing Eliminator tournament. The two teams set to face off in the tournament final are FTR and the duo of Brody King and Bandido.
THE HURT SYNDICATE RUN INTO SPEEDBALL!
“F*ck you, Speedball!”
“Well f*ck you too, MVP!”#AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/4Q7ObK9ptM
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) August 7, 2025
