Backstage Update on Bobby Lashley’s AEW Status
With MVP and Shelton Benjamin recently joining AEW, many fans believe it’s only a matter of time before Bobby Lashley reunites with his former Hurt Business teammates. Speculation grew ahead of this weekend’s AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view in Tacoma, Washington, with rumors circulating that Lashley might make a surprise debut, particularly given MVP’s ongoing angle with Swerve Strickland.
Was Lashley’s WrestleDream Debut Planned?
According to a report from Fightful Select, AEW sources hinted that Lashley’s debut was initially considered for WrestleDream. The plan involved him attacking Strickland during the event. However, AEW reportedly scrapped the idea to avoid having two Washington natives—Strickland and Bryan Danielson—suffer beatdowns on the same night. Danielson was already scheduled to be attacked later in the show, leading the creative team to hold off on Lashley’s appearance.
Lashley’s AEW Debut Still Expected
Despite his absence at WrestleDream, Fightful’s sources suggest that Lashley’s AEW debut is still on the horizon. The report mentions that Lashley is likely to align with MVP and Benjamin in the coming weeks. However, Lashley hasn’t been seen backstage at any recent AEW events, and he was not present during WrestleDream.
MVP’s Critique of WWE’s Use of Lashley
MVP has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with WWE’s handling of Lashley before his departure. While he acknowledged the company’s shift toward younger talent, MVP criticized WWE for removing Lashley from the title picture, emphasizing that Lashley still outperforms many younger stars. MVP also noted that with Brock Lesnar stepping away from WWE’s spotlight, Lashley deserved a top spot that never materialized.
Now that MVP, Benjamin, and potentially Lashley are reunited in AEW, the wrestling world will be watching closely to see if they can recapture the magic of The Hurt Business. The question remains—will MVP guide the group in the direction he originally envisioned? Only time will tell.
