The internet wrestling community was buzzing with reports of backstage heat in AEW involving MVP and his dominant faction, The Hurt Syndicate. However, in a brilliant move, MVP and another wrestler involved in the rumors, “Speedball” Mike Bailey, decided to tackle the gossip head-on with a healthy dose of humor.

Backstage Rumblings

According to a report from Fightful Select, there were whispers of friction between MVP and some of the AEW talent. One of the key issues revolved around MVP‘s alleged reluctance for The Hurt Syndicate, the reigning AEW World Tag Team Champions, to lose to the tag team JetSpeed, which includes “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

Further reports indicated that The Hurt Syndicate also refused to drop their titles to the popular and established team FTR. Instead, MVP reportedly favored losing the championships to a younger, up-and-coming team, such as The Gate of Agony, The Outrunners, or Private Party.

These rumors began to swirl on the same day as the AEW television tapings in Columbus, Ohio. MVP initially took to Twitter, now known as X, to playfully ask, “heard any good rumors today,” but he didn’t stop there.

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A Comedic Response to Controversy

Later in the day, MVP took his response to the rumors to another level by posting a hilarious video on Instagram. The video features MVP, along with his Hurt Syndicate stablemates Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, walking past Mike Bailey backstage.

In the video, MVP stops and confronts Bailey, exclaiming, “F*** you, Speedball.” He then encourages Lashley and Benjamin to do the same, and they both meekly comply while looking at the ground. In a perfect comedic response, Bailey cheerfully retorts, “Well f*** you too, MVP” and “Well f*** you guys too.” As The Hurt Syndicate walks away, Bailey smiles and waves, effectively squashing any speculation of legitimate animosity.

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The Right Way to Handle Rumors

In an industry often plagued by negativity and “dirt sheet” gossip, it’s refreshing to see wrestlers take control of the narrative in such a positive and entertaining way. Instead of letting the rumors fester and create a toxic environment, MVP and Mike Bailey chose to address them with wit and humor, turning a potentially negative situation into a moment of levity.

This approach not only dispels the rumors but also showcases their professionalism and camaraderie. It’s a masterclass in how to deal with the often-turbulent world of wrestling rumors.

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