It has been some time since a member of The Hurt Syndicate wrestled on AEW programming, but that does not imply the stable is not actively scouting talent — and potentially preparing to expand their group. On a recent episode of the “Battleground” podcast, Hurt Syndicate leader MVP was asked about young AEW wrestlers he thinks could possibly be “the subsequent guy,” and potentially the subsequent Syndicate member.
“The primary individual that involves mind could be ‘Jet’ [Kevin] Knight,” MVP said. “He’s a young guy that I feel definitely has all of the tools to be an enormous game player in the longer term. Kyle Fletcher is one other stand-out young talent that I see great things in his future. He’s got all of the tools to be a player … Each of those guys have the prerequisite skill set and skill to be within the Hurt Syndicate. They dress exceptionally well, they don’t seem to be afraid of inflicting extreme violence on an opponent, but they’re young, in order that they would want some grooming and somewhat educating to show them the very best ways to go about it, and to know at the top of the day, it is a business. Don’t make it personal. Do not get emotional.”
Knight is currently one-third of the AEW World Trios Champions alongside “Speedball” Mike Bailey and Mistico, having won the titles from Fletcher and his Don Callis Family at AEW Revolution. The Hurt Syndicate’s previous fourth member of their WWE incarnation, TNA’s Cedric Alexander, recently explained why he opted against re-joining them in AEW.
MJF experience ‘soured’ the Hurt Syndicate on adding members for some time
MVP was clear that the Hurt Syndicate is open to growing in AEW, despite one failed recent attempt at expansion in 2025.
“We’re currently discussing adding a brand new member,” he said. “We tried it with MJF, it didn’t go well because he just didn’t make the cut, he wasn’t adequate, he doesn’t have the drive, he doesn’t have the inner capability for true violence, he’s a huckster … In order that type of soured us for somewhat bit about attempting to add any individual latest, but we expect we do need somewhat youthfulness, we want a youthful spark, so it could possibly be about time so as to add a brand new member.”
When asked about AEW World Champion MJF’s recent display of violence at Revolution in his match with “Hangman” Adam Page, MVP was largely dismissive.
“These are my weapons right here,” he said, holding up his fists. “I could do more damage with these than MJF could do with a syringe … Beat any individual up, I dare you. Beat any individual up! Get that very same type of response inflicting extreme violence on someone without weapons. Bobby Lashley can do it, Shelton Benjamin can do it, and I can do it … At the top of the day, I prefer to see people go on the market with their physical talents and talents and impose their will on an opponent. I do not need a cinderblock or a syringe to do it.”