MVP outlines timeline for possible final wrestling match in AEW

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

MVP outlines timeline for possible final wrestling match in AEW
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Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) shared plans for his potential final match during an episode of "Marking Out." The 52-year-old indicated he likely will not wrestle past next year, citing a desire to avoid rigorous in-ring activity. As of now, MVP's role has shifted primarily to managing Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin in AEW, with occasional matches since 2024. He also confirmed that his contract with AEW extends for several more years, allowing him to contribute in a managerial capacity. The Hurt Syndicate, which includes MVP, Lashley, and Benjamin, recently engaged in a match on "AEW Collision" against Shane Taylor Promotions on August 15.

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  • MVP plans for his last match likely next year.
  • He prefers not to engage in strenuous matches at 52.
  • MVP manages Lashley and Benjamin as part of The Hurt Syndicate.
  • His AEW contract runs until he is 57.
  • The Hurt Syndicate recently competed in an eight-man tag match.
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Wrestling veteran Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) reveals the timeline for his possible final match and the length of his existing AEW contract.

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