MVP is one of the top stars in AEW and has recently broken character to share his vulnerable side with fans. A well-known figure in the world of professional wrestling, MVP first made a name for himself in WWE before moving to TNA Wrestling. Currently, the former United States Champion works for AEW, where he has formed the Hurt Syndicate alongside Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin.
Before becoming a notable name in professional wrestling, MVP faced a challenging past. He was involved in a life of crime and spent nine and a half years in prison. Since then, he has turned his life around and transformed himself into a respected athlete and entertainer.
Recently, the former WWE star delivered a powerful TED Talk in which he urged men to seek mental health support. Speaking on his Marking Out podcast, MVP broke character and opened up about showing vulnerability during his TED Talk and how his speech inspired others.
He said,
> “I’m an ex-convict, I’m a jujitsu black belt, you know, I check a few boxes of what we consider tough guys to be, you know? And if I can put myself out there and show my vulnerability, then maybe I can inspire some other guys who are ‘tough guys’ or ‘hard men’ to realize that you’re not alone. And after the TED Talk somebody came up to me and said, ‘hey, I’m not like you in any way, but just to know that the MVP deals with some of the stuff that I’m dealing with. It helped out a lot.'”
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### MVP Finally Answers If Cedric Alexander Will Join Hurt Syndicate
Cedric Alexander was part of the Hurt Business in WWE along with MVP, Shelton Benjamin, and Bobby Lashley. While these three men reunited in AEW last year to form the Hurt Syndicate, Cedric remained under contract with WWE. That changed earlier this year when Alexander left WWE, sparking fan speculation about whether he would join the Hurt Syndicate in AEW.
In a recent interview with Jim Varsallone, the former United States Champion addressed the possibility. MVP stated that while the faction would love to have Cedric Alexander join them, the decision ultimately lies with AEW President Tony Khan.
> “We would absolutely love to have Cedric, but we don’t do the hiring, and that’s a Tony Khan question.”
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It will be interesting to see if Cedric Alexander will join the Hurt Syndicate in the future as fans eagerly await any updates.
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