MVP is aware of his time within the ring is winding down, and he’s not hiding it.
The previous WWE United States Champion made his AEW in-ring debut on Dynamite: Most Carnage, teaming with Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley to take down Mark Briscoe and Non-public Get together. It was his first TV match since July 2022—a uncommon sight for a person who’s spent most of his AEW run managing Benjamin and Lashley.
After the match, MVP took to Instagram to mirror on his profession and made it clear that retirement isn’t far off.
“Classic MVP!!!! 2025 and I’m nonetheless BALLIN!!! The clock is ticking on my in ring profession. I don’t have a lot time left. However I promise to present you every thing I’ve received till I lastly attain the ultimate match. 🫡”
MVP’s final aggressive bout earlier than this was a Bloodsport match in opposition to Josh Barnett in 2024. Whereas his AEW future appears locked right into a managerial position, stepping again into the ring reminded followers why he’s been a drive within the enterprise for many years.
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