AEW’s MVP recently opened up about his conflicts with Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s chief content officer, sharing in a Betideas interview that he felt disrespected by him.
According to Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, one notable disagreement stemmed from a storyline where Triple H attempted to craft an angle involving MVP being captivated by Eve Torres. MVP reportedly pushed back, arguing that his "million dollar athlete" persona wouldn’t behave that way, which left Triple H displeased. MVP also mentioned that Triple H rejected the idea of reviving WWE’s wounded faction, which MVP later re-established in AEW as the "wounded syndicate."
While MVP criticized WWE’s booking decisions, he clarified that his issues with Triple H are personal rather than racial. He pointed to his concerns over Bobby Lashley’s booking as an example, explaining that although Lashley was a two-time WWE champion, after Triple H’s leadership, Lashley was relegated to midcard status.
Addressing fans who see him as simply complaining, MVP challenged them to look at the talent promoted under Triple H’s tenure and the opportunities given on the main show. Ultimately, MVP affirmed that his problems with Triple H are rooted in personal interactions and comments, not race.
Fan Take: This behind-the-scenes revelation sheds light on the creative struggles within WWE and highlights how leadership decisions impact wrestler careers. For fans, understanding these conflicts enriches the narrative of wrestling’s evolving landscape and signals potential changes in talent treatment and storytelling.
