In professional wrestling, the dynamics between wrestlers are quite different from typical workplace relationships. While office colleagues may face challenges working together, wrestlers must often team up in tag matches, and sometimes, personal or professional differences can affect their chemistry. AEW star MVP has worked with many tag team partners but has particularly praised a few during an appearance on "Markout."
MVP shared, "One tag partner who made everything easier – I’ve been fortunate to have elite-level tag partners over the years. If you’re teaming with Shelton Benjamin, it’s an easy night. But honestly, the quickest answer is the great Matt Hardy."
MVP and Hardy first teamed up in WWE during the summer of 2007 when Hardy became the top contender for MVP’s WWE US Championship. After MVP requested a tag title match, Hardy unintentionally became his partner, and together they won the WWE Tag Team Championship in August. They held the titles for over a month until MVP betrayed Hardy following their loss, sidelining Hardy for several months. Despite the fallout, MVP looks back on their partnership fondly.
"Matt is an elite tag team specialist, a well-decorated singles competitor, and one of my favorite opponents. I understand the flow of tag team wrestling—it’s almost automatic. Matt always had great ideas for spots and heat spots," MVP added.
If quoting, please credit "Mark Out" with a hat tip to Wrestling Inc. for transcription.
Fan Take: This insight from MVP highlights the valuable role experienced wrestlers like Matt Hardy play in tag team wrestling, which is crucial for AEW’s tag division. For AEW fans, it underscores how chemistry and expertise behind the scenes contribute to delivering seamless, exciting matches that elevate the sport.
