MVP has had a notable career in professional wrestling, starting from 2002 and evolving into a key figure in AEW’s faction The Wardens. While many wrestlers see joining WWE as the ultimate goal, MVP’s journey shows that success and fulfillment in wrestling can go beyond WWE. After leaving WWE during his first stint—which he admitted he didn’t enjoy—he took time off, went to Japan, and revamped his approach by embracing Jiu-Jitsu. He credits retired wrestler Chuck Palumbo for encouraging him by saying that life and opportunities in wrestling continue even after WWE. MVP made a return to WWE between 2018 and 2024, and since departing, he made a strong debut in AEW at the “AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam” event in September 2024.
Fan Take: MVP’s story is a powerful reminder to AEW fans that wrestling careers can thrive outside WWE, highlighting AEW’s growing status as a major platform. His transition emphasizes the sport’s expanding landscape, offering wrestlers and fans exciting new possibilities.
