The injured syndicate in AEW is reportedly causing some tension within the company. Rumors suggest that Shelton Benjamin, MVP, and Bobby Lashley have declined to face certain teams. According to Fightful Select, MVP has mentioned multiple times that the faction aims to build new stars, which has led them to refuse losses against teams they believe do not deserve the win.
Specifically, MVP revealed that the injured syndicate does not want to lose to teams like Jetspeed and FTR. They recently competed against Jet Speed in Texas in a triple threat match. Although they haven’t faced FTR or Spari yet, there have been discussions about Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood seeking redemption. Internally, the faction reportedly rejected the idea of losing to FTR in both AEW and Forbidden Door events.
However, the group seems open to dropping titles to teams like the Gate of Suffering, Outrunners, and private parties—teams they have already defeated. There was also talk about potentially losing to Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay, but Ospreay’s neck injury shelved those plans. No specific updates have been shared regarding Benjamin or Lashley. The controversy mainly centers around MVP, whose attitude has apparently rubbed some people the wrong way. The injured syndicate’s manager also openly expressed dislike for Speedball Mike Bailey, though the reasons remain unclear.
It’s believed that a long-term partnership between the injured syndicate and MJF was initially planned, but tensions have arisen between them. Despite these issues, there is no indication the faction plans to leave AEW, as they have had a multi-year contract with the promotion.
Fan Take: This news is significant for AEW fans because it highlights internal conflicts that could impact storylines and match outcomes. How these tensions unfold might shape title dynamics and the development of emerging talent, adding an intriguing layer to AEW’s competitive landscape.
