Folks, it seems like the AEW talent roster is about to get a lot more muscle-bound. With MVP and Shelton Benjamin already making themselves comfortable in Tony Khan’s house of chaos, the question on everyone’s mind is: Where in the world is Bobby Lashley? It’s like the Hurt Business reunion party started, but the guest of honor got stuck in traffic. Rumor has it, Lashley’s about to make a grand entrance soon—hopefully with his shirt on this time because honestly, that level of physique is unfair to the rest of us mere mortals.

Now, ahead of AEW’s WrestleDream in Tacoma, Washington, fans were buzzing with speculation that Lashley would burst onto the scene, maybe even give Swerve Strickland a reason to rethink his life choices. Why Strickland? Well, MVP’s been eyeballing the former AEW World Champion like a cat eyeing an unsuspecting mouse. But according to Fightful Select, plans to have Lashley debut at the event were canned. Why, you ask? Because AEW didn’t want two hometown heroes—Bryan Danielson and Swerve—both getting beatdowns in the same night. Look, folks, I love a good hometown tragedy as much as the next guy, but even I know you don’t double-dip on local hero pain like that.

Fightful’s sources say the Bobby Lashley AEW appearance is coming soon, but as of WrestleDream, he was nowhere to be seen backstage. No sign of him, no shadow, not even a protein shake wrapper left behind. MVP, on the other hand, has been very vocal about how his buddy was used in WWE, and spoiler alert: he wasn’t thrilled. He gets it, the whole “focus on younger talent” thing—sure. But pulling Bobby Lashley out of the title picture while the guy still looks like he was sculpted by the gods? Blasphemy, I tell you!

Let’s not forget MVP’s point about Brock Lesnar stepping aside, leaving a big ol’ beast-shaped hole that Lashley could’ve easily filled. It’s like taking the steak off the grill just as it’s about to get that perfect sear. But now, with all three men back in the same stable, the question remains: can MVP and his Hurt Business 2.0 finally get the shine they deserve in AEW? Or will they just be waiting for Lashley to finish applying baby oil before stepping into the ring?

By Joseph Gallery

I like ice cream, taking a back seat, wondering who I am, and pretending kayfabe is real. May or may not be the Real Dark Brandon. For the LOLZ. MALARKEY!

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