The Hurt Syndicate in AEW was originally planned to include another former WWE superstar. The leader of the group, MVP, has revealed that former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ricochet was the initial choice to join the faction upon its debut in 2024.

On a recent episode of his podcast, Marking Out With MVP & Dwayne Swayze , the veteran manager explained the original plans for the group and how they were changed. The revelation adds a new layer of intrigue to the current, heated feud between Ricochet and The Hurt Syndicate.

The Original AEW Plan for Ricochet

MVP revealed that when he, Bobby Lashley, and Shelton Benjamin were preparing to debut as a unit in AEW, Ricochet was the wrestler they wanted for the fourth spot. This was due to the fact that the original fourth member of their

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