Bobby Lashley Explains Why MJF Was Removed from The Hurt Syndicate – Bobby Lashley recently addressed why former AEW World Champion MJF was removed from The Hurt Syndicate only weeks after joining. Lashley said the decision came down to a lack of trust and the belief that MJF was focused on a “different path.”
Speaking on the F Y’all podcast, Lashley reflected on the importance of the original WWE faction, The Hurt Business, and why he guards its legacy closely.
“When we had the Hurt Business originally… it was the realest thing I’ve been through in pro wrestling,” Lashley explained. “It was a big deal, and it was a big deal because of who I was doing it with. Shelton Benjamin has been on top of the business forever… Cedric, the same thing. He was amazing… We all formed together to push each other.”
Because of that strong foundation, Lashley said he was cautious about bringing new members into AEW’s Hurt Syndicate.
“Whoever we bring in, I’m going to be very protective of that core. With that being said, with MJF, I gave him the thumbs down because if I don’t trust you, that’s a big deal for me. I didn’t trust him, bringing him in originally,” Lashley revealed.
He added that once MJF joined, it became clear that his focus wasn’t aligned with the group.
“Since we’ve gotten in, I see he’s focused on his own path. Instead of having to stay with us and now we’re all moving in different directions, I was like, ‘Just go on your own path.’ You go on your path and we’ll go on ours. We’ll both be super successful. He’s very successful in AEW and I have no ill will towards him. He’s amazing. We have a different path than he does.”
Bobby Lashley Explains Why MJF Was Removed from The Hurt Syndicate
