Appearing recently on the “Insight” podcast, Bobby Lashley reflected on his mid-2000s feud with Vince McMahon for the ECW World title, labeling it as a “remarkable tale.” That particular rivalry saw McMahon clinching the ECW World Champion title, much to the astonishment of the viewers then.
Lashley expressed, “At that point, I couldn’t fathom what he meant. He told me that all will be returned, but I was unsure what he was suggesting. However, it ended up being a fantastic tale, which was also his teaching to me. When I took on Vince, I had the public rooting for me, eager for his downfall. So, the heat of that narrative was incredible, especially when he sported a do-rag as the ECW title winner.”
In another recent podcast, “The K&C Masterpiece,” Lashley shed light on The Hurt Syndicate’s persona, which is typically marked by classy suits and a display of superior stardom. Highlights from the podcast are as follows:
Discussing The Hurt Syndicate’s portrayal- “It’s crucial how we come across. At a wrestling event, if you arrive early to see the stars, you will notice different personalities entering the building. But when you notice me stepping out of a luxury car, immaculately dressed, you’ll see a real star. So, when my match is on, they’ll remember that “oh, he’s the star” from when they saw me entering.”
On the significance of their portrayal- “It’s all about the image. In NBA or NFL games, you always see guys impeccably dressed upon arrival. That’s what we aspire to bring to professional wrestling. We aren’t just the gritty faction that resorts to chair smashing, we’re elevating the wrestling experience and selling out stadiums as serious professionals.”
Sharing his thoughts on being star athletes- “We’re more than athletes, we’re stars. We put in a lot to train and earn well. We conduct ourselves as stars. Whenever you’ll see me at shows, you’ll see me elegantly dressed, carrying myself in a certain manner. Integrating this mindset into AEW is vital for us.”