In a recent episode of the podcast “AEW Unrestricted,” wrestler Shelton Benjamin revealed detailed insights about his relationship with Bobby Lashley and gave a noteworthy perspective on the group they belong to, The Hurt Syndicate, likening it to Marvel’s iconic superhero team, The Avengers.
Here are some notable points extracted from their conversation:
Discussing his bond with Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin unveiled, “When I am deciding who I want to keep in my close circle, I don’t just look at their work in the ring. Sure, I respect that, but more than that, I admire who they are as individuals. Every time I look at Bobby, I see a dedicated father, spending time with his children, displaying qualities that truly inspire me. I feel we have a shared value system, we’re not just colleagues but friends who have the same virtues.”
Continuing on the topic of the type of people Benjamin likes to surround himself with, he mentioned, “Upon witnessing someone who is profoundly committed, both towards their profession and their family, I naturally gravitate towards them. I feel the need to surround myself with such people as they exhibit the traits I aspire to possess. Our friendship hasn’t just grown because of our shared past of wrestling matches, but it’s thriving now. We’ve created a dynamic duo.”
Drawing an interesting parallel between his wrestling group, The Hurt Syndicate, and The Avengers, Benjamin elaborated, “To put it in terms that might help people understand better, if you’re a Marvel fan, and you’ve watched The Avengers, MVP is undoubtedly our Tony Stark. I consider myself a mix of Thor and Captain America, and Bobby, well he’s definitely The Hulk [laughs]. I feel that this analogy aligns perfectly with our group dynamic.”