On a recent episode of the “That’s Wrestling! podcast, professional wrestler Low Ki shared his observations about The Hurt Syndicate members – Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP – and their potential for becoming AEW World Title contenders.
Some key takeaways from his podcast conversation are outlined below:
Reflecting on The Hurt Syndicate’s Shelton Benjamin and MVP, Low Ki shared, “MVP, weighing roughly 250 pounds, would be a formidable opponent to consistently tackle, provided he stays in good health. Shelton Benjamin, as a heavyweight, wrestling coach for Brock Lesnar and a college-level wrestler himself, poses an even greater threat due to his thoughtful strategies, skillful techniques and successful maintenance of his fitness throughout his professional career.”
Discussing the possibility of Bobby Lashley going after the AEW World Title, Low Ki stated, “If Lashley makes his move there, he would turn out to be a challenge for all the team members. His sheer dominance would be difficult to contend with unless the roster has wrestlers of my pedigree or of equivalent size. However, men of such stature are usually spotted in fights or other sports rather than professional wrestling. Thus, if neither of them are aiming for the world title, it’s a sheer waste of time.”
During a recent installment of the “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, host and reigning ROH World Champion, Chris Jericho revealed the origin story behind the prop, Mitch the Potted Plant. The prop was used in the infamous Ambrose Asylum sketches during his rivalry with Jon Moxley, who was then known as Dean Ambrose in WWE.
Jericho mentioned that the infamous potted plant was actually borrowed from the Tampa Bay Lightning arena. He elaborated, “The idea came about when we were in Tampa and I had invited Mox on the Highlight Reel. Mox suggested that he could bring along a gift, possibly a flower or a plant. We happened to be at the offices of the Tampa Bay Lightning arena and noticed a potted plant. We simply ‘borrowed’ it, promising to return it afterwards.”