Bobby Lashley and MVP look set to leave the WWE, but it’s not a done deal just yet.
It was reported on Sunday that Bobby Lashley, MVP and Tamina have been removed from the WWE’s internal roster. This is what tipped Jinder Mahal off that he would no longer be wrestling last year, so it looks to signify an end to their WWE in-ring career in the future.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that neither Bobby Lashley or MVP have been released by the WWE. However, they are expected to leave the company as soon as their current deals expire.
He also mentioned that Triple H turned down MVP’s request to reform the Hurt Business. This was something MVP also confirmed on social media.
“According to multiple WWE sources, neither Lashley nor MVP have been released by the company. Internally, they are expected to depart when their contracts expire. But, as one source who pointed out that until those contracts expire, nothing is official, and cautioning, ‘This is WWE. There’s always a chance something could change.’”
They did not mention Tamina, who was reportedly off the active talent roster at the same time.
F4WOnline.com‘s Dave Meltzer added more on the situation, sharing that WWE is under the assumption the pair will leave and try to reform The Hurt Business elsewhere. It was noted that it’s unknown if they could use that name due to trademark issues, but they want to reunite with Shelton Benjamin. AEW was mentioned as a potential destination, but nothing is official.
Bobby Lashley’s Contract Is Set To Expire Soon
If WWE are waiting for Bobby Lashley’s contract to expire to let him go, they won’t be waiting long.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) also reported that Bobby Lashley’s WWE contract is to expire soon. While he is still under contract, it looks to be only a matter of time until he exits the WWE, six years after starting his second run in the company.
The pair were denied a Hurt Business reunion by Triple H recently. They could reform the group on the indies if released, or join a company like AEW or NJPW in the future.
