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Show some love for Ricochet. That beautiful bald man outlasted 11 other men in the Casino Gauntlet Match at AEW Full Gear Saturday Night to become the inaugural AEW National Champion.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 13

AEW Star Announces Contract Extension With Company

Business is good for The Hurt Syndicate in AEW, and it appears that its mouthpiece will be sticking around for a little while longer. MVP joined AEW in the fall of 2024, bringing Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin into the company alongside him.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 18

AEW WrestleDream 2025: Preview, Match Card

AEW WrestleDream touches down in Chaifetz Arena for AEW's long-promised first PPV in St. Louis and the first WrestleDream outside of Washington State. Tonight's show is the first PPV since Double Or Nothing to carry an evening start time on the East Coast, with the main card kicking off at 8 p.m.

Hurt Syndicate's Undefeated Streak Still Intact Despite Title Loss At Forbidden Door

The Hurt Syndicate are no longer AEW Tag Team Champions as Brodido won a three-way elimination tag match to win the titles. However, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin didn't technically lose despite it being an elimination match, so their undefeated streak in AEW remains intact.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 7

AEW Dynamite Results – Mercedes Mone Returns

Welcome to our live recap of tonight’s AEW Dynamite results. AEW Dynamite airs live once again from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH, tonight. Mercedes Mone and her collection of championship belts return, this time courting gold fresh from Poland and Italy.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 6

AEW Talent Reportedly Having Issues With MVP, The Hurt Syndicate Backstage

MVP arrived at All Elite Wrestling back at Grand Slam in September 2024. He would swiftly bring in Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley to reform The Hurt Business faction, now going by the name The Hurt Syndicate.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

AEW Collision Preview (7/5/25) – Collision 100

It’s been a while since we’ve had AEW Collision at its regular Saturday night timeslot. This week’s return will continue a historic week with Collision’s 100th episode.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 6

Shelton Benjamin And MVP Blast Hulk Hogan For Botching Benjamin's Name

Even as Hulk Hogan is back doing media rounds to discuss his new Real American Freestyle Wrestling promotion, he's still catching fire for his words from others in the industry.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 24

The Hurt Syndicate explain goals for AEW run

The Hurt Syndicate don’t want to just elevate young talent in AEW — they’re hoping to make some true stars. Appearing on a live episode of Insight with Chris Van Vliet that was recorded last month and uploaded today, MVP said he, Bobby Lashley, and Shelton Benjamin understand this is their last run.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 11

Shelton Benjamin reveals AEW contract length, praises Kyle Fletcher & Komander

Hurt Syndicate member Shelton Benjamin will be with AEW for at least the next few years. During an appearance on the Huge Pop podcast with Donnie DaSilva and former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas, Benjamin responded “three years” when asked how long he’s signed to AEW for.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 11

Shelton Benjamin Reveals AEW Contract Length, Teases New Hurt Syndicate Member

How long is Shelton Benjamin under contract with AEW? The Hurt Syndicate have made a huge impact in AEW since their reunion last October, with MVP helping guide Benjamin and Bobby Lashley to the AEW Tag Team Championships.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 28

Injury caused change in plans for AEW Dynasty Tag Team title match

An injury to Brian Cage led to a change in plans for AEW’s upcoming Dynasty pay-per-view. In the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer confirmed that Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin are scheduled to defend their AEW Tag Team titles against Big Bill & Bryan Keith at the Sunday, April 6 PPV in Philadelphia.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 5

Hurt Syndicate, Rated FTR live appearances added to AEW Dynamite

New AEW Tag Team Champions The Hurt Syndicate as well as Rated FTR will be live on tonight’s AEW Dynamite, announced this afternoon. Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin ran through Private Party on the January 22nd Maximum Carnage edition of Dynamite to take home the titles, continuing a dominant run for the MVP-led trio that began last fall.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 26

Matt Hardy Critical Of Private Party's AEW World Tag Team Championship Run

Fans of Private Party were left severely disappointed this week after they dropped the AEW World Tag Team Championships to Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin on Dynamite.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 22

The Hurt Syndicate crowned new AEW Tag Team Champions

Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin are the new AEW Tag Team Champions. The Hurt Syndicate (Lashley & Benjamin) defeated Private Party’s Zay and Quen on Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite to become the new AEW Tag Team Champions.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 22

Shelton Benjamin Says One Key Moment With Vince McMahon Made Him Realize He Didn't Have A Future In WWE

It was one key moment and conversation with Vince McMahon that made Shelton Benjamin realize he didn't have a future in WWE. During an interview with Chris Jericho on the Talk is Jericho podcast, Benjamin spoke about leaving WWE and said that the Hurt Business disbanding was the straw that broke the camel's back for him.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 29

Shelton Benjamin Comments On Fans' Response to The Hurt Syndicate

Shelton Benjamin is pleased with the response by the fans regarding The Hurt Syndicate in AEW. Speaking with Inside The Ropes Magazine, Benjamin commented on the reformation of The Hurt Business in AEW, now known as The Hurt Syndicate.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 23

Shelton Benjamin Reveals The Biggest Surprise About His Run In AEW

Shelton Benjamin is a veteran in the pro wrestling business, but his run in AEW has surprised him in many ways. In a new interview with ITR Wrestling, Benjamin revealed what the biggest surprise has been for him has been as a part of the AEW roster after years of working for WWE.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / November 2, 2024

Matt Hardy's take on 'The Hurt Syndicate' is spot on

According to Hardy, "The Hurt Syndicate" could play a pivotal role within AEW programming moving forward.

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 4, 2024

Latest AEW additions could rival The Bloodline

When speaking on a recent episode of "Busted Open Radio," former WWE star and current TNT champion Nic Nemeth (aka Dolph Ziggler) cited AEW's new trio as a potential answer to The Bloodline.

Bryan Danielson chose AEW over 'lifetime job at WWE'

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2024

Former WWE trio reportedly in talks with AEW

According to Fightful Select, AEW has contacted the trio about a potential reunion of "The Hurt Business."

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / May 7, 2024

Max Caster wants AEW to stop hiring free agents

Max Caster has strong opinions about AEW's hiring of free agents.

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Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / March 14, 2024

AEW In Talks With Former WWE Superstar Shelton Benjamin

There is a report, stating former WWE superstar Shelton Benjamin has been speaking with AEW about possibly joining them.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 12, 2024

Shelton Benjamin on possibly joining AEW: The ball is in their court

Shelton Benjamin says the ball is in AEW's court. Fightful recently reported that Benjamin has had talks with the promotion but it's unclear if an agreement has been reached. Benjamin addressed the possibility of him landing in AEW in an interview posted on Tuesday by For The Love of Wrestling. "As far as AEW goes, that door's open.

Wrestling News / Wrestling News / February 23, 2024

Shelton Benjamin: 'Bayley Won The Royal Rumble And All Anyone Is Talking About Is Cody's Story, Give Bayley Her Flowers'

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 8, 2024

Shelton Benjamin announced for first post-WWE indie match

Shelton Benjamin's first match since being released by WWE last September has been announced. Prestige Wrestling revealed on Thursday that Benjamin vs.