MVP has become increasingly vocal regarding his profound issues with Triple H, asserting a complete absence of respect for the WWE executive. “I have zero respect for Triple H. Zero. And I’m not going to lie about it,” MVP stated, clarifying that his stance stems from personal dealings rather than any racial undertones. “It’s not about race. It’s about the way he treated me as a person and the things he said and did.” MVP has indicated he intends to elaborate on these personal grievances in the future, teasing, “One day, I’m going to tell the full story about the things Triple H said and did to me.”
A significant portion of MVP’s critique centers on Triple H’s creative direction, particularly concerning Black talent and the handling of The Hurt Business, which has since re-emerged in AEW as The Hurt Syndicate. He frequently points to Bobby Lashley’s altered trajectory after Triple H assumed creative control. “Look at Bobby Lashley. He was a two-time WWE Champion, and then Triple H got creative control, and he pushed Lashley down the card,” MVP explained, suggesting this as an example of how booking choices under Triple H have limited opportunities for certain performers.
While MVP implies a difference in how Triple H books Black talent, he has explicitly denied labeling him a racist. “I never called Triple H a racist. I’m just saying the way he books Black men is different, and that’s a fact,” MVP remarked. His perspective is formed from observations of WWE programming and his own experiences. “Anyone watching WWE can see who gets pushed and who doesn’t. It’s clear to me that talents of color aren’t given the same opportunities,” he added. These views align with some fan commentary, including the notion that the “Triple H era is emasculating Black men,” a sentiment MVP affirmed. Conversely, Triple H has publicly stated he makes booking decisions based on talent and storytelling, not race or nationality.
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Industry sources indicate both MVP and Bobby Lashley were dissatisfied with Triple H’s management style. A key point of contention was Triple H’s reported disinterest in reuniting The Hurt Business in WWE. “We asked Triple H to bring back The Hurt Business, and he said no. That was disrespectful to me and my guys,” MVP revealed. This lack of support and perceived disrespect were contributing factors to his decision to leave WWE. “I’m not going to be in a place where I’m not respected or valued,” MVP asserted regarding his departure in August 2024 and subsequent move to AEW, where he, Lashley, and Shelton Benjamin have found a new platform.
Despite the heated words, there is no evidence of any unscripted physical altercation between MVP and Triple H; their encounters, such as a match on SmackDown! in 2008, were confined to scripted performances. Their current conflict remains a public war of words and professional disagreement.
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