Wrestling Itch: The Real Story of MVP in TNA

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Motivate, Validate, Participate. These are the principles that MVP claimed would make him a great Director of Wrestling Operations.

When MVP arrived as an investor in TNA, fans and employees alike were very excited to see a changing of the guard. The idea of MVP as the Director of Wrestling Operations excited everyone! The introduction of one of the most exciting duos in TNA history, The Wolves, and the end of the Reign of Magnus were certainly great starts in what we all had hoped would be a new age in TNA Wrestling.
A new age is certainly what we’ve got – but the taste in the collective mouths of our Superstars is sourer than what they had hoped for. Our IMPACT editorial staff caught up with wrestlers who have had run-ins with MVP. Here is their story…

The Wolves have quickly become fan favorites with their awe-inspiring performances in the ring and quick pursuit of the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Truth is, we wouldn’t have the Wolves here in TNA now if it weren’t for MVP signing them. However, how could the Wolves be ok with MVP’s recent actions?

Things get turned up a notch this Thursday on @IMPACTWRESTLING #newhuntbegins
— Davey Richards (@RichardsWesley) May 21, 2014

There is NO question about where the longest reigning World Champion in TNA history stands with MVP. After multiple run-ins with the Director of Wrestling Operations, Bobby Roode was sent home – indefinitely suspended by MVP. Needless to say, Roode and fans alike are less than happy with the news of the suspension and everyone at IMPACT eagerly awaits his return and to see what the future holds for the It Factor of Professional Wrestling. While it is strictly conjecture from this writer, one has to wonder if MVP suspended Roode to take out his competition for a World Title shot.

So I'm suspended!!!??????.........
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) May 13, 2014

Double A has been none-to-happy with MVP since he arrived. MVP promised all of our wrestlers the opportunity to prove themselves through his three principles of Motivate, Validate, Participate but that has not been the case with The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived. Noticeably absent from IMPACT, Austin Aries returned on the April 17th edition of the show to confront MVP, which led to a match between the two. Most recently, MVP took a cheap shot at the former TNA champion before having him escorted out of the building. With that, Aries became another member of the TNA roster to feel the wrath of MVP.

While the evidence in this article certainly proves that MVP has pulled a fast one on all of us, nothing was as shocking as the twist that ended our May 8th edition of IMPACT. MVP promised the fighting champion, Eric Young, a new challenger for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and then cheap shot (surprise, surprise) our champ to name himself the #1 contender. Now with Bobby Lashley and Kenny King in tow, MVP’s chances look even stronger to strike gold at Slammiversary. However, what will happen this Thursday on IMPACT when MVP, Lashley and King address the crowd, and the TNA roster, about their actions? Tune into IMPACT this Thursday at 9/8c on Spike TV and let us know your thoughts on twitter using the hashtag #MVPKingLashley!