"That’s a Tony Khan question" - MVP addresses AEW potentially signing 5-time WWE champion

MVP admitted that signing a former WWE champion to AEW is a decision to be made by Tony Khan. The star has been rumored to be joining All Elite Wrestling for months.

MVP gave his thoughts on AEW potentially signing the five-time WWE champion, Cedric Alexander. Cedric joined the Stamford-based promotion in 2016. He is a three-time 24x7 Champion, a former Cruiserweight Champion, and a former Tag Team Champion. The 36-year-old star was released from the promotion earlier this year.

Ever since his release, speculations have been made about Cedric Alexander joining The Hurt Syndicate in AEW, as he was a part of The Hurt Business during his time in WWE. While Cedric is currently signed with TNA, MVP addressed his potential move to All Elite Wrestling amid the rumors.

During an interview with Jim Varsallone, MVP made it clear that The Hurt Syndicate would love to have Cedric Alexander, but the question of his potential hiring should be asked of Tony Khan:

“We would absolutely love to have Cedric, but we don’t do the hiring, and that’s a Tony Khan question." [H/T: Fightful]

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Former WWE star MVP on his AEW in-ring return

Ex-WWE star MVP made his AEW in-ring return at All Out 2025, where he teamed up with Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin for his first bout since January. In a chat with TMZ Sports, MVP said the following about his in-ring return:

"I felt great. You know, more than anything, I enjoy reminding people that MVP is not 'just a manager'. I'm not a manager like any manager you've seen in a very, very long time. I'm not your undersized pipsqueak chicken s*** manager because I'm a 250 pound, over six feet tall, multi-time champion, Brazilian Black Belt World Champion. I don't run away because I can fight and I'm in the business of hurting people for money and I never retired."

Fans will have to wait and see if MVP will be seen in an AEW ring again in the future.