WWE veteran reacts to top AEW star's serious allegations against Triple H: "How does that help you now?"

A renowned wrestling veteran recently weighed in on comments made by a top AEW star regarding WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, and he didn't hold back.

Wrestling veteran Dutch Mantell offered his take on the controversy surrounding All Elite Wrestling's MVP, who was behind these claims against the King of Kings.

MVP's remarks were discussed on the latest episode of Story Time with Dutch Mantell, the allegations being that following Triple H's rise to power, former WWE Champion Bobby Lashley was demoted to the midcard despite being a marketable guy. He suggested this treatment could be rooted in bias, pointing to a perceived lack of black wrestlers in top-tier positions on WWE's main roster. Mantell, however, pushed back against this narrative and said:

"I don't get it, I do not get it. I mean, how does that help you now? See, they beat this racism thing into the ground, and when something does come across that could back that up, you know, they've already worn it out. You hear it and you hear it and you hear it... And Bobby Lashley, I don't think he's been discriminated against because of his race, I don't think. I have no idea. So anyway, that's so he can talk and he is what he is. I don't put a lot of credence into what he says and don't give a sh*t." [1:21 - 2:47]

Mantell also highlighted a potential contradiction in MVP’s stance, noting that Lashley is in the midcard in AEW as well.

Check out his comments in the video below:

AEW star MVP recently took major shots at Hulk Hogan

AEW star and former WWE United States Champion MVP has stirred headlines with his recent comments about wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. During a recent interview, MVP was asked to name his personal “wrestling Mount Rushmore,” and took the opportunity to call out Hogan directly.

“I think he’s disqualified in my opinion, because… he’s who he is. Self-admitted, unapologetic, so that’s that,” said MVP. [H/T Sports Illustrated]

The Franchise Playa was referencing Hogan’s past controversies. While MVP did note that many people may include Hogan on their list, he made it clear he would not.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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