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5. The Hurt Business

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The Hurt Business are currently the most dominant and decorated stable on the main roster, albeit in a time of low competition. Nevertheless, the boost to the careers of each member has been immense.

The group’s leader, Ruthless Aggression mainstay Montel Vontavious Porter, was assumed retired and his appearance at Royal Rumble 2020 a one-off. He quickly got back to in-ring competition on the Raw brand. When he transitioned to a managerial role, on top of being a backstage producer, MVP saved Bobby Lashley from his pairing with Lana - a leftover storyline from the pitiful spaghetti junction of kayfabe lust and love also involving Rusev and Liv Morgan. MVP picked Lashley up and guided him to the United States Championship.

MVP and his CEO recruited Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander. Benjamin’s last memorable act was being swiftly ejected from the Rumble by long-term friend Brock Lesnar. Alexander, other than his thrown together teaming with Ricochet, had been directionless since his days as Cruiserweight Champion. It would be generous calling either a mid-carder. The duo quickly captured the Raw Tag Team Championships and are one of the company’s most gifted pairings.

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