The Hurt Syndicate, consisting of Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, have captured gold in AEW. On Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Lashley and Benjamin challenged Private Party for the AEW Tag Team Titles, emerging victorious in a dominant performance.
The match came on the heels of weeks of animosity between the two teams. The Hurt Syndicate interrupted Private Party’s celebration on a recent episode of Dynamite, where MVP proposed a toast, declaring that Lashley and Benjamin would soon be the AEW Tag Team Champions. The clash was largely one-sided, with Lashley and Benjamin overpowering the champions before securing the win and claiming the titles.
The journey of The Hurt Syndicate in AEW began in late 2024. MVP made his debut at Dynamite: Grand Slam in September, followed by Lashley and Benjamin’s arrivals at Dynamite’s 5 Year Anniversary and Fright Night Dynamite in October. Lashley quickly entered a feud with Swerve Strickland, defeating him at Full Gear in November. Meanwhile, Benjamin showcased his skills by competing in the 2024 Continental Classic tournament between November and December.
With this victory, The Hurt Syndicate has established itself as a dominant force in AEW’s tag team division, signaling more challenges and rivalries to come.
