The Hurt Syndicate is on the verge of splitting from a major AEW star as tensions reach a boiling point, with Bobby Lashley spearheading the move. On the latest AEW Dynamite episode, Lashley made it clear he wants MJF removed from the faction following backstage conflict and disagreements over the group’s direction.
During the show, the Hurt Syndicate joined forces to support Adam Copeland in confronting the FTR team—Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler. Lashley and Shelton Benjamin aggressively targeted Harwood and Wheeler, leaving them visibly beaten. However, MJF’s reaction backstage showed deep frustration, as he challenged the group’s motives and demanded assistance to become AEW World Champion. This demand provoked Lashley to physically confront MJF by shoving him into lockers and declaring his intention to expel him from the group.
AEW World Tag Team Champion @fightbobby has officially lost his patience with @The_MJF!Watch #AEWDynamite presented by #SharkWeek LIVE on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/UrD7c8ZiAE— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 24, 2025
While Lashley has taken a firm stance, the final decision on MJF’s fate likely depends on MVP and Shelton Benjamin’s input, since MJF’s entry into the Hurt Syndicate involved their approval. His position within the group remains uncertain as tensions escalate.
Hurt Syndicate Clarifies Relationship with Adam Copeland as Strictly Professional
The discord stems partly from misunderstandings about the Hurt Syndicate’s alliance with Adam Copeland. MJF appeared to believe Copeland might be joining the faction permanently, but MVP made it clear the partnership is purely transactional. This clarification has only widened the rift between MJF and the rest of the group.
MJF’s frustration appears fueled by feeling sidelined and misunderstood amid this strategic alliance. As the situation develops, it becomes evident that his vision for the group’s future clashes sharply with Lashley’s and others’ approach, further pushing his potential exit from the faction.
This power struggle within the Hurt Syndicate carries significant implications for AEW’s evolving storylines, especially regarding leadership dynamics and championship ambitions. MJF’s forced departure could reshape faction rivalries and alter the balance among AEW’s top stars, with Bobby Lashley positioned to reinforce his role as a dominant influencer.
