Max Caster, a prominent AEW World Tag Team Champion, recently revisited his involvement in a controversial Bobby Lashley WWE gimmick, recalling his role as Bobby Lashley’s sister. The candid reflection sheds light on his past WWE segment and whether he would consider reprising this unusual character. This conversation highlights the resilience and behind-the-scenes realities of wrestling personas within the WWE and AEW environments.
Max Caster Recalls Playing Bobby Lashley’s Sister During WWE Days
During a 2018 storyline on WWE RAW, Sami Zayn featured segments mocking Bobby Lashley by introducing three fictional sisters, one of whom was portrayed by Max Caster. At the time, Caster was an independent wrestler with limited exposure. In a recent discussion on Hey! (EW), interviewer RJ City asked Caster about his experience portraying Lashley’s sister. Caster explained that although Lashley never acknowledged the gimmick directly during their AEW matches, his aggressive wrestling left a lasting impact.
“I wrestled Bobby here at AEW [RJ: Did he acknowledge it or he was not going to?] No, if he acknowledged it in any way, it was through his aggression with which he spinebustered me. I genuinely am still hurt from that match, so when they say they hurt people, it’s true.”
— Max Caster, AEW Wrestler
RJ City also inquired if Caster would be willing to bring back the ‘Bobby Lashley’s sister’ character. Caster openly admitted the financial motivations behind his past WWE actions and indicated he might still take on the role today for the right price.
“No, I mean, look, indie wrestlers, I was an unsigned wrestler at the time. We do a lot of things for money. So it’s like, ‘Okay, would you dress up as a woman and confront a MMA fighter and world champion wrestler?’ Yeah, okay, for 500 bucks, I can be bought for that. At this point, I’d probably still do it.”
— Max Caster, AEW Wrestler
Bobby Lashley’s Current AEW Rivalry Emphasizes Rising Tensions
Bobby Lashley, now a central figure in AEW’s The Hurt Syndicate faction alongside Shelton Benjamin and MVP, has ongoing conflicts with Ricochet and the Gates of Agony team. Their bitter rivalry escalated at the All Out 2025 event, where Ricochet’s team defeated the Syndicate by pinning MVP, intensifying the conflict between the groups.
This week on AEW Dynamite’s Title Tuesday, the heated dispute is set to continue with a lucrative trios street fight: The Hurt Syndicate versus Ricochet and the Gates of Agony. The prolonged feud has built considerable anticipation, with fans eager to see whether this street fight will decisively resolve the animosity.
The Broader Impact of the Bobby Lashley WWE Gimmick and AEW Storylines
Max Caster’s candid reflections on the Bobby Lashley WWE gimmick reveal the complex, often challenging realities behind professional wrestling characters. His willingness to accept unconventional roles for practical reasons illustrates the blurred lines performers navigate between entertainment and personal identity. Lashley’s competitive presence in AEW and his ongoing rivalries demonstrate how past storylines and current tensions shape unfolding wrestling narratives.
As The Hurt Syndicate prepares for their street fight this week, the stakes remain high, underscoring the physical and psychological intensity that defines modern wrestling entertainment. Max Caster’s insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and dynamics that wrestlers encounter, offering a raw perspective on popular wrestling feuds and personas.
