MVP made it clear hes not the type to stay in a situation just for the paycheck.
Speaking on the Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze podcast, the former United States Champion revealed he wasnt fired from WWE during his first run with the companyhe actually asked to leave, despite making close to seven figures. He addressed the long-standing misconception about his WWE departure:
Even when WWE put a lucrative five-year deal on the table, MVP said no. Instead, he chose to leave and follow a path he felt would reignite his passion.
According to MVP, the environment at the time had taken a toll. The backstage vibe was full of wrestlers who felt stuck in unhappy roles, doing just enough to cash their checks.
He vowed not to end up like that.
Instead of locking himself into a life of creative frustration, MVP took a pay cut and signed with New Japan. Financially, he admits it wasnt a smart business movebut spiritually, it saved his connection to wrestling.
MVPs story is a rare one in the wrestling worlda top star walking away from major money to protect his love for the business.
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