One in every of AEW’s most up-to-date signees had lots of people rooting for him behind the scenes, and a few spoke on his behalf to assist him get signed with the corporate. Shelton Benjamin was with WWE for a mixed 14 years throughout two runs, however was launched for the second time in 2023 after being part of the favored Damage Enterprise faction alongside MVP, Bobby Lashley, and Cedric Alexander.
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WWE Corridor of Famer and former AEW worker Mark Henry stated on “Busted Open Radio” that he advocated for Benjamin proper after his launch, talking to Tony Khan instantly.
“The primary day that Shelton received let go, I went to Tony and I stated, ‘Tony, you bought to choose him in. Deliver him in. Let me work with him. Something. He is the man,'” Henry stated. “Nothing occurred. I am glad that they’ve seen the error of their methods and so they received him on board. Shelton is particular, you have to use him like he is particular. It is solely going to be good for everyone in the long term.”
Benjamin did not win a world championship throughout his time with WWE however held gold within the type of the USA title, the Intercontinental Championship 3 times, and the WWE Tag Crew Championships 3 times, alongside Charlie Haas twice and as soon as with Alexander.
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Benjamin, who was signed by AEW and reunited with MVP on the October 2 version of “AEW Dynamite,” could possibly be a future AEW World Champion, as per Henry.
“He may be the TBS Champion,” Henry stated. “You bought to take steps, you may’t simply go straight to the highest. Let him construct himself to the AEW World Championship.”
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