The Hurt Syndicate has become a dominant force in AEW since their WWE exodus, capturing the AEW World Tag Team Championships in 2023 and defending them for 214 days. Their recent appearance at Double or Nothing 2023 saw them team with Chris Jericho, The Elite, and Jack Perry in a Stadium Stampede victory, further solidifying their status as a top-tier faction.
As the group continues to evolve, speculation about potential new members has grown. During an interview with The Wrestling Classic, Shelton Benjamin confirmed that Cedric Alexander and Kevin “Jet” Knight are top targets for the Hurt Syndicate. “If it were my choice today and I said I wanted a new member in the Hurt Syndicate, my first pick would be Cedric Alexander. My second pick would be Kevin ‘Jet’ Knight,” Benjamin stated.
Alexander, who previously teamed with Benjamin in WWE as part of the Hurt Business, was released from WWE in 2023 and now competes as the TNA X-Division Champion. Knight, the current AEW TNT Champion, has built a reputation as a high-flyer and technical wrestler. Both wrestlers have the star power and in-ring pedigree to complement the Hurt Syndicate’s aggressive style.
The group’s leader, Bobby Lashley, hinted at expansion during a recent Collision promo, stating, “We’re looking for a new member to take our dominance to the next level.” With Alexander and Knight already in the AEW universe, the possibility of a reunion or expansion remains a hot topic among fans.
Quotes and information sourced from Wrestling Inc. and The Wrestling Classic.