MVP Tells Omos to Shut Down Suplexes and Protect His Giant Status

Montel Vontavious Porter isn’t here for seeing Omos take suplexes like he’s just another guy on the roster.

The AEW star broke it down in blunt fashion during a new clip posted to his YouTube channel, sharing why he’s coached Omos to stand his ground when smaller opponents try to pull off flashy moves that don’t make sense for a 7-foot-4, 400-pound monster.

Drawing from years of experience with WWE legends like The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show, MVP explained that part of his job was to teach Omos the art of “giant psychology.” And that starts with knowing when to say no—even to veterans.

“You’re going to have guys that are going to want to lift you up off your feet and do moves to you. Say no.”

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The issue, according to MVP, is that the newer generation of wrestlers—vets included—don’t always grasp in-ring storytelling the way old-school performers did.

“Nowadays, veterans aren’t like how they used to be. They don’t have the same experience and the same grasp of psychology.”

When it comes to moves like suplexes or powerbombs, MVP made it clear Omos needs to reject them outright—no matter who’s across the ring.

“You gonna get a little 175-pound dude that’s going to want to suplex you. You have to be comfortable to say no. You can’t do that. You can’t suplex me.”

“Why not? Because I’m a f**ing giant, that’s why.”*

This philosophy extends beyond Omos. MVP admitted he had to step in for Bobby Lashley, too, because Lashley was too generous with opponents trying to execute unrealistic offense.

“Guys will want to do stuff to Bobby and Bobby would be like… and I’ll be, ‘No, no, you can’t do that to him.’”

“Would you do that to Brock Lesnar? No. Well, that’s Black Brock Lesnar. So no, you can’t suplex him.”

He even recalled a cringeworthy moment from a $10,000 Challenge segment, where a smaller opponent tried to casually slap away Omos’ grip—something MVP wasn’t letting fly.

“The giant has you by your wrist and you just smack his hand off? Come on, dog. You got to give me something better than that.”

“This guy’s 7’4”, nearly 400 lbs. If he’s got you by the wrist, your little ass ain’t going to smack his hand away.”

MVP said the psychology behind David vs. Goliath storytelling is crucial, and letting smaller wrestlers overpower a giant from the start kills the drama.

“The story is, how is this little guy going to beat this big guy? And if right away the little guy gets in there and suplexes the big guy… this should be no problem.”

For MVP, it’s not about restricting the match—it’s about making fans care. Without proper storytelling, the match turns into a mindless exhibition. And that’s not what builds stars.

Wrestling fans know that details matter. MVP’s stance on keeping Omos protected as a true giant might not sit well with everyone, but his old-school mentality is rooted in making moments count and preserving mystique.

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