MVP Warns Indie Wrestlers to Stop Doing Dangerous Moves for “$25 and 75 People”

MVP is urging younger wrestlers to be smarter about how and when they put their bodies on the line — especially when performing in front of tiny crowds.

On Episode 15 of Backstage Truths, Road Survival & the Art of Audience Reaction, the AEW veteran didn’t mince words as he broke down why going all out on small shows isn’t just unnecessary — it’s reckless. According to MVP, young talent chasing viral moments at the expense of their health are playing a dangerous game with limited payoff.

“I tell young guys all the time… If you’re out there in a VFW hall in front of 75 people, don’t get hurt. Don’t do your spinning reverse scorpion death plant through the table onto the floor in front of 75 people for your $25. If you’re gonna do that, there’s a time and a place. I’m not saying never do it, but there’s a time and a place for that. Do that on, you know, some major show, major venue.”

He explained that wrestlers need to match the product to the audience and stop trying to force “WrestleMania” moments into bingo halls.

“Understand the… you know, if people are showing up to buy tacos, don’t serve them spaghetti. Big 10-4. Big 10-4. What is this? Noodles and sauce? I came for some tacos.”

The message was simple: wrestlers need to stop treating every show like it’s a PPV main event. Smart pacing, injury prevention, and understanding crowd dynamics are just as important as show-stealing moves — maybe more.

Do you think indie wrestlers are pushing too hard for social media clips at the cost of their careers? Should promotions help set limits on what happens in front of smaller crowds? Sound off in the comments.