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MVP dismisses one Roman Reigns argument, might have started another

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What happened?

On his Marking Out podcast with Dwayne Swayze, Montell Vontavious Porter pushed back against Conrad Thompson's recent critique of Roman Reigns, calling the "industry plant" label ridiculous and noting that being pushed by the office is common. MVP said Reigns has undeniable star power "in wrestling," while also raising a separate question about where Reigns ranks in WWE's pantheon, which may prompt further debate. The comments contrast with Thompson's earlier characterization of Reigns as "the most overrated main eventer in WWE history."

Key Takeaways

MVP rejected Conrad Thompson's characterization of Roman Reigns as an "industry plant."
MVP argued that promotion by the office is a normal part of building stars.
He affirmed Reigns' star power "in wrestling."
MVP also raised a separate question about Reigns' place in WWE's pantheon, potentially starting a new debate.
Comments were made on MVP's Marking Out podcast with co-host Dwayne Swayze.

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About 1.5 months earlier

Conrad Thompson called Roman Reigns "the most overrated main eventer in WWE history," prompting debate.

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MVP addressed Thompson's critique on his Marking Out podcast and dismissed the "industry plant" label.

After MVP's remarks

MVP affirmed Reigns' star power in wrestling but posed a question about Reigns' standing in WWE's pantheon, possibly sparking another debate.

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Sep 16, 9:30 PM

MVP dismisses one Roman Reigns argument, might have started another

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About a month-and-a-half after pro wrestling podcast and mortgage tycoon* Conrad Thompson caused teed up a debate by calling Roman Reigns “the most overrated main eventer in WWE history”, Montell Vontavious Porter may have given us another Reigns-related take to chew on. It happened on the latest edition of Porter’s Marking Out podcast with Dwayne Swayze. First, he dismissed Thompson’s critique of WWE’s reigning World Heavyweight champ, with MVP summed up as Conrad calling Roman an “industry plant”: “So I disagree very strongly with Conrad. The industry plant — I think that’s absolutely ridiculous. Is that for being pushed by the office? Every star is pushed by the office. Every star is, as they like to say, crammed down your throat. That’s how you become a star. “Perhaps maybe it took a little longer for him to catch on, but I don’t think you can deny now his star power in wrestling.” That “in wrestling” part is key to MVP’s own question about Reigns in the pantheon of WWE’s “top guy

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