EP. 29 – Montel Vontavious Porter Explains Why Hurt Business Looked Real on Raw Underground

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this episode, MVP moves from yacht rock nerdery and Thanksgiving reflections into hard-earned ring wisdom: what bumps he retired, which signatures he kept, and why Raw Underground felt legitimately dangerous, before sharing vivid stories from his South Beach security days. All with raw, unfiltered insight from one of the most respected veterans in the business.

MVP opens with gratitude for the show’s growth and the audience who helped push views from 100K in a month to 100K in the first three days. He shouts out the team, the supporters in the comments, and the day-to-day work it takes to keep the show improving.

From there, he revisits Miami nights: seeing Jennifer Lopez on South Beach, security details at a club rented for Diddy’s birthday (hundreds of lemon drops and no tip left that night, later covered by a mailed check), and learning how “out of my pocket” prize money talk gets handled by sponsors after big award shows.

Back in the ring, he unpacks longevity. He explains the “bump card,” why he cut a painful corner bump, what Finley taught him about selling without wasting bumps, how nightly finishes like a shooting star press or even a leg drop can wreck bodies, and why Rey Mysterio sticks to the “hits.” He also shares when a missed nip-up told him it was time to adjust.

Finally, he breaks down Raw Underground: why Hurt Business segments looked real (Bobby’s wrestling and MMA chops, Shelton’s credentials, MVP’s jiu-jitsu), what “fight, not choreograph” meant on set, and the truth about staged run-ins versus hiding a surprise in the crowd. Thank you for watching, commenting, and sharing; your support fuels the stories and the craft every week.

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About Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze:

Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends MVP, a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston-based rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off limits.

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