MVP, an AEW star and manager of The Hurt Syndicate, praised long-time wrestler and current WWE producer Molly Holly for her work behind the scenes. He said she has helped shape women’s wrestling for years and deserves more credit for her role.
MVP’s Praise on His Podcast
On his “Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze” podcast, MVP called Molly Holly an “unsung hero.” He said she is a producer with WWE and noted how much she knows about wrestling. MVP pointed to Holly’s work coaching other talent and said her efforts are often unseen by fans.
Helping Stars Become Better
MVP highlighted Holly’s role in training and guiding other wrestlers. He spoke about her work with Trish Stratus early in Trish’s career. MVP said early matches with Trish were not great, but Holly helped get her up to speed. Trish later became one of the most well-known women in wrestling.
By coaching and sharing ring knowledge, Holly helped raise the level of many performers. MVP said she remains important now, working with current and newer women wrestlers behind the scenes.
From Wrestler to Producer
Molly Holly moved into a full-time producer role with WWE in 2021 after being away from the business for some time. She told reporters she felt nervous at first about taking the backstage role, but she trained hard and adapted to the new job.
MVP noted that Holly’s transition has gone well and that she continues to contribute each week to WWE programming. He also mentioned that she will mark five years in this role later this summer, showing the staying power of her backstage work.
Legacy and Respect
MVP’s comments are a reminder that what happens off camera matters as much as what fans see on screen. Producers like Molly Holly help plan matches, train talent and keep the product consistent. MVP asked that fans and peers give her credit for the work she does.
Quotes used in this article were taken from the “Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze” podcast.
