MVP has recalled challenging WWE over its travel arrangements after the company replaced private charter flights with economy-class tickets.

Speaking on Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze, the AEW veteran said he raised his concerns with John Laurinaitis, questioning why leading wrestlers were not receiving the same treatment as athletes in major sports.

“They stopped the private charters. They started getting us economy class tickets,” MVP said. “So why are we top stars of this company flying in economy?”

When his next contract negotiation came around, MVP made better travel arrangements a priority.

“So then when my next contract came, nah man, I need business class because that’s how they did it back then,” he added.

Damian Priest later made a similar request, securing first-class flights as part of the WWE contract he signed in 2024.

During an appearance on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Want To Talk About? podcast, Priest explained that flying in coach left him cramped and in pain after matches. He said WWE agreed immediately when he asked for the upgrade during contract talks.

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