The Hurt Syndicate
On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Shelton Benjamin, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Shelton James Benjamin was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on July 9, 1975, and he is currently 50 years old.
He is currently working for All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of Shelton Benjamin.
Currently, he is a member of the team of The Hurt Syndicate (with MVP and Bobby Lashley).
Shelton Benjamin has won a total of 13 championships in major promotions during his career.
Shelton Benjamin Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameShelton James Benjamin
- Ring Names
- Shelton Benjamin (May 2, 2000 - Present)
- Shelton X Benjamin (January 4, 2012 - July 5, 2016)
- Born July 9, 1975 (age 50)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceOrangeburg, South Carolina
- Billed From
- Orangeburg, South Carolina
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 248 lbs (112 kg)
- NicknamesThe Gold Standard
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (May 2, 2000 - Present)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AEWOctober 2, 2024 Present Promotion 
INDYMarch 9, 2024 October 4, 2024 Promotion 
PROGRESSMay 26, 2024 May 27, 2024 Promotion 
WWEMay 1, 2023 September 21, 2023 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
October 14, 2019 April 30, 2023 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
August 22, 2017 October 13, 2019 Promotion WWEJuly 26, 2016 August 21, 2017 Promotion 
NOAHBrand
Heavyweight
January 10, 2015 July 5, 2016 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 4, 2012 January 4, 2015 Promotion 
ROHSeptember 11, 2010 February 2, 2013 Promotion 
WWCJuly 9, 2010 November 27, 2010 Promotion 
WWEBrand
SmackDown
February 17, 2010 April 22, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
June 29, 2009 February 16, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
June 25, 2008 June 28, 2009 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
November 20, 2007 June 24, 2008 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
March 22, 2004 November 19, 2007 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
December 26, 2002 March 21, 2004 Promotion 
OVWJanuary 10, 2000 November 13, 2002 -
Images History
Oct 2024
Sep 2021
Aug 2017
Jan 2015
Sep 2010
Nov 2007
Mar 2004
Dec 2002
May 2000 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Tweener Aftermath of kicking MJF out of the Syndicate August 24, 2025 Present Heel Forming of the Hurt Syndicate October 2, 2024 August 23, 2025 Face Embraced Cedric Alexander after a falling out between the two August 8, 2022 October 1, 2024 Heel Insulted a referee, the fans, and GM Daniel Bryan January 9, 2018 August 7, 2022 Face Joyous announcement in returning to WWE July 26, 2016 January 8, 2018 Heel Aggressive behavior in tag team match against the Briscoe Brothers in ROH November 23, 2011 July 25, 2016 Face Abandoned Zack Ryder (a heel) during a tag team match July 7, 2009 November 22, 2011 Heel Used heelish tactics (alongside Mama Benjamin) to win matches January 2, 2006 July 6, 2009 Face Scored an upset victory over Triple H March 22, 2004 January 1, 2006 Heel Joined Team Angle with Charlie Haas December 26, 2002 March 21, 2004 Face May 2, 2000 December 25, 2002 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to AEW Mid Card October 2, 2024 Present WWE Low Card June 16, 2022 September 21, 2023 RAW Injured Undisclosed injury April 29, 2022 June 15, 2022 RAW Low Card April 1, 2021 April 28, 2022 RAW Mid Card July 20, 2020 March 31, 2021 RAW Low Card June 13, 2018 July 19, 2020 SD Mid Card August 22, 2017 June 12, 2018 WWE Inactive Cleared to return March 30, 2017 August 21, 2017 WWE Injured Torn rotator cuff July 26, 2016 March 29, 2017 SD Mid Card September 13, 2004 April 22, 2010 RAW Injured Broken hand June 21, 2004 September 12, 2004 RAW Mid Card October 23, 2003 June 20, 2004 SD Injured Knee injury September 19, 2003 October 22, 2003 SD Mid Card December 26, 2002 September 18, 2003
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Finishers
- Paydirt - Leaping Reverse STO (November 20, 2007 - Present)
- T-Bone Suplex - Exploder Suplex into a Modified Scoop Powerslam (January 2, 2003 - Present)
- Ankle Lock (January 4, 2012 - August 21, 2017)
- Superkick (December 26, 2002 - June 25, 2006)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Shining Forever" by Mikey Rukus feat. Mega Ran - Single (October 16, 2024 - Present)
- Theme Song"The Hurt Syndicate" by MVP, Smoke DZA & Westside Gunn - with The Hurt Syndicate - Team (October 2, 2024 - Present)
- Theme Song"Ain't No Stoppin' Me (Remix)" by Axel - Single (March 9, 2024 - October 1, 2024)
- Theme Song"Bomb" by def rebel - Single (January 9, 2023 - September 21, 2023)
- Theme Song"Set It Off" by CFO$ - Single (August 29, 2017 - January 8, 2023)
- Theme Song"It's Time" by CFO$ - with The Hurt Business - Team (August 23, 2020 - March 29, 2021)
- Theme Song"X" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (January 4, 2013 - January 4, 2015)
- Theme Song"Gold Standard" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (January 4, 2012 - January 3, 2013)
- Theme Song"The Countdown" by Team RnB - Single (September 11, 2010 - February 2, 2013)
- Theme Song"Ain't No Stoppin' Me (Remix)" by Axel - Single (June 25, 2008 - April 22, 2010)
- Theme Song"Ain't No Stoppin' Me" by Lou$tar - Single (March 22, 2004 - June 24, 2008)
- Theme Song"Heroes" by Jim Johnston - witch Charlie Haas - Team (December 26, 2002 - March 21, 2004)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWE United States Championship -
x3 WWE Intercontinental Championship -
x3 WWE/WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (2 with Charlie Haas, 1 with Cedric Alexander) -
x3 WWE 24/7 Championship
All Elite Wrestling
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x1 AEW World Tag Team Championship (with Bobby Lashley)
Ring of Honor
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x2 ROH World Tag Team Championship (with Charlie Haas)
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Millennium Wrestling Federation
- 1 MWF Heavyweight Championship
Ohio Valley Wrestling
- 4 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (3 with Brock Lesnar, 1 with Road Dogg)
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Slammy Award - Trashtalker of the Year (2020 - with The Hurt Business)
- OVW Danny Davis Invitational Tag Team Tournament Winner (2015 - with Charlie Haas)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (2003, with Charlie Haas)
- 9° in PWI 500 (2005)
- WON Most Underrated (2005–2007)
- NCAA All-American (1997, 1998)
- NJCAA Junior College National Wrestling Champion
- NJCAA Junior College 100 meter Champion
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Hurt Syndicate - MVP, Bobby Lashley, MJF (October 2, 2024 - Present)
- Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander - Cedric Alexander (January 9, 2023 - September 21, 2023)
- The Hurt Business - Cedric Alexander (January 11, 2022 - April 28, 2022)
- The Hurt Business - Bobby Lashley, Cedric Alexander, MVP (September 27, 2021 - January 10, 2022)
- Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander - Cedric Alexander (March 29, 2021 - September 26, 2021)
- The Hurt Business - Bobby Lashley, Cedric Alexander, MVP (July 20, 2020 - March 29, 2021)
- Benjamin & Gable - Chad Gable (August 22, 2017 - April 16, 2018)
- Suzuki-gun - A-1, Davey Boy Smith Jr. / DH Smith, El Desperado, Lance Archer, Minoru Suzuki, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku, Takashi Iizuka, Zack Sabre Jr., Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Takashi Sugiura (April 20, 2013 - July 26, 2016)
- Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team - Charlie Haas (September 11, 2010 - February 2, 2013)
- Black Dynamite - MVP (January 4, 2012 - December 2, 2012)
- The World's Greatest Tag Team - Charlie Haas (December 11, 2006 - November 20, 2007)
- The World's Greatest Tag Team - Charlie Haas (June 13, 2003 - March 22, 2004)
- Team Angle - Charlie Haas, Kurt Angle (December 26, 2002 - June 12, 2003)
- Dogg Pound - Rodney Mack (January 9, 2002 - September 26, 2002)
- Minnesota Stretching Crew - Brock Lesnar (October 11, 2000 - October 16, 2001)
- Managers
- MVP (October 2, 2024 - Present)
- MVP (February 6, 2023 - March 23, 2023)
- MVP (July 20, 2020 - March 29, 2021)
- Mama Benjamin (January 2, 2006 - February 20, 2006)
- Kurt Angle (December 26, 2002 - June 12, 2003)
