MVP breaks down his philosophy that life comes in three 25-year periods, with overtime if you are fortunate enough to get it. Now approaching 53, he reflects on mortality, past choices, spending meaningful time with his son, and why appreciating the moments matters more than ever.

The conversation moves through Bad Brains’ 50th anniversary, Fishbone, Living Colour, and the music that shaped MVP as a teenager. He shares what it meant to be welcomed like family by musicians he grew up admiring and how hearing Fish Fisher recognize MVP’s own legacy as a trailblazer put that journey into perspective.

Then MVP tells one of the wildest stories he witnessed on the WWE road, involving two unnamed multi-time WWE Champions and an unforgettable Earl Grey incident. Dwayne also takes MVP back through TNA’s history, Jeff Jarrett’s “thousand what-ifs,” and MVP’s biggest question of all: what might have happened if Spike had bought Impact?

About Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze:

Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly pro wrestling podcast where longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP), a former WWE United States Champion and current AEW star and manager of The Hurt Syndicate, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston based rapper, songwriter, and recording artist, get into the world of professional wrestling. Every week MVP and Dwayne break down wrestling history, promos, match psychology, road stories, and the business behind the spectacle, with the occasional guest joining the conversation.

New episodes every week. Audio drops at midnight ET Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are available, and the full video premieres Monday at 1 PM ET on YouTube. Subscribe for real talk, real stories, and a fresh perspective on professional wrestling.