MVP Hopes The Length Of Bianca Belair’s Title Run Matches Roman Reigns’ As WWE Universal Champion

MVP praises The EST.

In March 2023, Bianca Belair surpassed 344 days as WWE Raw Women’s Champion, and in doing so, she became the longest reigning black singles champion, male or female, in WWE history. With this milestone, she surpassed MVP’s reign as WWE United States Champion from 2007-2008. 

MVP has often counted himself as a supporter of Bianca Belair, and on the latest WWE After the Bell podcast, MVP reacted to Bianca breaking his record. 

“I’ve had a lot of growth over the last few years. So my maturity has come into play and I can tell you that once upon a time, I probably would have had some sour grapes about it.  I would have said, ‘Yeah, well, I mean, she hasn’t had to face the people that I had to face in my title defenses,’ or whatnot. But I have to say that Bianca Belair, The EST, has earned my respect,” said MVP. “I’m very proud of her and her accomplishments. I’m very happy to see her do it and I hope that she goes on to break Becky Lynch’s record, as a matter of fact, I hope that her reign matches Roman Reigns’ and she becomes a record-breaking, record-setting Women’s Champion. She’s classy in every conceivable way. Classy, talented, and devoted herself to the craft. I have nothing but respect for Bianca Belair.”

Next for Bianca, she will face Asuka at WrestleMania 39 on the day she reaches one year as WWE Raw Women’s Champion. 

Fans can see the whole WrestleMania 39 card here. 

Read Bianca’s comments on breaking MVP’s record and what it means to her, at this link. 

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