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Swerve Strickland, an AEW wrestler, is potentially facing surgery for a long-standing knee injury that could sideline him for months, impacting his title reign and AEW's plans, especially with his upcoming match at Forbidden Door against Kazuchika Okada.
AEW locker room pays tribute to Sting after his final match, with Swerve Strickland sharing a photo of the heartfelt moment on social media.
AEW star Swerve Strickland shared on his "Swerve City Podcast" that WWE legend John Cena would generously offer guidance to aspiring wrestlers at the Performance Center, often meeting with lines of 60-70 people and ensuring each person had a chance to ask questions. Strickland praised Cena's dedication and expressed doubt about finding someone like him in the future, emphasizing Cena's unique qualities that can't be replicated.
Swerve Strickland, a former WWE wrestler, is now a top star in AEW and is set to face Jon Moxley in a highly anticipated match in the Continental Classic tournament. Swerve's inclusion on the list of wrestlers released by WWE has always been questioned due to his talent and potential star power. The tournament math suggests a win for Swerve tonight, but the only way to find out is to tune into the Winter is Coming episode of Dynamite.
The second week of AEW's Continental Classic tournament featured three matches in the Gold League, with Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland both picking up wins to lead the league with 6 points each. Injuries played a role in the matches, with Moxley injuring his knee and Strickland surviving a leg injury. The Blue League matches are set to continue this Saturday, with Claudio Castagnoli, Brody King, Andrade El Ídolo, Daniel Garcia, Bryan Danielson, and Eddie Kingston joining the fray.
AEW Dynamite featured matches from the Continental Classic tournament, with Jon Moxley defeating Jay Lethal, Swerve Strickland defeating Jay White, and Rush defeating Mark Briscoe. MJF cut a promo hyping his upcoming AEW World Championship defense against Samoa Joe. Wardlow squashed AR Fox, and Top Flight and Action Andretti defeated The Hardys and Brother Zay. TBS Champion Julia Hart retained her title against Emi Sakura, and Christian Cage responded to Adam Copeland's challenge.
Swerve Strickland defeats Hangman Adam Page in a Texas Death Match at AEW Full Gear 2023, setting himself up for a world title reign. Other notable results include MJF defeating Jay White, Julia Hart and Toni Storm capturing championships, Orange Cassidy defending his title against Jon Moxley, and Will Ospreay signing with AEW. Eddie Kingston and Samoa Joe emerge as winners, while Hikaru Shida and FTR are seen as losers. The Elite, aside from Hangman Adam Page, struggle to maintain relevance. Jay White suffers his first defeat in AEW.
AEW Rampage featured Swerve Strickland & United Empire vs. CHAOS, Daddy Ass & The Acclaimed vs. three jobbers, Skye Blue vs. Anna Jay in the Owen Hart tournament, and Jungle Boy vs. DOUKI in the main event. AEW World Champion MJF made his first appearance on Rampage and announced Adam Cole's match against Filthy Tom Lawlor at Forbidden Door. Sanada, the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, made an appearance after Jungle Boy's win.
AEW Rampage featured Swerve Strickland and Brian Cage defeating the Dark Order, Kyle Fletcher versus Action Andretti stealing the show, and more. The show was typical Rampage fare with no must-see moment, but the action was entertaining in its own right for a late Saturday night.