Swerve Strickland names two stars he wants to face sooner rather than later.
Strickland signed with AEW in March, and he has been a featured member of the roster ever since. In July, he and Keith Lee won the AEW World Tag Team Championship, but they later lost the gold, and their partnership imploded. Strickland firmly turned on Lee on the December 21 episode of AEW Dynamite, as he unveiled his Mogul Affiliates group and attacked his former partner. Heading into the new year, the possibilities are endless for Swerve, and he has some specific goals in mind.
In an interview with Stephanie Holland of The Root, Strickland stated that he has his sights set on potential matches with Kyle O’Reilly and Andrade El Idolo.
“Someone like that I’ve always admired—he’s currently not healthy at the moment—is Kyle O’Reilly. I’ve admired that man for so long, so many years,” Strickland said. “I’d pick a one on one match, because he’s literally the most unique in-ring performer in the world. Just so unique, so versatile, doesn’t get as much credit as he deserves for how good he is. He’s someone I definitely want to tie up with.
“Andrade is someone I’ve always admired as well. I feel like he was on his way to having one of the biggest breakout performances in wrestling a couple years ago. I know he’s hurt too. I miss him, I want to see him around more, and I definitely want to get in the ring with him.”
Both O’Reilly and Andrade are currently recovering from surgery, and it’s unknown when they will return to the ring.
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