From Fired to Mogul: Swerve Strickland

From fired to mogul. The story of AEW’s Swerve Strickland.
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[@TheArchfiend]

He is the one guy who came into AEW that I knew a literal nothing about and has won over my appreciation the most. This guy has all the tools to be a mega-star.

[@pierreolivierlepage664]

Same. The guy is a charisma elemental.

[@andrewgranda5626]

He is the guy that AEW could keep for years to come

[@KairosObj]

Hopefully they play their cards right.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@johnbeal6114]

Seriously WWE really messed up and missed a opportunity with swerve he's becoming even more over and aew did he ever was

[@ryandavis4448]

I really want AEW to make "The Killshot" kick the END of a match as a finisher. That kick looks BRUTAL!

[@johnbeal6114]

@@ryandavis4448 WWE really dropped the ball with swerve big time

[@alaooooy7]

Christian Cage is the top heel in AEW, but Swerve Strickland and his embassy are doing a really good job behind him. Swerve still has all the time in the world to master his craft even more. He was lost in the shuffle for a while in AEW but he's doing really well now and he definitely will get a big push in the future.

[@kykiskye]

😊😅

[@0xBULLgogi]

Replace brian cage with someone else and that stable will be solid. Brian Cage just seems so out of place imo LOL

[@darylmangampo990]

​@@0xBULLgogiI think they should pick Hobbs but sadly Don Callis picked him first

[@rushnerd]

Watching Cage's last match in person (dude that Darby chair shot does even come across on camera like it did from my angle, everyone cringed) and seeing his promo last week...He's become heel on the level that even MJF couldn't meet. With Jericho out of the picture and Don Callis quickly become the most evil one, Swerve fills in the gaps perfectly. He's easily the most likable one of them all and he's got a huge career ahead of him rather than behind.

[@kingvampstan]

nah, i think BCG is second and he’s third but yeah he should be a main event guy and take the title from MJF later down the line.

[@alec2000]

Swerve’s comeback in pro wrestling is such an inspiring story. While I enjoyed him so much in NXT, his run in AEW is just flat out legendary in my opinion. His team with Keith Lee, his following rivalry with Lee, joining the Mogul Embassy, and his recent rivalry with Hangman truly shows he is world championship material, and I hope he wins the big one, one day. I also hope he can get more main event level rivalries with the big names of AEW, such as Omega, the Young Bucks, Edge, and very soon, Bryan Danielson, and many more. Swerve definitely made the right choice here, and I’m happy for him. Who’s house? Swerve’s house!😁😎🎤

[@mrnicemam8523]

​@@richborn6700he did. On an episode of dynamite

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@stevonwhite8933]

@@richborn6700 Yeah, I just don’t think Keith has ever gotten over Covid enough to do singles😢

[@MyChannel-ol1zz]

@@mrnicemam8523A tag match…

[@kingvampstan]

hey sorry, what rivalry exactly? him and Lee had a garbo on and off feud with no payoff.

[@Mr.sost78]

i actually started swerving whilst i drive just to get a slight sense of the feeling of what the mogul embassy feels.

[@CcoolKours]

lol

[@PLUX4]

Top rope. Catch a vibe.

[@killwalker]

Haaaah!

[@CcoolKours]

CATCH A FOOT WHEN I DRIVE@@PLUX4

[@UnoTheMadd]

I too partake in Swervin

[@ajtheva6694]

To me Swerve Strickland is not only the best wrestler in AEW, but one of the best wrestlers in the modern era. His style, his charisma and his in ring knowledge are top notch. Tony needs to pull the trigger and give him a run with the AEW championship.

[@Lorric101]

That needs to wait a while. The story with this new MJF has just begun, and then everyone else needs to get in line behind Danielson, so he can run with the belt before he retires when his daughter turns 7, and then Christian and then Edge while they're still good to go.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

The problem with "pulling the trigger" is that AEW always carefully plans out the story path for its top championship and doesn't have room for sudden changes of plans (which is why Punk was such a catastrophe to the title scene). Swerve can't win the championship right now because they have a specific story in mind for MJF which they can't deviate from without simply throwing the whole thing out the window, so he's going to have to wait until MJF loses it at the end of his story. Maybe it will be to Swerve, I kind of doubt it because I don't think MJF is going to remain a babyface all the way to the end of his championship run, but either way Swerve can't just be slotted in there just because he's over. That sort of spontaneity is more like what the TNT or International Championships are for- they're a lot more flexible in who can and can't win them, when, and how.

[@kingvampstan]

@@ArcaneAzmadi what? 😅 they clearly don’t plan out THAT far, they clearly always have the final end of the title reign planned, but the feuds/reigns (Hangman for example) feel thrown together at times.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

@@kingvampstan Yeah, but the point is, with the final end planned, the most Swerve can do is challenge MJF and _lose_ unless he's actually the guy chosen to end the story.

[@stevonwhite8933]

@@kingvampstan Well the Hangman feud has a purpose, Cowboy is stagnant and Swerve is hungry for his spot. In the end, Swerve will come out on top and Hangman will have another redemption arc.

[@blackspider6956]

He has been busting his ass for so long. He proved that hard work can eventually pay off. I've never heard him complaining or crying about anything. He just does what he has to do His mic and character work are insane He has one of the most unique ring skills in modern era. His style reminds me of combination of circus, dancing and wrestling. He moves like water IMO One of the best right now and definitely one of my favorites

[@dispater101]

Still cant believe what went into WWE's head thinking that bringing Hit Row back without Swerve would work 😂

[@angelynx1prime]

I have to agree, Swerve's promo with Hangman was his starmaking moment. He didn't insult or bash Hangman, he described what's really happened since Page finally beat Kenny for the belt, and his frustration felt honest and genuine. Page's rebuttal was also honest but it felt defensive - he knew what Swerve had said was true. Much as I don't like heel characters and I hate to see Hangman lose, I knew right then that Swerve was winning the WD match. It's his time.

[@AstridNyx]

I have nothing to add. You conveyed what I was feeling to the T. I honestly kinda felt all "Old Yeller" about it. Hangman was a lovable person that had to be put down. Hopefully he comes from this better.

[@_raphatouille]

I am SO glad he’s found his footing in AEW. Loved his solo NTX heel and OG Hit Row run in WWE. Thought the tag stuff with AEW with Keith Lee and their feud was really not it, I got worried he’d just flounder there, I am so glad I was wrong.

[@maxxpower3d6]

Of all the WWE releases that happened while Triple H was on medical leave, Swerve and Joe are the ones I imagine he wants back the most.

[@govardhanposina17]

Regal too, but he's got him back now, I'd imagine Haitch was pretty mad with how many of his guys they took out when he was out

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

Especially after Revolution 2024.

[@dab316TV]

Swerve is gonna surprise a lot of people. The man is money and a star. He's going to be a top guy for years to come.

[@frank68x]

I saw Swerve wrestle as Shane "Swerve" Strickland at my hometown promotion PCW Ultra in Wilmington, CA in 2018/2019. Saw him beat Penta for the title, then defended a couple months later vs Brian Cage. Great matches! He has something different, not just his character work, but the way he moves. It's hard to explain, but he's very entertaining to watch. I hope he gets pushed to the top.

[@brianstone3722]

Awesome, i never watched him back then but first saw him as killshot in lucha underground. I guess him and cage have a history and are now in a faction together so that came full circle so that's pretty cool. Wish swerve nothing but luck i knew wwe made a mistake with him.

[@ryandavis4448]

I seen a match between him and Nick Wayne and I knew then, that dudes pretty good.

[@johnnymorningstar2855]

Swerve is someone that legit won me over the hard way. I didn't watch any of his NXT stuff and when he got to AEW I admit I just thought he was just another random signing that would mostly be an enhancement talent. And for a while that's what he was. But with each showing I saw how much of a beast he is in the ring and can back it up on the mic. He went from a really good jobber, to upper mid card, to I NEED to see this man become a world champion. Dude has grinded for it and has shown he can carry whatever story you give him. And honestly, I'm glad to see the man finding success and getting the flowers he's earned

[@MangaMarjan]

He's also one of the most unorthodox wrestlers AEW has. Everything in his moveset and simply the way he moves in the ring is iconic and his very own.

[@KairosObj]

Serve is indeed one of the best post wwe signings. Up there with Toni Storm. The top 2.

[@ryandavidtrapasso]

Assumed you mean “released” wwe folks I agree

[@vffvx8216]

Swerve and Nana are killing it

[@aarnethn]

SWERVE WHEN I DRIVE 🔥💯

[@gutsdozer]

I've been Team Swerve ever since his Killshot days, and then I got to see him rise up in Defy in Seattle over the last few years. If AEW doesn't make him champion soon, they'll be making a huge mistake.

[@kadharefinley224]

Swerve Strickland is doing the best work of his career. He’s amazing in the ring and pretty good on the microphone. Give him the TNT Championship run

[@boiolagem]

Killshot was pretty good tho

[@mr.buttler1649]

Nah, not that midcard title. Give him world title.

[@pablitosuperpoderoso4343]

Swerve was a guy that i thought i whould be lost on aew mid card, don't look like a big sign to me, and in the end of that year i ended up saying "this guy is hands down the best sign of aew this year" in a year they sign guys like Keith Lee and Cláudio Castanoli. He got a spot on my top 10 fav wrestler before way before wrestledream i just love watch the guy.

[@OhCrap247]

I think the injury scene with Fenix and Mox, opportunity has presented itself to put the international title on Swerve. I hope they do it. Swerve needs a singles title far more than Moxley right now.

[@kingjames6013]

Who’s house?

[@Deevy8_]

SWERVE’S HOUSE!!

[@prathammishra69]

SWERVE'S HOUSE (x2)

[@InspectorSpacetime333]

The one downside to his catchphrase is nobody knows how to spell it. That’s not a knock against you. It’s one of the most common misspellings because English is weird and dumb. It’s a rare instance where an apostrophe doesn’t represent a possessive which makes it absolutely silly. “Whose house?” means “To whom does this house belong?” Whereas “Who’s house” means “Who is house?” And the answer is of course Hugh Laurie.

[@whiskeyandfeet]

If I had the pencil, Swerve would be the guy in a program with MJF as he ramps up into his big "bidding war of 2024" angle that they've been teasing for the last year or so. Wouldn't be mad if Swerve came out on top, either.

[@reymartampus4411]

Based on his projection, he's a contender to win the Dynamite Diamond Ring.

[@TheSgara]

He has something special in the ring: how he moves, how he executes and how he perform in general. I wish to go for the TNT championship and face Christian in a villan historical match

[@Mikeymikesyeah]

I really hope Swerve gets an AEW world title run soon. He's one of my favorites in AEW now.

[@alwaysxnever]

He definitely should win the main strap in 2024.

[@murkwell17]

I was at that match live and my god was that building electric...we all showed up for Swerve...and thats coming from a big hangman fan

[@maxrubinstein9802]

The hard cam shot of him standing victorious in the middle of the ring while the entire audience does the Nana dance behind him is forever burned into my memory

[@JustJulyo]

This man is too great to not be noticed for their hard work! And yes I am referring to both these guys!

[@bugzbirdman]

Swerve has it all. From the looks, to the charisma, a really unique moveset. He definitely is a future world champ in AEW, hopefully sooner than later

[@Beast_the_smash_guy]

It's funny. Fired by WWE, shoved down our throats as a heel, to now being respected. I'm proud of Swerve

[@dark_knight_dj]

The biggest star in the making

[@shigyshigshig5846]

He's got potential just needs some more experience both in the ring and on the mic and will eventually become one of the best today

[@TheSlammurai]

He has experience, he just hasn't had a really good opportunity to show it until his feud with Hangman Page. The guy has been wrestling for over a decade now.

[@SharkVshore]

He's good on the mic, he's already proven that

[@263malice]

My favorite thing about Swerve is that he’s in like everybody’s story. I like that so many characters in the story hate him. Keith, Nick, Darby, Hangman, and so on.

[@Riceball_caws]

One of the few guys that makes wrestling look cool

[@thejohnkaufman]

Swerve is legitimately one of my favorite wrestlers. That said, I love how literally everybody (you, Renee Paquette, countless others) ends up going, "The motherfucker is just fucking *cool*. Like, look at him. He's so cool."

[@ryandavis4448]

I REALLY want Swerve to get the International Title and use it to move up and into the world title picture. The guy has the look, the moves, and has moderate mic skills.

[@unrivaledWF]

I really wish AEW would hire Tranquilo Club to produce documentaries on wrestlers... Imagine what he could do with a budget, access to the wrestlers and free reign over the tape library.

[@flameflame7218]

He is the the villain we need in the business. Swerve can do it all

[@faceurhell]

I don’t know how anyone can see Swerve and not see a superstar. He has the “it” factor in spades

[@SNess555]

Great video mah boy. Haven’t been keeping up with wrestling in over 20 years but swerve is definitely one of my current faves

[@BirdGang6]

I was born and raised about an hour and half east of Seattle, so I’ve known about Swerve long before his Killshot days, I’ve known about him since his early Defy days and knew he was special then. I had no idea he’d get to where he is but if anyone deserves it, it’s Swerve.

[@187marz]

I love everything swerve been doing this year. Felt like they were mishandling him somewhat at first but now he's finally found his footing and has been killing it. Would love to see a video on toni storm's new character resurgence from you!

[@sheldonbelcher]

Hearing this intro music before every video feels like hearing your favorite beat maker's producer tag.. you know you'll be in for a good time

[@BlackhornLynx]

Not only Swerve himself, but also your analysis has a great motivational feel to it. Definitely inspiring.

[@johnkramer5324]

Yo straight up of all the videos I've seen of yours thus far.. this might be THE best intro I've heard it was CRISP

[@jayhorton2135]

He followed him in WWE and I was hoping he was gonna be another member of Hurt Business. I’m happy to see him blossom in AEW. Sometimes you go away and make a name for yourself on your own terms. Swerve is a self made Megastar. You can bank that the price that WWE got him before won’t be anywhere in the same neighborhood next time.

[@rushnerd]

Fantastic job on this. I'm watching because after watching Wrestledream in person and FEELING that reaction to Swerve (close to) his hometown, I just realized how amazing this guy is. He's going to have that title someday. It's just a question of when.

[@connorohalloran1636]

That contract signing with hangman is what got me fully on swerves side, that and my brother h8s it when I do Nana's dance

[@TheA.G.3]

Im glad you made this segment...Swerve is Top guy material.

[@beardcatdripsha]

This channel is so underrated

[@1AmSwapnil]

I expected Danielson vs Zack Sabre Jr to main event Wrestledream but after the build up of Swerve vs Hangman I was rooting for them to be the main event

[@shawnganesh2348]

Swerve reminds me of a tekken character and I love it

[@ShinyNxsh]

your videos are amazing.

[@crisdoesitall]

man i’ve been a fan of swerve since he was killshot those classics wit ar fox was nuts i’m so glad he gettin the love and respect he deserves

[@michaell7927]

great video, can’t help but do the Prince Nana dance when his music hits.

[@jamieneedsahobby]

Excellent video

[@wkmalory]

the man is a star

[@willg2282]

One of my favorite stars

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

Swerve and Billy Goat Ospreay really got more jacked throughout the years without any loss of athleticism

[@natethenub6595]

For a "small" channel, your editing is "S" tier Keep it up, you will grow 💯 And I'll get to brag I was part of 30k club.

[@jckorn9148]

Swerve is the first guy I've seen as smooth in the ring as Orton is. Dude has megastar written all over him. I see him getting a huge payday when his contract is up.

[@xiondFirst]

What's funny is Swerve is the exact guy AEW needs. He's got charisma and talent. WWE didn't use him and honestly his current run with Mogul Embassy has been dope.

[@VickStarkiller]

Everybody will dunk on WWE for sleeping on Swerve but he needed that. He needed to be fired. He needed that kick in the ass to show ppl what he can do and how good he is.

[@hotarujoseph9930]

Been a fan since 2017, glad he’s getting his just due

[@shorebreakcards]

So stoked for Swerve! Hope he keeps on killing it and gets that TNT championship for a big run!

[@vincegreene7031]

One of the best acts they got going right now for sure. Main event talent.

[@mike_mcgb]

Tranq... that intro... right in the guts

[@kumajin3621]

Young Legend.....

[@rakaabiz9058]

him with the Final Boss aura, worthy contender for AEW World Champ one day

[@AustinPowerz817]

That banger with danielson last night doeeee omgg

[@SmooveTYB]

W upload I fear

[@FSM_Inferno]

it seems like aew had little to no plans for swerve after the split with keith lee but he was just so good that when they had him on TV to lose, he got over, and then AEW started to get ideas for him and since then he has been on fire

[@knightshousegames]

Gotta be honest, I didn't even know Swerve had been in WWE. Swerve can definitely be chaotic sometimes week to week, and has had some missteps like Mogul Affiliates, but when he is good, he is great. He just needs to work on being more consistent having those great nights His match with Danielson tonight was definitely his best match for example, he really wanted to knock it out of the park, and he did

[@billcrotts5456]

It's wild how long it took to use this guy well, but I'm glad we got here

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

"Who's house?" *SWERVE'S HOUSE!!!*

[@KloudKage]

Fire video, I think you should go more in depth about his indies run cause most people haven’t seen ar fox against kill shot in lucha, also his matches in defy just put him in another league, also his match against Nick Wayne in defy was probably one of his best.

[@mikespell1480]

Can we thank Adam page for helping push this brotha!!!!!🎉❤

[@benjipercival-celik5913]

His match with Austin Aries on Defy was the moment I got back into wrestling. Like, literally, I was about 15 and hadn't watched WWE (not because I thought it was bad, I had just 'grown up'.). He was just so cool, and using Ain't Nobody as his theme was just the icing on top for me. Idk why or how that match got to my fyp, but I'm so glad it did. I can never do anything but sing Swerve's praises

[@ryandavidtrapasso]

Swerve is clearly in the class of the top card like Jay White etc. his only problem will be when, not if, he ascends, and therefore if that timing works out well. It’s a crapshoot but tony books heels way better than faces to me so we’ll see. Here’s hoping that if he has to hide his time behind White that he’ll get a secondary belt run

[@MrHURRICANE43]

I really hope Swerve gets the AEW world title soon

[@tumchobemo8711]

Great content as always. Can you please make a video on Will ospreay.

[@GalcianBTH]

Great video.

[@MGarrette]

Respect

[@MrJamesisawsome]

New AEW Champion!!!

[@zemox2534]

Dude their are just as many wrestlers as coom as Swerve. That said I am happy to see Shane get the recognition he deserves. I have always liked him and I knew he would be a big star. His match with Adam Pagr was great.

[@alaooooy7]

12:50 Christian Cage for AEW Champion and Swerve for TNT Champion would be a golden era of AEW. Serious heels on top and Swerve has all the time in the world to grow a lot more!

[@citizenbrain8065]

I'm so happy he is finally getting the push he deserves. He has always been great but he is really coming into his own lately. AEW have yet another generational talent and top star if they play things correctly. Also, his pairing with Prince Nana was inspired. Proving that TK really knows how to pair people up.

[@SeanStrife]

That probably can be owed to TK being an old school ROH mark; he no doubt remembers how gold The Embassy were, but even Nana's elevated himself being aligned with Swerve.

[@AnarquiaCookbook]

Swerve shared this. Boutta do numbers

[@noblefonz]

Swerve is an icon...Swerve is a legend...History being made...

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

I too first became aware of Strickland when he was Killshot in Lucha Underground, but as well as his matches against Fox and Havoc, you should have mentioned his WMD match against Marty "the Moth" Martinez. Honestly, this was a character-securing match for Marty more than Killshot, but it still made Killshot look like a million bucks when he won by stomping through a table from the top of a 20-foot ladder. That and the Hell of War match against Dante (AR) Fox fixed him in my mind as a guy to keep an eye on.

[@EGsosa16]

Thumbnail game is insane

[@unciervoenciervado]

The Tranquilo Club intro music sounds super sad and I don't know why

[@3rdshiftthrills299]

Swerve Strickland is the new AEW World Heavyweight Champion👏👏💯🤙

[@benjamindrier2451]

I agree, but I almost feel like Tony's booked himself into a corner. Adam Cole doesn't need to be champ to be a star and top draw. Jay needs the championship rub more due to his name value being big in Japan, but not as much in the states. Like you said, Swerve is getting real hot and AEW do have a bit of a track record of not striking when they should. Hangman is the perfect example. He was red hot then they waited another few months and the crowd went mild, arguably derailing his run before it even started. So what should TK do? Maybe have Swerve and the Embassy come out and cost White the title at Full Gear then in a post match angle have Cole come down and celebrate as best friends, the copyright sign hits and Cole destroys MJF while the rest of the Kingdom come down and lay out both Swerve and White. Cole Feuds with MJF and takes the title at Revolution, writing Max off TV for a while. Swerve and White Feud leading to a number one contender match at Revolution. Meanwhile the Embassy and BC gold go to war with the Embassy going over, culminating in Swerve beating White at Revolution due to out heeling him then taking the title off Cole at Double or Nothing. Sets up some storylines for all members of the Embassy and BC Gold. White can now go mega heel and work his way back to Swerve. Max can comeback an even bigger face and Feud with Cole away from the title. Could work, but what do I know. I'm sitting at home watching and just realized I wrote a novel that nobody will read. lol.

[@williammcguire130]

I know you normally cover AEW but a channel called Tranquilo Club that does deep dives into careers and story arcs... you guys really should cover Dominik's rise as a legitimate draw.

[@g-coalitionbrother1729]

Given his hatred for WWE, he will never give Dominik that credit.

[@alaooooy7]

Swerve should have a reign as the TNT Champion only if Christian Cage is going on to have a run as the AEW Champion. Heel Christian Cage as a the World Champ would be iconic and Swerve having a lengthy run with the TNT title would give him a huge boost!

[@shaheer8022]

who's here after texas hard core match?

[@AndenNagle]

Swerve, Christian, and the Don Callis family are the reasons i watch aew