Swerve Strickland made his debut as the new AEW world champion on Collision tonight, beginning the show with his first interview. The live audience at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida greeted him with a chant of “Thank you, Swerve!” During his interview, he discussed recent events in AEW, including Jack Perry’s return and The Elite’s controversial attack on Tony Khan.
Swerve issued an open challenge for a world title match, which was accepted by Claudio Castagnoli. The two wrestlers delivered an exciting match with a thrilling closing sequence. Castagnoli put up a strong fight, but in the end, Swerve emerged victorious with the House Call. After the match, Swerve and Castagnoli shook hands and showed respect for each other.
The AEW commentators hinted that Swerve will defend his title on next week’s Dynamite leading up to May’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view. It remains to be seen if Swerve’s comments about The Elite will have immediate consequences or if they are setting up a future storyline. What are your thoughts on Swerve’s eventful night as AEW world champion? Share your opinions and stay tuned for more exciting developments in the world of AEW.
