In a recent interview with DAZN Wrestling, Swerve Strickland spoke about his aim to become the first black AEW World Champion and expressed his desire to hold two belts simultaneously.
Strickland lost a match with Bryan Danielson for a shot at the TNT Championship this week on AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday. He defeated former AEW World Champion Hangman Page at AEW WrestleDream 2023 earlier this month.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On planting the seed of becoming AEW’s first black world champion: “I think that’s a story, that’s a possibility, that’s being talked about now amongst peers. It’s a seed that I planted that I wanted to just organically grow. The story wasn’t about AEW’s never had a black world champion, its like, I want to win it. I want to be the first and I don’t want to accept anything less. I want to be the first, which means I want to be next up, especially with the momentum I have. I want to use all of that to get to the top.”
On also wanting to hold two belts: “TNT Title is amazing, if I can acquire the TNT Title and use that as momentum, maybe even hold both. Christian is on a real high right now, and if I take that from him, people are gonna explode and really believe [in me] now. Our AEW World Champion is already holding two belts, I want to hold two belts too. The possibilities are there now.”
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Swerve Strickland, a professional wrestler currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), recently spoke about his aspirations to become the first black AEW World Champion and his desire to hold two belts simultaneously. In an interview with DAZN Wrestling, Strickland expressed his determination to achieve these goals.
During the interview, Strickland mentioned his recent match with Bryan Danielson for a shot at the TNT Championship on AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday. Although he lost that match, he had previously defeated former AEW World Champion Hangman Page at AEW WrestleDream 2023 earlier in the month, showcasing his potential and momentum.
Strickland emphasized the importance of planting the seed of becoming AEW’s first black world champion. He stated that this is a story and a possibility that is being discussed among his peers. He wants to organically grow this narrative and prove that he deserves to be the first black AEW World Champion. Strickland’s focus is not solely on breaking the racial barrier but also on his personal ambition to win the championship and be recognized as the best in the company.
In addition to his goal of becoming the first black AEW World Champion, Strickland also expressed his desire to hold two belts. He mentioned the TNT Championship, currently held by Christian, as a potential stepping stone towards achieving this goal. Strickland believes that if he acquires the TNT Championship and uses it as momentum, he can make a significant impact and gain the support of fans. He referenced the current AEW World Champion, who is already holding two belts, as inspiration for his own aspirations.
Strickland’s interview highlights his determination and drive to succeed in AEW. He recognizes the opportunities available to him and wants to make the most of them. By setting his sights on becoming the first black AEW World Champion and holding multiple titles, Strickland aims to leave a lasting impact on the wrestling industry.
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