Swerve Strickland will be facing off against Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at Sunday night’s AEW Dynasty 2024 pay-per-view event, and he threw out the first pitch at Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals game.
You can check out some photos from the game below:
#AEW’s own @swerveconfident, with the @Cardinals Player of the Game Belt, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before today’s game!
📸: St. Louis Cardinals pic.twitter.com/6nMhsnWvPO— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 20, 2024
A new match has been announced for Wednesday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, as Jon Moxley will be defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Powerhouse Hobbs.
During Saturday night’s episode of AEW Collision, Don Callis responded to Moxley’s challenge to Hobbs from this week’s edition of Dynamite by confirming that the two would be facing off on next week’s show with the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on the line.
Don Callis announces a MAJOR stipulation added to the match between IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley and #PowerhouseHobbs!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT@truewilliehobbs | @TheDonCallis pic.twitter.com/xtQwEBtWDl
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 21, 2024
And finally, Afa Anoa’i Jr. took to Twitter on Saturday to announce that he’s taken ownership of WXW Wrestling and will be bringing the company to cable TV in the state of Pennsylvania.
While Afa Sr. previously owned the promotion, it was reported back in February that the company would be shutting down due to Afa Sr.’s health issues.
You can check out the official announcement from Afa Jr. (Manu in WWE) below:
Afa Anoa’i Jr (WWE’s Manu) announces at his promotion Battlefield Pro Wrestling that he’s now the owner of his father’s legendary company WXW Wrestling & he’ll be bringing WXW to cable television in Pennsylvania
🩸☝🏽 pic.twitter.com/qA2vobb6vM
— MuscleManMalcolm (@MalcolmMuscle) April 21, 2024
The world of professional wrestling is buzzing with excitement as several major announcements have been made recently. From championship matches to ownership changes, there is plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.
One of the most anticipated events is the AEW Dynasty 2024 pay-per-view, where Swerve Strickland will be facing off against Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship. To build up the hype for this match, Strickland had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals game. The photos from the game show Strickland proudly holding the ceremonial first pitch baseball, wearing his AEW gear. This gesture not only showcases the crossover between sports and entertainment but also highlights the growing popularity of professional wrestling.
In another exciting development, a new match has been announced for Wednesday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite. Jon Moxley, the current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, will be defending his title against Powerhouse Hobbs. This match comes as a result of Moxley’s challenge to Hobbs on a previous episode of Dynamite. The stakes are high as the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line. Fans can expect an intense and hard-hitting showdown between these two talented wrestlers.
Additionally, Afa Anoa’i Jr., also known as Manu in WWE, took to Twitter to announce that he has taken ownership of WXW Wrestling. This legendary company, previously owned by his father Afa Sr., was facing closure due to Afa Sr.’s health issues. However, Anoa’i Jr. has stepped in to save the promotion and has big plans for its future. He revealed that WXW Wrestling will be coming to cable television in Pennsylvania, bringing the excitement of professional wrestling to a wider audience.
These recent developments in the world of professional wrestling demonstrate the continued growth and evolution of the industry. From high-profile championship matches to ownership changes, there is no shortage of excitement for fans. Whether it’s the anticipation of the AEW Dynasty 2024 pay-per-view, the clash between Moxley and Hobbs for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, or the revival of WXW Wrestling under new ownership, wrestling enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.