On a recent edition of “The State of Florida Sports Podcast,” AEW wrestler Swerve Strickland discussed the wrestlers he idolized, the advice he got from Chris Jericho, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the wrestlers he idolized: “The first wrestler I idolized was Rey Mysterio. I was a fan of Shawn Michaels, but Rey Mysterio was the one I idolized.”
On becoming a fan of Edge (aka Adam Copeland): “I really became a fan of Edge and Adam Copeland. That was my guy. I still have his book in my bookcase. I have his DVD. I’ve studied them meticulously. It’s remarkable that I get to call him a friend of mine and a mentor.”
On how Chris Jericho helped him after he came into AEW: “The first person that came up to me and really like nitpicked things in the best ways that you could was Chris Jericho, it’s because he was doing commentary and my debut was on Rampage.”
On taking Jericho’s advice to heart: “I’m not one of those in one ear out the other type of people, when I’m told something and I hear it and I dissect it and it makes sense to me, I want to do it. I’m one of those guys he never has to worry about and it’s really cool to have that kind of relationship and that kind of respect from Chris Jericho … My model is to try get as close to the way that Jericho does it as possible.”
On a recent edition of his “Swerve City” podcast, Strickland also discussed the barbed wire spot in his Texas Death Match with Hangman Page at AEW Full Gear 2023.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his reaction to seeing the spot after the match: “I didn’t know, I swung it and I thought it was in his hair and I just kept it there … Then later I watched it on Twitter and was like: “Oh, it was on his eye and his nose? Good!’”
On the match’s value to the PPV: “It just covered all landscapes of pro wrestling, if you didn’t watch the pay-per-view you had to go back and reorder it and watch it for this match.”
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Swerve Strickland, an AEW wrestler, recently appeared on “The State of Florida Sports Podcast” where he discussed his wrestling idols and the advice he received from Chris Jericho. Strickland revealed that his first idol in wrestling was Rey Mysterio, but he also became a fan of Edge (Adam Copeland). He expressed his admiration for Edge and mentioned that he considers him a friend and mentor.
When Strickland joined AEW, Chris Jericho played a significant role in helping him. Jericho, who was doing commentary at the time, provided valuable feedback and guidance to Strickland. The young wrestler appreciated Jericho’s attention to detail and took his advice to heart. Strickland emphasized that he is the type of person who listens and implements advice when it makes sense to him. He strives to emulate Jericho’s approach to wrestling.
In another podcast episode called “Swerve City,” Strickland discussed the barbed wire spot in his Texas Death Match with Hangman Page at AEW Full Gear 2023. He admitted that he didn’t realize the extent of the damage caused by the barbed wire during the match. After watching it on Twitter, he discovered that it had caught Page’s eye and nose. Despite this, Strickland seemed satisfied with the outcome.
Strickland also highlighted the significance of his match with Page, stating that it covered various aspects of professional wrestling. He believed that if anyone missed the pay-per-view event, they would be compelled to go back and watch it specifically for their match.
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In conclusion, Swerve Strickland’s recent appearances on podcasts shed light on his wrestling idols, the influence of Chris Jericho, and his thoughts on a memorable match. As he continues to make waves in AEW, fans can expect more exciting moments and insights from this talented wrestler.