On a recent edition of his “Tuesday with The Taskmaster” podcast, former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan shared his thoughts on Swerve Strickland’s AEW World Title victory at Dynasty 2024.
Sullivan spoke highly of Strickland and the value he brings to the wrestling industry.
Additionally, Sullivan revealed a conversation he had with Strickland after observing him at an indie promotion, Pacific Northwest.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Swerve Strickland: “I told [Strickland] he’d be a big star. The way he carries himself, and the way his hand movements are — it’s almost like he can get stuff over with his hands and his body language, where you really think he’s an arrogant son of a gun. But on the other hand, if he wants to be a babyface — I’ve seen him do both. When he’s selling, he looks like he’s getting killed.”
On AEW not pulling off the title change as well as they could have: “They missed the mark, maybe, but if anybody can make up [for] that, it’s this kid. He’s terrific and a great guy.”
On last night’s episode of Dynamite, Strickland beat Kyle Fletcher in a title eliminator bout.
Former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan recently shared his thoughts on Swerve Strickland’s AEW World Title victory at Dynasty 2024 during an episode of his podcast, “Tuesday with The Taskmaster.” Sullivan praised Strickland and highlighted the value he brings to the wrestling industry.
Sullivan also revealed a conversation he had with Strickland after watching him perform at an indie promotion called Pacific Northwest. He was impressed by Strickland’s ability to convey different emotions through his hand movements and body language. Sullivan mentioned that Strickland can come across as arrogant or as a sympathetic babyface, depending on the situation. He also noted that when Strickland sells his opponent’s moves, he looks convincingly beaten.
However, Sullivan did mention that AEW may not have executed the title change as effectively as they could have. Despite this, he expressed confidence in Strickland’s ability to make up for any shortcomings. Sullivan described Strickland as a terrific performer and a great person overall.
In the latest episode of Dynamite, Strickland faced Kyle Fletcher in a title eliminator bout and emerged victorious. This win further solidified his position as a top contender in AEW’s championship scene.
Strickland’s rise to prominence in AEW has been met with enthusiasm from fans and industry insiders alike. His unique in-ring style and ability to connect with the audience through his character work have made him a standout performer. With the support of influential figures like Kevin Sullivan, Strickland is poised to continue making waves in the wrestling world.
As AEW continues to grow and evolve, it will be interesting to see how they capitalize on Strickland’s championship victory and further establish him as a main event player. Fans can look forward to witnessing more exciting matches and compelling storylines featuring Swerve Strickland in the future.