Swerve Strickland has been more successful in AEW compared to WWE, but the Mogul Affiliates stablemate understands why WWE didn’t give him a proper push during his time in NXT and SmackDown.
On a recent edition of the “Notsam Wrestling” podcast, Strickland reflected on his WWE run, and you can check out some highlights from the podcast below.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On not being ready during his WWE run: “Like I saw this earlier, they were like, ‘They [WWE] should have pushed the button on him a year ago or two years ago.’ I’m like, ‘No, they shouldn’t have.’ I’ll admit that. No, it wasn’t my time. Once again, it goes back to Shawn’s quote, they were like, I didn’t handle this, in this position at that time. Now at a later time, I would’ve probably handled it better. But, now I know where I’m good at, now I know where my position lies, and I can handle that, I can excel at this.”
On his goal to become the first Black AEW World Champion: “Yeah, it is [about race]. So? It’s not about race-baiting, it’s about pride. It’s culture. Why can a heel have pride in this culture? Why can someone who’s doing bad things have pride in that? If anything, the people who do it the worst have the most pride because we’re fighting way more.”
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Swerve Strickland, a professional wrestler, has found more success in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) compared to his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). However, he understands why WWE didn’t give him a proper push during his tenure in NXT and SmackDown. In a recent episode of the “Notsam Wrestling” podcast, Strickland reflected on his WWE run and shared some insights.
During the podcast, Strickland acknowledged that he wasn’t ready for a significant push during his time in WWE. He admitted that he didn’t handle certain situations well and lacked the necessary experience and maturity. Strickland emphasized that it wasn’t his time back then, but now he knows where his strengths lie and how to excel in his current position. This self-awareness and growth have contributed to his success in AEW.
One of Strickland’s goals is to become the first Black AEW World Champion. He believes that this goal is about more than just race; it’s about pride, culture, and representation. Strickland questions why a villainous character can take pride in their actions but someone fighting against the odds can’t have pride in their own culture. He believes that those who face more challenges often have the most pride because they have to overcome significant obstacles.
Swerve Strickland’s journey from WWE to AEW showcases the importance of self-reflection and growth. He acknowledges that he wasn’t ready for a push in WWE at the time, but through experience and self-discovery, he has found his place in AEW. Strickland’s goal of becoming the first Black AEW World Champion highlights the significance of representation and cultural pride in professional wrestling.
For more wrestling news and updates, you can visit eWrestlingNews.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook. Stay tuned to see how Swerve Strickland’s career continues to unfold in AEW and his pursuit of the World Championship.