During Saturday’s AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event, Swerve Strickland (w/ Prince Nana) defeated Dustin Rhodes in a singles contest.
Keith Lee was originally supposed to wrestle Strickland, but he was replaced by Rhodes at the very last minute.
Before the match could begin, Swerve sent Dustin into the barricade repeatedly, drove him into the steel steps, and hit a boot to his skull.
Nana set Dustin’s foot up on a cinder block and Strickland jumped off the apron, stomping Rhodes’ foot against the brick.
The AEW medical team tended to Dustin who refused to give up and headed back to the ring to compete. The referee finally rang the ball to commence the match.
Dustin made a sensational comeback as he pushed Swerve to his limits. However, his efforts weren’t sufficient to put Strickland away who delivered the Swerve Stomp for the win.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
Swerve sending a VICIOUS message to Keith Lee!
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🌐: https://t.co/2USw7IAedK@swerveconfident | @dustinrhodes pic.twitter.com/o9QafzaPSz— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 31, 2023
Dustin Rhodes is not giving up any time soon!
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🌐: https://t.co/2USw7IAedK@dustinrhodes pic.twitter.com/sLOvd8y7oL— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 31, 2023
A response from Swerve, to the show of aggression from The Natural!
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🌐: https://t.co/2USw7IAedK@dustinrhodes | @swerveconfident pic.twitter.com/UgnUQDc3X3— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 31, 2023
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In a surprising turn of events at the AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event, Swerve Strickland emerged victorious in a singles contest against Dustin Rhodes. Originally, Keith Lee was scheduled to face Strickland, but Rhodes stepped in at the last minute to take his place.
Before the match even began, Swerve unleashed a brutal assault on Dustin, repeatedly slamming him into the barricade, driving him into the steel steps, and delivering a devastating boot to his skull. Adding insult to injury, Prince Nana set up Dustin’s foot on a cinder block, and Strickland stomped on it from the apron against the brick.
Despite the vicious attack, Dustin showed incredible resilience and determination. The AEW medical team attended to him, but he refused to give up and returned to the ring to compete. The referee finally rang the bell to start the match.
Dustin staged an impressive comeback, pushing Swerve to his limits. However, his efforts were not enough to secure the victory as Strickland ultimately delivered his signature move, the Swerve Stomp, to secure the win.
The match between Swerve Strickland and Dustin Rhodes showcased the intensity and athleticism that AEW is known for. Both wrestlers displayed their skills and put on an entertaining show for the fans in attendance.
For those who missed the match or want to relive the highlights, AEW shared some clips on Twitter. These videos capture the moments of aggression, determination, and response from both competitors.
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Overall, the match between Swerve Strickland and Dustin Rhodes was a thrilling encounter that showcased the talent and excitement of AEW. Wrestling fans can look forward to more action-packed events and matches in the future as AEW continues to make its mark in the industry.