During a recent appearance on “One Nation Radio,” AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland expressed his interest in facing a worthy opponent at the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024 pay-per-view event.
Strickland mentioned that he would like to compete against reigning NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi.
Swerve said, “I’ve been a Shingo [Takagi] fan for like 15 years. I met him many times, been on shows with him. Never worked him. Matter of fact, this Forbidden Door will be the first time I’m on the main show, so that’s why I’m saying, if I can be a tool or a conduit for somebody to take a story and ride off of that and become something from that, I hope that helps. Because last year’s Revolution, I wasn’t on it. The first year’s Revolution, I debuted. Forbidden Door, haven’t been on the main show. All throughout the year, losing throughout the summer over and over and over again, but I still found a way. Hopefully, that can help people that are stuck in a way, whatever they’re doing, it doesn’t have to be wrestling, whatever career they’re trying to take on or whatever, my story can help inspire y’all to just find a way. But for Forbidden Door, I think Shingo would be one of my favorite people that I’ve watched for years. That would be someone I would like to tie it up with.”
In a recent interview with News4Jax.com, Swerve Strickland also expressed his interest in a potential rematch with Bryan Danielson.
The American Dragon had previously defeated Strickland during the October 10, 2023 edition of Dynamite, earning himself a title shot for the prestigious AEW TNT Title.
Swerve said, “Best of our era. Hopefully he’s doing okay, first of all. When the time is right for him to come back, hopefully — I have a score to settle with him, because we faced off on Dynamite, and I lost in that match. He owes me.”
AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland Sets Sights on Potential Opponents for Forbidden Door 2024
In an exclusive interview on “One Nation Radio,” AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland revealed his desire to face a formidable opponent at the highly anticipated AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024 pay-per-view event. Strickland expressed his interest in going head-to-head with reigning NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi.
Strickland, who has been a fan of Takagi for over 15 years, emphasized his admiration for the Japanese wrestler. Despite having crossed paths with Takagi multiple times and even sharing the stage with him, Strickland has never had the opportunity to compete against him. The Forbidden Door event presents a chance for Strickland to make his mark on the main show and potentially create a captivating storyline for his opponent.
Reflecting on his own journey, Strickland shared his hope that his story could inspire others who may be facing obstacles in their own careers or personal lives. He encouraged individuals to persevere and find a way to overcome challenges, drawing from his own experiences of setbacks and losses throughout the summer.
In a separate interview with News4Jax.com, Strickland also expressed his interest in a potential rematch with Bryan Danielson. The American Dragon had previously defeated Strickland during an episode of Dynamite in October 2023, earning himself a title shot for the prestigious AEW TNT Title.
Strickland referred to Danielson as the “best of our era” and expressed his desire to settle the score with him. Despite acknowledging Danielson’s absence from the ring, Strickland eagerly awaits the moment when they can face off again, emphasizing that Danielson owes him a rematch.
The upcoming Forbidden Door event promises to be a groundbreaking collaboration between AEW and NJPW, opening up new possibilities for cross-promotional matches and storylines. Fans eagerly anticipate the clash between Swerve Strickland and Shingo Takagi, as well as the potential rematch between Strickland and Bryan Danielson.
As the wrestling world eagerly awaits the Forbidden Door 2024 pay-per-view event, the anticipation continues to grow for the clash of these talented athletes.