AEW World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland will headline the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event from the Chaifetz Arena in St Louis, MO.
While appearing on “AEW’s Unrestricted” podcast, Strickland spoke about the match.
“For me, there’s a lot. I have a lot in the tank. There’s never been anybody like me in this industry for a long time, and I’ll say that proudly and truly and truthfully. I’m not like anything Joe has ever seen either. I’m one of the most unpredictable people. You don’t know what I’m capable of, you don’t know what i’m willing to take. There’s a lot of tape study that i have on Joe, two decades worth of it. I wonder how much he has on me, you know? That’s the advantages that you have of being unorthodox, that’s the advantage of being unpredictable and you kind of don’t know which way I’m coming from. As you can see from what we had this week, Joe still can’t stop me the way he thinks he can. Those are my advantages. My military background has always been an advantage of mine. Never give up, never quit is my ethos and Joe is really seeing those layers peel back a little more with the contract signing. He beat me with a chain and bloodied me and I still got up, and i still signed the contract because if I have to crawl through a hundred yards of barbed wire to get to the world championship, that’s what I have to do. A lot of people would be like, ‘Nah, I’ll wait for the next contender.’ Come through, get their opportunities, and come around the other way or will win a tournament to try and find a way to weasel in. Nope, this is the path, this is the brutality, this is what i have to go through. Alright, let’s dig deep and pull through. There’s a lot of people that run from that grind, I never have and I never will. I’m here for it. Joe is really realizing that week by week that I’m not just gonna lay down for him. He’s realizing every week that I hit harder every time I come back.”
AEW World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe is set to face off against Swerve Strickland in the main event of the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event. The highly anticipated match will take place at the Chaifetz Arena in St Louis, MO.
In a recent interview on “AEW’s Unrestricted” podcast, Strickland expressed his excitement and confidence about the upcoming match. He believes that he brings a unique and unpredictable style to the industry, unlike anything Joe has ever seen before. Strickland prides himself on being one of the most unpredictable wrestlers, making it difficult for his opponents to anticipate his moves and strategies.
Strickland also mentioned that he has extensively studied Joe’s matches, accumulating two decades worth of tape on the champion. However, he wonders how much Joe knows about him. This knowledge gap gives Strickland an advantage as he can surprise Joe with his unorthodox techniques and strategies.
The recent contract signing between the two wrestlers showcased Strickland’s resilience and determination. Despite being beaten with a chain and bloodied, he still got up and signed the contract. This display of unwavering commitment reflects his military background, where the ethos of never giving up or quitting has been ingrained in him.
Strickland acknowledges that many wrestlers would opt for an easier path to the championship, waiting for the next contender or participating in tournaments to secure their opportunity. However, he is willing to go through any level of brutality and hardship to reach his goal. He is prepared to crawl through a hundred yards of barbed wire if necessary. Strickland’s willingness to embrace the grind and endure the challenges sets him apart from others in the industry.
Week by week, Joe is realizing that Strickland is not an opponent who will simply lay down for him. Strickland’s determination and resilience are becoming increasingly evident to Joe as they face off in various encounters. Strickland promises that with each comeback, he hits harder and becomes even more relentless in his pursuit of victory.
The upcoming match between Samoa Joe and Swerve Strickland is expected to be a thrilling and intense battle. With both wrestlers bringing their unique styles and strategies to the ring, fans can anticipate an unpredictable and hard-hitting contest. Strickland’s determination and unorthodox approach, combined with Joe’s championship experience, will undoubtedly make for an unforgettable showdown at the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event.