Swerve Strickland has been on a roll in AEW lately.
Speaking on a recent edition of “The Mark Hoke Show,” the leader of the Mogul Embassy commented on his experience in WWE NXT, flexing his creative muscle in AEW, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his experience in NXT: “It was a great experience, but there were also times where I was like, ‘I know I can offer more. I know that I’m being held aside because there is so much focus on the top of the card with the stacked roster with guys that are feeling the same way as well.’ They have the opportunities and are getting their chances because they’ve been feeling like they haven’t been used to the best of their abilities, so now it’s their turn to get theirs and their opportunity to showcase that. As me, I’m like, ‘Ah man.’ You can’t just cut the line and jump in front of these guys that have been there. Then, there are the occasional guys who can jump the line and get right to the top. That can be frustrating. There were those frustrating times, especially when you have all this creative energy and these different ideas that you can truly give something different and unique on the show. At the same time, it’s not your show and it’s not necessarily your time to push that idea because they have their plans as well.
It’s almost like writing a movie and someone has the idea…say you’re writing drama and suspense, but I have great horror. ‘I’m not writing horror right now. I’m writing suspense. We’ll have time for horror. Don’t know when I’ll need it, but we’ll get to horror. Let me finish my suspense first.’ That’s what it feels like. Finally, when you get your chance to showcase that horror and you blow it out the water and make that classic, it’s like, ‘I need volume two and volume three.’ That’s where NXT and WWE feel was for me. I’ve seen it with countless other people too. When they get on and get their time and chance to showcase and change the world like pro wrestling and entertainment, it’s beautiful.”
On flexing his creative muscle in AEW: “For me, AEW, I didn’t necessarily have that time to wait. It was cool to come out and be like, ‘I have horror.’ ‘Cool, we don’t have horror, show us what your horror is all about.’ Boom, here we go. That’s what AEW felt like. To have that opportunity, no different than WWE’s roster being stacked full of talent, AEW was jam-packed full of talent and being able to showcase that and work with those guys is unlike any place you could ever be. It’s rewarding when you know your ideas are being heard, and they take a chance on it. It could always fail, but at least they take a chance on it.”
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Swerve Strickland, also known as Shane Strickland, has been making waves in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) recently. In a recent interview on “The Mark Hoke Show,” the leader of the Mogul Embassy discussed his experience in WWE NXT, his creative freedom in AEW, and more.
During his time in NXT, Strickland expressed that it was a great experience overall. However, there were moments when he felt limited in terms of showcasing his full potential. He believed that there was a lot of focus on the top of the card with a stacked roster of talented individuals who also felt underutilized. While he understood that these individuals deserved their opportunities, it could be frustrating for him as he had creative ideas and energy to offer. Strickland compared it to writing a movie, where someone has an idea for suspense but he wants to bring horror to the table. He had to wait for the right time and opportunity to showcase his unique ideas.
In contrast, Strickland found AEW to be a place where he didn’t have to wait for his chance. He was able to immediately showcase his creativity and unique ideas. AEW provided him with the platform to bring his “horror” to the table and see how it would be received. He appreciated that his ideas were being heard and that AEW was willing to take a chance on them, even if they didn’t always succeed.
Strickland also acknowledged that both NXT and AEW have stacked rosters filled with talented individuals. However, he emphasized that working with the talent in AEW was unlike any other place. He found it rewarding to collaborate with other wrestlers and see his ideas come to life. The opportunity to work with such a talented roster and have his creativity recognized was something he cherished.
In conclusion, Swerve Strickland’s experience in WWE NXT and AEW has allowed him to explore his creative freedom and showcase his unique ideas. While he faced limitations in NXT, AEW provided him with the platform to immediately bring his ideas to life. Strickland’s journey highlights the importance of creative freedom in professional wrestling and the impact it can have on a wrestler’s career.
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