Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland will finally face off in singles action at Saturday night’s AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event.
In a storyline that has seemed to last an eternity, Strickland and Lee will attempt to settle their differences after the feud was put on hold after Swerve faced off against Hangman Page and then competed in the AEW Continental Classic tournament.
During Thursday’s media call to promote Saturday’s Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event, AEW President Tony Khan commented on booking the match now after such a long delay, why he wouldn’t change a thing, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the media call below:
On booking the match now after the long delay in the feud: “Yeah, absolutely. I think now is the right time for Swerve — well, for both of them just because last night the Continental Classic Gold League finals I thought was one of the best matches on the show, and so was the Blue League finals. Swerve on Dynamite in the Gold League has been tearing the house down, pun intended. It has been Swerve’s house and he’s been tearing it down.
“The timing of it is by design. We’ve been trying to build both men. Swerve has had a meteoric rise unlike anybody in AEW or in pro wrestling. It has been very organic, and he has earned the position.”
On Keith Lee: “I have been so enthusiastic about AEW Collision and Keith Lee being regularly presented on Collision is something I love and something that has been very successful for the show when you look at the ratings growth we’ve had, the success we’ve had with ‘Collision’ rising in the ratings despite the competition getting undisputedly tougher and tougher.”
On Strickland’s momentum of late: “Coming out of the Continental Classic, Swerve is on fire and I thought it’d be perfect to go into Worlds End with Keith still in the chase. He’s had these great matches recently. We didn’t know who ‘him’ was even though we all suspected who ‘him’ was. Both guys have been doing tremendous and for the company, it’s a great time to go to the match coming out of the Continental Classic… Frankly, I think that the timing is right because had I gone to the match at another time and place, I wouldn’t do anything differently in terms of what we’ve done with Swerve. I think it’s been perfect. I wouldn’t change a thing.”
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Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland are set to finally face off in singles action at the AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event. This match has been highly anticipated by fans, as the feud between these two wrestlers has been ongoing for quite some time.
The storyline between Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland has been a long one, with several obstacles and delays along the way. After Swerve faced off against Hangman Page and participated in the AEW Continental Classic tournament, the feud was put on hold. However, now is the perfect time to settle their differences and see who comes out on top.
During a recent media call to promote the pay-per-view event, AEW President Tony Khan expressed his thoughts on booking the match after such a long delay. He believes that now is the right time for both wrestlers, especially considering their recent performances. Khan praised Swerve’s rise in AEW, describing it as a meteoric one that has been very organic. He believes that Swerve has earned his position and the timing of the match is by design.
Khan also spoke highly of Keith Lee, expressing his enthusiasm for Lee’s regular appearances on AEW Collision. He mentioned the success of the show in terms of ratings growth, despite facing tougher competition. Lee’s presence on Collision has been a significant factor in this success.
As for Strickland’s momentum of late, Khan acknowledged his impressive performance in the Continental Classic tournament. He felt that it would be perfect to have Strickland enter Worlds End with Keith still in pursuit. Both wrestlers have been performing exceptionally well, and Khan believes that it is a great time for this match to take place.
In conclusion, the long-awaited match between Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland at AEW Worlds End 2023 is finally happening. Fans can expect an intense showdown between these two talented wrestlers who have been building their momentum in recent months. AEW President Tony Khan is confident in the timing of the match and believes that both wrestlers have earned their positions. Wrestling enthusiasts can stay updated on all the latest news on eWrestlingNews.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.