On the latest edition of his “The Extreme Life Of Matt Hardy” podcast, Matt Hardy talked about Swerve Strickland.
Strickland beat Samoa Joe at the Dynasty pay-per-view event a week ago to win the AEW World Heavyweight Title. He said,
“Very happy for him, man. I like him a lot as a performer and a person, so I was very happy that he was able to get this match. It is now official and he is the AEW World Champion, I’m just proud of him man. I think it’s also something that is very proud for the culture. Him being a black champion, it’s very inspirational for black people in wrestling, so i think it’s very good on that front. I thought it was solid, I thought it was a very solid match. I thought it was a great decision to make Samoa Joe the champ in the meantime because we kind of quickly came to an end as far as MJF’s reign went. Samoa Joe becoming the champ following MJF, I wanna give Samoa Joe his flowers because he was a hell of a champion during that time: he was very believable, he was very badass, and I think the fact that we got to this point and we had the buildup with him and Swerve, and Swerve knocked off Samoa Joe, who did seem like a final boss in so many ways, a real big bad Samoan badass. I’m very happy that Swerve got that strong win over him and once again, I give Swerve and Joe their flowers.”
Matt Hardy Praises Swerve Strickland’s Victory Over Samoa Joe for AEW World Heavyweight Title
In the latest episode of his podcast, “The Extreme Life Of Matt Hardy,” professional wrestler Matt Hardy expressed his admiration for Swerve Strickland’s recent victory over Samoa Joe to become the new AEW World Heavyweight Champion. Hardy commended Strickland not only as a performer but also as a person, highlighting the significance of his win for the wrestling community.
Hardy began by expressing his happiness for Strickland, stating, “I like him a lot as a performer and a person, so I was very happy that he was able to get this match.” He emphasized the importance of Strickland’s achievement, particularly for black individuals in wrestling, saying, “Him being a black champion, it’s very inspirational for black people in wrestling, so I think it’s very good on that front.”
Reflecting on the match itself, Hardy praised the decision to make Samoa Joe the interim champion after MJF’s reign came to an end. He acknowledged Joe’s exceptional performance during his time as champion, describing him as “very believable” and “very badass.” Hardy also highlighted the significance of the buildup between Joe and Strickland, with Strickland ultimately defeating Joe, who was perceived as a formidable opponent.
“I’m very happy that Swerve got that strong win over him,” Hardy said, acknowledging the significance of Strickland’s victory. He concluded by giving both Strickland and Joe their due recognition, stating, “Once again, I give Swerve and Joe their flowers.”
Swerve Strickland’s triumph over Samoa Joe marks a significant milestone in his career and adds to the growing diversity and inclusivity within professional wrestling. As the wrestling industry continues to evolve, Strickland’s victory serves as an inspiration for aspiring wrestlers from all backgrounds and emphasizes the importance of representation in the sport.
With Matt Hardy’s endorsement and recognition of Strickland’s accomplishment, it further solidifies the impact and significance of this historic win. As fans eagerly await Strickland’s reign as the AEW World Heavyweight Champion, it is clear that his victory has resonated not only within the wrestling community but also beyond, as a symbol of progress and empowerment.