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Injured Ex-WWE Champion Might Return to AEW TV Soon

Injured Ex-WWE Champion Might Return to AEW TV Soon

Summary

Swerve Strickland, a former WWE wrestler now with AEW, has been recovering from a knee surgery and might return to AEW TV by December. Strickland has enjoyed significant success in AEW, including a brief reign as AEW World Champion. He is currently involved in a storyline feud that he may resume upon his return.

Key Facts

  • Swerve Strickland was previously a WWE NXT North American Champion.
  • He underwent surgery in August due to a torn meniscus, which is a knee injury.
  • AEW officials expect him to return to wrestling by December.
  • Strickland's biggest AEW achievement was winning the AEW World Championship in April 2024.
  • His title run as AEW World Champion lasted four months.
  • After wrestling at "Forbidden Door 2025," he has been building storyline tension with wrestler Wardlow, which may continue when he returns.
  • Strickland started with AEW after leaving WWE and has since become a notable figure in the company.
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