Swerve Strickland Discusses Success In WWE & AEW, Defends Dual Fandom

Swerve Strickland has experienced success in both WWE and AEW, proving himself as a top-tier performer in each promotion. In WWE, he was a standout in Hit Row and a former North American Champion, while in AEW, he has cemented himself as a main event player and even held the AEW World Heavyweight Championship.

During his appearance on the Bootleg Kev podcast, Strickland addressed the ongoing tribalism between fans of WWE and AEW, stating that both companies can be enjoyed equally and don’t need to be rivals in the eyes of the audience.

“You can enjoy both, and both are successful. That’s the beauty of it. It’s like Ricochet is probably, in my opinion, going to find more success with AEW because his talents are going to be utilized, and he’s going to be heard.”

Strickland’s comments come amid speculation that Ricochet may leave WWE for AEW, where many believe he could receive a bigger push and creative freedom. With AEW’s emphasis on high-flying action and long-form storytelling, fans are eager to see if Ricochet’s potential departure will lead to an exciting new chapter in his career.