Folks, Swerve Strickland, the AEW World Champion, is playing the ultimate game of psychological warfare, and this time, he’s targeting more than just his opponent—he’s going after Bryan Danielson’s heart. As the two prepare to clash at AEW All In this weekend, with Danielson putting his career on the line, Strickland has found a way to twist the knife even deeper.
Earlier today, Strickland took to social media, where he responded to a heartfelt revelation from Danielson. In a recent interview, Danielson shared that his wife, Brie Garcia (aka Brie Bella), and their children, Birdie and Buddy, would be ringside at All In. While Buddy is rooting for a win, Birdie apparently hopes her dad loses so he can come home for good. Strickland’s response? A cold, calculated tweet: “I got you, Birdie.”
This isn’t the first time Birdie has become a focal point in the Danielson-Strickland rivalry. When Danielson announced last year that he planned to step away from full-time wrestling, it was because of a promise he made to his daughter. Strickland, never one to miss an opportunity, has used this against Danielson, taunting him about the toll his wrestling career has taken on his family. Last week, Strickland even ambushed Danielson, leaving him laid out in front of his daughter, proving that no line is too sacred to cross.
As the showdown at All In approaches, the question remains: will Strickland’s mind games and Birdie’s wish become Danielson’s downfall, or will they fuel him to one last heroic victory? We’ll find out soon enough.