Folks, it’s happening! Former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland, the man who gave “Hangman” Adam Page a run for his money (and possibly his insurance premiums), has been missing in action since their brutal steel cage brawl at All Out. Yes, we’re talking about the match where Swerve was turned into a human pin cushion with syringes—classic Wednesday night stuff. After all, what’s a cage match without a little impromptu acupuncture, right?
AEW has finally decided to break the silence! Prince Nana, Swerve’s manager and possibly the most upbeat prince in wrestling royalty, will step forward with an important update on AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam. Queens, NY—prepare yourself for some serious “royal decrees” live from Arthur Ashe Stadium this Wednesday! Does Nana have good news? Bad news? Or will he just dance? Either way, it’s happening, and fans everywhere are eager for details, or at least an excuse to get down to Nana’s entrance music.
Meanwhile, let’s talk about Adam Page, the man who somehow found himself in a feud with… Tony Schiavone? Yes, you read that right. The Hangman has taken offense to Schiavone’s alleged love affair with Strickland’s title reign, which—last we checked—was completely platonic. Enter WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, who has made it his mission to stop Page from roughing up poor Tony. And this week at AEW Collision, Page and Jarrett will face off in a lumberjack strap match (yes, lumberjacks and straps—because AEW lives by the motto, “Why not both?”). Spoiler alert: Schiavone will most likely not be a lumberjack.
For those still wondering about Swerve’s future, don’t worry, the man is living his best life! After losing the AEW World title at All In in August, Swerve promptly re-signed a multi-year deal with AEW. WWE might have released him in 2022, but AEW made sure to lock down its main event star. Rumor has it WWE thought Swerve’s price tag was “a little too high.” Apparently, that’s what happens when you headline Wembley Stadium, folks—your value soars like a Swerve Stomp from the top rope.
Stay tuned for the Grand Slam update, and in the meantime, keep an eye on Schiavone. He might just get caught in the crossfire of all this. Stranger things have happened in wrestling.