Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for an electrifying showdown! AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland is set to defend his title against Roderick Strong on the June 5 edition of “AEW Dynamite.” Strickland, who has been a fighting champion since dethroning Samoa Joe at AEW Dynasty, faces perhaps his toughest challenge yet.
The Road to Dynamite
The tension escalated on the May 31 edition of “AEW Rampage” when former AEW International Champion Roderick Strong made a bombshell revelation. Strong was supposed to be the 10th entrant in the Casino Gauntlet match to determine Strickland’s opponent at Forbidden Door. However, the match concluded with Will Ospreay—who had previously defeated Strong at Double or Nothing—claiming victory before Strong could even enter the ring.
Undeterred, Strong vowed to seize the AEW World Championship from Strickland before Ospreay could get the chance. This declaration led to the high-stakes title match being booked for this Wednesday. The victor will move on to face Ospreay at Forbidden Door on June 30, setting the stage for an epic clash.
The Champions’ Histories
Strong rebounded from his loss at Double or Nothing with an impressive win over Lio Rush on the June 1 edition of “AEW Collision.” Historically, Strong holds an edge over Strickland, having defeated him three times during their WWE NXT days. This track record means Strickland will need to bring his absolute best to retain his championship against the “Messiah of the Backbreaker.”
What Else to Expect on June 5 AEW Dynamite
Aside from the main event, the June 5 edition of “AEW Dynamite” promises more thrilling action for fans in Loveland, Colorado. MJF, who made his grand return to AEW at Double or Nothing, is set to address the crowd. Additionally, a long-awaited one-on-one bout between Saraya and Mariah May, initially scheduled for May 29 but postponed, will finally take place.
Mark your calendars, wrestling fans. This Wednesday’s “Dynamite” is not to be missed!