At AEW Dynasty, Swerve Strickland achieved his goal of becoming the first Black AEW world champion.

With this incredible accolade, he kicked off his third year with the company as one of its top stars and a workhorse for Collision and Dynamite. His feud with Christian Cage was a perfect way to solidify his face turn and draw out some of the consequences of his rise in 2023.

Strickland co-headlined Double or Nothing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and a high-profile matchup with Will Ospreay awaits at Forbidden Door. Outside the ring, the 33-year-old is building a brand as a podcaster, rapper, actor, and the subject of a documentary directed by The Lucas Brothers.