Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member: Click Here
Part 4: Swerve Strickland on Clashing w/ HHH at WWE: He Positioned Me to Not Overtake Other Talent
Part 2: Swerve Strickland on Having Kids w/ Multiple Women: It Can Ruin A Lot of Men
Part 1: Swerve Strickland on Mom Making Him Join the Military as a Minor, Being a Teen Dad in Army
--------
Swerve Strickland, known for his intense bouts and compelling storytelling, recently shared insights into his time with Lucha Underground and his infamous match with Fox, which ESPN deemed one of the most brutal televised wrestling contests. Swerve reflected on a particularly unforgettable moment when Fox’s skin was ripped off by barbed wire, evidencing the match's brutality. This intense showdown wasn't just a random encounter; it was the culmination of years of chemistry and trust built between the two wrestlers from their time in various independent circuits.
In Lucha Underground, Swerve crafted his Killshot persona, inspired by iconic characters like Batman, emphasizing vulnerability in a world filled with supernatural elements. This deep character development set the stage for the "Hell of War" match, a two-out-of-three falls contest where each round increased in danger. Surprising expectations, Strickland agreed to a glass-smashing stunt, a rare sight on televised wrestling, which solidified the match's legacy and helped pave Strickland's way to a WWE deal.
