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Part 9: Swerve Strickland on Becoming AEW's First Black World Champion
Part 7: Swerve Strickland on Signing to AEW, Getting Advice from John Cena & Roman Reigns
Part 1: Swerve Strickland on Mom Making Him Join the Military as a Minor, Being a Teen Dad in Army
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Swerve Strickland reflected on his intense rivalry with "Hangman" Adam Page, culminating in their notorious Texas Death Match. The duo's storyline began after Strickland's loss to Sting at the All In event in London, attended by 80,000 fans—a milestone for non-WWE wrestling in the UK. Strickland wanted to make his loss significant, evolving his character style to target Hangman. Strickland criticized Hangman for becoming complacent, reminding him of his responsibilities as a former world champion and a face of their wrestling company. Strickland's ability to pivot his character showcased his wrestling prowess and storytelling skills. The tension between Strickland and Hangman escalated, with Hangman even burning down Strickland's home, adding intense drama to their eventual Texas Death Match showdown.
