Swerve Strickland AEW main character discussions heated up as Strickland shared his view on who drives the narrative in All Elite Wrestling, making it clear he doesn’t consider himself in that role. The reigning former AEW World Champion gave this insight during a recent appearance on the Battleground Podcast, where he also addressed rivalries and major upcoming matches heading into AEW All In: Texas.
Strickland Names Adam Page as AEW’s Primary Figure
Swerve Strickland, who recently held the AEW World Championship, highlighted Adam Page as the central persona in All Elite Wrestling. Reflecting on the anticipation around the AEW World Championship clash between Jon Moxley and “Hangman” Adam Page at the All In: Texas event, Strickland explained his perspective clearly:
“He was the right man for the job, regardless if I was going to be world champion going into All In or if it was going to be Jon Moxley,”
—Swerve Strickland, AEW Wrestler
Strickland elaborated,
“He’s always been the main character of All Elite Wrestling, which is why I came at him in the first place, you know?”
—Swerve Strickland, AEW Wrestler
This is not the first time Strickland has offered high praise for Page. Previously, he described their ongoing rivalry as,
“the best story that All Elite Wrestling has told.”
The feud reached its peak at AEW All Out 2024 in a dramatic Lights Out match, underlining the intense connection between the two competitors.
Potential High-Stakes Tag Team Contest at All In: Texas
Alongside his comments about AEW’s main character, Swerve Strickland also hinted at a significant upcoming match. Earlier this week, Strickland teamed with Will Ospreay to secure a victory over Blake Christian and Lee Johnson on AEW Dynamite. Building on their momentum, Strickland issued a challenge to the Young Bucks for a major tag team match at AEW All In: Texas.
Will Ospreay contributed further excitement by urging Matthew and Nicholas Jackson to put their Executive Vice President roles on the line for this anticipated showdown. While the match has yet to be officially sanctioned, indications suggest a formal announcement could be imminent.
AEW All In: Texas Card Set with Major Showdowns
Fans can look forward to an action-packed event as the AEW All In: Texas card features several high-profile matches:
- Jon Moxley (c) vs. Adam Page – AEW World Championship
- Toni Storm (c) vs. Mercedes Mone – AEW Women’s World Championship
- Kazuchika Okada (c–Continental) vs. Kenny Omega (c–International) – AEW Unified Championship
- Men’s Casino Gauntlet
- Women’s Casino Gauntlet
The competition is set to take place in Texas on July 12, promising plenty of drama for AEW’s devoted following.
What Strickland’s Comments Mean for AEW Storytelling
By pointing to Adam Page as the narrative cornerstone of AEW, Strickland’s statements may shape future storylines and how fans perceive rivalries moving forward. The continued focus on character-driven feuds, such as his own with Page, signifies the importance of complex storytelling within AEW. With the All In event approaching, attention will center on how these rivalries evolve and which main character emerges at the top in Texas.
