Swerve Strickland challenges Young Bucks AEW in what could be a defining moment at All In: Texas next month, as executive vice president titles hang in the balance and longstanding rivalries reach a boiling point. The upcoming showdown will not only determine the fate of top tag teams but may also have an impact on AEW’s management structure and future direction.
Controversial Tag Match Set Amid Mounting Tensions
The announcement took place during AEW Dynamite, where Nicholas and Matthew Jackson flexed their executive vice president authority, forcing Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay into a tag team match with no advance notice. The impromptu bout saw Strickland and Ospreay overpower Blake Christian and Lee Johnson, even as the Bucks attempted to interfere at ringside.
The rivalry intensified immediately after the match, as Strickland and Ospreay faced off against the Bucks and voiced their frustration over constant disruptions. Deciding enough was enough, Strickland publicly called out the Bucks for a match at All In. Ospreay further escalated the stakes, insisting their executive vice president statuses should also be on the line in the high-stakes contest. Strickland sealed the challenge with a dramatic Swerve Stomp, taking out both the Bucks and security staff outside the ring.
Retaliation and Fallout
Rather than accept the challenge, the Bucks responded by suspending Strickland for a week without pay, citing his attack on company officials. This decision, perceived by many as an exploitation of their executive power, only added to the friction. Later in the show, Nicholas and Matthew Jackson joined forces with the Death Riders in an attack against Hangman Page. The Opps and Will Ospreay arrived to support Page, but Strickland’s absence due to his suspension underscored ongoing discord.
With tensions running high and unresolved, both teams’ conflicts continue to ripple through the AEW roster, reflecting months of escalating hostilities.
The challenge is laid out! @SwerveConfident + @WillOspreay want The @YoungBucks at #AEWAllInTexas with their EVP positions on the line!Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS & MAX pic.twitter.com/oNxc3j3pVm
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 26, 2025
What’s on the Line at AEW All In: Texas
In addition to the much-anticipated tag team battle featuring AEW’s executive vice presidents, the Arlington, Texas event on July 12 boasts several championship clashes and major bouts. Jon Moxley is scheduled to defend the AEW World Championship against Hangman Page, while Toni Storm will take on Mercedes Mone for the AEW Women’s World Title. Fans can also expect a winner-take-all contest as Kazuchika Okada, the Continental Champion, faces International Champion Kenny Omega for unified gold.
The Hurt Syndicate, represented by Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, will defend their tag team titles against JetSpeed’s Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight. The event will also showcase both Men’s and Women’s Casino Gauntlet matches, adding further excitement and unpredictability to the evening.
Looking Ahead to AEW’s Future
The outcome of the match where Swerve Strickland challenges Young Bucks AEW could have far-reaching consequences, not just for the competitors but for the leadership structure within AEW itself. As the storyline grows more complex and tensions remain unresolved, all eyes will be on Arlington to see if big changes await the company’s hierarchy and its key figures, including @SwerveConfident, @WillOspreay, and executive vice presidents Nicholas and Matthew Jackson.
