Former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland underwent surgery shortly after the Forbidden Door event on Sunday, addressing a torn meniscus that he has been managing since 2019. Despite plans to rest during All In: Texas, Strickland continued competing due to injuries affecting the AEW roster.
Events Leading to the Surgery and Post–Match Developments
Strickland faced Kazuchika Okada in a match for the AEW Unified Championship but fell short. Following the bout, both Strickland and Prince Nana were written off television after an attack by Okada and Wardlow. Within three days of the match, Strickland shared an image on Instagram Stories showing his knee bandaged, confirming the surgical procedure on his meniscus.
Signs Point to a Positive Recovery Timeline
Strickland further confirmed the success of his operation by tweeting a single word: “Success.” Based on the type of surgery performed, there is reasonable optimism that he could resume in-ring action by AEW’s Worlds End event later this year. This update suggests a potentially swift recovery for the star.
Looking Ahead for Swerve Strickland and AEW
Fans and the wrestling community await more details on Strickland’s progress as they become available. His return would be a significant boost for AEW’s roster depth. WrestleZone extends best wishes for a smooth and rapid recovery to Strickland as he heals from his surgery.
