Swerve Strickland Downplays AEW Backstage Drama, Focuses on Growth

One big thing: Swerve Strickland dismisses reports of AEW locker room tensions

AEW star Swerve Strickland addressed recent backstage controversies, suggesting they’re “blown out of proportion” and potentially timed to coincide with major events.

Key points:

• Strickland believes backstage stories are “exploited” and “almost calculated to a tee”
• He argues that workplace disagreements are universal but not usually public
• Strickland prefers passionate reactions over apathy among colleagues
• He emphasized focus should be on AEW’s product and growth, not backstage drama

Why it matters

Strickland’s comments offer an insider perspective on AEW’s backstage environment, contrasting with media narratives of internal conflict. His view suggests a more unified locker room than previously reported.

By the numbers

• Strickland signed a new AEW contract live on the All In Zero Hour pre-show
• Hours later, he lost to Bryan Danielson in the All In main event, ending his AEW World Championship reign

The big picture

While AEW has faced its share of backstage controversies, Strickland’s remarks indicate a desire among talent to shift focus back to in-ring performances and company growth.

What’s next

With All In concluded, attention will turn to how AEW capitalizes on the event’s success and maintains locker room harmony.

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