Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay have already tested new dynamics between them. During the 300th episode of “AEW Dynamite,” Ospreay proposed putting the AEW All: Texas executive vice president (EVP) title and the AEW World Championship—held by himself and Swerve, respectively—on the line for an entire year. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Strickland expressed his frustration, stating, “You really make me mad.” While the Young Bucks suggested risking the EVP title, Ospreay clarified that he and Swerve are more focused on symbolically presenting the EVP title to AEW fans.
Swerve’s tenure as AEW World Champion last year stalled Ospreay’s biggest moment at Wembley Stadium, preventing a face-off between the two for nearly a year. Neither Ospreay nor Hangman Page allied with Swerve until earlier this year when Swerve aimed for redemption, including a high-profile clash with AEW World Champion Jon Moxley. Ospreay went on to defeat stars like Chris Jericho and MJF in the 2023 and 2024 events, respectively. The Young Bucks’ record is mixed, splitting victories and losses against FTR in recent years. Meanwhile, Swerve holds AEW All In wins, despite losing key matches like the Tag Team Coffin Match in 2023 and last year’s AEW World Championship main event.
Fan Take: This development amps up the intrigue around AEW’s leadership and championship stakes, signaling bold storytelling moves that keep fans invested. It’s a promising sign that the sport continues to evolve with high drama and innovative rivalries.
