Confirmed: Swerve Strickland to Challenge for AEW World Championship
The anticipation for the AEW World Championship match at AEW Dynasty reached a fever pitch as Swerve Strickland emerged victorious in tonight’s main event on Dynamite.
In a thrilling showdown on AEW Dynamite, Konosuke Takeshita clashed with Swerve Strickland, vying for the coveted spot as the number one contender to Samoa Joe’s AEW World title.
Despite Takeshita’s resilience, enduring multiple Swerve Stomps and a relentless onslaught, it was ultimately Swerve Strickland who secured the victory, leaving Samoa Joe observing backstage with keen interest.
Following the match, Samoa Joe wasted no time and joined Renee Paquette for an interview, declaring his intention to engage in a face-to-face contract signing on the next episode of Dynamite.
Mark your calendars, as Samoa Joe is set to square off against Swerve Strickland at AEW Dynasty on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Meanwhile, in other exciting news confirmed for Dynasty on tonight’s Dynamite, Julia Hart is slated to defend her TBS Championship against Willow Nightingale.
Nightingale clinched her opportunity by triumphing over formidable opponents Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, and securing a pinfall victory over Anna Jay in a thrilling match to determine the challenger for the title.
HUGE DDT in the corner!
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