Swerve Strickland Wins War With Ricochet, Earns World Title Shot At AEW Revolution

Swerve Strickland is moving on to challenge for the AEW World Championship after winning a hard-fought battle against Ricochet at AEW Revolution. Strickland defeated his rival at Sunday’s PPV, a match that went back and forth and only saw Strickland get the win after two House Calls and a Big Pressure. You can see highlights from the match below.

Strickland is now the #1 contender for the AEW World Championship, which will be contested between Cope and Jon Moxley later tonight. Our live coverage of AEW Revolution is here.

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What is Swerve doing?!

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Leslie Jones doesn't approve of Ricochet one bit!

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POISONRANA ON THE APRON!

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Ricochet won't let Nana get the jacket back that easily!

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Dr. Ken Jeong wants to throw hands at Ricochet!

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Comedian Brad Williams celebrates along with the crowd for the NEW #1 Contender Swerve Strickland as he returns the prized jacked to Prince Nana!

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