Tonight on Collision, Swerve Strickland began the show with his first interview as the new AEW world champion. The live audience at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida welcomed him to the ring with a chant of “Thank you, Swerve!” He discussed AEW’s recent events, including Jack Perry’s surprising return and The Elite’s controversial attack on Tony Khan.
During his interview, Swerve issued an open challenge for a world title match, which was accepted by Claudio Castagnoli. The two wrestlers went head-to-head in the main event of Collision, delivering an exciting match with a thrilling closing sequence. Castagnoli put up a strong fight, but in the end, Swerve emerged victorious with the House Call.
After the match, Swerve and Castagnoli showed respect for each other by shaking hands. The AEW commentators hinted that Swerve will defend his title on next week’s Dynamite, leading up to May’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view. It remains to be seen if Swerve’s comments about The Elite will have immediate consequences or if they are setting up a future storyline.
What are your thoughts on Swerve’s eventful night as AEW world champion, Cagesiders? Share your opinions and stay tuned for more exciting developments in the world of AEW.