Swerve Strickland Defeats Ricochet to Earn AEW World Title Shot – At AEW Revolution 2025, Swerve Strickland and Ricochet clashed in a high-stakes match to determine the next challenger for the AEW World Championship. The bout featured fast-paced action, outside distractions, and a dramatic conclusion that saw Strickland walk away with a hard-fought victory.
Ricochet made a statement before the match even began, entering the arena wearing the Embassy Robe, which he had customized with his own logo. Strickland, not to be outdone, received a special entrance with a live drummer adding to the intensity of the moment.
Once the bell rang, Ricochet embraced his brash side, taunting celebrities at ringside, including Leslie Jones and Ken Jeong. Meanwhile, Prince Nana, Strickland’s longtime associate, became an unexpected focal point of the contest. At one point, Strickland accidentally shoved Nana to the mat, prompting him to leave ringside. However, Nana returned later, reclaiming the Embassy Robe, which led to Ricochet diving onto him and putting the robe back on.
Ricochet came close to victory after landing his devastating Vertigo finisher, but Nana’s interference proved costly. As Nana attempted to take the robe again, the distraction allowed Strickland to regain control. A near fall off a quick roll-up kept the crowd on edge, but Strickland ultimately sealed the win with two House Calls followed by Big Pressure.
After securing his AEW World Championship opportunity, Strickland handed the Embassy Robe back to Nana, reaffirming their alliance in a match filled with twists and drama.
Swerve Strickland Defeats Ricochet to Earn AEW World Title Shot
