Swerve Strickland Undergoes Knee Surgery – Swerve Strickland has officially undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee, marking the beginning of his recovery process. The former AEW World Champion has been dealing with the injury for several years, with the issue dating back to his time at the WWE Performance Center in 2019. While the surgery was successful, there is no confirmed timeline for when he will return to in-ring competition.
Strickland had been receiving ongoing treatment for the injury in recent months, including assistance from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ medical staff. However, after years of working through the pain, the decision was made for him to undergo surgery and finally address the lingering issue.
AEW incorporated Strickland’s legitimate injury into its storylines, giving him a storyline exit at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view. After coming up short in his AEW Unified Championship match against Kazuchika Okada, Strickland was brutally attacked by Okada and the Don Callis Family. The assault targeted his already injured knee, with Okada trapping it between the ring post and steel steps before smashing it with a chair. The segment also featured the shocking return of Wardlow, who aligned himself with the Don Callis Family by attacking Strickland’s manager, Prince Nana.
This storyline write-off allows Strickland the necessary time to recover from surgery while keeping the door open for a major comeback angle once he is cleared. Despite the setback, fans can expect his eventual return to be positioned as a significant moment in AEW, especially given his status as one of the company’s top stars and former world champion.
Swerve Strickland Undergoes Knee Surgery
