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Former AEW Champion Strickland Eyes December Comeback

10/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

Swerve Strickland, a former AEW World Champion, is recovering from meniscus surgery and plans to return by December 2025.
His last match occurred against Kazuchika Okada at "Forbidden Door 2025."
D-Von Dudley discussed his failed negotiations with AEW President Tony Khan, expressing interest in a producer role due to his recent back surgery.
A new partnership, The Top Gods, featuring FTR and Megan Bayne, will compete against Christian Cage, Adam Copeland, and Beth Copeland at AEW Full Gear 2025.

History

Historical Context

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) was founded on January 1, 2019, by Tony Khan and wrestlers including Cody Rhodes and Kenny Omega, following the success of the independent event All In in 2018. AEW quickly gained prominence, securing a television deal with TNT in May 2019 and attracting top talents. By 2023, AEW had become the second-largest wrestling promotion globally, valued at over $1 billion.

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Story summary

Swerve Strickland, a former AEW World Champion, is recovering from meniscus surgery and plans to return by December 2025.
His last match occurred against Kazuchika Okada at "Forbidden Door 2025."
D-Von Dudley discussed his failed negotiations with AEW President Tony Khan, expressing interest in a producer role due to his recent back surgery.
A new partnership, The Top Gods, featuring FTR and Megan Bayne, will compete against Christian Cage, Adam Copeland, and Beth Copeland at AEW Full Gear 2025.

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