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Kenny Omega Battles Swerve Strickland Live on AEW Dynamite

2/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

AEW Dynamite will air live on Wednesday from Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California.
Kenny Omega faces Swerve Strickland on the show.
The event is simulcast on TBS and HBO Max at 7 CT/8 ET.
Jake Barnett of Dot Net will provide a live audio review for Dot Net Members and Patreon subscribers.

History

Historical Context

The professional wrestling boom began in the 1980s, driven by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and its star Hulk Hogan, who won the WWF Championship on January 23, 1984. This era, marked by events like WrestleMania III in 1987, saw attendance soar to 93,173, establishing wrestling as a mainstream entertainment phenomenon. Today, AEW Dynamite continues this legacy, showcasing modern stars like Kenny Omega.

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Story summary

AEW Dynamite will air live on Wednesday from Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California.
Kenny Omega faces Swerve Strickland on the show.
The event is simulcast on TBS and HBO Max at 7 CT/8 ET.
Jake Barnett of Dot Net will provide a live audio review for Dot Net Members and Patreon subscribers.

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