Swerve Strickland is still the AEW World Champion after retaining his title in a surprise defense on AEW Collision. Earlier in the night, Swerve spoke about winning the title at Dynasty and issued an open challenge, which was accepted by Claudio Castagnoli. The match was made for the night’s main event. Swerve ended up winning with the Swerve Stomp and House Call.
Strickland has been champion for six days after winning it from Samoa Joe at Dynasty last Sunday.
COLLISION MAIN EVENT TIME!
The match was made at that beginning of the night as the #AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland takes on the challenger & former #ROH World Champion Claudio Castagnoli.Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@swerveconfident | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/0v6lvvlbyV
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Catch & BREAK!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@swerveconfident | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/N9VO20j8um
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Claudio Castagnoli with a vicious attack on the outside!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@swerveconfident | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/DzHbKlXmxZ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Swerve from the stage!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
