Swerve Strickland’s Comeback at AEW Full Gear
Swerve Strickland made his big comeback to AEW at Full Gear, coming to the rescue of Hangman Page after he lost the title to Samoa Joe inside a Steel Cage. It was a dramatic moment, especially with HOOK turning on Hangman and revealing his allegiance to The Opps. But Swerve swooped in, staring down Joe and helping Hangman fend off their opponents. It was a powerful moment of unity after years of rivalry.
Swerve has a history with both Hangman and Joe, having won his first AEW Men’s World Championship from Joe back in 2024. Unfortunately, Swerve had been out of action since the summer, recovering from surgery on a torn meniscus he had been dealing with since 2019. But reports suggest he was set to make his return soon, and now fans have seen it happen in epic fashion.
In a night full of surprises, including the reunion of Page’s Elite stablemates and The Young Bucks showing their true colors, Swerve’s return stole the show. It’s a moment wrestling fans won’t soon forget. Make sure to stay tuned to VICE for more AEW updates and news on all things wrestling.
