Kenny Omega vs. Swerve Strickland signed for next AEW Dynamite
Kenny Omega will face Swerve Strickland on next week’s AEW Dynamite for the first time ever.
Strickland and Omega got into a pull-apart confrontation last Wednesday as Strickland’s attempt to aid Omega from a screwdriver attack in his match with Andrade El Idolo backfired.
The two former AEW World Champions then had a face-to-face meeting to open Wednesday’s Dynamite. Strickland took issue with Omega never being around the past few years to give him an opportunity in the ring (at one point noting he was either hurt or suspended) and accused him of using his EVP power to put himself into the title picture.
Omega took umbrage with the comments, referencing his friend Hangman Page burning down Strickland’s house, and a challenge was eventually laid out by Omega for a fight. A brawl followed around ringside and through the crowd that eventually saw both men go off the entrance stage.
It’s the first match announced for next week’s show in Sacramento, California. Both men are coming off losses to Andrade.
Current AEW Dynamite card | Next Wednesday | Sacramento, California
- Kenny Omega vs. Swerve Strickland
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