Swerve Strickland: Buddy Matthews has ‘a lot to offer’ AEW
Swerve Strickland is a big believer in his AEW colleague Buddy Matthews.
Since February 2025, Matthews has been out of action due to an ankle injury that did not heal properly and ended up requiring surgery. He is still working through the recovery process, and it’s not known when he’ll be back in the ring. But Strickland told the Battleground Podcast that he’s looking forward to Matthews’ return and would like to have a match against him.
“Honestly, I’m waiting for probably one of the best talents, like, all around in the business to come back. Hopefully he’s healthy and hopefully he can do even better than what he was giving before — Buddy Matthews, shout out to him,” Strickland responded when asked if there are any first-time opponents he’s eyeing.
“He’s one of those guys that’s just like a dawg in the ring. I think me and him could do some great work, and I look forward to seeing him back doing his own thing. I think he has a lot to offer in the wrestling world, and I would like to see him back healthy again.”
Matthews was a member of the House of Black, which disbanded when Aleister Black left AEW and returned to WWE. Before Matthews’ injury, he and Brody King were still aligned as a tag team despite House of Black no longer existing.
The card for this Sunday’s AEW Revolution pay-per-view includes Strickland facing off against King in a singles match. Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is hosting the event.
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