Swerve Strickland has openly stated his belief that The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) are actively hindering his journey to the AEW World Championship. Strickland, who has been on a collision course with The Elite, voiced his frustrations regarding the obstacles he perceives are being placed in his path by the AEW EVPs.
Speaking recently about his championship aspirations, Strickland addressed the influence of The Young Bucks. He lamented their interference, specifically referencing how they cost him the AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe at the Dynasty pay-per-view. “This has been the case for a while now. It’s not just about being the best wrestler; it’s about navigating the politics and the roadblocks certain people put up,” Strickland was quoted as saying.
He further elaborated on the difficulty of reaching the top prize with The Elite’s current level of control and interference, stating, “My path to the AEW World Title is not truly possible while The Young Bucks are in the way, making decisions and moves that directly affect me and protect their interests.” This sentiment fuels his ongoing feud, including his upcoming trios match on AEW Dynamite where he teams with Mark Briscoe and “Speedball” Mike Bailey against The Young Bucks and Ricochet.
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