Swerve Strickland responds to people in WWE allegedly saying that he is being overpaid by AEW

Posted By James Walsh on 09/27/24


In August of 2024, it was reported that people within WWE believe that AEW President Tony Khan’s financial offers are “bad for the sport” as he is “spending more than he needs to” in order to keep names such as Swerve Strickland and Daniel Garcia.

While speaking to The Breakfast Club, Swerve issued a response…

“They only complain when a Black person gets paid, I will say that. We shake the foundation of things like that. ‘Oh snap, wait. That’s not what we would pay.’ Then why are you calling me? Why are you asking me? If I’m not your concern then don’t worry about it. Don’t worry about my pockets and our money. We’re good. You have your talent. You [WWE] made your decision with me two years ago. No hard feelings from me. I keep it moving and I’m going to figure my way out and I’m going to build myself up.” (quote courtesy of Jeremy Lambert)