In a shocking turn of events, Prince Nana, the manager of AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland, made a surprise return to All Elite Wrestling’s flagship show, Dynamite, on the May 22, 2024, edition. The 44-year-old legend’s return added a new layer of excitement to an already intense storyline between Strickland and Christian Cage, who will face off at Double or Nothing 2024.
The evening’s events began with Strickland defending his title against Nick Wayne in a rematch of their bout from last year. In a thrilling contest, Strickland emerged victorious, defeating Wayne with a devastating House Call. However, the celebration was short-lived, as Killswitch attacked Strickland after the match. Christian Cage, who was checking on Wayne, tried to intervene, but Strickland was having none of it. In a bold move, he gave chase to Cage, who attempted to escape in a commandeered vehicle.
Just as it seemed like Cage would get away, Prince Nana made his dramatic return to Dynamite, marking his first appearance on the show since the first episode of the month. Nana’s timely intervention allowed Strickland to catch up with Cage, and the AEW World Champion delivered a vicious DDT on the vehicle’s roof.
As the action spilled outside the Mechanics Bank Arena, Nana handed Strickland a chair, setting up what seemed like a Con-Chair-To on Cage. However, the cunning Cage managed to slide off the vehicle and escape Strickland’s wrath, leaving fans wondering what’s next in this heated rivalry.
With Double or Nothing 2024 fast approaching, the stakes have never been higher. Will Christian Cage succeed in dethroning Swerve Strickland and claiming the AEW World Championship, or will the reigning champion find a way to overcome the odds and retain his title? One thing is certain – the return of Prince Nana has added a new layer of complexity to this already intense feud, and fans will be on the edge of their seats until the highly anticipated showdown at Double or Nothing 2024.
