The world of professional wrestling is known for its high-flying stunts and intense physicality, but sometimes those daring maneuvers can go awry. Such was the case for AEW star Isiah Kassidy, who suffered a nasty landing during his match against Samoa Joe on the May 1 episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite. The incident has left many in the wrestling community buzzing, with Kassidy himself taking to social media to address the harrowing spot.
In a recent post on Instagram, Kassidy shared footage of the frightening fall, which occurred when Brother Zay attempted a high-flying move and came crashing down to the mat. The 26-year-old wrestler expressed his gratitude for escaping the incident relatively unscathed, acknowledging the risks that come with performing such daring stunts.
Meanwhile, the main event of the evening saw Samoa Joe fall to Swerve Strickland, marking the latter’s successful return to TV after his victory over Isiah Kassidy at AEW Dynasty 2024 PPV. In a post-match interview with Renne Paquette, Strickland heaped praise on Joe, lauding the former champion’s contributions to the AEW.
As the new AEW World Champion, Swerve Strickland is gearing up to defend his title at the upcoming Double or Nothing Pay-Per-View, set to take place on May 26 in Las Vegas. The Realest Star will face off against former TNT Champion Christian Cage in what promises to be an electrifying showdown. Having proven himself to be a fighting champion, Strickland is poised to put on an unforgettable performance as he seeks to retain his title.
The highly anticipated match between Strickland and Cage will be one of the many blockbuster bouts featured at Double or Nothing, an event that is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling in recent memory. As the AEW community looks ahead to the May 26 extravaganza, fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this high-stakes title defense. Will Swerve Strickland emerge victorious, or can Christian Cage pull off an upset to claim the coveted title? One thing is certain: the world of professional wrestling will be watching with bated breath.
