In a shocking criticism, WWE legend Kevin Nash has come down hard on AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland for a major botch in his recent match against Kyle Fletcher on the April 24 edition of AEW Dynamite. The controversy arose when Strickland, who made history by becoming the first-ever African-American World Champion in AEW, failed to sell an injury to his foot during the bout.
The incident in question occurred just two minutes into the match, when Strickland’s foot was visibly injured from a spot. However, the champion failed to acknowledge the injury throughout the match, neglecting to favor his foot to make it look like he was actually hurt. This oversight did not go unnoticed by Kevin Nash, who addressed the issue on his recent podcast, Kliq This.
Nash, a WWE Hall of Famer, did not mince words as he criticized Strickland’s performance, pointing out the obvious mistake. The WWE legend also took the opportunity to briefly discuss Jon Moxley’s match against Powerhouse Hobbs from the same Dynamite episode. While Nash’s comments may have come as a surprise to some, they are a stark reminder that even the most accomplished wrestlers can have off days.
On the other hand, not everyone shares Nash’s sentiments. Disco Inferno, a fellow wrestler, was full of praise for Strickland on the Keepin’ It Official 100 podcast, following the champ’s historic win at Dynasty 2024.
Strickland’s victory over Samoa Joe marked a milestone in AEW history, cementing his place as the first African-American World Champion in the promotion.
Despite the controversy, Strickland is set to defend his championship at Double or Nothing next month against former TNT Champion Christian Cage.
The bout promises to be an exciting encounter, with many eagerly anticipating the showdown between these two talented wrestlers. Will Strickland be able to bounce back from his recent criticism and prove himself as a worthy champion? Only time will tell.
