Swerve Strickland: There’s Only Been A Good Handful Of Top Stars That Come From The State Of Washington

Swerve Strickland discusses wrestlers that have come from the state of Washington.

Swerve Strickland discusses wrestlers that have come from the state of Washington.

Over the past few years, several AEW names have come from the state of Washington, including former AEW World Champions Bryan Danielson and Swerve Strickland who would battle for the gold in the main event of AEW All in 2024.

While speaking to KOMO News, Swerve spoke about his pride of being a top wrestling star from the state of Washington, discussing some of the other AEW names from the state.

“I think that’s just amazing. There’s only been a good handful of top stars that come from the state of Washington. Myself being one of them. You have Darby Allin, who’s been a friend of mine for over 10 years in pro wrestling, and he just climbed Mount Everest. He’s one of the first wrestlers to ever do that, so shout out to him. Bryan Danielson, one of the greatest to ever touch the ring, coming from here. You got guys in the future that are coming out, and Nick Wayne, Kevin Knight, these guys are like the future of this business and to just be in a small group of those guys and being one of the guys that’s like truly, became a main eventer in that group is really powerful. We don’t have too many guys that come through our area and really become main eventers and do the big things, win the world champions and stuff. I’m one of the very few, and I hold a great deal of responsibility with that to continue doing something to make our area proud.”

Elsewhere in the same interview, Swerve spoke about what he feels sets wrestling apart from other live sporting events. You can read more about that here.

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