Swerve Strickland reveals he wrestled with a torn meniscus for years
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
AEW's Swerve Strickland disclosed that he wrestled with a torn meniscus from 2019 until undergoing surgery in 2026. He discussed this injury during an interview on Hot97, sharing that he competed on it while achieving significant accolades, including his time as AEW World Champion. Strickland noted that he postponed surgery to continue performing and complete his career goals. He accumulated a range of titles in both WWE and AEW, making history as the first black wrestler to hold the AEW Men's World Championship in 2024.
- •Strickland wrestled with a torn meniscus for over five years.
- •He achieved notable accolades in WWE and AEW during this period.
- •Strickland became AEW's first black World Champion in 2024.
- •He finally underwent knee surgery in 2026.
- •He shared his story during an interview on Hot97.
- 9:53 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Swerve Strickland Confirms He Wrestled With Knee Injury For Years
"AEW's Swerve Strickland confirms that he spent many years wrestling with a torn meniscus in his knee, including during his reign as AEW World Champion
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