Tony Khan addresses Swerve Strickland's absence from AEW programming
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
AEW CEO Tony Khan discussed the absence of former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland during a media call. Strickland, who last competed at the June 2026 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event, has been working on outside projects. Khan stated that Strickland is in good standing with AEW and will make an appearance at San Diego Comic Con this weekend, where he will participate in a panel about wrestling and culture. Further details regarding his status with the company are expected to be clarified after the AEW Redemption event.
- •Swerve Strickland last competed at the Forbidden Door event in June 2026.
- •Tony Khan confirmed Strickland's good standing with AEW despite his absence.
- •Strickland will appear at San Diego Comic Con this weekend.
- •Further updates on Strickland's status will come post-AEW Redemption.
- 7:31 PMWrestling Inc — Tony Khan Comments On Recent AEW Absence Of Former World Champion Swerve Strickland
"With former World Champion Swerve Strickland being absent from television, AEW CEO Tony Khan addresses his status with the company.
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