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Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland engage in personal feud at Forbidden Door

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland engage in personal feud at Forbidden Door

Summary

Will Ospreay defeated Swerve Strickland in the main event of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on June 29, 2026, securing a shot at the AEW World Championship. The match was intense, with both wrestlers sustaining significant injuries. In a post-match interview, Ospreay discussed the emotional weight of their feud, emphasizing their long-standing friendship and expressing disappointment over how it has evolved. Ospreay is set to challenge for the AEW World Championship at the upcoming AEW All In London, with potential opponents including MJF, who is facing Mark Briscoe on AEW Dynamite.

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By the Numbers

•Ospreay and Strickland fought intensely for 35 minutes.
•Ospreay used the Tiger Driver '91 to secure the win.
•The feud has personal significance, stemming from their ten-year friendship.
•Ospreay will challenge for the AEW World Championship at AEW All In London.
•MJF, the current champion, has other title challenges looming.

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11:01 PMWrestling Inc — Will Ospreay Explains Why AEW Feud Against Swerve Strickland Has Been 'Very Personal'

What they're saying

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Will Ospreay opens up about his feud with Swerve Strickland, following their match at AEW Forbidden Door.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Sam Palmer)

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