AEW’s Swerve Strickland Debuts the Sickest Predator Gear at Double or Nothing

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Creating an extraordinary wrestling entrance involves numerous factors, yet it’s evident that AEW’s Swerve Strickland has mastered the art to perfection. Witness his spectacular entrance tonight at AEW Double or Nothing, where he showcased awe-inspiring Predator attire – complete with a genuine Predator helmet and armaments, such as the signature clawed gauntlet. This extraordinary display marked the commencement of Anarchy in the Arena, and you can relive the moment by watching the video below.

“If it bleeds …”@SwerveConfident

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 26, 2025

Before fans could get a close look at the equipment, the entrance was already impressive due to the dimmed lights and the ramp illuminated with red lasers and fog. As the haze cleared, Strickland made his appearance, and when the lights brightened, spectators were treated to a full view of the gear in all its splendor. However, it only got more spectacular from there.

Once the lights brightened, the LED screens behind him displayed a Predator-like heat signature, with Strickland’s name prominent at the top, reminiscent of the movies. As he approached the ring, Strickland eventually removed his helmet, setting the stage for an extraordinary beginning to a match that would later prove equally memorable.

Absolute. ANARCHY.

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 26, 2025

In typical fashion for Anarchy in the Arena matches, this one saw fights erupting not just within the ring, but also among spectators outside and near the arena entrances. The competing teams clashed in various locations, and as usual, the combat soon turned intense.

Notable instances of intense action featured moments like Jon Moxley stabbing Powerhouse Hobbs with a fork to the skull, Samoa Joe striking Claudio Castagnoli’s head with a trash can lid, Willow Nightingale shattering a bottle over Mina Shafir’s head, and Katsuyori Shibata booting Wheeler Yuta with a boot adorned with barbed wire.

So. Many. Staples.

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 26, 2025

As the game progressed, things became increasingly disorderly. Castagnoli hurled Strickland into a massive speaker, several individuals were sent crashing through tables, and Nightingale’s earring was fastened to a chain attached to the ring post. The contest then turned into a frenzy of staple guns, with Strickland using them to affix Moxley on the neck, Yuta on the torso, Castagnoli on the head, and Matthew Jackson on the private parts.

Afterward, Strickland increased the intensity and donned his freshly-acquired shoes, which had tiny nail studs on them. Later, Strickland performed a powerful jump from the top rope and landed a brutal stomp onto Jackson, creating a scene that seemed incredibly painful, concluding an incredible fight.

AEW Double or Nothing

  • AEW Women’s World Championship Match: “Timeless” Toni Storm (C) def. Mina Shirakawa
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship Match: The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (C) vs. Sons of Texas (Sammy Guevera & Dustin Rhodes)
  • Men’s Owen Hart Cup Final: Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Adam Page
  • Women’s Owen Hart Cup Final: Mercedes Moné def. Jamie Hayter
  • Anarchy in the Arena: Kenny Omega, Swerve Strickland, the Opps & Willow Nightingale def. Death Riders & Young Bucks
  • AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada def. Speedball Bailey
  • Stretcher Match: Ricochet def. Mark Briscoe
  • FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) def. Nigel McGuinness & Daniel Garcia
  • Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher & Josh Alexander) def. Paragon (AEW TNT Champion Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong)
  • AEW Double or Nothing Buy In: Anna Jay & Harley Cameron def. Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford
  • AEW Double or Nothing Buy In: Bandido, AR Fox and Los Titanes Del Aire def. RPG Vice & CRU

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2025-05-26 07:09