At the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing, the AEW World Championship title will be on the line as Christian Cage steps up to challenge for the prestigious belt.
During the AEW Dynamite episode aired on May 1, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland graced the ring to address his reign and highlight his grievances against the Young Bucks, labeling them as self-centered. He singled out the duo for their recent attack on Tony Khan. Strickland then proceeded to announce his opponent for the AEW Double or Nothing event. The Young Bucks interjected via the big screen, expressing discontent with Strickland’s previous remarks on AEW Collision and revealing their plans to align Strickland against a top-tier Canadian wrestler.
Subsequently, Christian Cage and The Patriarchy intervened, with Cage delivering an underhanded blow to the champion. A skirmish ensued where Strickland countered with a Killswitch onto his championship belt. Nick Wayne also took down Prince Nana with the Wayne’s World move.
Cage did not hold back as he reminded everyone of Strickland’s transgressions including invading Nick Wayne’s gym to launch an assault months prior, and their unsuccessful team-up at AEW All In. He promised to take retribution, claiming he would not just take the championship from Strickland but also reduce him to a mere mention in AEW’s history books.
The confrontation reached its peak when Killswitch tore out some of Strickland’s hair, which Cage then triumphantly hoisted up as a token of dominance.
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Conclusion
The stage is set for a monumental battle at AEW Double or Nothing, where Christian Cage will attempt to seize the AEW World Championship from Swerve Strickland. The storyline is rife with personal vendettas and promises of revenge, setting the tone for what is expected to be a thrilling encounter. AEW fans are eagerly anticipating this match, which could redefine the landscape of the promotion depending on its outcome. Cage and Strickland have both laid out their intentions, and come Double or Nothing, they will let their in-ring performance do the talking.