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AEW Sets Swerve Strickland vs. Kenny Omega Rematch for March 25 With EVP Role, Title Shot at Stake

The stipulation turns their rivalry into a fight for company power.

Overview

  • AEW President Tony Khan confirmed the match for next Wednesday’s Dynamite in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • Kenny Omega first challenged Swerve Strickland to risk his No. 1 contender status in a rematch.
  • Swerve Strickland responded by demanding that Omega put his Executive Vice President position on the line.
  • The winner becomes the next challenger to MJF for the AEW Men’s World Championship, positioning the title picture ahead of the April 12 Dynasty pay-per-view.
  • Strickland earned the top contender spot by defeating Brody King at Revolution on March 15, and he has cited his 2025 win over The Young Bucks as precedent for pursuing EVP authority.