Swerve Strickland has ignited speculation about a possible return to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) ahead of the Full Gear 2025 event. The former World Champion recently posted a photo on social media referencing his brutal Texas Death Match against Hangman Page at Full Gear 2023. That match was the climax of an intense rivalry that began in late 2023 and featured a series of personal and violent confrontations.
The feud started with a singles match at WrestleDream, where Strickland emerged victorious. It took a darker turn when Strickland broke into Page’s house and stood over his son’s crib to deliver an ominous promo. The rivalry culminated in the Texas Death Match at Full Gear 2023, which Strickland won after Hangman Page passed out from being hung with a steel chain.
Currently, Hangman Page holds the AEW Men’s World Championship and is slated to defend the title against Samoa Joe in a steel‑cage match at Full Gear 2025. In the lead‑up to the event, Strickland posted a photograph from his 2023 match against Page with the caption “Full Gear,” fueling rumors that he may return to AEW at the upcoming pay‑per‑view.
Strickland has been recovering from a torn meniscus that required surgery in August. His last AEW appearance was at Forbidden Door 2025, where he faced Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Unified Championship but failed to capture the title. After the match, Okada launched a post‑match attack on Strickland, targeting his injured leg, and Wardlow returned to assault Strickland’s manager, Prince Nana.
It remains uncertain whether Strickland will make his AEW comeback at Full Gear 2025. The event will be closely watched given the current dynamics in the wrestling world, and Strickland’s potential return could add an extra layer of complexity to the storyline, especially with Hangman Page set to defend his title against Samoa Joe.
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