Swerve Strickland Hints At Massive AEW Salary During Online Debate

Swerve Strickland Hints At Massive AEW Salary During Online Debate

Swerve Strickland may have just dropped a major hint about his AEW salary, and it sounds like the numbers being debated online are nowhere near reality.

The conversation started after a hypothetical contract comparison graphic began circulating on social media. The post speculated that an AEW main event star might earn around $600,000 per year on a five year deal, while a WWE contract could potentially offer $1 million annually but with a mid card role.

While the figures were purely fictional, Strickland jumped into the discussion and quickly shut down the idea that $600K reflected anything close to his actual earnings.

“My main events are like 5x that.”

One fan questioned whether Strickland’s television presence would justify that kind of payday.

“They’re paying you 3 million a year and you have no influence on ratings??? lol I’m a fan but dam.”

Strickland did not hold back in his response, firing back at the criticism and pointing toward his performance in AEW’s biggest television spots.

“Do the homework on my last dynamite Main event.”

Strickland signed a major multi year deal with All Elite Wrestling in 2024, securing his place in the company for the foreseeable future. If his comment reflects the true scale of his contract, it suggests AEW is willing to invest heavily in keeping him positioned as one of the promotion’s top stars.

Whether fans believe the figure or not, Strickland made one thing clear in the exchange. He has no problem reminding people exactly where he sits on the AEW roster.

AEW Collision Spoilers for March 14

AEW Collision Spoilers for March 14

AEW Collision Spoilers for March 14 – AEW taped this Saturday’s episode of Collision in San Jose, California, following 3/11 Dynamite. The show will air on March 14, one night before Revolution. Below are full match results and segment notes from the taping.

Hangman Page Promo

After Dynamite went off the air, Hangman Page cut a brief post‑brawl promo for the live crowd.

Kevin Knight def. El Clon

Kevin Knight scored the win after hitting a UFO splash in a match that went just over 12 minutes. The crowd wasn’t particularly invested, and Knight slipped during a top‑rope superplex attempt.

Triangle of Madness def. Viva Van & Local Wrestlers

Thekla, Julia Hart, and Skye Blue won in just over a minute when Thekla hit a spear for the pin. After the match, Thekla cut a promo before Kris Statlander interrupted. Statlander powerslammed Blue, hit her finisher on Hart, and then got jumped by Thekla, who whipped her repeatedly with the title belt. Statlander grabbed a mic and warned Thekla to “be afraid of what you need to do to keep me down.”

Mark Davis def. Komander

Komander looked in excellent shape and delivered several big moments, including a missile dropkick, a moonsault to the floor, and a springboard sunset flip that the crowd bought as a near fall. The finish came when Komander missed a rope‑walk moonsault and Davis hit a piledriver for the win in under 12 minutes.

The Demand def. The Bang Bang Gang

Ricochet, Toa Liona, and Bishop Kaun defeated Juice Robinson, Ace Austin, and Austin Gunn in under 15 minutes. Ricochet used his National Championship belt to strike Austin, while Gunn was also taken out. Kaun pinned Gunn for the finish. Ricochet cut a post‑match promo that drew strong heat.

Lena Kross def. Mina Shirakawa

This match woke up the crowd thanks to Shirakawa’s stiff offense, though it ultimately ran longer than needed. Kross won in under ten minutes with a high kick followed by a jackhammer.

Andrade El Idolo def. Mascara Dorada

One of the standout matches of the taping. Don Callis interfered by attacking Dorada at the announce table. Dorada hit a huge tornillo and a 450 splash for a near fall, while Andrade connected with a reverse Spanish fly for another. Andrade won after hitting a hammerlock DDT off the middle rope and then The Message at just under 19 minutes.

After the match, Bandido came out, followed by Rocky Romero, who attacked him. Brody King then hit the ring, only for Swerve Strickland to appear and lay him out. Trent Beretta also got involved. Bandido recovered and hit a big dive. Andrade retreated with a woman he had taken a photo with earlier in the night.

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WWE Evolve Women’s Championship Vacated as Kendal Gray Moves to NXT

WWE Evolve Women’s Championship Vacated as Kendal Gray Moves to NXT

Kendal Gray Vacates WWE Evolve Women’s Championship – The March 11 episode of WWE Evolve featured two major developments, including a championship being vacated and the announcement of the brand’s second general manager.

The WWE Evolve Women’s Championship became vacant after Kendal Gray relinquished the title following her latest title defense. Gray defeated Tyra Mae Steele to retain the championship, but the match marked her final appearance on the Evolve brand as she prepares to move to WWE NXT on a full-time basis.

The decision continues a recent trend where champions vacate titles due to promotions within WWE’s developmental system. In recent months, Oba Femi also vacated his championship before being moved up to the WWE main roster.

Gray held the WWE Evolve Women’s Championship as the second titleholder in the brand’s history. The 24-year-old captured the title in September 2024 when she defeated the inaugural champion, Kali Armstrong. During her reign, Gray successfully defended the championship eight times before officially vacating it on the March 11 episode.

At this time, WWE has not announced how the next WWE Evolve Women’s Championship holder will be determined. No tournament or match format has been revealed yet for crowning a new champion.

In addition to the championship news, WWE also introduced a new authority figure for the brand. Timothy Thatcher was officially named the new general manager of WWE Evolve. The announcement was made by interim NXT general manager Robert Stone during the broadcast.

Thatcher replaces Steve Turner, who served as the inaugural general manager of Evolve before leaving the company last fall.

The new general manager brings extensive experience both inside and outside WWE. Thatcher is a former Evolve Champion and has remained active on the independent wrestling scene. He has also worked closely with WWE ID prospects, helping train and develop emerging talent connected to the program.

With a new general manager now in place and the WWE Evolve Women’s Championship vacant, the brand is expected to enter a new phase in the coming weeks as WWE determines the next champion and continues building the roster around its developing talent.

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WWE EVOLVE Results – March 11, 2026

WWE EVOLVE Results – March 11, 2026

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Will Ospreay Return Update

Will Ospreay Return Update Following Neck Surgery Recovery

A new Will Ospreay return update is drawing attention after fresh details surfaced regarding the AEW star’s recovery process. The latest report indicates that the former AEW International Champion is making solid progress and could be closer to an in-ring comeback than many expected.

According to Fightful Select, Ospreay has recently taken part in training sessions inside the ring before AEW events. Sources told the outlet that those workouts have gone well and that his condition continues to improve.

The report stated that “things look very promising for him to return to form as it relates to the level he was competing at before.” That update has increased optimism that Will Ospreay will eventually return to the level that made him one of AEW’s top performers.

Ospreay has been sidelined since last September after undergoing neck surgery to repair two herniated discs. The injury happened shortly after he competed at the August edition of Forbidden Door. Following the event, AEW wrote him off television through a storyline angle to explain his absence while he recovered from the procedure.

Despite the seriousness of the injury, there has been growing confidence internally about his rehabilitation. The latest Will Ospreay return update noted that discussions have taken place regarding a possible comeback sometime this spring. No official timeline has been confirmed, but there is hope that he could be ready for one of AEW’s biggest events of the year.

One potential target is AEW All In, which is scheduled to take place this summer at Wembley Stadium in London. The show is expected to be one of the promotion’s largest events, and Ospreay appearing there would represent a major moment in front of a home-country crowd.

Earlier this year, there were already signs that his recovery was moving in a positive direction. On January 21, Ospreay was reportedly backstage ahead of an episode of Dynamite where he underwent a medical evaluation. Not long after that, AEW aired a vignette teasing his eventual return to television.

AEW President Tony Khan also spoke about the situation in early February, offering a positive outlook on Ospreay’s rehabilitation and describing his progress as “very, very well.”

While there is still no confirmed date for his return, the latest report indicates that Ospreay continues to move closer to stepping back into the ring.

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