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Swerve Strickland names the dumbest and most painful AEW spot that he’ll never do again
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AI Story Summary
What happened?
During an interview on Hot 97's Morning with Mero, Swerve Strickland talked about dangerous spots he's done in AEW, calling a powerbomb onto a real cinder block the dumbest and most painful thing he'll never do again. He said the syringe jab from the AEW All Out 2024 steel cage main event was unpleasant but not as bad, described needing to "empty his mind" to take those risks, and noted a heating pad is key to his recovery.
Key Takeaways
- Swerve calls being powerbombed onto a real cinder block the worst spot he's done and says he'll never do it again.
- He said the syringe jab from the AEW All Out 2024 cage match was bad but not as severe as the cinder block powerbomb.
- Swerve described mentally 'emptying' himself to agree to dangerous spots before realizing their risk.
- He discussed physical recovery measures, mentioning a heating pad as important.
- Comments were made during an interview on Hot 97's Morning with Mero.
AI Timeline
All Out 2024
Syringe jab to the inside of Swerve's mouth by Hangman Page occurred during the AEW All Out 2024 steel cage main event.
Cinder block spot
Swerve said being powerbombed onto a real cinder block was the most painful and 'never again' moment.
Hot 97 interview
On Morning with Mero, the syringe and cinder block spots were discussed and compared.
Recovery note
Swerve mentioned he relies on a heating pad as part of his recovery after such spots.
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Sources Covering This Story
Cageside Seats
Timeline
Sep 16, 11:30 PM
Cageside Seats • AEW
During Swerve Strickland’s interview this week on Hot 97’s Morning with Mero, the host brought up the controversial spot from AEW All Out 2024 where Hangman Page jabbed the inside of Swerve’s mouth with a syringe in their main event steel cage match. Strickland was quick to point out that the syringe spot wasn’t the dumbest thing he’s ever done in AEW. It doesn’t compare to being power bombed on an actual cinder block. “That wasn’t as bad as getting powerbombed on the cinder block. That was a full on, real cinder block. That was probably the worst thing I’ve ever done. I was like, never again.” Swerve pretty much admitted he has to turn off his brain in order to do something so stupid. “Nothing! It has to empty. I have to empty my mind, because I can’t have any other thoughts. I’m like, do it before I just say no. Do it now. Because there’s a time and window before I come to my realization that this is stupid.” The key to Swerve’s recovery mostly comes down to a heating pad. “There is