Sw3rve is ready for a theme song that he can own himself.
Shane Strickland has had a lot of fun on independent events coming out to the song Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan. As his next major step in the wrestling world lingers on the horizon, many fans were hoping that the former NXT North American Champion would be taking the song with him wherever he goes next.
Most recently, he utilized the song at TERMINUS 2 on February 24. However, Shane now says it might be time to move on from the Chaka Khan song, but he is not ruling out using the song for special occasions in the future.
Speaking on Fightful’s Grapsody podcast, Strickland explained why he used the song at TERMINUS and why he believes it is ultimately time to move on.
"I used it for TERMINUS, they allowed it. New Japan wouldn't allow it. PROGRESS wouldn't allow it because they're still going on WWE Network -- sidebar; snuck my way back on there. At this point, this is a different version of me. I don't think I need 'Ain't Nobody.' I need to get away," he explained.
"I can't own it. I love it, but I can't own it. Maybe there would be a special occasion in the future where it means something bigger, but it's been three years, you haven't heard me come out to it, but I gave it to TERMINUS, it's the first time I used it. I might need a different feel. That was a feeling I had and it got people attached to me. Now I need people attached to me in a different way, a different manner. It was cool. Coming out to DEFY, I came out to 'Ain't Nobody,' because the nostalgia had to hit. Instantly remembered. DEFY fans who hadn't seen me for three years or new fans, 'Who is this guy?' You hear that and it's 'oh snap, that's Swerve.' Now, against Nick Wayne, it's Green Goblin and Tom Holland Spider-Man. I need a whole different vibe. I can't have people dancing with me. I'm also testing the waters each and every independent I go to. I'm always figuring things out, changing things up, giving it a feel. I feel like Iron man building the suit. I'm doing that constantly and I do it as I'm working, driving, traveling, I'm seeing Matrix numbers in front of my face when it comes to this stuff, that's what makes me unique," said Strickland.
Fightful Select reported that Strickland is likely going to land in AEW. But Sw3rve says he is open to landing anywhere and nothing is official until he confirms it himself. Subscribe to Select to support our exclusive and independent coverage of professional wrestling. You'll get access to exclusive news, and dozens of additional podcasts.
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