Swerve Strickland says he'll have backup.
On the May 1 episode of AEW Dynamite, Christian Cage returned, as he was revealed as AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland's challenger at AEW Double or Nothing. Cage and The Patriarchy attacked Strickland, and no one helped the champion.
Strickland responded on the May 1 episode of AEW Rampage, as he said they would talk the following week. Swerve said that he would not be alone for the showdown.
"Next week on Dynamite, we're gonna have a little talk...."
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 2, 2024
- #AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland to Christian Cage.
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Plus, Mariah May will face Harley Cameron in a singles match. On the May 1 episode of AEW Rampage, Saraya and Cameron insulted May as they criticized her for her performance against Serena Deeb on AEW Dynamite.
Additionally, fans will hear from Serena Deeb following the announcement that she will challenge Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at AEW Double or Nothing.
The updated lineup for the May 8 episode of AEW Dynamite is below.
AEW Dynamite (5/8)
- Orange Cassidy vs. Trent Beretta
- TNT Championship: Adam Copeland (c) vs. Brody King
- Swerve Strickland calls out Christian Cage face-to-face
- Mariah May vs. Harley Cameron
- We'll hear from Serena Deeb
Fightful will have coverage of AEW Dynamite as it airs on May 8.
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