During a recent interview with KOMO News, AEW wrestler Swerve Strickland commented on his pride in becoming a top wrestling star from his home state of Washington.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On being a top star who hails from Washington: “I think that’s just amazing. There’s only been a good handful of top stars that come from the state of Washington. Myself being one of them. You have Darby Allin, who’s been a friend of mine for over 10 years in pro wrestling, and he just climbed Mount Everest. He’s one of the first wrestlers to ever do that, so shout out to him. Bryan Danielson, one of the greatest to ever touch the ring, coming from here.”
On other up and coming stars from Washington: “You got guys in the future that are coming out, and Nick Wayne, Kevin Knight, these guys are like the future of this business and to just be in a small group of those guys and being one of the guys that’s like truly, became a main eventer in that group is really powerful. We don’t have too many guys that come through our area and really become main eventers and do the big things, win the world champions and stuff. I’m one of the very few, and I hold a great deal of responsibility with that to continue doing something to make our area proud.”
During a recent appearance on the “Gabby AF” podcast, TNA wrestler Mike Santana reflected on his WWE NXT in-ring debut, where he faced Tavion Heights on the May 27 episode of NXT TV. Santana came out on top in the singles match, earning himself a future title opportunity against current TNA World Champion Trick Williams. He said,
“I got to work with Tavion Heights in a match at NXT. That dude is an animal — like, he’s a freak athlete. He has so much potential, and I think he’s going to have a bright future. He’s someone I really hope they invest more time in because he’s definitely got it.”
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