Swerve Strickland Becomes First Ever Black Champion In AEW Wrestling

Swerve Strickland made history by becoming the first African American World Champion in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) after defeating Samoa Joe at AEW Dynasty. He paid homage to Black Panther with his entrance attire and secured the win with a Swerve Stomp off the top rope. Born in Tacoma, Washington, and raised in Frankfurt, Germany, Strickland aims to inspire African American youth by showing that success is possible with determination and hard work. This milestone marks him as AEW's 11th overall World champion and eighth unique World Champion.

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