Swerve Strickland may have been spotted backstage at AEW Dynamite recentlybut dont expect him back in the ring just yet. Strickland is still recovering from surgery and hasnt been cleared to compete.
According to Fightful Select, Swerve was backstage for Dynamite shortly after celebrating his birthday, but his presence had nothing to do with an upcoming return.
Strickland has been off AEW television since Forbidden Door, where he was written out of storylines in preparation for long-overdue surgery. The former champion had reportedly been wrestling with a torn meniscus for quite some time before finally opting to get it repaired.
AEW was fully prepared for Swerves absence, knowing that the injury required a break from competition. With the company continuing to push through the final stretch of 2025, his return could still have a major impact on the main event sceneespecially with the Don Callis Family still in the spotlight.
While theres no official timetable for his in-ring comeback, one things for sure: when Swerve returns, hes not coming back quietly.
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