AEWs Swerve Strickland isnt losing sleep over comparisons to NXT standout JeVon Evansin fact, he welcomes them.
During a sit-down on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, the 35-year-old AEW star made it clear he wants the next generation to surpass him. Strickland took a direct approach when asked about fans saying JeVon Evans is already better than him at just 21 years old. For Strickland, thats the whole point of progress.
Strickland pointed out that Evans is operating within WWEs system at a younger age than he ever didand that should naturally result in faster growth.
The AEW star revealed that Evans has told him to his face that Strickland was a big influence, alongside other high-flyers like Lio Rush. That lineage is something Strickland takes pride in.
Strickland didnt stop there. He praised Evans physical gifts and predicted that the young NXT star is only scratching the surface of what hell become.
And while experience matters, Strickland warned against veterans who discourage the next wave of talent. In his eyes, wrestling should evolve and growand that means letting younger talent break barriers and earn more money than their predecessors.
Evans has already stepped onto the main roster stage, recently participating in WWEs Last Time is Now tournament before falling to Gunther in the first round. But if Strickland is right, that was just the beginning. Stricklands mindset sends a strong message: evolve or step aside.
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