Swerve Strickland has been off AEW television since late March, and while his absence was initially linked to outside projects, a new report shows theres more going on behind the scenes. After his loss to Kenny Omega on Dynamite, Strickland quietly disappeared from programming, with reports later confirming he was working on promotional material for Warner Bros. Discovery. But now, theres a clearer picture of why his return hasnt happened yet. During a Self Made session on April 28, 2026, Self Made Pro was asked directly about the possibility of Swerve vs. Kenny Omega at Double or Nothing, a match many expected to be the next step in that story. Thats when he revealed that those plans are no longer locked in. He also provided insight into Swerves expected return timeline, explaining that he was actually supposed to be back already, but that timing shifted due to a combination of factors. On top of that, Self Made Pro pointed to a major creative element that had to be scrapped, which further complicated Swerves direction. He explained that AEW originally planned to introduce a stable around Strickland, but injuries to key members forced those plans to change. Swerve isnt sidelined, and he isnt gone; hes just in a holding pattern while AEW figures out what his next move should be. AEW had a direction, that direction changed, and now one of their top stars is waiting for the reset before stepping back into the limelight. Do you think AEW should go back to Swerve vs. Kenny Omega, or take things in a completely new direction? Let us know your thoughts and feedback. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
