Swerve Strickland emerged victorious over Ricochet at AEW Revolution, earning the Number One Contender position for the AEW World Championship.
Ricochet entered wearing the customized Embassy Robe featuring his logo. Strickland received a special entrance accompanied by a live drummer performance.
During the match, Ricochet taunted Leslie Jones in the crowd and Ken Jeong at ringside. Prince Nana briefly abandoned Strickland after an accidental shove, only to return later and attempt to reclaim the Embassy Robe.
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Ricochet nearly secured the win after hitting the Vertigo. The distraction from Nana trying to take the robe almost cost Ricochet when Strickland capitalized with a near fall.
Strickland ultimately secured the victory with two House Calls followed by the Big Pressure. After the match, Swerve returned the Embassy Robe to Nana.
BIG PRESSSSUUUUURRRREEEEEEE SWERVE STRICKLAND IS THE #1 CONTER FOR THR AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP #AEW #AEWRevolution
— 🅰️🅾️ (@KXNGAO) March 10, 2025
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