Documentary on AEW star Swerve Strickland in the works
Swerve Strickland’s partnership with rapper Flash Garments is set to be the focus of a new documentary.
The film will focus on the period following Strickland’s WWE release in late 2022. Garments was cut from Kanye West’s crew around the same time. The pair then worked together to produce a new theme song for Strickland in AEW.
The documentary is being produced by identical twin comedy duo Kenny and Keith Lucas (Judas and the Black Messiah) along with comedian/director Mookie Thompson, Deadline revealed on Monday.
“Flash Garments and I were introduced to one another at very interesting times in our lives,” Strickland said to Deadline. “We knew we were meant to make history with one another by collaborating hip hop and pro wrestling on a different level. The Lucas brothers captured it in the best light possible.”
“Well I was honestly shocked and honored for the Lucas Bros to take interest in wanting to make a fusion documentary regarding pro wrestling and hip hop to highlight us and our impact in both respective fields,” said Garments. “Get ready for a premium and unique viewing experience.”
“As lifelong fans of hip-hop and wrestling, we were instantly captivated by Swerve and Flash’s groundbreaking work in AEW,” said The Lucas Brothers. “In an era where the media often portrays black men in conflict, their partnership is a beautiful example of the incredible things that can happen when African American men work together. We believe their story needs to be told.”
Strickland is set for a segment on AEW Dynamite this week. He’ll have a face-to-face with his upcoming challenger Will Ospreay on the show. Strickland is scheduled to defend the AEW World Championship against Ospreay on June 30 at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.