Swerve Strickland returning to Defy Wrestling for anniversary show

AEW star Swerve Strickland is returning home for Defy Wrestling’s eight-year anniversary show.

Strickland will be in the house for Defy: Hundredth on Friday, February 7. The event is being held at Washington Hall in Seattle and will air live via Triller TV. Details regarding the role Strickland will be playing have not been announced yet.

Former 3x DEFY World Champion and AEW World Champion SWERVE Strickland returns to DEFY.

DEFY : HUNDREDTH
8 year anniversary of DEFY
FEBRUARY 7TH – WASHINGTON HALL
Tickets at https://t.co/NUoF7hpoSF pic.twitter.com/s0jqzJSB0a

— DEFY Wrestling (@defyNW) January 17, 2025

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Defy played an important role in Strickland’s rise to stardom. He had three reigns as World Champion for the indie promotion. After winning the AEW World title last year, he made a surprise appearance at a Defy show to celebrate his victory and thank the fans for all of the support they have given him.

The main event of the first-ever Defy show in 2017 was Cody Rhodes defeating Strickland.

Two days before returning to Defy, Strickland will be in action against Ricochet on AEW Dynamite from Atlanta on Wednesday, February 5.

Defy: Hundredth is set to feature a Defy World Championship match with KENTA defending against Ricky Starks. Also announced for the show is Nick Wayne vs. Marcus Mathers.