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Swerve Strickland wants to see this WWE star join AEW

By Adam Taylor | Last updated 3/25/24

Swerve Strickland wants to see Drew McIntyre head to AEW. The "Scottish Warrior's" contract is reportedly winding down. Despite being one of its biggest stars, he has reportedly not signed a new deal with WWE.

During an appearance on "Bootleg Kev," Strickland shared his thoughts on why McIntyre would be a major addition to AEW's roster.

“Man, I would love to see a Drew McIntyre over here, you know?" Strickland said. "Contract status, I don’t know. I can’t speak on it, but I’ve heard it’s not fully [finalized]. I think Drew McIntyre could work anywhere in the world like he’s proven that before like that’s why WWE wanted him back so badly … the transformation he made he can just work anywhere and do anything with anybody. I think he’d be a major fit in AEW.”

McIntyre is scheduled to face Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. He would unlikely be given such a big spot if the company planned to part ways with him in the coming weeks or months. Instead. they're likely biding their time to begin negotiations.

However, WWE needs to be careful. AEW has been doing a fantastic job landing top-tier free agents recently. Mercedes Mone is the latest example of the young companies recruiting power. McIntyre would likely receive a significant offer from Tony Khan.

McIntyre would be another big addition to AEW. He would also be the second big name to make the jump from WWE in the last 12 months, following in the footsteps of Adam Copeland. However, given his importance to WWE and the current storyline with Rollins and a future one with CM Punk, the chances of McIntyre making the switch might be slim.

It's more likely that he will sign a new deal to remain with WWE in the near future. After all, he could be walking out of WrestleMania as the new champion.

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