Will Ospreay Trades Barbs with Swerve Strickland Ahead of Forbidden Door

Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland met face-to-face ahead of the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament final at AEW's Forbidden Door pay-per-view on June 28. The winner will earn an AEW World Championship shot at All In at Wembley Stadium, a title Ospreay has vowed to win.

What happened?

Ospreay and Strickland traded barbs, with Strickland saying he hadn’t been liking what he’s seeing from Ospreay, adding that Ospreay has changed. Ospreay asked Strickland if they had a problem that needed to be discussed.

Why it matters for Will Ospreay

Strickland recalled their past fights against The Death Riders and questioned Ospreay's decision to loosely align himself with the faction. Ospreay maintained he hasn’t forgiven or forgotten what The Death Riders did to him. The tension between Ospreay and Strickland is palpable as they prepare to face off in the tournament final.

What comes next?

The Forbidden Door pay-per-view will take place on June 28, with the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament final being a highly anticipated match. Ospreay is looking to finally win the AEW World Championship, while Strickland is hoping to get back to his winning ways. The winner of the tournament will earn a shot at the AEW World Championship at All In at Wembley Stadium, scheduled for August 27, 2023. As of June 24, 2023, Ospreay and Strickland are set to face off in the final, with the winner advancing to the championship match. The AEW World Championship shot is a significant opportunity for both Ospreay and Strickland, with the winner looking to make a statement in the wrestling world.