Swerve Strickland vs Bandido, Owen Hart Tournament match at Double or Nothing

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Swerve Strickland defeated Bandido in the Owen Hart Tournament opening match at Double or Nothing in Queens, advancing to the next round. The bout built slowly at first before exploding into high-octane offense, highlighted by Swerve balancing on Bandido's shoulders and a shoulder-standing House Call that swung momentum. The win reinforces Swerve as a top tournament contender and showcased rare chemistry and athleticism from both wrestlers, making the match a standout on the card.

Trevor Dame

@trevordame.bsky.social

Swerve/Bandido has the rare match layout of "Hey, why don't we wait until everyone is looking at their phones and then do like four of the most insane moves of the year."

7215d ago

David Bixenspan

@davidbix.bsky.social

This show is on its way to being the best AEW PPV ever... ...AND IT'S TIME FOR SWERVE VS. BANDIDO!!!!!! MOAR WRESTLES LET'S DO IT #AEWDoN

5615d ago

Jim Valley FKOR

@jimvalley.bsky.social

Another excellent PPV by AEW. Double or Nothing had excitement, great matches, a little comedy and a hot NY crowd. Great job by everyone who participated or otherwise had a hand in the show. #AEWDoN #wrestlesky

4115d ago

TeamKaos

@teamkaoselite.bsky.social

I thought #AEWDoN was awesome. The visual of 15,015 fans and the roar of that crowd. Mjf/foley's promo was one of those surreal moments that only happen in aew.

2915d ago

JasonT3

The crowd booing at the mention of The Rock was icing on the cake lol

That Sea Pilot2

People are already howling about MJF winning. Smells of the Hangman crashout earlier.

gal dente 🍝

@katbridges.bsky.social

not sure if the smattering of us yelling FUCK ICE TOO came through at all, but I assure you we did #AEWDoN

3415d ago

aka LW Salinas5

It did and we appreciated it!

✨mars✌🏾5

I tried my best with that part 😩

Jay5

My section chanted it and we got a decent little following

Jay T. Shirt3

Wasn't as strong as the Fuck Don Callis part, but we could still hear it.

Tony Miller3

We heard it! It wasn’t as loud but it was audible & appreciated.

KC Lopez2

We heard it & we greatly appreciate that y'all did it

Chob

@chob316.bsky.social

I just know Luchasaurus in a blonde wig awoke something in someone. #AEWDoN

2815d ago

Tony Miller

@beardedrogue.bsky.social

Swerve & Bandido are likely my two favorite wrestlers in the company so this match is an absolute dream before they pull out things like a shoulder standing House Call. God damn! #AEW

3015d ago

K. C.

@bruinsfool.bsky.social

Kenny Omega being an absolute goober while still being the best wrestler in the world is my favorite thing in the world. #AEWDoN

2415d ago

Ian L

@iamscifi.bsky.social

Eventually someone used a metal partition to break the special events gate open. Then people were standing on the inactive platform fully expecting the incoming 7 train to open the doors on both sides but they wouldn't listen when I yelled across to go around to the other platform. #AEWDoN

1915d ago

Justin | 陳國榮

@justinckw.com

WOW!!! Bandido：垂直落下式フランケンスタイナー Swerve: 甲：リバース・ゴリー・スペシャル・ボム (reverse Gory Special Bomb; Spinning Kudo Driver) | VERTEBREAKER 乙：HOUSE CALL NOTES: Spinning Kudo Driver in Western circles is known as the 'Kudome Valentine' although JP commentary never mentioned it as such. #AEWDoN

1515d ago

Stephen Berg 🎮

@stephenrberg.com

I love that Tony Khan had that little shit eating grin at the suggestion of running a wrestling show during Saudimania weekend next year #AEWDoN #AEWDoubleOrNothing

1515d ago

BazmanAEW

@bazmanaew.bsky.social

At first I thought Swerve Vs Bandido was building slowly until Swerve balanced on Bandidos shoulders. Then the match went up about 3 gears and was exceptional. Absolutely insane. #AEWDoN 🤼

1515d ago