Stephon Strickland
Acting
Born: 1990-09-30 in Tacoma, Washington, USA
Biography
Stephon Strickland, better known as Swerve Strickland, is an American professional wrestler and rapper who began his career in 2008 and quickly established himself as one of the top names on the independent scene as Shane Strickland. After standout runs in Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), Major League Wrestling (MLW), EVOLVE Wrestling (EVOLVE), DEFY Wrestling (DEFY), Pro Championship Wrestling ULTRA (PCW ULTRA), and Lucha Underground as the masked Killshot, he signed with WWE in 2019 as Isaiah "Swerve" Scott. There, he led Hit Row, captured the NXT North American Championship, and became a fan favorite before his release in 2021. Swerve signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2022 and immediately made an impact, first winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship alongside Keith Lee before breaking out as a singles star. His rivalry with Hangman Adam Page is widely regarded as one of AEW's greatest feuds, and his victory over Samoa Joe to win the AEW World Championship marked the biggest moment of his career. He has also earned praise for a string of acclaimed matches with Will Ospreay, Bryan Danielson, and Kenny Omega, helping him reach No. 2 in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 for 2024.
Known For
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Isaiah "Swerve" Scott
WWE NXT
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
Swerve Strickland
WWE 205 Live
Isaiah “Swerve” Scot
WWE 205 Live
Night of the Missing
Ray (segment "You Promised")
Lucha Underground
Kill Shot
Lucha Underground
Killshot
Lucha Underground
KillShot
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
Swerve Strickland
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
Swerve Stickland
AEW All In 2025: Texas
Swerve Strickland
AEW x NJPW x CMLL x Stardom Present Forbidden Door 2026
Swerve Strickland
AEW Dark
Swerve Strickland
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
Swerve Strickland
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
AEW Revolution 2025
Swerve Strickland
AEW Revolution 2022
Shane "Swerve" Strickland
AEW Double or Nothing 2026
Swerve Strickland
AEW Dynasty 2025
Swerve Strickland
AEW Double or Nothing 2025
Swerve Strickland
AEW Double or Nothing 2022
Swerve Strickland
AEW All Out 2022
Swerve Strickland
NXT TakeOver 31
Isiah Scott
AEW Worlds End 2025
Swerve Strickland
AEW Revolution 2026
Swerve Strickland
AEW All In 2023: London
Swerve Strickland
AEW Full Gear 2022
Swerve Strickland
WWE NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver Night 1
Isaiah “Swerve” Scott
AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2025
Swerve Strickland
AEW Double or Nothing 2023
Swerve Strickland
AEW Full Gear 2023
Swerve Strickland
AEW All In 2024: London
Swerve Strickland
AEW All Out 2024
Swerve Strickland
AEW All In: London
Swerve Strickland
AEW: WrestleDream 2023
Swerve Strickland
AEW Worlds End 2023
Swerve Strickland
AEW Revolution 2024
Swerve Strickland