Kenny Omega Beats Swerve Strickland on March 25 AEW Dynamite, Becomes No. 1 Contender

On March 25, Kenny Omega won a high-stakes rematch on AEW Dynamite. The victory makes him the number one contender for the AEW Men’s World Championship.

Match details

The rematch between Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland opened the March 25 episode of AEW Dynamite. Both men had something big on the line: Strickland’s number one contender spot and Omega’s position as Executive Vice President. The bout aired with only limited commercial breaks and drew a loud reaction from the live crowd.

Early in the match, Strickland tried to attack Omega’s neck, which had been injured in their first meeting in February. Omega fought back hard and took control outside the ring at times. When the action returned between the ropes, Strickland stayed in the fight and hit big moves such as a back superplex.

Key moments

After the break, Omega landed a pair of Snap Dragon Suplexes and looked to hit another on the apron. Strickland grabbed referee Aubrey Edwards to block the attempt and used a low blow to regain momentum. He dragged Omega into the crowd area and hit a piledriver on the barricade before returning to the ring.

Strickland also hit a House Call and followed with two Swerve Stomps, but Omega kicked out near the three count. Later, a series of V-Triggers from both men set up dramatic counters. Strickland countered Omega’s One Winged Angel attempt twice and landed a Vertebreaker for a near fall.

In the closing sequence, Omega avoided another Swerve Stomp, landed two V-Triggers of his own and then finally connected with the One Winged Angel. That move won him the match and the No. 1 contender spot.

Aftermath and what’s next

With this win, Omega earns the right to challenge for MJF’s AEW Men’s World Championship. The victory also preserved Omega’s standing as an AEW Executive Vice President, while Strickland lost his number one contender position.

Both men showed toughness and high-impact offense. The match continued the rivalry that began with their first fight in February and raises the stakes for the AEW title picture in the weeks ahead.