#86: Samoa Joe vs Swerve Strickland | AEW Dynasty '24
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In this episode of Suplex Studies, hosts Swerve Strickland and Samoa Joe dive into the electrifying AEW Dynasty 2024 main event: Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship. The match, held in St. Louis, Missouri, is dissected with raw enthusiasm and sharp commentary, highlighting its brutal physicality, psychological warfare, and shocking finish. Swerve’s underdog triumph—capping a relentless assault on Joe’s injured left arm—culminates in a perfectly timed Swerve Stomp after a near-fall that defied expectations. The hosts praise the match’s authenticity, calling it a modern classic that blends Joe’s punishing power with Swerve’s high-risk resilience. Beyond the match, they unpack the chaos of AEW’s current landscape: MJF’s controversial public tirade against Carlos Silva, the shifting title picture, and the growing tension around WrestleMania. The episode closes with a deep dive into the cultural absurdity of wrestling promos, fan culture, and the surreal spectacle of modern wrestling storytelling—where a man in a Green Lantern ring can spark philosophical debates about power, identity, and legacy. The episode’s standout insight? That the most powerful moments in wrestling aren’t just about who wins—but how the loss reshapes a champion’s mythos. Swerve’s victory isn’t just a title change; it’s a symbolic rupture of the Joe-era dominance, proving that even the most dominant champions can be undone by a single, perfectly executed moment of defiance.
Swerve Strickland defeated Samoa Joe at AEW Dynasty 2024 by countering the Muscle Buster and hitting the Swerve Stomp after a near-fall that defied expectations.
Joe’s left arm was the focal point of the match, with Swerve systematically attacking it to set up the final submission and pin.
The match’s finish—Swerve jumping over Joe, grazing his head, then powerbombing him—was intentional, not a mistake, and served as a narrative setup for the Stomp.
Swerve’s victory marks a symbolic end to Joe’s dominant reign and redefines the AEW World Championship as a title that can be seized through psychological warfare.
The hosts argue that the most impactful wrestling moments are not just about winning, but about how the loss reshapes a champion’s legacy.
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Opening Chaos: The Suplex Studies Vibe
The episode kicks off with chaotic energy, blending wrestling promos, absurd humor, and playful banter between Swerve and Joe. They mock each other’s voices, riff on wrestling personas, and set the tone for a wild, unfiltered discussion.
MJF’s Rant: The Carlos Silva Controversy
“What Carlos Silva is doing is disgusting. And if anybody supports him or that company at this point, it is very hard for me to wrap my head around.”
The Dynasty Pick 'Em: High-Stakes Predictions
Swerve and Joe make bold, chaotic predictions for AEW Dynasty, including picks for main events, tag titles, and even surprise entrants in the Casino Gauntlet. Their picks are fueled by emotion, not logic.
The Match of the Week: Joe vs. Strickland – AEW Dynasty 2024
“I completely forgot about this happening when it happened originally two years ago but seeing it again I fucking screamed I was like oh shit it was so brutal fuck man terrible I would not want to do that no fucking way”
The Psychology of the Finish: Why Swerve Won
“The left arm is the one that's fucked up. Yep. So he can't use it, so Swerve ends up pulling the fingers. He's able to maneuver his way out of the cocaine clutch.”
“What Carlos Silva is doing is disgusting. And if anybody supports him or that company at this point, it is very hard for me to wrap my head around.”
“completely forgot about this happening when it happened. happened originally two years ago but seeing it again i fucking screamed i was like oh shit it was so brutal fuck man terrible i would not want to do that no fucking way”
“The left arm is the one that's fucked up. Yep. So he can't use it, so Swerve ends up pulling the fingers. He's able to maneuver his way out of the cocaine clutch.”
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