Swerve Strickland Is Ready To Replace Ain’t Nobody Theme

Shane Strickland makes his way to the to ring with Chaka Khan’s Ain’t Nobody playing as his theme. This is a common sight for fans watching the Swerve in action at independent events.

The former NXT North American Champion thinks now is the time to move onto a new theme song for his entrance. Despite having fun coming out to the song, Strickland knows he can’t use it as his theme in most major wrestling promotions.

The 31-year-old recently sat down with Fightful’s Grapsody podcast for an interview wherein he revealed the reason behind his decision to use the song at the latest TERMINUS event.

“I used it for TERMINUS, they allowed it. New Japan wouldn’t allow it. PROGRESS wouldn’t allow it because they’re still going on WWE Network — sidebar; snuck my way back on there. At this point, this is a different version of me. I don’t think I need ‘Ain’t Nobody.’ I need to get away,

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“I can’t own it. I love it, but I can’t own it. Maybe there would be a special occasion in the future where it means something bigger, but it’s been three years, you haven’t heard me come out to it, but I gave it to TERMINUS, it’s the first time I used it. I might need a different feel.

“That was a feeling I had and it got people attached to me. Now I need people attached to me in a different way, a different manner. It was cool. Coming out to DEFY, I came out to ‘Ain’t Nobody,’ because the nostalgia had to hit. Instantly remembered.

“DEFY fans who hadn’t seen me for three years or new fans, ‘Who is this guy?’ You hear that and it’s ‘oh snap, that’s Swerve.’ Now, against Nick Wayne, it’s Green Goblin and Tom Holland Spider-Man. I need a whole different vibe. I can’t have people dancing with me.

“I’m also testing the waters each and every independent I go to. I’m always figuring things out, changing things up, giving it a feel. I feel like Iron man building the suit. I’m doing that constantly and I do it as I’m working, driving, traveling, I’m seeing Matrix numbers in front of my face when it comes to this stuff, that’s what makes me unique.”

According to Fightful Select, Strickland is all set for his much-anticipated debut in Tony Khan’s All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The outlet reports that the debut could take place as soon as the first week of March.

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