Former WWE star to appear, Big heel turn? - 4 finishes to Swerve Strickland vs. Shelton Benjamin on AEW Dynamite

The upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite will feature a dream match between Shelton Benjamin and Swerve Strickland. Since he arrived in the Tony Khan-led company, Benjamin has shown his worth by taking down Lio Rush and Sammy Guevara.

However, The Gold Standard will get his limits tested when he locks horns with Strickland on Wednesday Night. After refusing to join hands with The Hurt Syndicate, The Killshot has now become the target of the heel group. The former AEW World Champion would look to send a message to MVP by destroying Shelton Benjamin on Dynamite.

After earning huge praise for his recent performances, it would be interesting to see whether the former WWE United States Champion can maintain his momentum against The Realest One. Interestingly, Strickland vs. Benjamin could end in some intriguing ways.

In this article, let's look at four possible finishes for Swerve Strickland vs. Shelton Benjamin on AEW Dynamite.

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#4 Shelton Benjamin scores an upset with the help of MVP

Following years of underutilization in WWE, Shelton Benjamin is now focused on reinventing himself in All Elite Wrestling. Since joining the Tony Khan-led company, The Gold Standard has embraced a more aggressive side, which fans had not seen in a very long time.

In his recent matches, Benjamin has proved that he is still one of the finest in-ring performers to ever set foot inside a wrestling ring. If the 49-year-old veteran continues to make headlines with his performances, Tony Khan might be compelled to give him a big push.

If AEW does have big plans for Shelton Benjamin, it would not be a bad idea to have The Gold Standard defeat Swerve Strickland on Wednesday Night. With MVP in his corner, Benjamin could outsmart The Killshot and score an upset victory on Dynamite. The wicked manager could blindside Strickland behind the referee's back, allowing Benjamin to escape with a win.

The incident would further increase the tension between Swerve and Benjamin, raising the stakes for their eventual rematch down the line.

#3 Prince Nana turns on Swerve Strickland on AEW Dynamite

Prince Nana has turned out to be a key figure in the rivalry between Swerve Strickland and The Hurt Syndicate. The Killshot rejected the offer to join the MVP-led faction, as he was unwilling to turn his back on his beloved manager. Although Swerve refused to end his alliance with Nana, the 45-year-old may soon part ways with the former AEW World Champion.

In a shocking turn of events, Prince Nana could cost Swerve Strickland his match against Shelton Benjamin on Dynamite. The popular manager may be insecure about his pairing with Swerve, whose sudden rise into the main event has made Nana seem like an afterthought. The popular manager could shock the world on Wednesday Night by launching an attack on his client.

It has become quite evident in the last few months that Swerve does not require a mouthpiece to follow him around. The AEW creative team could put an end to the Swerve-Nana partnership, by having the latter turn heel on Dynamite.

The incident would open up many intriguing storyline possibilities for Prince Nana. He could go on to join forces with The Hurt Syndicate or even reunite with The Gates of Agony.

Nana's heel turn could work in the favor of Shelton Benjamin, who could annihilate a vulnerable Swerve Strickland to pick up the win.

#2 Swerve Strickland wins clean

As dominant as he has been in recent weeks, Shelton Benjamin would be in for one of the toughest challenges of his career when he battles Swerve Strickland on Dynamite. In recent months, The Killshot has emerged as an invincible force in AEW, who has rarely come up short in any important matches.

During his reign as the AEW World Champion, The New Flavor took down top names like Will Ospreay, Christian Cage, and many others. Although he no longer holds the prestigious title, Strickland is still a dangerous entity in the squared circle.

Fans could expect a hard-hitting battle between Swerve and Benjamin on the upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite. While The Gold Standard would use his experience to counter The Killshot, Swerve would rely on his in-ring athleticism to take down the 49-year-old veteran.

There is a good chance that The Realest One will emerge as the victor in this contest. Following weeks of dominance, Benjamin's undefeated streak in AEW could end at the hands of Strickland.

Losing to an established star like Swerve would not have any impact on Benjamin's credibility. Meanwhile, it would further elevate The Killshot as a babyface before he eventually crosses paths with Bobby Lashley.

#1 Bobby Lashley interferes; the match ends in a disqualification

Bobby Lashley reportedly signed with AEW a while ago. However, The All Mighty has yet to make his first appearance in the Jacksonville-based promotion. The former WWE Champion was expected to appear at WrestleDream 2024, but Tony Khan seemingly decided to postpone his debut.

The upcoming episode of Dynamite could be the place where Bobby Lashley finally unveils himself as the leader of The Hurt Syndicate. The All Mighty could make his presence known during the Swerve vs. Benjamin contest.

Lashley could cause a disqualification in this match by attacking The Killshot. The former WWE Champion would be agitated about Swerve refusing MVP's offer, causing him to unleash his fury on The Realest One on Dynamite. It would be the perfect way to spice up this rivalry, without having either Swerve or Benjamin take a loss.