![Former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland [Source: Swerve on X]](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/12/b0f57-17355573493802-1920.jpg)
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The Hurt Syndicate's Bobby Lashley humiliated Swerve Strickland when he made his debut on Fright Night Dynamite on October 30, 2024. He dealt another massive blow to The Realest at AEW Full Gear, where he handed him a loss in a singles match. The bout also happened to be The All Mighty's pay-per-view debut in the Tony Khan-led All Elite Wrestling.
Swerve Strickland has been feuding with The Hurt Syndicate since its formation in AEW. While Strickland does have Prince Nana on his side, he's still at a numbers disadvantage since Bobby Lashley is working alongside Shelton Benjamin and MVP. Hence, The Realest Star could soon bring in 330-pound ex-WWE star Top Dolla (AJ Francis) as his ally in his rivalry against the dominant faction.
AJ Francis was released from WWE in September 2023. During his time in the global juggernaut, he worked with Strickland as part of Hit Row. Francis was present backstage at Worlds End on Saturday, December 28. He met with his friends who are a part of the Tony Khan-led company.
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Later, he even thanked the AEW management for allowing him to spend time with his friends backstage at the pay-per-view.
A top AEW star just called one of his colleagues 'spoiled' and 'narcissistic' HERE.
Francis has found success in TNA Wrestling following his WWE exit. He could reunite with his former Hit Row teammate to tackle Bobby Lashley and his allies. TNA had a working relationship with All Elite Wrestling in the past. Hence, it wouldn't be a surprise if Top Dolla showed up on AEW TV for a program with The Realest.
The Hurt Syndicate's MVP spotted with Top Dolla at AEW Worlds End
As mentioned above, Top Dolla was present backstage at AEW Worlds End. Recently, fans found out that he met MVP backstage at the pay-per-view this past Saturday. The Hurt Syndicate member posted a picture of himself with Top Dolla and Kenny King from the event on his official Instagram account and wrote:
"Caption this photo...#4thrope #bdc"
Check out his post below.
Top Dolla is a former TNA Digital Media Champion. He is often seen making appearances for MLW too.
