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flag Swerve Strickland says AEW pays better than WWE due to guaranteed contracts and fairer opportunities under Tony Khan.

flag Swerve Strickland, former AEW World Champion, said AEW pays wrestlers better than WWE, citing guaranteed contracts and a player-focused approach under owner Tony Khan. flag He praised Khan’s sports team management style, comparing roster use to football coaching, which he believes leads to fairer pay and better opportunities. flag Strickland noted WWE’s top-heavy pay structure is shrinking as stars retire, while AEW’s model supports a broader range of talent. flag His comments reflect personal experience after leaving WWE in 2021 and signing a multi-year AEW deal.

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