Swerve Strickland Discusses Triple H Relationship, Career Aspirations

Swerve Strickland recently discussed his relationship with WWE's Paul 'Triple H' Levesque during an interview on VladTV, expressing that while he felt respected, he often felt positioned in a way that limited his potential to shine compared to other talents. Strickland compared his role to being a third or fourth-round draft pick, implying that if given the chance, he could outperform those seen as top picks. He has had multiple conversations with Triple H about wanting to be one of his 'go-to guys,' but felt that despite these discussions, he was never fully utilized. Strickland noted that he had learned to confront Triple H directly, leading to more candid discussions about his career trajectory. Despite his frustrations, he maintains a good relationship with Triple H, who he believes recognizes his capabilities but has been cautious about how to position him within the company. Strickland's journey in WWE included winning the NXT North American Title and forming the group Hit Row, which helped him gain visibility.