Violent J told The Bryan and Vinny Show that Juggalo Championship Wrestling is “hungry for a new goal,” with plans to broaden its appeal beyond ICP’s fanbase and compete with other indy promotions. He said JCW is getting serious about being taken seriously in the wrestling world, mixing tongue‑in‑cheek entertainment with legitimate in‑ring variety so the product can attract general wrestling fans, not just Juggalos.

JCW will continue to lean into its over‑the‑top roots while adding diverse wrestling styles to reach a wider audience; Violent J emphasized he wants “a little bit of everything” so every fan sees something they enjoy. Episodes of JCW Lunacy air Thursdays on the Psychopathic Records YouTube channel, and the promotion recently posted the full StrangleMania show from WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/violent-j-says-jcw-wants-to-appeal-to-more-than-just-juggalos/.

Swerve Strickland posted a video to social media Wednesday explaining the storyline reason for his absence from AEW television. Strickland — who has not wrestled on AEW since his March 25 Dynamite loss to Kenny Omega, a match that stripped him of his No. 1 contendership — said AEW management is keeping him off Dynamite because they’re “afraid” of what he’ll do to Bandido and other talent, adding that recent promos have been shot off-site as a result.

In the clip he thanked Tony Khan for sending him to the NFL Draft and other ambassador duties but insisted those assignments are keeping him from “doing my job” in the ring and chasing championship gold. Outside the storyline, Fightful reported last month he was filming promotional material for Warner Bros. Discovery, and Strickland previously missed extended time after knee surgery; he says AEW has effectively “banned” him from Dynamite until further notice.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/swerve-strickland-explains-storyline-reason-for-aew-absence/.