Backstage Update on Kenny Omega’s Schedule After Swerve Strickland Attack Angle at Feb. 18th AEW Dynamite Show
As noted before, Kenny Omega’s status for this March’s AEW Revolution 2026 event was believed to be in doubt due to his current commitments with Capcom for this year’s Capcom Cup tournament in Japan during that same week. Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show in Sacramento, California featured Swerve Strickland defeating Omega in a singles match. This match was notable for Strickland turning heel after attacking Omega following the match that involved Strickland hanging Omega by a chain and afterwards sending him through the announcer’s table with a Vertebreaker.
Fightful Select reported that their sources within AEW stated that this match was put on Wednesday’s show due to Omega having some scheduling conflicts coming up. Omega reportedly informed AEW of the conflict several months ago and the match against Strickland was put on Dynamite as a result.
It was reported that Omega could potentially still make an appearance at Revolution but at the moment, he is not planned to wrestle at the upcoming event.
AEW Announces Kris Statlander Not Cleared To Wrestle Following Feb. 11th AEW Dynamite Show
Wednesday’s AEW Dynanite show in Sacremento also featured the announcement of Kris Statlander not being medically cleared to wrestle.
This announcement was made during a backstage interview segment involving Statlander and Thunder Rosa. Renee Paquette stated that Statlander was not cleared to wrestle following her AEW Women’s World Championship match against Thekla at last week’s Dynamite show. Statlander confirmed that she would be out of action for at least a couple of weeks.
.@callmekrisstat is dead set on revenge against the newly crowned #AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla, but @thunderrosa22 is cleared and ready for a fight!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 19, 2026
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No other details were given regarding Statlander’s medical condition nor if it is legitimate or just for storyline purposes.
AEW Pays Tribute to Kerwin Silfies on 2/18 AEW Dynamite Show
As noted before, former longtime WWE director Kerwin Silfies passed away this past Tuesday at the age of 75.
During Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show in Sacremento, AEW commentators Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Bryan Danielson paid tribute to the late Silfies. Danielson gave some tearful words about Silfies’ legacy and impact on wrestling broadcasting and on his wrestling career.
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of Kerwin Silfies.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 19, 2026
We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who are mourning this loss. pic.twitter.com/p6SnsR8kNi
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