A new documentary will spotlight Swerve Strickland’s collaboration with rapper Flash Garments.
The film covers the time after Strickland’s release from WWE in late 2022. Garments, who was also let go from Kanye West’s team around the same period, teamed up with Strickland to create a new theme song for Strickland’s AEW run.
Produced by identical twin comedians Kenny and Keith Lucas (known for “Judas and the Black Messiah”) and comedian/director Mookie Thompson, the documentary was announced by Deadline on Monday.
“Flash Garments and I met at pivotal moments in our lives,” Strickland told Deadline. “We knew we were destined to create something historic by merging hip hop and pro wrestling. The Lucas brothers captured our journey perfectly.”
Garments shared his excitement, saying, “I was surprised and honored that the Lucas Brothers wanted to create a documentary blending pro wrestling and hip hop to highlight our impact in both fields. Expect a top-tier and unique viewing experience.”
The Lucas Brothers commented, “As lifelong hip-hop and wrestling fans, we were drawn to Swerve and Flash’s innovative work in AEW. In a time when the media often shows black men in conflict, their partnership is a powerful example of what can be achieved when African American men collaborate. Their story deserves to be told.”
Strickland will appear on AEW Dynamite this week for a face-off with his upcoming challenger, Will Ospreay. He is set to defend the AEW World Championship against Ospreay on June 30 at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
EXCLUSIVE: The Lucas Brothers, Mookie Thompson Team To Direct Documentary On AEW Partnership Of Wrestler Swerve Strickland & Rapper Flash Garments https://t.co/MKlR5i6Nyw
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2024
