Swerve Strickland has emerged as one of the biggest AEW attractions ever since he won the All Elite Wrestling World Championship last year. The top star recently went on hiatus and dropped a disappointing yet cryptic update regarding his future, leading to fans exploding with reactions on social media.The former AEW World Champion has reportedly been dealing with a torn meniscus since 2019. He last wrestled against Kazuchika Okada for the Unified Championship at the 2025 Forbidden Door event in a losing effort. Following that, Swerve Strickland has decided to undergo surgery to address the issue and will be sidelined for an extended period.Amidst that, Strickland hinted at his retirement from wrestling on X.This sparked huge reactions from fans. One section of the audience questioned Strickland about whether it was coming soon, while at the same time hoping it was not true."Hell nah, we need you, Swerve," one fan wrote.Jon Howell @jongrim13LINK@swerveconfident I wish that was not true.XOXO, The Carnivillain @CarnivillainLINK@swerveconfident Sir what do you mean by thisPhil @RealPhillyPLINK@swerveconfident Wdym done soon?Another section of the fans urged The New Flavor to keep going, as they don't want him to retire from in-ring competition soon.King Josh Chig Mira @JoshChigLINK@swerveconfident Keep going. Don't listen to the jealous haters @swerveconfidentJordanisthebest19 @K1DaGoat11LINK@swerveconfident Please don’tSwerve Strickland wants to work in a different capacity in AEW in the futureSwerve Strickland is one of AEW's biggest stars at the moment. In a recent interview with Wrestling Figures News, The Realest revealed that he would like to be part of the company's creative team in the future to give back to the business.He said:"I don’t want to be just a part in the machine; I want to help run it. But the cool thing is, I can still be hands-on. I can still be with the people, helping, teaching, [and] exploring new ideas. Not just repeating what’s always been done, but crafting new ways and exploring uncharted territory. AEW is in a place that’s never been seen before in wrestling history," he said.With Strickland on the sidelines for an indefinite period, it remains to be seen when the fans will see him next inside the squared circle.