Swerve Strickland Defends Travis Scott After Backlash Over Legitimately Injuring Cody Rhodes

Fans were completely surprised at WWE Elimination Chamber when John Cena became a bad guy and teamed up with The Rock. Rapper Travis Scott was part of the moment, but he legitimately hurt Cody Rhodes by bursting his eardrum. While many people have blasted Scott for what he did, it appears Swerve Strickland has defended Travis Scott.

While speaking to Bootleg Kev, Swerve Strickland was asked about Travis Scott hurting Cody Rhodes. Strickland noted that Scott was simply an excited fan living out his dream. Being in the ring with two of wrestling’s biggest legends, along with the current world champion, created a lot of pressure and excitement. Strickland pointed out that when someone outside the wrestling industry gets involved, things can sometimes go too far.

Strickland added that Scott had been training with Booker T and was more excited about wrestling than music. Strickland, who recently played golf with him, told Scott to be careful and make sure no one got hurt.

“That’s a very excited artist who finally got to do his dream. You’re in there with the two biggest icons that we have left. The two biggest icons that have ever done it. Of course you’re excited, and you’re with the world champion, so this is the guy who (represents) this era moving forward. That’s a lot of excitement and pressure. That’s what happens when you get excited with someone who is not in our industry. It’s an exciting moment. It’s a crossover thing and he doesn’t know. I think they wanted it so it could feel natural. Sometimes you want the natural reaction from other people outside of wrestling. You want them to be natural, flow, and feel. Then, it’ll feel real. Then that stuff happens and it’s, ‘Ah, too far. Too much.’ I was on the golf course with Travis not that long ago. He didn’t know that was coming, but he was telling me, ‘I’m excited. I’m training with Booker T. This is going to be wild.’ He wanted to talk more about wrestling than music. He was excited. I was like, ‘Make sure you take care of yourself and others.'”

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Dave Meltzer previously reported that Travis Scott’s involvement in the segment and Cody Rhodes’ injury led to a lot of backstage frustration. Many people believed Scott shouldn’t have been there or put in that position. Some backstage sources added that Scott was told to make the moment look good, but he took it too far.

WWE has considered booking Travis Scott for future matches, as he has been training for in-ring competition, and now Swerve just confirmed he is working with Booker T. Triple H sees big things in Scott, so it’s safe to say Scott will be involved in The Rock and John Cena’s angle heading into WrestleMania 41.

Travis Scott was also accused of reckless behavior after injuring Cody Rhodes during the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, but it was ultimately a mistake on Scott’s part and fans hope he won’t ever hurt Cody Rhodes ever again, as we approach the Showcase of the Immortals.

What do you think about Swerve Strickland defending Travis Scott? Is WWE doing the right thing by still using Travis Scott after what he did? Share your thoughts in the comments!