Swerve Strickland is set to undergo surgery for a torn meniscus, an injury he's been dealing with for six years.

The former AEW World Champion will have the surgery on his damaged knee, which was further injured at Forbidden Door.

What happened?

Swerve Strickland was already expected to take an extended break from AEW TV to recover after Forbidden Door.

He teamed with Will Ospreay to face the Young Bucks at AEW All In: Texas, and wrestled Kazuchika Okada at Forbidden Door.

Okada retained the championship and left Strickland in a painful mess before leaving the O2 Arena.

Why it matters for Swerve Strickland

The knee injury is considerably more severe than a ruptured eardrum, which Strickland suffered earlier this year.

He still defeated Ricochet to become the number one contender to the AEW World Championship despite the injury.

Strickland's pain tolerance and toughness have been one of his most admirable qualities since arriving in AEW.

What comes next?

Strickland will work toward a speedy recovery once his surgery has been completed, similar to Seth Rollins' recovery from a torn ACL, MCL, and Medial Meniscus in 2015.

Rollins returned to WWE TV six months later at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view the following year.

Strickland's extended period of time away will do wonders for the long-term health and career of the 34-year-old.

He has participated in his fair share of bloody and grueling matches over the past 12 months, including a Lights Out Steel Cage match at AEW All Out.

Strickland was powerbombed by Adam Page onto a cinderblock in that match, showcasing his toughness.

The former AEW World Champion has been managing his torn meniscus for six years, and the surgery will help him recover.

Strickland's injury is a significant blow to his AEW World Championship bid, but he is expected to make a full recovery.

He will be out of action for over a month, but the surgery will help him in the long run.

Strickland's fans will be eagerly waiting for his return to the ring, and he will surely come back stronger than ever.

The road to recovery begins this week for Swerve Strickland, and he will work hard to get back in the ring.