Rich Swann

At 33 years old, Rich Swann has this physical status:

Richard Allen Swann (born February 15, 1991) is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to Impact Wrestling, where he is the current Impact X Division champion.

Swann is also known for his WWE experience, where he is a former WWE Cruiserweight Champion and Major League Wrestling (MLW).

In addition, Swann has competed for Evolve, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), Chikara, Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) and Dragon Gate.

He is a retired RevPro British Tag Team champion, Open the Owarai Gate, Open the Owarai Gate, and Open the Triangle Gate Champion.

Early life

Richard Allen Swann was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 15, 1991. When Swann was 12 years old, his father was murdered by his mother. His mother died when he was 16 years old, after which Swann "fell in with a raucous crowd" and began using cocaine. Swann, however, stopped using cocaine with the help of his aunt, obtained an apartment and finished high school.

Personal life

In March 2017, Swann married Vannarah Riggs, a fellow professional wrestler better known as Su Yung, for five years.

Swann was arrested in Gainesville, Florida, on suspicion of battery charge and kidnapping/false imprisonment on December 10, 2017. The perpetrator was identified as his wife. Swann and Riggs had gotten into an argument over Swann's criticism of Riggs' appearance at a show the night, according to the arrest report. Witnesses state Riggs grabbed her in a headlock and pulled her back into his vehicle when she escaped from Swann. Swann was released from Alachua County Jail later the same day and told to get in touch with court services. All charges against Swann were dismissed on January 25, 2018, after a judge found that there was "insufficient evidence" to proceed with the lawsuit.

Riggs announced that she was pregnant with the couple's first child on December 30, 2021. In February 2022, their son was born in February 2022.

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Professional wrestling career

Swann started training for professional wrestling in 2005 under Adam Flash, Darren Wyse, and Ray Alexander in York, Pennsylvania. Rich Money and El Negro Mysterio made his debut in 2008, collaborating under the ring names Rich Money and El Negro Mysterio. Psicosis, Eddie Guerrero, Chavo Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Rob Van Dam, Jerry Lynn, Super Crazy, and The Hardy Boyz are among Swann's influences.

Swann started training at Combat Zone Wrestling's (CZW) training school in 2009, where he was defeated by Sabian in a dark match. Swann won over Chris Halo on June 13 in his first appearance on the main card. Swann qualified for the inaugural CZW Wired TV Champion on October 10, 2008, a competition was held on October 10. In his second round match on November 14, he was eliminated by Adam Cole after a victory over Joe Gacy. Swann formed the "Irish Driveby" tag team with Ryan McBride on January 30, 2010, defeating the Spanish Armada (Alex Colon and LJ Cruz) in their first match together. Swann and McBride were granted a shot at the CZW World Tag Team Championship on February 13, but the Best Around (Bruce Maxwell and TJ Cannon) declined them on March 13. Eventually, Irish Driveby triumphed over teams including Notorious Inc. (Devon Moore and Drew Blood), The Garden State Gods (Corvis Fear and Myke Quest), and Team Macktion (Kirby Mack and T.J. Mack). Swann defeated Drew Gulak for the CZW Wired TV Championship on August 7. Swann and McBride qualified for the new CZW World Tag Team Champions on September 10, beating Team Mackie in their first round match. However, they were disqualified from the tournament by Philly's Most Wanted (Blk Jeez and Joker), who were unable to participate in the semifinals on November 13. The Irish Driveby was defeated by the Runaways (Joe Gacy and Ryan Slater) on January 7, 2011 in what would be the team's last match together.

Swann was trying to qualify for the Best of the Best X tournament twice and unsuccessfully challenging Adam Cole for the CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship, but he lost against Alex Colon on May 14, 2011. Robbie Mireno, Ruckus, and Chrissy Rivera arrived in the arena and announced that they were Blackout reforming before offering both Swann and Colon spots in the stable, which both accepted. Swann created a new, vibrant, and popular version of one of CZW's most respected organizations, with his new colleagues. Swann returned to the action on November 12, where he, Colon and Ruckus defeated Alex Payne, Joe Gacy, and Ryan Slater in a six-man tag team match after a six-month absence from CZW, during which Swann ostensibly represented Blackout in Japan. Swann gained another shot at the CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship on January 14, 2012, but was unable to dethrone Sami Callihan. Swann spent more time in Japan over the year, resulting in his time with Blackout being short-lived. Alex Colon and Chrissy Rivera left Blackout to form the new 4Loco stable in 2012. Swann returned to action after another seven-month absence from CZW, losing in a singles match to Shane Strickland on August 11. On September 8, the two teams met again in a rematch, where Strickland was triumphant once more. Swann attempted to take Strickland's hand but then kicked him out with a spin kick after the game. During an afternoon show and later in the evening, Swann first unsuccessfully challenged Masada for the CZW World Heavyweight Championship, but A. R. Fox lost the CZW Wired TV Championship, which also featured Lucky 13 and rival Shane Strickland. On December 8 at Cage of Death XIV, Swann and Strickland had their third singles match against each other, where Swann was able to win his first match over the newcomer. Swann had another attempt at the CZW Wired TV Championship on February 9, 2013, the CZW's fourteenth anniversary show, but A. R. Fox defeated him again.

Swann made his Dragon Gate USA debut on July 24, 2010, defeating Scott Reed at the tapings of the Enter the Dragon 2010 pay-per-view. Swann made his Dragon Gate USA close affiliate, Evolve, debut in a six-way match that was won by Johnny Gargano on September 11, 2011. Swann returned to Dragon Gate USA on September 25-26, participating in four-way and six-way matches won by Chuck Taylor and Brodie Lee, respectively. Swann was defeated in a singles match by Homicide on October 29, Code of the Warrior, Dragon Gate USA's first live internet pay-per-view match. Swann was approached by Austin Aries, who said he would take him under his wing as his new protégé after the match. However, after Aries was defeated by Masato Yoshino, Swann actually turned down his invitation. Swann, Chuck Taylor, and Johnny Gargano struck Cima and Ricochet later that day, but instead of joining any of Dragon Gate USA's established stables, they were instead establishing a new one called "Ronin." In a six-man tag team match, the villainous Ronin stable secured their first match together at Freedom Fight 2010 pay-per-view, defeating Aries, Genki Horiguchi, and Ricochet in a single match. Swann was defeated by Aries in a singles match on January 28, 2011. Ronin and the Blood Warriors began a rivalry over the weekend, a new villainous stable led by Cima, effectively ending Ronin's tenure as villains. With Dragon Gate USA's parent company, Dragon Gate, Swann and the rest of the Ronin stable began their first tour of Japan on March 1. Ronin was active in matches against the Blood Warriors during the tour, which lasted until March 15. Austin Aries, a London born entrepreneur who had just lost a match, feigned the torch to his former teammates in Ronin on April 3, but later decided against joining the Blood Warriors. Swann was defeated in a singles match by Blood Warriors leader Cima on June 3rd, owing to Aries' interference. Swann and Gargano joined Masato Yoshino in a six-man elimination tag team competition, where they defeated Blood Warriors representatives Austin Aries, Brodie Lee, and Cima two days later.

Swann's second tour of Dragon Gate began on June 8, 2011, without Chuck Taylor and Johnny Gargano. Swann allied himself with Blood Warriors' rival, Junction Three, during the tour. Swann unsuccessfully challenged Naoki Tanizaki for the Blood Warriors Authorized Open the Brave Gate Championship on July 24, the Brave Gate Championships. On August 6, Swann and Junction Three stablemate Gamma entered the 2011 Summer Adventure Tag League, but Blood Warriors representatives Naruki Doi and Yasushi Kanda defeated them in their first round match. Swann also had to show his comedic side on the tour, first under the ring name "Rich Ichikawa" and then as "Swann Hansen" in a match on November 5, where he defeated Stalker Ichikawa for the Open the Owarai Gate Championship, Dragon Gate's comedy wrestling title. Swann returned to the United States in mid-November for a week to participate in Dragon Gate USA activities. Swann, Chuck Taylor, and Johnny Gargano began having problems with each other during the games. Swann defeated Blood Warriors member Akira Tozawa in a tag team match against Tozawa and BxB Hulk on November 13, 2011, where he and Chuck Taylor defeated Tozawa and BxB Hulk. Swann returned to Japan and Dragon Gate six days later. The tour lasted until Dragon Gate's last game of 2011 on December 25, when Swann and Junction Three stablemates Dragon Kid and Gamma unsuccessfully defeated Kzy, Naruki Doi, and Naoki Tanizaki for the Open the Triangle Gate Championship. Tanizaki screamed Swann and snatched his Open the Owarai Gate Championship belt, which was later vacated as a result. Swann returned to Dragon Gate in February 2012 and competed in a fourteen-man tag team competition against Junction Three, which caused the Warriors to disband Junction 3. Swann allied himself with the new World-1 International stable in the coming month to battle Mad Blankey, the former Blood Warriors who were seized and renamed by Akira Tozawa. Swann returned to the United States for a short time after being defeated by Mad Blankey representatives Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, and Uhaa Nation in a three-way trios match that also included the D.U.F. Arik Cannon, Pinkie Sanchez, and Sami Callihan form the trio. Chuck Taylor turned on Johnny Gargano during the Open the Ultimate Gate 2012 pay-per-view on the following day, effectively ending Ronin.

Swann competed in a six-way "Chuck Taylor Invitational" tournament on March 31, which El Generico defeated. During the same performance, Swann saved Johnny Gargano from Chuck Taylor, chasing his ex stablemate out of the arena. Swann returned to Dragon Gate for another tour in April, during which he appeared as "Swann Hansen" once more. In a Dragon Gate USA grudge match, Swann defeated Chuck Taylor by disqualification on July 28. A. R. Fox and Cima defeated Swann and World-1 International stablemate Ricochet in a match for the vacant Open the United Gate Championship the following day. Swann pinned Chuck Taylor for the victory in a six-man captain's fall tag team match against A. C. H. and Cima and Taylor, as well as his new Gentleman's Club stablemates Drew Gulak and Orange Cassidy on November 2nd. Swann defeated Taylor in a No Disqualification match two days later at Freedom Fight 2012, beating Taylor in a No Disqualification match. Swann returned to Dragon Gate in a tag team match against Jimmy Kahno and Jimmy Kanda on February 14, 2013. Swann defeated the Jimmyz on March 3 by combining World-1 International stablemates Naruki Doi and Shachihoko Boy. (Genki Horiguchi H.A.M.Mee! Mr. Kyu Kyu Naoki Tanizaki Toyonaka Dolphin and Ryo "Jimmy" Saito) for the Open the Triangle Gate Championship. Swann qualified for his first King of Gate tournament on May 10, but Genki Horiguchi H.A.Geem! Swann took a shot at the Open the Brave Gate Championship on June 1, but Masato Yoshino, the defending champion, was disqualified. Swann, Doi and Shachihoko lost the Open the Triangle Gate Championship to M2K (Jimmy Susumu, K-Ness, and Masaaki Mochizuki) in their second title defense on June 5. Swann and his World-1 International stablemate Ricochet teamed up with his World-1 International stablemate Ricochet to unsuccessfully challenge The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) for the Open the United Gate Championship on July 28. Swann defeated former Ronin stablemate Johnny Gargano for the Open the Freedom Gate Championship on September 22 in Evolve 24, Spain. Swann and Gargano's feud erupted in a "Evolution's End" match on August 10, 2014, where Swann was victorious. Swann was beaten by the Premier Athlete Brand of Anthony Nese, Caleb Konley, and Su Yung, resulting in Gargano returning to the ring and chasing the three boys away.

Swann fired his first shot at the Evolve Championship on September 13, but Drew Galloway, the defending champion, defeated him. Swann, Chuck Taylor, and Johnny Gargano reformed Ronin on January 10, 2015, beating the Bravado Brothers (Harlem and Lancelot) and Moose in a match where the losing team had to split up. Swann and Gargano defeated Anthony Nese and Caleb Konley to win the Open the United Gate Championship on April 18. Ronin defended the title against Drew Gulak and Tracey Williams on May 30, a triumph. Gargano announced after the match that they were no longer playing the Open the United Gate Championship after Dragon Gate had been discontinued and called for the establishment of the Evolve Tag Team Championship. Swann turned on Gargano on August 15, costing him his match against Ethan Page. After Page's interference, Swann will beat Gargano the next night.

Swann made his MCW Wrestling debut in his hometown of Maryland Championship Wrestling (MCW), unsuccessfully battling Adam Carnell, later identified as Adam Cole, for the MCW Rage Television Championship.

Swann made his Jersey All Pro Wrestling (JAPW) debut on November 21, 2009, losing to his mentor, D. J. Hyde. Swann lost in a five-way match against Bandido Jr. on March 20, 2010, his second appearance for the JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship.

Swann captured his first professional wrestling title on January 16, 2010, defeating Lince Dorado in the inaugural Real Championship Wrestling (RCW) Cruiserweight Championship (RCW) Cruiserweight Champion. Swann lost the title to Steve Diaz in a three-way ladder match, which also included Skull, on June 5, 2010.

Swann made his debut for Chikara on April 24, 2010, when he was defeated by Ophidian and also included Cheech Hernandez and Frightmare in the Rey de Voladores first round four-way match. Swann returned to the squad on February 19, 2011, when he unsuccessfully challenged Frightmare for the Chikara Young Lions Cup. Swann returned to participate in the 2014 Rey de Voladores tournament on September 20, 2014, but Shynron defeated Swann in a four-way match, which also involved Chuck Taylor and Tigre Uno.

Swann made his Xtreme Wrestling (WXw) debut on November 7, 2010, partnering with Bernd Föhr, Greg Excellent, and Zack Sabre Jr. in an eight-man tag team match in which they were defeated by Adam Cole, Blk Jeez, Drew Gulak, and Karsten Beck.

Swann made Full Impact Pro (FIP) debut on December 3, 2010, winning the 2010 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup and beating Grizzly Redwood in his first round match. He defeated Jigsaw on the next day to advance to the semifinals of the tournament, where Sami Callihan defeated him. Swann returned to FIP on October 11, 2013 when he unsuccessfully challenged Trent Barta for the FIP World Heavyweight Championship. Swann's FIP Florida Heritage Championship match against Gran Akuma came to a time limit draw on the next day. After being fought by FIP Tag Team Champions, The Bravado Brothers, Swann defeated Roderick Strong in a fight that resulted in a no contest on December 6, both Swann and Lancelot) were tagged. Swann and Strong defeated The Bravado Brothers to become the new FIP Tag Team Champions after a tag team competition. They retained the title against Andrew Everett and Caleb Konley the next day, at Violence is the Answer. On May 2, 2014, they lost the title to Juicy Product (David Starr and J. T. Dunn). Swann defeated Trent Barreta for the FIP World Heavyweight Championship on November 14, during FIP's visit to China. On February 20, 2015, he was forced to leave the position due to a back injury. Swann regained the title from Roderick Strong on April 18. On July 3, he lost it to Caleb Konley.

Swann made his Mexican debut for the Desastre Total Ultraviolence (DTU) campaign in a seven-way elimination match for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship on December 11, 2012. Swann was the last man to be banned by Daga, but he retained his title as a result. Swann defeated the Florida Underground Wrestling (FUW) Flash Championship in six ways on November 1, 2013. On September 26, 2014, he lost the title to Jesus De Leon. The Inner City Machine Guns won the Undisputed British Tag Team Championship on March 15, 2014 after defeating The Swords of Essex (Paul Robinson and Will Ospreay) to win the English promotion Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW).

Swann made his Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) debut on October 27, 2012, losing to Roderick Strong. Swann was defeated by El Generico in his second appearance in the promotion on December 1st.

Swann joined Ricochet for the 2013 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament on January 12, 2013. In their first round match by The Young Bucks, the team, nicknamed "The Inner City Machine Guns," was disqualified (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson). The Inner City Machine Guns returned to PWG's All Star Weekend 9, defeating A. R. Fox and Samuray del Sol on the first night. They joined Fox for a six-man tag team match on the second night, where they were defeated by Brian Cage, Kevin Steen, and Michael Elgin. The Inner City Machine Guns lost in a three-way ladder match on August 9 in PWG's tenth anniversary contest, which also included the DojoBros (Eddie Edwards and Roderick Strong) and PWG's tenth anniversary celebration. Swann returned to PWG on August 30 to participate in the 2013 Battle of Los Angeles, but Michael Elgin had to be disqualified from the tournament in his first round match. The Inner City Machine Guns made it to the finals of the 2014 Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Championship Tournament before losing to the Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent? The Inner City Machine Guns defeated Biff Busick and Drew Gulak in the first round of the tournament in the upcoming year before falling to eventual tournament champion Andrew Everett and Trevor Lee in the semifinals.

Swann then qualified for his third straight Battle of Los Angeles on August 29, 2015, but Marty Scurll defeated him in the first round. He joined Ricochet, Angélico, and Fénix in an eight-man tag team match the following day, where they were defeated by Mount Rushmore 2.0 (Roderick Strong, Super Dragon, and The Young Bucks). Swann's last appearance for PWG before he partnered with WWE.

Following an Evolve show in 2014, rapper Wale sent out a tweet stating that Swann and Uhaa Nation must be in WWE and that they are "the future of the company." Swann's Mark Henry, who arranged a WWE tryout in September 2014, was attracted by this. Swann had signed a developmental deal with the organization a year ago and would be reporting to its growth branch NXT the following month. Swann's signing to NXT was confirmed by WWE on October 28. Swann made his NXT house show debut on October 30, defeating Bayley in a Halloween tournament royal. Swann lost his singles match debut at a house show on November 20, losing to Riddick Moss. He made his first television appearance on the NXT's January 20, 2016, losing to Baron Corbin. Swann was defeated by NXT Champion Finn Bálor on the 23nd episode of NXT. Swann and No Way Jose won the 2016 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic on October 13, defeating Drew Gulak and Tony Nese in their first round match. The Authors of Pain dropped them from the tournament on October 28 (Akam and Rezar).

Swann was announced as a participant in the forthcoming Cruiserweight Classic tournament on June 13, 2016. Swann defeated Jason Lee in his first round match on June 23. Swann defeated Lince Dorado in his second round match on July 14, which was his second round match. T. J. Perkins, the tournament's eventual champion, barred Swann from the tournament on August 26, 1996.

Swann was announced on Raw's August 22 episode as part of the upcoming cruiserweight division. Swann made his Raw debut on September 19, competing in a four-way match won by Brian Kendrick that also included Cedric Alexander and Gran Metalik. Swann defeated Noam Dar and T. J. Perkins on Friday to become the top contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championships. Swann defeated Brian Kendrick on the premiere episode of 205 Live on November 29, gaining the title. Swann defeated Kendrick in a rematch to keep the title following Perkins' absence this week. Swann retained the title in a triple threat match against Kendrick and Perkins on December 18 at Roadblock: End of the Line. Swann and Perkins were stabbed by a returning Neville after the match. Swann lost the Cruiserweight Championship to Neville at Royal Rumble on January 29, 2017. Swann played in a minor injury before going back to action against Neville on March 6 Raw, but then lost again.

Following his detention, WWE suspended Swann indefinitely for in breaching the company's zero tolerance policy against domestic violence. He was originally supposed to face Drew Gulak in a match to determine the number one contender to the Cruiserweight Championship (which was then suspended by Enzo Amore) the following night on Raw, but the match was called off due to his domestic violence arrest. Swann and WWE had mutually agreed on his release on February 15, 2018. WWE confirmed it on February 15, 2018.

Swann's return to the independent circuit was announced for Mexican promotion The Crash Lucha Libre was held in Tijuana, Mexico, following his release from the WWE. He had also confirmed that he would be appearing in both the House of Hardcore Promotional and the Southside Wrestling Entertainment in the United Kingdom. Swann made a surprise return to CZW on April 14, announcing himself as the final participant in Best of the Best 17. Swann appeared at Tripleman's XXVI to face Brian Cage, Jeff Jartt, and Fenix due to Impact Wrestling's and Major League Wrestling's alliances with AAA.

Swann made his Major League Wrestling (MLW) debut in defeating Kotto Brazil on June 2, 2018. Following that he began working with the ACH on the project, he was defeated by the ACH on June 30. Team Filthy was defeated by Swann and ACH on July 7, both Saimon Gotch and Tom Lawlor. The two will then clash with the Hart Foundation (Brian Pillman Jr., Teddy Hart, and Davey Boy Smith Jr.), but they will be disqualified on both occasions. In a losing effort, ACH and Swann met the Lucha Bros. on August 25, a defeat. The ACH will no longer be available for the promotion in September 2018, putting an end to the tag team's efforts. Swann will be back in a singles match against Rush on December 15, with a win over them. Swann was defeated by Dragon Lee on January 12, 2019 in a match where he wrestled as a heel. However, Lee's hand was shook at the end of the match. Swann will lose to Ace Austin on February 17, the first time. Swann will face referee Rich Bocchini, commentator Rich Bocchini, and the Ring announcer, committing his heel turn in the process. Lance Anoa's defeat was in a singles match the following week.

Swann made his Impact Wrestling debut on June 21, 2018, defeating Trevor Lee. He will be confirmed later this year that he has signed a multi-year contract with the company. Swann lost to Fénix on July 5's episode of Impact. Swann and The Lucha Bros (Fénix and Pentagón Jr.) lost to Ohio Versus Everything on July 12 (Dave Crist, Jake Crist, Sami Callihan). Swann and Matt Sydal lost to The Lucha Bros on September 20 episode of Impact.

Swann lost to Sydal after interference from the debuting Ethan Page on October 4th. Swann revealed Willie Mack as his tag team partner at Bound for Glory, where they defeated Sydal and Page on October 11 of Impact. Swann lost to Brian Cage in an X Division Championship match on September 18 episode of Impact. Swann and Mack lost to The Lucha Bros on Impact's November 29 episode.

Swann defeated Dave Crist in an Ultimate X Qualifier on December 13, according to the episode of Impact. Swann defeated Ethan Page, Jake Crist, and Trey Miguel in an Ultimate X match to win the vacant Impact X Division Championship at Homecoming. Swann defeated Hijo Del Vikingo on January 25th episode of Impact; after the match, Sami Callihan offered Swann a spot in his faction OVE, but Swann turned down. Swann was confronted by Callihan on a February 8 episode of Impact and was thrown off the ramp by a table. OVE made a last ditch attempt to recruit Swann to the company on March 8's episode of Impact, but they were defeated instead. Swann defeated Callihan to retain the X Division Championship on March 22 episode of Impact. Swann defeated Flaminia to keep the X Division Championship at United We Stand. Swann defeated Callihan in an oVe Rules match to keep the X Division Championship. Swann defeated Johnny Impact on XVII to retain the X Division Championship. On the 19th tapings of Impact, Swann lost the championship to Jake Crist, snapping his reign to 194 days. On July 26, this episode aired on tape delay. In a three-way tag team match for the Impact World Tag Team Championship, which was won by The North, Swann and Willie Mack competed. Swann and Mack defeated The Desi Hit Squad at Prelude to Glory (Mahabali Shera and Rohit Raju). In another three-way tag team match for the Impact World Tag Team Championship, which was also won by The North, three-way tag team matches were held at Bound for Glory, Swann, and Mack. Swann and Mack unsuccessfully challenged The North for the Impact World Tag Team Championship at Turning Point.

Swann had a shot at the Impact World Championship but lost to Sami Callihan at No Surrender. Swann, Mack, Tessa Blanchard, and Brian Cage lost to Ohio Versus Everything in an eight-person elimination tag team match, where he sustained a knee injury and sidelined him for several months.

Swann recovered from injury in the main event of Slammiversary on July 18, 2020, when he defeated Swann and re-injured his knee with a steel chair. Swann announced his (kayfabe) retirement from wrestling due to the injury on August 4th. Young struck Swann once more as he was leaving the arena. Swann appeared on Impact! on September 1, where he confronted Young after winning the Impact World Championships. Swann revealed on Impact! that he had been medically fit to compete and challenged Young for the Impact World Championship at Bound for Glory, which Young accepted. Swann won the Impact World Championship for the first time at the tournament. Swann made his first title defense in a rematch against Young on October 27 on Impact! He defended the title against Sami Callihan at Turning Point and Chris Bey at Final Resolution.

Swann will then begin a feud with AEW World Champion Kenny Omega after Swann was refused permission to leave the arena due to Omega's arrival on December 8 episode of Impact! Swann and Chris Sabin and Moose teamed up against Omega and the Good Brothers (Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows) in a losing effort at Hard to Kill on January 16, 2021. Swann retained the Impact World Championship against Tommy Dreamer on the latter's fiftieth birthday at No Surrender. Swann saved Jake Something during a post-match beatdown from Moose on February 23. Scott D'Amore revealed a unification match for the Impact World Championship and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship between Moose and Swann for Sacrifice, and the champion would meet AEW World Champion Kenny Omega at Rebellion in a championship vs. championship match. Swann unified the Impact World Championship and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Sacrifice. Omega defeated Swann, ending his reign as the Impact World Champion during his reign as Impact World Champion.

Swann recovered from being defeated by W. Morrissey on Under Siege. In a losing effort, he moved to Morrissey at Against All Odds. Swann reteamed with Mack after the Impact World Tag Team Championship, but the Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) failed to obtain them in multi team matches at Slammiversary and Emergence, as well as a regular tag team match at Victory Road. Swann competed in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet tournament, where the winner had the opportunity to pick any championship match of their choice, but was defeated by eventual champion Moose and W. Morrisey. Swann defeated VSK at Turning Point. Swann took part in a 10-man Hardcore War against The Good Brothers and Violent By Design in a thrilling contest on January 8, 2022, at Hard to Kill. He was a member of Team Impact in another 10-man tag team match against Honor No More, but he lost after Eddie Edwards turned on them. Swann teamed with Mack to defeat Honor No More's Matt Taven and Mike Bennett on the Countdown To Sacrifice pre-show. He appeared in an Ultimate X match for the X Division Championship, which was won by Trey Miguel at Multiverse of Matches. Swann and Mack did not win the Impact Tag Team Championship in an Eight-Team Elimination Challenge at Rebellion.

Swann won the Impact Digital Media Championship for the first time on May 28, beating Matt Cardona at the Vegas Vacation Show hosted by The Wrestling Revolver. Cardona then refused to give up the title, slashed Swann after the match, and made it off with the championship belt, but not before. Cardona appeared on Impact!'s June 9 episode, "relinquishing" the title to the latter after suffering a torn bicep. Myers and Swann faced Swann to determine the "tru" champion, which was where Swann defeated Myers to hold the title. Swann lost the title to Myers in a Dot Combat match at Against All Odds, snapping his reign at 35 days.

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