Built for the Blast Radius
In pro wrestling, flash gets you noticed. Firepower gets you remembered. And Aerial Hull—better known by her nom de ring, Big Swole—was all about that combustion. Built like a fighter, trained like a soldier, and with a voice that could rattle walls, she entered AEW not as a darling of the indie scene, but as a certified spark plug ready to short-circuit the system.
Born in Clearwater, Florida, and forged in the United States Air Force as a fire truck mechanic, Hull didn’t take the scenic route to the squared circle. Her path came paved in motor oil, discipline, and a refusal to accept limits—especially those set by people in boardrooms or commentary booths.
Before she ever stepped through the ropes, she’d already proven she could take the heat. Wrestling, it turned out, was just another fire to put out.
Starting from the Shadows
Hull debuted in 2015, trading in wrenches for wristlocks. She trained under George South in North Carolina—old-school territory, the kind where toughness outranks technique and reputations are built one bump at a time.
By 2016, she was already brushing up against the bright lights. Appearing on WWE Raw as Aerial Monroe, she took a stiff loss to Nia Jax, but it didn’t matter. The gears were turning. In 2018, she entered the Mae Young Classic, falling to Zeuxis in the opening round. Another loss. Another step forward.
Sometimes the business tries to keep you at the curtain. Hull just kicked the damn thing down.
Enter the Swole
August 31, 2019. All Out. Hull arrived in AEW, newly christened Big Swole, competing in the 21-woman Casino Battle Royale. She didn’t win—but winning wasn’t the point. Presence was. And Swole, in all her swagger and snarl, had presence for days.
By December, AEW made it official. Big Swole was All Elite.
She hit the ground like a punchline with brass knuckles. After stacking up wins on Dark, she made her Dynamite debut by taking down Emi Sakura. Not an upset—an announcement.
In a company thick with flash and finesse, Swole offered something different: attitude, muscle, and a rhythm you couldn’t coach.
The Britt Baker Brawl
Summer 2020. The pandemic raged outside. Inside AEW, one of the hottest feuds was boiling: Big Swole vs. Britt Baker.
It started with barbs and escalated into one of the wildest segments in Dynamite history—Swole abducted Baker and dropped her, quite literally, in the trash. The internet lit up. AEW suspended Swole in storyline, and the crowd (or what was left of it in pandemic conditions) leaned in.
The feud culminated at All Out in a cinematic Tooth and Nail match taped inside Baker’s real-life dental office. There were drills, gloves, anesthesia jokes, and Swole walking out with the win. It wasn’t just weird—it was memorable, the kind of match you talk about months later because it was just that strange and specific.
Big Swole didn’t just pin Baker. She reminded people what it looks like when a wrestler owns her lane and refuses to merge.
The Exit Heard Round the Internet
In November 2021, Swole announced her AEW exit. There were no fiery promos, no final-match sendoff. Just a tweet and a question hanging in the air: Why?
Later, she offered clarity—citing lack of structure, direction, and representation. It wasn’t a burial. It was a critique—measured, professional, and honest. AEW president Tony Khan responded, and the internet caught fire.
The company had its defenders. So did Swole. But beyond the noise, one truth stood out: Big Swole stood her ground. Just like she always had.
More Than the Ring
Away from the ropes, Aerial Hull is a mother, a wife, and a fighter in every sense. Married to WWE’s Cedric Alexander since 2018, the two have a daughter, Adessah. Hull also battles Crohn’s disease, a chronic illness she manages with the same fortitude she brought to the mat.
She’s not just tough. She’s earned.
Wrestling is full of characters. Big Swole was—and remains—a presence. A pulse. A reminder that charisma doesn’t need permission, and passion doesn’t wait for a push.
Accolades and Aftershocks
Big Swole’s trophy case includes the Phoenix of Rise Championship and the Shine Tag Team Titles with Aja Perera. In 2020, Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked her #39 among the top 100 female wrestlers. But numbers never captured the whole story.
She was Wrestler of the Year for RISE in 2019—tied with Shotzi Blackheart, another thunderbolt on wheels. And that’s the company she keeps: the women who punch holes through ceilings, not wait politely at the door.
Final Bell
In a sport that eats its own, Big Swole never let herself be digested. She was too sharp. Too direct. Too ready for the fight.
From military bases to indie halls to AEW’s front lines, she walked the walk in Jordans and muscle tees, delivering one message loud and clear:
“I belong here. And I’m not asking you.”
And in a business that runs on noise, she left behind something rare: silence, followed by respect.