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On April 26, 2023, Strong made his surprise debut in [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW), appearing on ''[[AEW Dynamite]]'' and saving Adam Cole from an attack by [[Jericho Appreciation Society]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1269645/roderick-strong-makes-shocking-aew-debut-on-dynamite/ | title=Roderick Strong Makes Shocking AEW Debut on Dynamite | date=April 26, 2023 }}</ref> The following week, Strong wrestled his first AEW match, when he teamed with Cole, [[Orange Cassidy]], and [[Bandido (wrestler)|Bandido]] defeated the Jericho Appreciation Society ([[2point0|Angelo Parker]], [[Daniel Garcia (wrestler)|Daniel Garcia]], [[Jake Hager]] and [[2point0|Matt Menard]]).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/aew-dynamite-results-5-3-23/ | title=AEW Dynamite Results 5/3/23 | date=May 3, 2023 }}</ref> On the May 17 edition of ''Dynamite'', Strong defeated [[Chris Jericho]] in a [[Falls Count Anywhere match]], with the help from Cole.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-live-results-chris-jericho-vs-roderick-strong | title=AEW Dynamite live results: Chris Jericho vs. Roderick Strong | date=May 17, 2023 }}</ref> On the July 1 episode of ''[[AEW Collision]]'', Strong competed in the [[Owen Hart Cup|Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament]], losing to [[Samoa Joe]] in the quarterfinals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nodq.com/news/aew-collision-match-results-spoilers-for-the-july-1st-2023-edition/|title=AEW Collision match results (spoilers) for the July 1st 2023 edition|website=NODQ.com|first=Aaron|last=Rift|date=June 30, 2023|accessdate=July 1, 2023}}</ref> In August 2023, Strong, who suffered a neck injury (kayfabe), along with [[The Kingdom (professional wrestling)|The Kingdom]] confronted Adam Cole for his alliance with [[MJF]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roderick-strong-and-kingdom-confront-adam-cole-le-sex-gods-reunite-aew-fight-size|title=Roderick Strong And The Kingdom Confront Adam Cole, Le Sex Gods Reunite {{!}} AEW Fight Size|website=Fightful|first=Colin|last=Tessier|date=August 31, 2023 |accessdate=August 31, 2023}}</ref> On September 6 episode of ''Dynamite'', Strong competed in the Grand Slam Tournament, defeating [[Trent Beretta]] in the quarterfinals, [[Darby Allin]] in the semifinals and lost to Samoa Joe in the final round on September 13 and after the match Strong suffered another neck injury (kayfabe).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1402250-roderick-strong-darby-allin-advance-in-grand-slam-tournament-on-aew-dynamite|title=Roderick Strong, Darby Allin Advance In Grand Slam Tournament On AEW Dynamite|website=Wrestle Zone|first=Anthony|last=Nash|date=September 6, 2023|accessdate=September 6, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/roderick-strong-advances-aew-collision/|title=Roderick Strong Advances In AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament On Collision|website=411mania|first=Joseph|last=Lee|date=September 9, 2023|accessdate=September 9, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/aew-world-title-eliminator-mjf-samoa-joe-roderick-strong/|title= MJF'S CHALLENGER FOR AEW DYNAMITE GRAND SLAM CONFIRMED|website=Wrestle Talk|first=Amanda|last=Savage|date=September 13, 2023|accessdate=September 13, 2023}}</ref>

On December 30, 2023 at [[AEWWorlds End (2023)|Worlds End]], Strong revealed himself as one of The Devil's Masked Men, along with Taven, Bennett and [[Wardlow (wrestler)|Wardlow]] attacked MJF, with Adam Cole revealing himself as the Devil.<ref name="WorldsEnd2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Worlds End results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship, Eddie Kingston vs. Jon Moxley to become the first AEW Triple Crown Champion|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/30/aew-worlds-end-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-aew-world-championship-eddie-kingston-vs-jon-moxley-to-become-the-first-aew-triple-crown-champion/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=December 30, 2023|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref> On the January 3, 2024, episode of Dynamite, Cole announced that the stable had changed its name to The Undisputed Kingdom (using a similar name to [[The Undisputed Era]], Strong and Cole's previous faction from their time in [[WWE NXT]]) and laid out their goals, which included Strong capturing the [[AEW International Championship]].<ref name="Dynamite01032024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/03/aew-dynamite-results-1-3-powells-live-review-of-samoa-joes-first-appearance-as-aew-world-champion-adam-cole-explains-why-he-turned-on-mjf-orange-cassidy-vs-dante-martin-for-the-aew-internati/|title=AEW Dynamite results (1/3): Powell's live review of Samoa Joe's first appearance as AEW World Champion, Adam Cole explains why he turned on MJF, Orange Cassidy vs. Dante Martin for the AEW International Title|date=January 3, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 18, 2024}}</ref> On the January 17 episode, Strong, Bennett, and Taven confronted International Champion Orange Cassidy after his match. Cassidy offered to defend the title against Strong right then, but Strong rejected and said he wanted to face Cassidy for the title at [[Revolution (2024)|Revolution]], which was later made official.<ref name="Dynamite01172024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/17/aew-dynamite-results-1-17-powells-live-review-of-samoa-joe-vs-hook-for-the-aew-world-championship-christian-cage-vs-dustin-rhodes-for-the-tnt-title-mogul-embassy-vs-bullet-club-gol/|title=AEW Dynamite results (1/17): Powell's live review of Samoa Joe vs. Hook for the AEW World Championship, Christian Cage vs. Dustin Rhodes for the TNT Title, Mogul Embassy vs. Bullet Club Gold for the ROH Six-Man Titles|date=January 17, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 18, 2024}}</ref> At the event, Strong defeated Orange Cassidy for the title, winning his first championship in AEW. After the match, Strong, Taven and Bennett was confronted by [[Kyle O'Reilly]].<ref name="Revolution2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Sting and Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles in Sting's final match, Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/03/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-sting-and-darby-allin-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-in-stings-final-match-samoa-joe-vs-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-page-for-the-aew/|date=March 3, 2024|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 3, 2024}}</ref> On the April 13 at ''[[Battle of the Belts X]]'', Strong defeated [[Rocky Romero]] in an AEW International Championship eliminator match. After the match, Strong continued to attack Romero until O'Reilly made the save, which caused Strong to attack O'Reilly. This led to a match being made between the both of them at [[AEW Dynasty|Dynasty]] for the International Championship, where Strong retained the title.<ref name="AEWBOTBX">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Battle of the Belts X results (4/13): Powell's review of Athena vs. Red Velvet for the ROH Women's Title, Hook vs. Shane Taylor for the FTW Championship, Roderick Strong vs. Rocky Romero in an eliminator match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/13/aew-battle-of-the-belts-x-results-4-13-powells-review-of-athena-vs-red-velvet-for-the-roh-womens-title-hook-vs-shane-taylor-for-the-ftw-championship-roderick-strong-vs-rocky-romero-in-an-e/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 13, 2024|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Dynasty2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Dynasty results: Powell's live review of Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship, Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson, FTR vs. Young Bucks in a ladder match for the AEW Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/21/aew-dynasty-results-powells-live-review-of-samoa-joe-vs-swerve-strickland-for-the-aew-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-bryan-danielson-ftr-vs-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aew-tag-ti/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 21, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024}}</ref> On May 26 at [[Double or Nothing (2024)|Double or Nothing]], Strong lost the title to [[Will Ospreay]], ending his reign at 84 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kahrs |first=Alex |date=2024-05-26 |title=AEW Double or Nothing Results - 5/26/24 (Five Year Anniversary,Title Matches, More!) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/top-story/316599-aew-double-or-nothing-results-5-26-24-title-matches-anarchy-in-the-arena-more/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results |language=en-US}}</ref>

On the June 5 episode of ''Dynamite'', Strong unsuccessfully challenged [[Swerve Strickland]] for the [[AEW World Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beaston |first=Erik |title=AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From June 5 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10123381-aew-dynamite-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-june-5 |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> On the July 13 episode of ''AEW Collision'', Strong defeated [[Dalton Castle (wrestler)|Dalton Castle]] to become the number one Contender for the [[ROH World Championship]], earning a match against champion [[Mark Briscoe]] at [[Death Before Dishonor (2024)|Death Before Dishonor]]. This would be Strong's first ROH appearance since 2016, which is now the sister promotion of AEW.<ref name="Collision07132024">{{Cite web |last=MUELLER |first=DOC-CHRIS |title=AEW Collision Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights From July 13 |url=https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10128159-aew-collision-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights-from-july-13.amp.html |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Syndication.bleacherreport.com}}</ref><ref name="WorldTitle">{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |title=Roderick Strong Earns ROH Title Match Against Mark Briscoe At ROH Death Before Dishonor |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roderick-strong-earns-roh-title-match-against-mark-briscoe-roh-death-dishonor |date=July 13, 2024 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Fightful}}</ref> At the event, Strong failed to win the title from Mark Briscoe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Jeff |title=ROH Death Before Dishonor live results: Mark Briscoe vs. Roderick Strong title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/roh-results/roh-death-before-dishonor-live-results-mark-briscoe-vs-roderick-strong-title-match/ |access-date=July 26, 2024 |website=F4wonline.com|date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> On August 25 at [[All In (2024)|All In]], Strong completed in the Casino Gauntlet match, which was won by [[Christian Cage]].<ref name="AllIn2024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/25/aew-all-in-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-mariah-may-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|title=AEW All In results: Powell's live review of Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Mariah May for the AEW Women's Championship|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=August 25, 2024|access-date=August 25, 2024}}</ref> On the October 23 episode of ''Dynamite'', Strong and the rest of the Undisputed Kingdom turned babyface and reginited their feud with MJF, who was now a heel. On the same night, MJF made a deal with both Strong and Cole, stating that whoever won three matches in a row first would get a match against him at [[Full Gear (2024)|Full Gear]] on November 23.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Everett |first=Max |date=2024-10-24 |title=MJF Makes Deal With Adam Cole, Roderick Strong To Decide Who He Faces At AEW Full Gear |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1696258/mjf-makes-deal-adam-cole-roderick-strong-decide-faces-aew-full-gear/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tessier |first=Colin |date=2024-10-24 |title=MJF Names Stipulation For Potential Match Against Adam Cole Or Roderick Strong At AEW Full Gear |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1514816-mjf-names-stipulation-for-potential-match-against-adam-cole-or-roderick-strong-at-aew-full-gear |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Wrestlezone |language=en-US}}</ref> Strong was able to complete the challenge, defeating [[Shane Taylor (wrestler)|Shane Taylor]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Doc-Chris |title=AEW Collision Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights From November 2 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10141966-aew-collision-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights-from-november-2 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>, followed by [[The Beast Mortos]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malkasian |first=Mike |date=2024-11-10 |title=AEW Collision Results 11/9/24 |url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/aew-collision-results-11-9-24/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Wrestling Headlines |language=en-US}}</ref>, and finally [[Lance Archer]] in a [[Falls count anywhere match]], earning a match against MJF at Full Gear.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Elizabeth |first=Claire |date=2024-11-13 |title=AEW Dynamite results, live blog: Mox seizes the Superstation |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2024/11/13/24295880/aew-dynamite-results-live-blog-nov-13-2024 |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}}</ref>