After Bryan Danielson, 5 stars who could pose the biggest threat to Jon Moxley's faction
Jon Moxley scripted history at WrestleDream 2024. The Purveyor of Violence ended Bryan Danielson's reign in a brutal fashion to capture his record-setting fourth AEW World Championship.
Following his loss at the Washington pay-per-view, The American Dragon has now officially retired from his full-time wrestling career. Danielson's resistance against the new Blackpool Combat Club ended at WrestleDream 2024, and it is time for new names to step up against the tyrant faction.
The babyfaces of All Elite Wrestling must unite in the upcoming weeks to wage war against The BCC, which has caused great chaos in the Tony Khan-led company as of late. From rising young stars to returning veterans, there are several top stars in the Jacksonville-based promotion who could step up against Jon Moxley's faction.
In this article, let's look at five stars who could pose a threat to the Blackpool Combat Club after Bryan Danielson's full-time retirement:
#5. Darby Allin would be yearning to take revenge on Jon Moxley
At AEW Grand Slam 2024, Darby Allin put his AEW World Title opportunity on the line against Jon Moxley. In a surprising turn of events, The Invisible Man came up short in his bout against The Purveyor of Violence.
The former TNT Champion was quite disappointed after losing his World Title shot against The Deathrider. With Moxley now holding the prestigious championship, fans could expect him to defend his title against Darby Allin soon.
At WrestleDream 2024, Wheeler Yuta and the BCC launched a heinous post-match assault on Bryan Danielson. Despite his best efforts, Darby Allin could not prevent the tyrant group from inflicting damage on The American Dragon. Although he could not save Danielson from BCC's attack, the daredevil star could surely avenge the veteran by taking down the heel faction.
Regarded as one of the most fearless stars on the AEW roster, Allin would go past any limits to put an end to BCC's reign of terror. As a renowned AEW loyalist, Darby Allin would not hesitate to put his body on the line to help save the Jacksonville-based promotion from Jon Moxley's faction.
#4. Kazuchika Okada and The Elite could step up against The Blackpool Combat Club
Earlier this year, The Young Bucks joined forces with Jack Perry and Kazuchika Okada to form a new version of The Elite. The heel group terrorized the entire AEW roster for months, scoring several impressive victories over the company's top babyfaces.
However, the group has not been in the spotlight as much since its loss to Team AEW at Dynamite: Blood & Guts. The Blackpool Combat Club has seemingly replaced The Elite as the top heel faction of the company, something that Kazuchika Okada and The Young Bucks would not appreciate.
After dominating their opponents for months, The Elite would be agitated about being overshadowed by Jon Moxley's faction. The two heel factions could battle each other in the upcoming months, hoping to secure control of the Jacksonville-based promotion.
While he would hope to be AEW World Champion for a long time, Moxley's reign might not last long if he draws the ire of Kazuchika Okada. As Jon Moxley continues to reshape AEW as per his own vision, The Rainmaker could step up and end The Deathrider's run as a self-proclaimed dictator.
#3. Kenny Omega could emerge as the savior of All Elite Wrestling
Kenny Omega is regarded as one of the most important figures in All Elite Wrestling. The Cleaner has been absent from in-ring competition for over 10 months now, and fans eagerly await his return to the squared circle. Interestingly, The Best Bout Machine has resumed his physical training, and it might not be too long before he returns to save AEW from the Blackpool Combat Club.
Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley are no strangers to each other. They have had numerous battles, which still remain afresh in the memories of the AEW audience. In December 2020, The Cleaner put an end to Moxley's 277-day reign to become the new AEW World Champion.
As the Blackpool Combat Club continues to run rampant in AEW, the company's locker room desperately needs a new leader. Now that Bryan Danielson is out of the picture, Kenny Omega could be the one who leads the babyfaces against Moxley's squad.
The Best Bout Machine could wage a new war against the BCC and punish them for all the heinous crimes they have committed of late. If The Purveyor of Violence wishes to rule AEW with an iron fist, he must neutralize the threat of The Cleaner first.
#2. Will Ospreay could cross paths with the Blackpool Combat Club soon
Will Ospreay is one of the biggest babyfaces in AEW at the moment. The Aerial Assassin is incredibly popular among fans, who love him for his ability to deliver in-ring masterpieces. Although he has stayed away from the group till now, Ospreay will inevitably find himself on the target of the Blackpool Combat Club at some point.
As the reigning AEW World Champion, Jon Moxley would not want to be overshadowed by The Commonwealth Kingpin. Ospreay's rise in the main event scene could potentially threaten Moxley's top spot, which might not sit well with the erstwhile Dean Ambrose.
After defeating other despicable heels like MJF and PAC, The Aerial Assassin could set his sights on knocking The Ace of AEW off his throne. The former International Champion could bring the fight to the BCC, which has emerged as one of the most remorseless factions in recent times.
#1. Eddie Kingston could knock some sense into Jon Moxley
Eddie Kingston is currently away from in-ring action due to his injuries. However, The Mad King would certainly be keeping an eye on everything that has transpired in AEW in recent months. The former Continental Champion would not be too glad about Jon Moxley's emergence as a despicable heel, who is adamant about destroying all the major babyfaces in the Tony Khan-led company.
Eddie Kingston might emerge as the biggest threat to The Deathrider's group upon his return. The War King could immediately begin hunting down the villainous faction once he is fit to compete. Considering the passion he has for AEW, Kingston would not spare his former best friend for creating chaos in the Jacksonville-based promotion.
A feud between a heel Moxley and a face Kingston would certainly be an intriguing storyline possibility. The story could also see heavy involvement of Moxley's partner-in-crime, Claudio Castagnoli, who is one of the biggest rivals of The Mad King.
The Blackpool Combat Club could take down numerous top babyfaces in the coming months before eventually finding its match in Eddie Kingston. The rivalry could ultimately culminate in a high-stakes World Title match, where The War King could slay The Deathrider to become the new AEW World Champion.