Allowed to dethrone top champion, new character & more - 5 ways Tony Khan can convince Miro to stay in AEW
Miro is currently the talk of the wrestling town. Having been absent from television since last December, The Redeemer no longer seems interested in continuing working for AEW. According to Fightful, the former TNT Champion recently requested his release from All Elite Wrestling, which has created a buzz in the wrestling community.
The former Rusev was one of the earliest stars to jump ship from WWE to AEW. The Bulgarian Brute had a memorable start to his All Elite career as he ran through the rest of the roster during his initial years with the company.
Unfortunately, recurring injuries and inconsistent booking derailed all the momentum the 38-year-old star had accumulated over time.
If the God's Favorite Champion leaves All Elite Wrestling, it would turn out to be a significant blow to the company's roster. However, the AEW management may have some plans in store for The Bulgarian Brute, that could force him to change his mind. In this article, let's look at five ways Tony Khan could convince The Redeemer not to leave AEW.
#5. Allow Miro to dethrone Jack Perry
Jack Perry is one of the most consistently featured stars on the AEW roster. The Scapegoat is the reigning TNT Champion and has beaten numerous challengers in the last few months.
While Perry has been quite decent as a champion, his reign could end if Miro steps up to the occasion. Tony Khan could allow The Bulgarian Brute to challenge for the TNT Championship, allowing him to reclaim the title he once held proudly.
The former WWE United States Champion was at the peak of his AEW career when he had the TNT Championship in his grasp. The Redeemer was booked very strongly as a champion, which helped him emerge as one of the best TNT Champions of all time.
With Jack Perry running rampant in the mid-card division, Miro could emerge as a savior and send Perry's reign of terror.
#4. Tony Khan suggests a new character for the God's Favorite Champion
Miro's run in All Elite Wrestling has been very different from his WWE run. While the 38-year-old star was often treated as a comedic act in the Stamford-based promotion, Tony Khan had a different vision for the former TNT Champion.
Since embracing his dark side, The Redeemer has been booked as a serious character, who destroys anyone that stands in his path.
While Miro had an intimidating presence, his cold-blooded persona often left a lot to be desired. The Redeemer gimmick significantly limited the former WWE United States Champion from a creative standpoint, which proved detrimental to his career.
Tony Khan could rectify his past booking mistakes by suggesting a new character for The God's Favorite Champion. The head booker of AEW could come up with an improved three-dimensional persona for the 38-year-old star, helping him re-establish his connection with the audience.
TK could also turn The Redeemer babyface, which could open up several intriguing storyline possibilities.
#3. The Bulgarian Brute joins Jon Moxley's newest faction
Jon Moxley is determined to reshape All Elite Wrestling as per his own vision. The Purveyor of Violence has seemingly created a new dominant faction after betraying Bryan Danielson at All Out. The group has been terrorizing the roster for several weeks.
Moxley has recruited several ex-WWE stars for his faction, including PAC, Marina Shafir, and Claudio Castagnoli. The Deathrider could further continue this trend by bringing in Miro, who is in desperate need of a career resurgence.
Joining hands with the Purveyor of Violence could be a turning point for The Bulgarian Brute. The violent faction could capitalize on Miro's untapped potential, allowing him to exert his dominance over the rest of the roster.
The God's Favorite Champion would also get consistently featured on television as part of Moxley's group, which would help him move up the ranks in the company.
#2. The Redeemer wins the Meat Madness match, effectively restarting his career
Tony Khan came up with an interesting match idea earlier this year. The head booker of AEW booked a "Meat Madness" match for Revolution 2024, which was supposed to feature many heavyweight stars.
Unfortunately, the contest had to be canceled at the last minute, due to the unavailability of several participants. Stars like Miro and Keith Lee were out with injuries at that time, forcing Khan to pull this match off the Revolution card.
Khan could bring back the "Meat Madness" contest once Miro returns to the squared circle. The former WWE United States Champion would thrive in such a hostile environment, where he have to face several major threats.
The AEW CEO could have The God's Favorite Champion run through the rest of his opponents in this match. Dominating a field of superheavyweights could be the perfect way for Miro to regain his intimidating presence. It would uplift The Bulgarian Brute's credibility in the eyes of the audience, which could result in a title shot in the future.
#1. Builds him up as the next challenger for the AEW World Championship
Miro has become dissatisfied with his booking in the Jacksonville-based promotion. The Redeemer has reportedly asked for his official release, indicating that he doesn't have any plans to stay in All Elite Wrestling.
If Tony Khan wants to keep The Bulgarian Brute on his roster, he may need to come up with some major plans for the 38-year-old star. The head booker of AEW could finally put the former TNT Champion in the main event scene, and build him up as the next challenger for the AEW World Championship.
Once he returns to in-ring competition, The Redeemer could register several wins over other major talents.
The former United States Champion could go on an undefeated streak in AEW, and annihilate every opponent that steps up against him. Miro's reign of destruction could ultimately result in an opportunity for the AEW World Championship.
While it is unclear if Tony Khan would crown Miro as the AEW World Champion, the promise of a consistent push might convince the former TNT Champion to continue working for the Jacksonville-based promotion.