10 wrestlers who might join All Elite Wrestling
At the stroke of Midnight on January 1st, 2019, while many people around the world were toasting in the new year, the Elite had their own unique celebration.
Cody Rhodes, the Bucks, and Hangman Page all stood outside in the cold night air and declared that their new organization, All Elite Wrestling, had become a reality. Months of rumours and speculation were finally confirmed; Cody and the Young Bucks are entering the wrestling promoter business.
It's a brutal business, at that. Many pro wrestling organization rise and fall, mostly fall. The fact of the matter is, AEW is going to face an uphill battle for fans, and the competition for viewers is fierce. In a crowded market that already includes WWE, NJPW, ROH, and the myriad independent promotions, AEW could have a hard slog of things.
Take Ring of Honor and TNA, for example. ROH has been plugging along for over a decade and has its share of rabid wrestling fans. However, it has not grown very much in that time and is still largely putting on smaller shows. TNA/Impact was once seen as a potential major rival for WWE, but numerous missteps have caused it to slide down to being little more than an independent promotion with a TV deal.
So, can AEW do it? Can they pull off the nigh impossible? The answer is yes, but only if they sign great talent. Here are ten wrestlers who might end up working for AEW before the end of the year.
1. Kenny Omega "The Cleaner"
Let's begin with the Alpha, the big dog, the man of the hour, and unquestionably the biggest wrestling talent on the planet; Kenny Omega.
Kenny, the self-proclaimed 'best bout machine,' has been working with New Japan Pro wrestling for years. He is, however, about to reach the end of his contract with that company. With offers on the table from just about every major wrestling organization on the planet, the question is; What will Kenny do?
Chances of him joining AEW: About 50-50. Rumour has it Omega is ready to move on from NJPW; Good news for Cody and the Bucks. However, he was also flown to WWE headquarters, first class, right before his title match with Tanahashi. According to the usually pretty accurate Dave Meltzer of the WON, WWE put a 'fantastic' offer on Kenny's plate. Will Kenny chase the money and brighter lights of a WWE contract, or will friendship and creative control be more important to the Cleaner? Fans will just have to wait and see.