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In a surprising development, we recently found out that AEW star Hangman Page is currently no longer scheduled to challenge Kenny Omega for the World Championship at All Out pay-per-view, which takes place on September 5th.
During the 'Fight For The Fallen' special episode of AEW Dynamite, Hangman Page, alongside the Dark Order, suffered a massive defeat from The Elite in a 10-men elimination match.
As per the stipulation imposed, Hangman Page and the Dark Order will be back in line for both AEW World and Tag Team title contention. Even after the babyface team came up short, many believed the company must still be keen to push for a blockbuster Championship clash between Kenny Omega and Hangman Page at All Out.
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As disheartening as it may look, management has probably decided to put this rivalry on hold. It is currently unknown when AEW will resurrect the redemption story for The Anxious Millennial Cowboy.
But for now, fans are wondering who should be next in line to kickstart a fresh rivalry with The Cleaner, given that the All Out event is still five weeks away.
Tony Khan's sudden change in the main event scene indicates that he could be hiding a trump card up his sleeves.
That said, let's take a look at five possible names that could emerge as the next opponent for Kenny Omega at AEW All Out.
#5 Bryan Danielson lands on a hot drop and challenges Kenny Omega for the AEW World title
Ever since rumors of Daniel Bryan possibly signing with AEW surfaced, fans have gone into a frenzy on social media. Most of the time, these hearsays end up becoming mere talk.
However, we have come across credible revelations about the contract that Daniel Bryan might have signed with Tony Khan's promotion.
Although it is a long shot, it is hard to ignore what's currently on the table. Moreover, Konnan possibly confirmed Bryan's arrival when he asked Tony Khan about these rumors, to which the AEW chief smiled without giving an appropriate answer.
The company can swerve all of us by having Daniel Bryan confront Kenny Omega in the coming weeks. The deep staredown between the two men in the ring will itself blow the roof off the building. This is a dream match that people have been clamoring about for years. It will be a battle between two of the most technically sound wrestlers of the modern era.
Moreover, adding high stakes like the AEW World Championship into this match will easily become the biggest match the company ever booked for a star-studded show.
#4 Andrade El Idolo brings his AAA rivalry with Kenny Omega to AEW
AEW star Andrade El Idolo could be the company's dark horse and challenge Kenny Omega at the upcoming pay-per-view.
Fans must be aware that Andrade and Omega are scheduled to face each other for the AAA Mega Championship at TripleMania XXIX on August 14.
The outcome of this match could potentially affect the main event scene in AEW. If Andrade El Idolo ends up defeating Kenny Omega for the AAA Mega Championship, the company will have the opportunity to capitalize on a readymade storyline.
The prospect of witnessing Don Callis and Chavo Guerrero Jr. engaging in a war of words on behalf of their clients would be a treat to watch. The company could bring in more eyeballs by making this a title vs. title bout.
The Mexican star could even have a career-defining moment by competing against the most decorated star of this era.
#3 Malakai Black could turn his attention on the AEW World Championship
AEW star Malakai Black is set to make his in-ring debut against Cody Rhodes in the upcoming Homecoming edition of Dynamite. With recent reports suggesting that Cody Rhodes will take an indefinite hiatus after this match, the outcome becomes predictable in that case.
One may wonder what the company has in store for the former NXT Champion moving forward. Although it may sound too soon, having Malakai Black in the championship picture could be the most logical step for his career. His sadistic persona has developed him into the most gruesome wrestler on the roster.
It would be a crying shame if he ends up receiving the same push that WWE used to give him. Malakai Black hasn't been treated as the main event caliber by any wrestling promotion. Although it could be a big testament to having him appear in the main event, he got all the credentials to be a top star of the promotion.
A feud between Kenny Omega and Malakai Black would be a different vibe, considering the company has never had a wrestler inspired by demons. Although there is Darby Allin, he isn't as intimidating as Black.
Even if the former WWE superstar isn't slated to win the title, the match itself will give goosebumps at the AEW All Out event.
#2 Jay White breaks the hinges of the Forbidden door to challenge Kenny Omega for the AEW World title
AEW's partnership with other promotions has given us many monumental matches in recent times. But none of them grabbed headlines as they should have. Bringing in Jay White to wrestle Kenny Omega for the World Championship could set the promotion on fire.
There's unfinished business between the two men from their days in NJPW. In fact, Jay White turned the back on Kenny Omega to become the leader of the Bullet Club. Both men had a match at NJPW's New Beginning event in 2018, which White won.
The feud was seemingly over then and there. However, Jay White recently surfaced at Slammiversary to confront Kenny Omega. However, their rivalry is off the table in IMPACT Wrestling. But AEW could open the door for this biggest dream match.
It will be about supremacy, vengeance, durability, and much more. There can be no sensible storyline for Kenny Omega other than this one. Moreover, if both men put their NEVER Openweight and AEW World Championship on the line, their bout will become nothing short of a cracker.
#1 CM Punk debuts at AEW Rampage to set up a mega clash with Kenny Omega at All Out
For those who haven't watched the recently concluded episode of AEW Dynamite, you've missed the part where the company teased the arrival of CM Punk. Tony Schiavone announced that AEW Rampage would be heading to Chicago for the second week.
The arena in Charlotte erupted with CM Punk chants, as everyone knows that Chicago is the native city of the former WWE superstar. The news itself was breathtaking, but the company brought an extra layer of excitement to it when Darby Allin dropped the bombshell, stating that he's ready to face anyone even if he's the best in the world.
There hasn't been any promotion that teased CM Punk's return to professional wrestling the way AEW did.
Instead of facing Darby Allin, the company could have him attack Kenny Omega during the Rampage show to set up arguably the biggest dream match of the decade.
With AEW All Out also set to be in Chicago, there couldn't be a better time and place to have CM Punk's first match back since 2014.
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