Jeff Hardy, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt: 7 former WWE Superstars AEW should sign next

AEW has already picked up quite a number of former WWE Superstars. However, there are quite a few stars who have left the company and have no-compete clauses that are just about to expire. Wrestling rosters will always evolve and change as the years go by and All Elite Wrestling will be no different.

WWE released a shocking 81 stars between 2020 and 2021. A handful of these wrestlers have already made their way to AEW. Unfortunately, quite a number of these wrestlers are either waiting for their non-compete clause to expire, or have returned to other forms of work.

Cody Rhodes has been the first big name to leave the promotion, but his void will likely be filled by another soon. In the meantime, there are many more wrestlers who could enter the promotion with a bang.

AEW has become a place for wrestlers to reinvent themselves and fan perceptions of themselves. In light of this, there are quite a number of stars who could reinvent themselves in All Elite Wrestling. This list will dive into 7 former stars that All Elite Wrestling should sign next.

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7. Matt Cardona (FKA Zach Ryder) appeared in AEW but was never signed by the company

Matt Cardona has completely reinvented himself since being released by WWE. During his tenure there, he was mainly a mid-carder but ended up becoming an enhancement talent.

Since striking out on his own, the former ''Broski'' has picked up multiple championships from different promotions. Cardona has even wrestled some currently signed AEW stars and is set to face Matt and Jeff Hardy in less than a month at Big Time Wrestling.

Cardona would be a great asset to All Elite Wrestling at this stage of his career. He's proven that he can be a big-time player and craft his own interesting stories. The star has been a freelance agent for far too long and could find a permanent home in All Elite Wrestling.

6. Adam Scherr (FKA Braun Strowman) could add to the monster roster

Adam Scherr was one of the most shocking WWE releases. The star held the Universal Championship in the year before being released and was one of the highest paid superstars.

Scherr has since thrown his lot in with fellow former WWE star, EC3 and his "Control Your Narrative" wrestling movement. "The Titan," as Scherr is known today, would be a great asset to AEW. The promotion has very few big wrestlers and Adam Scherr could be the one to pave the way for other wrestlers like him.

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5. Killer Kross (FKA Karrion Kross) would fit well with the promotion

Fans will likely recall Killer Kross for his well-received NXT run and the terrible main roster run that followed. Kross has always been a storyteller in the ring, as demonstrated by his IMPACT run.

The star made his return to wrestling less than two weeks ago and dominated his opponent. Kross fits the AEW standard for power and agility and could have the freedom to tell his story in All Elite Wrestling.

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4. Shane "Swerve" Strickland (Isaiah Scott) could redeem his character in All Elite Wrestling

Shane "Swerve" Strickland had one of the most promising careers in WWE. The star was one of the most memorable NXT North American Champions and had a faction he was the leader of. All of this came to a shocking halt when Strickland along with the entire Hit Row were released by WWE.

"Swerve" was seen reminicing with Darby Allin this past weekend and could be a hint at things to come. The star has a loyal fan following and is impressive in the ring. AEW should pick up Strickland before another promotion capitalizes on the star.

3. Toni Storm was set to be a big star in WWE but could be bigger in AEW

Toni Storm was an upcoming star in WWE and even had a shot at the SmackDown Women's Championship. Storm also competed in the Queen's Crown tournament but was shockingly eliminated in the first round.

This treatment paled in comparison to her NXT UK run where Storm was the Women's Champion. Fan outcry against her underwhelming main roster run was loud, but nothing changed and Storm requested her release from WWE.

For fans who might not know, Toni Storm and Britt Baker are real-life friends. Baker has likely already set up this debut, and it's only a matter of time before she debuts.

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2. Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) could return to wrestling with AEW

Windham Rotunda was a fan favorite in WWE right before his release. The star had numerous memorable moments in the promotion and at the time carried the promotion on his shoulders.

His release was one of the most shocking releases, even more so than Adam Scherr - who ironically was his former stablemate. Since his release, the star has not appeared as a wrestler on any platform.

However, if Windham Rotunda ever plans to return to wrestling, All Elite Wrestling would be the perfect place for him. The creative freedom he'd enjoy would allow fans to see what Rotunda truly is capable of.

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1. Jeff Hardy reuiniting with his brother Matt in AEW

Jeff Hardy is one of the most recognizable names in professional wrestling. Hardy stayed behind in WWE when his brother Matt left the company for AEW in 2020. The Charismatic Enigma could have been made into a megastar, but long before alleged personal demons and issues with WWE led to his release.

Hardy has announced his return alongside his brother, so the Hardy Boyz will more than likely move to AEW to continue their final run. Jeff and Matt will go down as two of the greatest wrestlers. All Elite Wrestling would make history being the place where this legendary tag team retires.