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Ever since All Elite Wrestling was established, fans have been excited at the prospect of WWE finally getting some real competition.
Sure, the two companies are completely different in many ways, but WWE has not had a competitor in North America like AEW since it bought WCW 20 years ago. Tony Khan's federation has challenged WWE to some extent, putting on a worthy product. The wrestling has changed for the better as a result.
AEW has worked with multiple other companies, like IMPACT Wrestling and NJPW, kicking down the 'Forbidden Door'. This hypothetical door is much bigger when it comes to WWE, but there have been some knocks on it already.
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AEW's Chris Jericho is set to appear on the WWE Network for a Broken Skull Sessions interview with Stone Cold Steve Austin. This development sounds unfathomable, but it seems like WWE is willing to do business with even its closest "rivals."
Is this the first step of the 'Forbidden Door' completely opening between the two companies? Probably not. But it is fun to speculate on the possibilities if the unlikely actually does happen. It would open up a ton of dream matches between WWE Superstars and AEW wrestlers.
There may be dozens of exciting potential clashes, but we will look at five such possibilities. Here are the biggest WWE vs. AEW dream matches we could finally see if the 'Forbidden Door' is completely open.
#5 WWE's AJ Styles vs. AEW's Kenny Omega
Simply put, Kenny Omega and AJ Styles are two of the best wrestlers in the entire world. They've had a few things in common, like the Bullet Club association and their IWGP World Championship reigns. However, Omega and Styles took very different paths after leaving New Japan.
The current AEW World Champion is knocking down doors alongside his manager and best friend, Don Callis. He has partnered up with Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows, who were alongside Styles for a good portion of their final year in WWE. The trio was called The Club, and later, The O.C.
The two have never faced each other, making a potential in-ring clash even more mouth-watering. Omega has a laundry list of insane matches to his name in AEW, while Styles has been more selective with his exertion in big matches recently.
A clash against Kenny Omega would bring out the phenomenal best in AJ Styles. The Good Brothers could factor into the story of the match as well, while Callis and Omos may provide some entertaining shenanigans at ringside. However, the in-ring work will be what stands out in this dream clash.
#4 WWE's The Usos vs. AEW's The Young Bucks
The contrast between WWE and AEW's approaches towards tag team wrestling could not be more different. The tag team divisions on RAW and SmackDown seem utterly meaningless, with fewer and fewer teams left. Meanwhile, AEW might have more tandems than WWE's two brands combined.
Tag team wrestling is AEW's specialty, with a brilliant roster of duos. The current champions are The Young Bucks, who have showcased their supreme storytelling ability in the past couple of years. Matt and Nick Jackson aren't just "spot-monkeys." They may be in with a shout to be called the best tag team in the world.
Another set of brothers might challenge that sentiment, with The Usos becoming bonafide stars in WWE. They have overcome the company's negligence towards tag teams and are one of the best duos of this generation. A match between The Usos and Young Bucks could be excellent.
The two teams would go all out in a fast-paced war, with superkicks and dives aplenty.
Jimmy and Jey always deliver quality action in the ring, while the latter has recently proven himself as a singles star as well. Their viciousness matched against The Young Bucks' quickness is a recipe for in-ring magic.
#3 WWE's Sasha Banks vs. AEW's Britt Baker
When it comes to women's wrestling, WWE has a much stronger set of wrestlers than AEW. That being said, Tony Khan has built a few stars in the division. The biggest one might be Britt Baker. The wrestler-cum-dentist has grown into a major player on AEW Dynamite and should become the Women's Champion soon.
Baker is a better wrestler than she was a year ago. Her Lights Out Match against Thunder Rosa earned overwhelming praise from fans and wrestlers alike. She is ever-improving, which could lead to the perfect storm alongside Sasha Banks. The current SmackDown Women's Champion is damn popular in WWE today.
She is undoubtedly one of the best women's wrestlers in the company. Banks could help elevate Baker to her "elite" level if the two were to ever face off. Currently, no other women's match in WWE and AEW would be as big as this encounter.
Sasha Banks works well with every female star in WWE and is consistent with her performances.
In fact, she has led so many of her peers to the best match of their careers. The most recent examples include Bayley and Carmella. That would likely be the case if Banks comes face-to-face with anyone from AEW, especially if it is Britt Baker.
#2 WWE's Triple H vs. AEW's Cody Rhodes
If the 'Forbidden Door' between AEW and WWE actually opens, Cody Rhodes vs. Triple H is a no-brainer. Triple H recently stated how he was not available to have a WrestleMania program with AJ Styles. But no matter how busy he is, The Game would not pass up an opportunity for such a huge match.
Cody Rhodes is essentially the new Triple H. He has the power within the show and is always positioned as a top guy, with his extravagant entrances proving the same. He even called out the head of NXT in 2019, smashing a Triple H-style throne during his entrance at Double or Nothing — AEW's first-ever pay-per-view.
The buildup to this match will be epic if it ever becomes possible. The promos between the two promise to be a must-see affair and the prospect of Stephanie McMahon and Brandi Rhodes going at it as well somehow enhances the idea. Cody has come a really long way since the last time he faced off against Triple H in WWE.
This would be way different from the WWE matches between DX and Legacy. The American Nightmare is now a star and can get the best out of Triple H as a heel once again.
Whether there is any true animosity between him and Cody Rhodes, a lot of money would be on the table for a feud and a match.
#1 WWE's Roman Reigns vs. AEW's Jon Moxley
While a story between Cody Rhodes and Triple H sounds exciting, Roman Reigns vs. Jon Moxley is currently the single biggest WWE vs. AEW dream match. Reigns and Moxley share a lot of history with each other.
The fact that they are currently the best in their respective companies is also helpful. Roman Reigns is WWE's top guy, while Jon Moxley comes across as the biggest star in AEW.
They are also on opposite ends of the spectrum, with the current Universal Champion killing it in his current heel role. Meanwhile, Moxley isn't the AEW World Champion anymore, but he remains a megastar in the company. The two of them were always allies in WWE, whether The Shield was intact or not.
But they never had a full-blown program against each other, which is a shame. Dean Ambrose, as he was known back then, was never really at Reigns' level in WWE. However, as Jon Moxley, he has finally reached that level of prestige. Astonishingly, The Tribal Chief may have surpassed it thanks to his incredible work in the ring and as a character.
Going by recent form, the two "brothers" could have a classic in the ring. There are layers to the story as well, from their time in The Shield all the way to Ambrose's heel turn on the night Reigns announced that his leukemia had returned. It's a shame WWE never invested in a proper feud between the two of them.
Jon Moxley has improved so much since leaving WWE, and Roman Reigns has also improved after turning heel. If the 'Forbidden Door' is to open somehow, this is the one match that must happen. It would pit the ultimate villain against the beloved anti-hero, and the years' worth of storytelling is just a bonus at this point.
Do you have any more WWE vs. AEW dream match suggestions? Leave them in the comments section below.
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