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Vince McMahon doesn't acknowledge AEW as competition and he can be excused for it, considering WWE remains the unanimous king of sports entertainment or professional wrestling, however you want to call it.
Despite the sub-par product that has been delivered to fans over the last three to four years, the company has been churning out record profits throughout the pandemic. This is just a testament to the machine that Vince McMahon has built.
So, even if AEW and what Tony Khan does is inconsequential to the WWE chairman, the roster contains some stars that would be perfect for good ol' Vince to mold into megastars.
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Let's take a look at five AEW stars that Vince McMahon could launch into superstardom.
#5. Vince McMahon would love to have MJF in WWE
While CM Punk might think that MJF is just a 'less famous Miz,' deep down, even the Second City Saint knows that the 25-year-old is on his way to becoming an absolute superstar.
The similarities between MJF and Triple H are uncanny. The Game was an obnoxious heel during the Attitude Era and the crowds absolutely despised him. What enraged the booing fans, even more, was that the King of Kings was excellent between the ropes. Triple H was a great technical wrestler and could mix it up with any type of opponent.
Now, imagine Triple H with even more natural ability on the mic while being just as good in the ring. Of course, it's not quite as simple as that, but MJF has all the necessary tools to become a megastar.
He often steps on the boundaries of what's acceptable in the modern professional wrestling landscape. If he's really putting up an act, he never breaks character, the fans love to hate him, and most importantly, he can walk the talk inside the ring.
Vince McMahon won't allow him to go as far on the mic as AEW does, but he'll be allowed sufficient freedom to get his point across viciously. And of course, coming from AEW will put him over with the fans to varying degrees.
MJF is tailor-made for Vince McMahon, and Tony Khan will be hoping that come 2024, the former MLW star re-signs with AEW.
#4. AEW Rookie of the Year Jade Cargill would thrive in Vince McMahon's WWE
Very few female stars in AEW would pique Vince McMahon's interest, but Jade Cargill seems certain to be one of them. Tony Khan recently called her the Rookie of the Year.
Cargill's combination of strength, esthetics, and an unbelievable physique screams 'superstar.' Although the dominant AEW star's in-ring work requires a lot of improvement, Vince McMahon would be more than willing to allow her the time to develop in NXT.
We saw in Chyna's case, where she possessed a look so intimidating and unique, she often mixed it up with guys like Chris Jericho and even won the Intercontinental Championship. While Jade Cargill has a long way to go before being in the same bracket as Chyna, the similarities in terms of looks are there. If anyone can turn the AEW star into a household name, it's Vince McMahon.
#3. Wardlow would be the perfect powerhouse for Vince McMahon
There are plenty of similarities in how Batista started his journey towards the main event, and the current position Wardlow finds himself in, in AEW.
The behemoth is MJF's muscle and is every bit as scary-looking as you'd want your muscle to be. The 25-year-old doesn't treat him with the respect he deserves, and Wardlow has shown signs of being fed up with MJF.
We saw a similar story transpire almost two decades back when a certain Batista was the muscle for Triple H, Randy Orton, and Ric Flair. When The Animal had had enough of Triple H, we saw the birth of one of the biggest stars in the Ruthless Aggression era, and Batista is now a household name in Hollywood.
Wardlow has all the tools to be an excellent powerhouse, and it's no secret that Vince McMahon has a history of turning big guys into megastars.
#2. AEW EVP Kenny Omega could get the 'superstar treatment' from Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon could push Kenny Omega as a main eventer, much like he did with AJ Styles when The Phenomenal One debuted in WWE.
Styles was one of the rare top wrestling stars of the last two decades who achieved his star power without stepping foot in WWE. While Vince McMahon doesn't have the best record when it comes to pushing talent that made their name elsewhere, AJ Styles had the rocket strapped to him from the beginning. He won the world title in his first year and defeated John Cena twice in a historic trilogy of pay-per-view matches.
Kenny Omega, much like The Phenomenal One, made his name elsewhere, NJPW to be precise. The former AEW World Champion became a huge star in Japan, as his encounters against Kazuchika Okada are widely regarded as the greatest trilogy of matches in professional wrestling history.
If Vince McMahon was to sign the AEW star, there's every chance that Kenny Omega would get a push similar to the one AJ Styles got. With a global audience watching Kenny Omega mix it up against the likes of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, and Finn Balor, there's no doubt that McMahon will have another megastar in his company.
#1. Powerhouse Hobbs could be a huge star in WWE
Much like we discussed for Wardlow, Powerhouse Hobbs is a future star waiting for the right push to reach the next level.
Since joining Team Taz, he has been portrayed as an intimidating figure whom the likes of Taz and Ricky Starks rely on. The Human Suplex Machine rates Hobbs quite highly, as does AEW. The Team Taz member even got to wrestle CM Punk in the latter's first-ever match on AEW Rampage.
Powerhouse Hobbs has a great look, and most importantly, he can work a match inside the ring. Although he's yet to become a main event star in AEW, his traits and looks seem tailor-made for Vince McMahon to push to the moon.
