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Miro won the TNT Championship on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite after he destroyed Darby Allin in the main event of the show. Miro gained an early advantage before the match by assaulting Darby Allin during his entrance. Despite this, Darby Allin did not give up and put up a great fight till the end. As unfortunate as it seems for Darby Allin to lose the title, it was about time for Miro to shine on AEW Dynamite.
This is Miro's first major title reign since joining the promotion in late 2020. The new face of TNT will now move on to bigger things on Wednesday nights. With that being said, Miro is in line for some mouth-watering feuds to make his title reign memorable.
Let's take a look at five feuds Miro must have as AEW TNT champion.
#5 Kip Sabian returns to challenge his former 'Best Man' Miro
Just a few weeks ago on AEW Dynamite, Miro turned on his partner Kip Sabian in a backstage segment. Thus, ending an 8-month-long association and friendship. Now that Miro has become TNT champion, it makes sense from a storyline perspective to have Kip Sabian challenge his former friend.
Miro has served as Kip Sabian's 'Best Man' and tag team partner since September last year. Having a storyline between two former friends could do wonders for AEW. Sabian has done some of his best work as a heel since joining AEW. But this time he can be a clear-cut babyface in this feud with Miro as a monstrous heel.
This could be the perfect feud to elevate Miro to the next level in AEW. Moreover, with the TNT championship on the line, fans will immediately get invested in this feud.
Kip Sabian is currently out with an injury and has not wrestled since March. Sabian, however, continued to make several appearances on AEW Dynamite. He could make a shocking return somewhere down the line to start a feud with the new TNT champion Miro.
#4 Christian Cage could come after Miro's TNT title
The feud between Miro and Christian Cage for the TNT championship has money written all over it, if booked correctly.
Christian Cage shocked the wrestling world a few months ago by making an appearance at AEW Revolution. Both Miro and Christian Cage have been a part of WWE for the better part of their wrestling careers. However, they never got to face each other due to Christian's medical unavailability to compete in a ring. Miro, on the other hand, was never treated as a main event-level talent.
Now that both superstars are working on the same promotion, the feud seems inevitable at this point. Miro and Christian Cage have the star power that can help bring mainstream attention to AEW. Christian Cage can also elevate Miro as a main event star by putting him over. Imagine the heat Miro would get after destroying fan-favorite Christian Cage.
Moreover, Christian Cage has not been involved in a major feud since joining AEW. He is currently scheduled to compete in a Casino Battle Royale at Double or Nothing. However, if he is unable to win the battle royale he could challenge Miro for a TNT Championship match sooner than later. Christian has previously stated that he has joined AEW to win championships. This could be the perfect opportunity for him to step up and challenge for Miro's TNT title.
#3 Sammy Guevara could shift his focus on Miro's TNT championship
Miro, as a heel TNT champion, would need credible babyface opponents to elevate his character. Sammy Guevara fits perfectly into the scene and will play the role of underdog in a storyline with Miro.
The Spanish God has never been booked as a singles contender on AEW Dynamite despite the talent he possesses. However, he has always found a way to be in a major feud. Sammy is a key member of The Inner Circle, and they are currently embroiled in a long feud with The Pinnacle. Once this feud is over, Sammy can take a solo trip and challenge Miro for the TNT championship.
A contest between Miro and Sammy Guevara sounds good on paper, and most importantly will elevate the prestige of the TNT title on AEW Dynamite. Moreover, Sammy has all the credentials to be a top champion in AEW. Imagine the pop Sammy Guevara would get if he somehow pins Miro for the TNT championship.
#2 Cody Rhodes vs Miro could be a battle for pride
Cody Rhodes could be just the opponent that Miro needs somewhere down the line. The American Nightmare is a former two-time TNT champion. He is also a great worker both in the ring and on the mic.
From time to time, Cody Rhodes has claimed to be a proud American. If Miro decides to step up and target the people of the United States, similar to what Anthony Ogogo is doing right now, it could channel the inner energy of Cody Rhodes to step up and fight for his people. Fans will certainly get invested in this 'battle of pride' storyline.
For Miro to make a villainous heel, AEW needs to book this match as soon as possible. Moreover, Cody Rhodes will have a chance to claim the TNT title for the third time in his career. This could be the best mid-card feud AEW can book after both stars move on from their current storylines.
#1 Darby Allin could focus on Miro's TNT title somewhere down the line
One would argue why AEW would choose this route again since we have already seen this match. Miro won his first major title by defeating Darby Allin. But the way the match ended, Darby Allin would surely love to get his hands back on the TNT championship soon. Darby Allin put on the fight of his life to defend the title after he was viciously assaulted by Miro during his entrance. That early advantage helped Miro win the TNT title.
It was obvious that Miro would win the title since Darby Allin and Sting are currently engaged in a heated feud with Scorpio Sky and Ethan Page. They will possibly face them at Double or Nothing. However, after Darby finishes up this feud, he may challenge Miro to reclaim his TNT title. He has clearly stated in the past that the TNT title concerns him more than any other title.
AEW can build a proper feud this time around. The promos during the build-up to this feud will be amazing and deeply personal. Miro can defeat Darby Allin once again to elevate his main event-level status.
