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Kenny Omega has undoubtedly carried the men's division on his back ever since becoming the AEW World Champion. When we talk about the top heels in AEW, there's no one better than The Cleaner.
His current character work is considered among the best in his career. Pairing him up with one of the best talkers like Don Callis has turned out to be a genius move by the company.
His reunion with the Good Brothers has added an element of drama to his matches.
Kenny Omega has been a mainstay of the company's collaboration with promotions like IMPACT Wrestling and AAA. The fact that he has been able to win three major championships across three different promotions is a testament to the trust that they have put in him.
Since then, every newcomer has tried and failed to dethrone Kenny Omega. But as we all know, he cannot remain the champion forever. The Cleaner has already held the title for over 200 days. Now the question remains who could be the one to dethrone him as the AEW World Champion.
In this article, we'll look at five possible names that could do that.
#5 AEW's latest blockbuster signing Andrade El Idolo
AEW's newest signing Andrade could target Kenny Omega's AEW World Championship somewhere down the line.
The Mexican star has been clamoring to battle Kenny Omega ever since he departed from WWE. Now that Andrade is in Tony Khan's promotion, the feud between the two is inevitable.
It is worth noting that Andrade is all set to challenge Kenny Omega for the AAA championship at TripleMania this August. The outcome of this bout could determine the fate of their storyline moving forward.
If Andrade ends up winning the AAA championship then he could also come after the AEW World Title as well. The company could make this a 'winner-take-all' match.
With huge implications, the bout could grab mainstream attention. Both men will surely tear the house down.
Andrade could embark on the downfall of Omega in the company by taking away two top titles from the Belt Collector. It would certainly change the whole landscape of AEW.
The Mexican star clearly stated that he wants to be the face of All Elite Wrestling and what better way to do it by pushing him to the top of the division.
#4 AEW's golden boy Orange Cassidy
At Double or Nothing, we saw Kenny Omega retain his AEW world title against PAC and Orange Cassidy. The Cleaner may have been standing tall at the end, but it was Freshly Squeezed who impressed everyone with his remarkable performance.
Let's be clear, Orange Cassidy would have already been the champion if it wasn't for Don Callis' heelish tactics. Even if the outcome wasn't in favor of Cassidy, he could still come after the title.
Orange Cassidy recently stated that he is not done with Kenny Omega. Based on his recent claims and their performance at Double or Nothing, the company can prolong this feud.
Orange Cassidy has also benefitted the most from his feud with Kenny Omega. AEW is currently short of popular babyfaces, and in Orange Cassidy, they have found one.
Considering the feud is still fresh, the company shouldn't waste much longer putting the strap around Orange Cassidy's waist. Imagine the pop he will get if he overcomes all the odds and shocks everybody by defeating Kenny Omega. It will be a perfect underdog story and will inspire many young wrestlers for years to come.
#3 AEW's workhorse Christian Cage
AEW star Christian Cage has been lost in the shuffle since signing with Tony Khan's promotion earlier this year.
The company, however, teased a feud between him and Omega a few months ago. But for some reason, AEW hasn't given the green signal to this match yet.
Captain Charisma recently slipped away from the opportunity to become the new #1 contender by losing the Casino Battle Royale. As a result, Christian will once again be back in the line.
But the former WWE superstar is known for overcoming obstacles. Putting him in the title picture right away could have diminished his star power. That could be the reason why the company has been throwing a lot of filler feuds for Christian Cage.
It is only a matter of time before Christian comes into contention for the AEW World Title.
With AEW's next pay-per-view still more than two months away, the company can focus on building a Christian vs. Kenny Omega match for the All Out event. The bout has all the potential to be a 'Match of the Year' contender.
On top of that, Christian Cage can also dethrone The Cleaner in front of a jam-packed stadium. Fans in attendance will be delighted to see this crowning moment.
#2 The Boy Wonder to Sting's Batman in AEW - Darby Allin
Most people may think that AEW star Darby Allin is not main-event caliber, and that's most likely due to his size. But pro-wrestling these days is not about bigger guys anymore. The era has completely changed from what it was years ago.
Darby Allin is best known for his innovative style of wrestling. Having him go up against a bonafide star like Kenny Omega would do wonders for the company.
For the past year, fans have been witnessing repetitive faces in the AEW world title scene. The inclusion of Darby Allin would not only provide a fresh match-up but also an interesting storyline.
The feud between Kenny Omega, with the Elite by his side, and Darby Allin could reflect on the old Sting-NWO storyline from WCW.
Sting even stated that he sees a young version of himself in Darby Allin. AEW can have a huge invasion angle on their show.
The Cleaner and his allies, the Young Bucks in AEW and the Good Brothers in IMPACT Wrestling would beat up the whole place and take it all down. They could even end up holding all the gold in both companies.
That's where Darby Allin can step up. The company can book a match between Kenny Omega and Darby Allin for the AEW World Championship at a big pay-per-view.
Having Sting in the mix will be great as he will make sure the match goes smoothly. As shocking as it may sound, Darby Allin should emerge victorious to win the AEW World Title for the first time in his career.
It could be a defining moment in Darby Allin's career.
Darby Allin spoke to Sportskeeda Wrestling's Riju Dasgupta at the end of 2020, and you can watch the entire interview here:
#1 Arguably the longest and greatest story AEW will tell - Hangman Adam Page dethroning Kenny Omega
AEW star Hangman Page could be the perfect choice to dethrone Kenny Omega as the AEW World Champion.
The company already has a ready-made storyline prepared for this feud. It's worth noting that Hangman Page was part of the Elite during his initial days. He even held the AEW Tag Team Championships alongside Kenny Omega for a record 228 days.
But The Elite kicked Page out of their group. Kenny Omega rose to prominence after he defeated Hangman at Full Gear last year. Since then, Page never got a chance to avenge his loss.
AEW can save this blockbuster championship match for Full Gear to reflect the chemistry between the two men on this pay-per-view. The company could even throw the Young Bucks into the mix.
But this time, Adam Page should overcome Omega to become the new AEW world champion. At some point in time, fans will be bored of Kenny Omega. Hangman Page could be the company's cornerstone moving forward. A star of his caliber has all the potential to take this company to reach bigger heights.
With his current fan base, the company shouldn't wait much longer to pull the trigger. Hangman Page could provide lots of fresh match-ups and opportunities for the newcomers.
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