Could WWE's Sami Zayn (left) and Finn Balor (right) make the jump to AEW in 2022?
#3. AEW prediction - Mustafa Ali
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AEW might have a number of exceptional cruiserweight talents, but no one is as compelling or intriguing as Mustafa Ali. The former WWE 205 Live wrestler is amazing in the ring, judging by his performances in the Cruiserweight Classic. But he is also wholly underrated on the mic.
Ali's ill-fated run as the villainous leader of Retribution on the WWE main roster might have fatally derailed his career, but he was a great orator who made the best of the situation. He can act as an underdog babyface or a dastardly heel and still be able to get a good reaction from the audience. AEW would be wise to pick him up.
His recent series of matches with Mansoor has proven that he is an unselfish wrestler who is willing to put over other talents.
Reports emerged earlier this month that WWE had sent Ali home because creative had nothing for him. That's a shame. AEW can definitely benefit from Ali's positive attitude and slot him into any role that is required.
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Farhan Shafie
Farhan is a AEW journalist at Sportskeeda Wrestling, holding a Major in Communications and English. He has close to 9 years of previous experience writing and editing content for reputed websites like Yahoo and AsiaOne. A lifelong fan of wrestling, Farhan found a way to stay connected to the sport through journalism.
Farhan consistently strives to ensure complete accuracy and relevance in his content by only citing credible platforms like Cagematch and ProFightDB. His reporting exploits in the industry have led him to interview two-time WWE United States Champion Samuray Del Sol (aka Kalisto), and the host of the Insight podcast, Chris Van Vliet.
He is a big fan of CM Punk’s oratory skills, and the fact that the veteran is a man of values and vocal about his beliefs. If he could book a storyline, Farhan would like to produce a second chapter of the iconic storyline The Bloodline Civil War, after the success of the first part.
When not writing, Farhan loves to watch football and is a massive fan of Liverpool.
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