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While WWE is arguably the biggest playground for professional wrestlers to showcase their talent, AEW is picking momentum as an able competitor.
Tony Khan believes in the simple philosophy of promoting and nurturing talent by giving them the opportunity to compete with wrestlers not only on AEW but also from different promotions.
In a matter of a little over two years, AEW has managed to sign some of the biggest WWE Superstars, the likes of Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Matt Hardy, Bryan Danielson, and Jon Moxley (fka Dean Ambrose).
Even former WWE and ECW star Blue Meanie made his debut for Tony Khan's promotion on AEW Dark: Elevation this week.
With talent of such high caliber from Vince McMahon's company already a part of AEW, here's a look at five current WWE Superstars who could be more successful in Tony Khan's promotion.
#5 WWE Superstar Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens has reached saturation point in WWE. The former Universal Champion is currently in a feud with Happy Corbin on SmackDown, which has had little traction with the WWE Universe.
As part of the WWE Draft, KO has moved to Monday Night RAW, which will come into effect post-Crown Jewel. It still needs to be determined what the company has in store for him on the red brand.
Owens, about a month back, had teased a switch to AEW in a cryptic tweet that mentioned the coordinates of Mt. Rushmore. Interestingly, Mt. Rushmore was the name of his stable with Adam Cole and The Young Bucks before joining WWE. KO's current contract is reportedly set to expire in January 2022, and he could just be waiting to jump ship after.
A move to AEW will certainly be beneficial, as lately, Owens hasn't got the push a superstar of his caliber deserves from WWE. At Tony Khan's promotion, he can find new challenges and possibly soar into the title picture to fight Kenny Omega, the reigning AEW World Champion.
#4 WWE Superstar Ricochet
Ricochet recently lost to Xavier Woods in a WWE King of the Ring Tournament match. He also came up short during this year's Money in the Bank ladder contest, which was won by Big E.
The former United States Champion hasn't received any push from WWE as of late. A chance to jump to AEW could merit the high-flying wrestler, where he can look for new opportunities.
A possible bout with an AEW star in a similar mold, Sammy Guevara, could work wonders for Ricochet. This contest of action-packed performances and excellent top-rope maneuvers will surely be entertaining, and the current WWE talent might eventually get his well-deserved push as an All Elite.
#3 WWE Superstar Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan has recently been in a feud with Carmella on SmackDown. The two ladies were last seen in action in the Queen's Crown Tournament match, where Morgan lost.
She has moved to RAW as a result of the Draft, and it remains to be seen what WWE has in store for her next. It is highly improbable that Morgan will soon be in the main event picture on the red brand, having lost the opportunity in the Queen's Crown Tournament.
With that in mind, a chance to move to AEW should definitely merit the former Riott Squad member, as she can work her way through the women's roster to challenge for the AEW Women's World Championship. Her former WWE ally, Ruby Soho, challenged for the world title not too long ago, and there is no reason why Liv Morgan can't do the same.
#2 WWE Superstar Cesaro
After Cesaro's feud ended with Seth Rollins a few months back on WWE SmackDown, The Swiss Cyborg hasn't been in any storyline of much significance.
WWE recently put him in a match against Finn Balor for the King of the Ring Tournament, which Cesaro lost. Even the Draft hasn't helped his chances as he continues to be a part of the blue brand with no new storylines in the foreseeable future.
As a result, Cesaro should consider a move to AEW where he can reinvent himself with fresh challenges.
As a babyface, The Swiss Cyborg might feud with The Super Elite, the biggest heel faction on the roster. MJF, one of the biggest heels in AEW, could have an interesting rivalry with Cesaro too. Such intriguing creative directions will certainly push him to greater heights as an All Elite.
#1 WWE Superstar Jeff Hardy
As a former World Champion, United States Champion, European Champion, Intercontinental Champion, and Tag Team Champion, Jeff Hardy has accomplished a lot in WWE.
Since putting him in a triple threat contest for the United States Championship at Extreme Rules, WWE hasn't utilized the legend in any noteworthy capacity. Now a SmackDown Superstar after the Draft, will his luck change?
AEW will likely allow Hardy more creative freedom if he makes the shift. Teams such as Top Flight and The Lucha Brothers could benefit immensely if the veteran is put in a storyline with them. After all, he has oodles of tag team experience with brother Matt, who is currently an AEW star.
A feud with stars like Darby Allin and Adam Cole would put Jeff Hardy in dream match situations, thereby adding a fresh spin to his well-established career.
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