Recent WWE releases: 5 Superstars AEW could sign and 5 they won't

1. AEW shouldn't sign: John Hennigan (John Morrison)

AEW has signed multiple WWE legends and released talent, and although John Hennigan would be a good fit, they should hold off on signing him.

The number of ex-WWE wrestlers, most of whom are older veterans, is something AEW has come under fire about since their inception. As much of an asset as he would be, Hennigan should be picked up at a later stage if AEW are actually interested in him.

Hennigan has had a long and successful career. Notably, he's always wrestled under slightly adjusted names, such as Johnny Nitro, John Morrison, and Johnny Impact. Johnny Dynamite would be quite an interesting name if he ever came to AEW.

Hennigan is an excellent wrestler and has been champion multiple times in the different promotions he's wrestled in. He is in excellent shape and fans would love to see him continue wrestling or still be involved somewhere. But even so, it might be time to let the younger wrestlers have their time now, especially those in AEW.

Notably, Hennigan is currently busy writing, directing, and producing "The Iron Sheik Massacre". Because of this, he most likely won't return to wrestling soon. But all his fans worldwide would indeed love to see him back in the ring again.

1. AEW should sign: Killer Kross (Karrion Kross)

Killer Kross has the look, he has the in-ring skill, and he is physically impressive.

Kross was one of the more dominating NXT Champions during his time with WWE, a reign that ended horribly. Although he only started wrestling professionally in 2015, Kross has worked for multiple wrestling promotions.

Before his time with WWE, Kross had a successful run with IMPACT Wrestling. Starting off as the "myster X attacker," he would take out seemingly random talent and backstage officials for weeks. After revealing himself, Kross wrestled a few matches before becoming muscle that backed up Austin Arries. This would not last long as Kross eventually began a feud with John Hennigan (Johnny Impact at the time). Sometime later he would ask for his release from the company.

His run in NXT was really promising, but the moment he lost as the NXT champion on his RAW debut, fans knew things were souring. After dropping the title, Kross would move to RAW and debut in terrible attire. Regardless of the end, Kross is still a fan favorite and fans are eager to see what he's capable of.

In AEW he would have no shortage of fantastic wrestlers to go up against. Kross could easily join the House of Black as he'd fit right in with Malakai Black. If he needed a persona change? AEW could help him craft something truly amazing with a lot of his own input instead.

Whoever AEW signs next and if they adhere to a similar list doesn't matter in the end. Fans would just love to see so many young wrestlers get the chance that they never had in WWE and other promotions.

AEW should focus on this and not scoop up every legend or older wrestler. Hopefully all the younger talent will find a home somewhere soon.