5 Possible surprise debuts we could see at AEW Full Gear - Former WWE Universal Champion, 6-time X-Division Champion

With AEW Full-Gear around the corner, the recent releases at WWE and other promotions, we could see a couple of surprise debuts. Wrestlers getting released is never something to celebrate but, in the world of wrestling, it just gives the fans new opportunities to see some crazy debuts. This year has seen some unthinkable names debut at AEW, such as CM Punk and Bryan Danielson.

AEW Full Gear is the final pay-per-view for the year for AEW, so we could be in for some surprises as they go out of their way to make this memorable. Of course, getting us all to speak about AEW instead of WWE will only work in their favor, so why not introduce one of these talented wrestlers on this list?

Without further adeu, let's get onto this list of wrestlers and you can either shake your fist at your screen or scratch your chin and say "hmmmm" as we highlight some of these guys.

#5. Brody King Could Join AEW with the House of Black

King is one of the more aggressive and hard hitting wrestlers on ROH

Brody King has been with ROH since 2018 and has had the opportunity to work with NJPW, who share a partnership with AEW.

Due to the relationship between the two companies, there might be a window for King to make an appearance at Full-Gear. More so, King has worked with AEW's Malakai Black in the past, where they picked up the PWG world tag team titles.

King's wrestling style is brutal and strong, with his finisher, the All Seeing Eye (Cradle Shock), being something few wrestlers come back from. King's in-ring persona is also very reminiscent of Black's run with WWE as Aleister Black, sporting a cut jacket and numerous tattoos. King could become the brute force behind The House of Black and its takeover of AEW.

Black has teased having many more friends and that his reach extends far and wide, so it would be interesting to see him form something with King at AEW.

#4. Jay Lethal could continue his feud with Cody Rhodes

Lethal is one of ROH's mos profilic wrestlers, and wrestles on the Independant scene.

Jay Lethal has yet to make an appearance with AEW, but, if he does, could surely make a big impact on the roster.

Lethal has won numerous championships for other promotions such as TNA (currently IMPACT Wrestling), so he knows how to carry a title. Lethal had a memorable feud with AEW's Cody Rhodes at one point, as well as a face-off with Adam Cole during a tournament which was won by Cole.

Lethal's wrestling style would also be at home in the AEW ring, with all his flips and breakneck speed moves. And, there are many dream matches we could see with other names, such as Darby Allin or even someone like MJF, as Lethal isn't exactly terrible on the mic. Putting younger talent over could also be a plan as defeating him would give many wrestlers at AEW some legitimacy.

Hopefully, we'll be seeing Lethal enter to interfere with Cole or Rhode's matches at Full-Gear, or make an appearance that could lead to another feud that will be something many AEW fans have been dreaming of for quite some time.

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#3. Dalton Castle could appear at AEW Full Gear

Dalton Castle alongside The Boys during his entrance to the ring,

Dalton Castle has been running with a flamboyant androgonous gimmick since his time with ROH, and currently there are few gimmicks in AEW that could be compared to this.

Castle has had quite a number of great matches during his time as a wrestler, even holding a World Championship for a time. Castle also worked with AEW's Adam Page and could possibly continue this relationship into AEW, as either a new gimmick to somehow compliment the cowboy, or a reoccurring eccentric villain.

Castle could also make him a ridiculous addition to the already campy Dark Order, or bring some legitimacy to The Wingmen - a stable that includes Ryan Nemeth and Peter Avalon - as they are entertaining to watch, but have not been able to move past consistent AEW Dark coverage.

Castle is usually a good guy, but he could take a more villainous role at AEW and that doesn't interfere with the likes of Malakai Black or other top tier villains. He would also fit in perfectly with The Elite, and could possibly have been introduced to them through his association with Page.

#2. Bandido could appear in AEW to assist The Lucha Brothers

Bandido is a wrestler many fans have been hoping to see in AEW

AEW has quite a few luchadores and has seen many pass through, but Bandido is considered to be one of the better one by fans. AEW might be filled with high flyers, but Bandido could easily team up with Lucha Brothers or even with Andrade "El Idolo" and have a villainous streak.

Bandido's style of wrestling would be completely at home amongst all the risk takers, since he's known to jump from the ropes and launch into suicide dives.

Bandido isn't considered one of the best luchadors for nothing, and even at his young age, he has been a World Champion since July. Unfortunately, as such, he most likely could only make an appearance and nothing permanent.

In the past Bandido turned down offers to join WWE, as well as AEW in its early days. But, since then, the promotion has grown significantly and could only help elevate him more if he decided to become All-Elite.

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#1. Bray Wyatt Making His AEW Debut

Wyatt during a Funhouse Promo during his last run with WWE.

The name on everybody's lips going into AEW Full Gear is none other than Windham Rotunda, AKA Bray Wyatt. The host of Firefly Funhouse was one of the most shocking releases of the year, and has been mired in rumors and speculation since.

Wyatt's Twitter handle changed a day before his "no compete" clause expired and set off the rumor train once again. AEW was home to his late friend Brodie Lee, and could be the place he feels most at home now. However, his role might not be able to stand beside Malakai Black as yet another supernatural-esque competitor, as Tony Khan prefers to have more realistic personas.

Any of the previously mentioned wrestlers could make an appearance, but Rotunda's would make the most sense. On the other hand, all the cryptic messages and assumptions could make fans completely expect what will come. As such, would his debut in AEW truly be considered a "surprise"?

The wrestling world is just waiting for Rotunda's big debut. Regardless, Rotunda enjoys keeping his fans in suspense with cryptic tweets and countdowns, so whatever gimmick he'll return with, we can be sure it will be mysterious at the very least.

So, do you agree with the list or were you left unsatisfied? Is there anyone else you think will debut at Full Gear? Share your thoughts in the comments below.