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On October 2nd, AEW will debut on TNT. It's unclear as to what their show is called, but it's certainly going to be interesting to see how they present it. While AEW has an impressive roster with several young and fresh wrestlers in its ranks, they may lack a little star power to bring in consistent numbers.
They did the smart thing by putting the AEW Championship on Chris Jericho and will be the face of the company going forward. Jericho showed his importance when he "lost" the belt and tried to turn it into a storyline. Moreover, he has created waves on the internet with his 'A little bit of the bubbly' meme.
The more people talk about Chris Jericho, the more they're talking about AEW. And that's a good thing. Is Jericho going to be the future of AEW? Absolutely not. He's the spark that lights the flame for the next generation which includes Hangman Page, Jungle Boy, MJF, Joey Janela, Britt Baker, Nyla Rose and many more.
AEW will be looking to gather more attention for the product. And that means bringing in some names that could help push the product further. They have been more than willing to push their young wrestlers and so far, they have demonstrated how to balance known names alongside unknown talent and put them over.
Impact Wrestling has had experienced stars who can help AEW and move them to the next level. The term 'experienced' refers to performing on weekly TV as opposed to just live crowds. That is something these former stars bring to the table. Here are 4 former Impact Wrestling stars who may appear in AEW on TNT.
#4 Scarlett Bordeaux
Scarlett Bordeaux recently had a tryout at the WWE Performance Centre but it's no guarantee that she will sign with the company. While Scarlett may not be the most impressive in-ring performer, she was certainly one of the more captivating acts on Impact Wrestling.
She has the experience that some in AEW lack and she may get people interested in tuning for AEW on TNT. She could make limited appearances on TV without having to commit to a full time deal. Could it happen? It surely is a possibility.
#3 Raven
One of the things that AEW have done right is bringing in wrestling legends and using them in the right way. Tully Blanchard has been a prime example of this, by being a supporting player and only adding to the mystique of Shawn Spears' character. Arn Anderson and DDP's appearance at All Out was perfect and just added to the Cody vs Shawn Spears match.
Raven is considered one of the most interesting characters to come out of ECW and though he had limited success in WCW and WWE, he's still remembered fondly by the fans. His time in TNA/Impact Wrestling was also well received where he had feuds with CM Punk and AJ Styles.
Imagine what he could do in AEW. Sure, Raven's act is more suited for entertainment rather than an official sports league. But like a Tully Blanchard, he could be an asset. Who could he help in AEW? The person that comes to mind is Jimmy Havoc. Jimmy Havoc is the king of hardcore wrestling in AEW and someone similar to him could be brought in.
Raven could fill that void. Will it happen down the line? In the world of professional wrestling, never say never.
#2 Johnny Impact aka John Morrison
John Morrison. Johnny Nitro. Johnny Mundo. Johnny Impact. If there was anyone who would be an interesting name to add to AEW, it would be John Morrison. He has wrestled for WWE, Lucha Underground and Impact Wrestling. He recently finished up with Impact Wrestling and is more concerned with his acting career.
John Morrison did appear on a recent episode of Being The Elite where he was involved in a segment with his wife, Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus and Marko Stunt. It was just him showcasing his Parkour skills and his dog.
You can watch his appearance from 10:03 onwards
Now at 39 years old, John Morrison would not be the main guy in the promotion. If he does make an appearance, it would be for a short stint. While he may be interested in concentrating on acting, he would be appearing on a major TV show on TNT, which is one of the top-rated cable networks in the United States.
John Morrison in a feud with Jungle Boy would be a great idea. Both men are amazing in the ring and the former could give the latter the push he needs to get over.
#1 Damien Sandow aka Aron Rex
This would be interesting for a lot of reasons. When he was in WWE, Damien Sandow was one of the most over acts in the company. When he was inexplicably released back in 2016, fans were flabbergasted. Since then, Damien Sandow has had limited success.
He had a short run in Impact Wrestling as Aron Rex which didn't lead to much. For the last two years, he has been focusing on his acting career. But a couple of months ago, he made his return to professional wrestling at an independent event. When it comes to AEW, Damien Sandow brings a lot to the table.
Damien Sandow has a lot of history with Cody Rhodes. Shawn Spears name-dropped him during his interview with Jim Ross on the first episode of "The Road to All Out." Shawn Spears was naming people that Cody had left behind on his way to the top. It was not an accident that his name was mentioned.
Damien Sandow was a proven talent in WWE. He could talk and was extremely good in the ring. He was over with the crowd and really, was very good in his comedy segments. If done correctly, he could bring that talent over to AEW where he would be front and center.
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