Ranking the 5 best cross-promotional matches for Finn Balor

Finn Balor was one of the founding members of the Bullet Club.
Finn Balor was one of the founding members of the Bullet Club

#3. Finn Balor vs. Malakai Black

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Ever since his debut in AEW, Malakai Black has managed to get across his occultist persona effectively. In addition to being presented as a legitimate main eventer, Black's character now also has a focus and doesn't just cut incoherent promos.

Fans have taken to the Dutchman's Muay-Thai-based in-ring style, and he might have the best-looking finisher in the industry. Black even ran through the Nightmare Family, laying waste to Cody Rhodes, Lee Johnson, Brock Anderson, and Dustin Rhodes.

His macabre character might just be the perfect foil for The Demon. While Finn Balor isn't always booked strongly on the main roster, he's a bonafide star once he dons the paint. Black vs. The Demon would truly be a clash between two unstoppable forces.


#2. Finn Balor vs. Bryan Danielson

Finn Balor and Bryan Danielson's only singles match came at an NWA tournament in 2007. Even though large portions of their WWE careers overlapped, the two stars never got the opportunity to work together.

Danielson's understanding of in-ring psychology and storytelling is unparalleled. He can excel as the ultimate underdog he portrayed in WWE or as The American Dragon -- a lethal grappler who can also 'kick his opponent's head in.'

The former WWE Champion could have an incredible match with The Demon and even a heel version of Balor at the head of the Bullet Club. Danielson could make both matches work and feel different from each other.


#1. Finn Balor and The Good Brothers vs. Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks

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Finn Balor made his name as the first leader of the Bullet Club. The group made ripples which were felt throughout the professional wrestling industry. Eventually, Bullet Club's t-shirts became a staple at shows around the world, including WWE events.

When Balor went to WWE in 2014 and The Good Brothers joined him a couple of years later, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks emerged as the pre-eminent members of the Bullet Club. The trio took the faction to even greater heights with Omega headlining several Wrestle Kingdom shows and selling out the Tokyo Dome with the likes of Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada.

The stage is set for a six-man tag team match featuring Finn Balor and The Good Brothers going up against The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega. While the competitors have enough in-ring talent to put on a classic match, there is also the potential to present a rich narrative about the legacy of the Bullet Club.

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