5 Dream matches for Cesaro outside WWE

Cesaro leaving WWE after his contract expiring has opened the door to a world of possibilities for his career and the wrestling world overall.

The Swiss Superman has long been one of the most gifted in-ring workers in the industry. Whether in singles or tag team action, the former WWE star has been a reliable and consistent performer who has often not been given the push he deserves.

His real and previously used name on the independent scene is Claudio Castagnoli, which is likely what he will use now that he is on his own again.

During his time with WWE, he put on bangers with the likes of John Cena, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns. Nonetheless, there are still plenty more amazing contests that the Swiss Superman can produce outside of Vince McMahon's empire.

AEW has a bloated roster at the moment, but adding Claudio Castagnoli to the ranks would give them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bolster their already star studded lineup. NJPW, IMPACT Wrestling, MLW, NWA and the indies would all benefit from bringing in this amazing athlete as well.

Let's take a look at five dream matches for Cesaro outside WWE.

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5.) Cesaro vs. Josh Alexander

Josh Alexander recently became a free agent himself with his contract as well as work visa for the United States expiring. The former IMPACT World Champion skyrocketed to the top of the singles division in the company. This came after having the longest tag team title reign ever as part of The North with Ethan Page.

After Page's departure from IMPACT, Alexander tore through the X-Division and then cashed in on 'Option C' to defeat Christian Cage for the top prize in the promotion at Bound For Glory 2021. Although that reign was short-lived, his surprising departure might open the door for the Walking Weapon to cross paths with the Swiss Superman faster than it seems now.

These two competitors match up very well. They are incredibly versatile performers who can beat you with their strength, speed and technical wrestling ability. This matchup has all the makings of an absolute clinic and could go either way. If there is an independent promotion in Canada, they need to be calling both up to get this done.

4) Cesaro vs. Jonathan Gresham

Cesaro has a lengthy history on the independent scene and forged a reputation for being one of the most skilled technicians in the industry. When looking at the current indie circuit, there might not be anyone more proficient on the ground than Jonathan Gresham.

Whether in GCW, IMPACT Wrestling or his own promotion TERMINUS, Gresham has remained one of the best technical wrestlers to grace the squared circle in quite some time. Everything he does in the ring matters and dictates how the match will progress.

The Octupus vs. The Swiss Superman could create magic and play off each other's strengths extremely well.

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3) Cesaro vs. Tomohiro Ishii

There is no one tougher in the business today than Tomohiro Ishii. The Stone Pitbull has been known to be the hardest man to step foot in a wrestling ring. His ability to withstand punishment, walk forward and deliver even more is unmatched. He has put on a litany of in-ring classics in New Japan Pro Wrestling against the likes of Kazuchika Okada, Shingo Takagi and Kenny Omega.

Ishii vs. Claudio Castagnoli is like a tantalizing dream that was never going to come true. These two men could have a hard-hitting, blistering clash that captivates a New Japan crowd like no other.

If the backdrop is in the G1 Climax tournament, that adds to the stakes and could deliver an all-time great encounter that fans will remember for years to come.

2) Cesaro vs. Rey Fenix

Some of Cesaro's best matches have been against terrific high flyers that he can toss around and also sell for. Sami Zayn immediately comes to mind for the series of excellent contests the two had in NXT. However, Rey Fenix may be able to exceed those previous meetings with Zayn.

Fenix is the best high flyer in all of All Elite Wrestling. The former AEW World Tag Team Champion has stunned audiences and fans across the world while putting on fantastic battles in singles and tag team competitions. Claudio vs. Fenix would deliver some unbelievable sequences with a mix of strength, speed, timing and agility between these two marvelous competitors.

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1) Cesaro vs. Will Ospreay

There is only one high flyer in the business who can bring those elements that work so well with the Swiss Superman, but also match his physical intensity. That man is Will Ospreay. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion has evolved before the fans' eyes.

Once a spectacular high flyer who lived and died by his aerial assaults, Ospreay is now a deadly assassin who can destroy anyone in multiple ways. He still has the speed, quickness and athleticism that originally allowed him to put on showstealers with Ricochet and KUSHIDA in the junior heavyweight division. However, the Commonwealth Kingpin brings an uncaring ruthlessness that will do anything for victory.

That aggression in Ospreay will be needed against Claudio Castagnoli. He is another performer who has a switch and can be just as ruthless as the next man. This would make the final stretch of this bout extremely compelling to watch. That's why a showdown with Will Ospreay is the best dream match for Cesaro outside WWE.

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