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#3 Dustin Rhodes
On the surface, this may seem like an odd contest, but given the intertwined stories of both men, it could be quite a good one.
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Ever since MJF started appearing on Being the Elite, he posed as Cody's 'Best Friend', but when The American Nightmare would turn his back, MJF would be up to his old tricks, and Dustin could look to protect Cody here.
Ultimately, there is going to be a story between MJF and Cody down the line, and this could be the first step in Cody finally realising who Maxwell Jacob Friedman truly is.
This works for Dustin too, as he could not only protect Cody, but look to prove further that 'he's still got it' up against the younger generation.
Sure, this may be the worst match in terms of athleticism on this list, but in terms of storytelling and future implications for AEW, this is the best overall opponent for the Salt of the Earth.
