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In the past few days, there's been a lot of talk about Jon Moxley's interview with Chris Jericho and how unhappy some people are in WWE and why they should jump to AEW. However, they aren't the only company in the world with plenty of top talent. Ring of Honor has been a staple of the independent scene for quite some time now, but they have lacked creativity in their booking for the past few years and because of that, we may see some stars jump ship.
Despite all the talent they've had throughout the years, they've lost a lot of them because of WWE, but now with former ROH stars -- The Young Bucks and Cody in key positions in AEW, that may be their biggest threat now. AEW may also look to New Japan to take over ROH's partnership, but regardless, there'll be many stars to jump from Sinclair to Tony Khan's company, and the following are 5 examples.
#5 Bandido
Bandido has quickly become one of the best wrestlers in the world today, solidified by his appearance at All In alongside Rey Mysterio and Fenix, but he needs All Elite Wrestling to make sure his star continues to rise. He's got a very unique look and all the athleticism in the world, and whether he comes in on his own or forms a stable with the equally talented Lucha Bros, he'd be a huge star for AEW going forward.
While working for Ring of Honor is no doubt prestigious with plenty of great opponents, Bandido is ready for the step up to the next level, and that means All Elite Wrestling. Given his appearance at All In and his great work with ROH, New Japan and PWG, it seems like only a matter of time until he makes this jump, and it will be huge for his career.
#4 Jay Lethal
Despite never competing for WWE, Jay Lethal has put together an absolutely incredible career, and while he's become the best Ring of Honor Champion in history, it's time for him to move on to bigger and better things. He's been great for the company over the past few years, but it feels like he's done all he can do with the Sinclair owned company, and WWE just wouldn't be the place for him right now.
He had a big match at All In against Flip Gordon, and it showed just how great he is on the big stage, making him perfect for the main event scene at AEW. Whether he's Black Machismo from his TNA days or the great in-ring performer we see week in, week out in ROH, Lethal has all the tools it takes to compete at the highest level, and with his experience on TV with TNA, he'd be an incredible addition to the roster.
#3 Dalton Castle
Few people in all of the wrestling world have the charisma of Dalton Castle, and thankfully he didn't head to WWE when his last ROH contract was up, because they certainly would have watered his character down. Alongside 'The Boys', Castle is one of the most popular stars Ring of Honor have had in quite some time, but unfortunately, they just don't know how to utilise all of this 'it factor'.
He's not all flash though, as Castle has a legit amateur wrestling background, and uses a plethora of great suplexes to overwhelm his opponents, and that's resulted in plenty of fantastic moments and matches, making him an all-around star. In Ring of Honor, Castle can make a great living for himself, but it's clear they don't know how to handle such a star, and in All Elite Wrestling, he could become the worldwide star that he's bound to be.
#2 Flip Gordon
Flip Gordon is one of the most talented and promising high-fliers in the entire wrestling business, and while he's certainly cooled down due to injury in the past few months, he's still ready to be one of the best in the world. Gordon made an appearance on Being the Elite backstage at Double or Nothing, and it was clear Cody and Hangman were ecstatic to see him, and if that's any indicator, he will be back with his friends in the near future.
While it's easy to say that Flip should just go back with his friends, it also makes the most sense because he'll find many new opponents there, and it would help AEW stand out further from WWE. Sure, there's plenty of great fliers in AEW already, Gordon is on another level entirely, and if his reveal can be a big surprise, he could be a big star for the company going forward.
#1 Marty Scurll
Marty Scurll made his name as a fantastic worker and character performer in the UK, but his name went to the next level when he joined The Elite, but unfortunately, he was locked into his ROH contract during the berth of All Elite Wrestling. Despite this, he's making the most of his time in ROH alongside PCO and Brody King as Villain Enterprises, but ultimately, his best work is alongside the rest of The Elite crew.
We don't know when his Ring of Honor contract is expiring, but he'll be a key member of AEW when he comes in, and he could even shock the world by turning on his former friends alongside PCO and King. The safe bet is for him to rejoin his friends in the way we all expect, but Scurll is one of the best characters in wrestling, and if the company take a risk with his arrival, they'll have a megastar on their hands.
