10 Bold AEW Predictions For 2024
Let's take a look into the crystal ball, and try to predict how 2024 is going to look for AEW.
Selling out Wembley Stadium, signing the likes of Adam Copeland, and the entire All In fiasco that led to CM Punk's departure; these are just a few of the headlines from what was a rollercoaster year for All Elite Wrestling. After the year they've just had, it might seem ill-advised to try and predict anything that will happen within AEW over the next 12 months. However, where's the fun in that?
With a few notable free agents up for grabs, as well as a few of the company's top stars potentially looking for a way out, this is shaping up to be another busy year for Tony Khan's crew. It's likely that the only person that knows what will happen for the company this year is Khan himself, although in the world of professional wrestling, nothing is certain.
Taking that into consideration, that's what this list is going to try and do. With the start to 2024 already highlighting how much can change in a short period of time, predicting an entire year is certainly brave.
This list covers everything from mergers, acquisitions and championship gold. Here's a few bold predictions for AEW in 2024.
10. Daniel Garcia Wins The International Championship
Speaking to Renee Paquette in early January, Daniel Garcia stated his intentions of becoming an asset to AEW and “somebody that can be built around”. This was off the back of a, frankly, disappointing run in the Continental Classic, where he picked up a sole win over Brody King. However, his performances throughout the tournament were buzz-worthy and showed how talented the young man is.
On January 3rd, after an episode of Dynamite, Tony Khan came out and announced to the crowd in attendance that they will be seeing “a lot more” of Garcia in 2024. This was high praise and a big promise from AEW’s CEO, which seemed to suggest that Garcia’s performances have been noted by the staff in the back. The perfect way to crown a push for the ‘Dragon Slayer’ would be with a big International Championship win in 2024.
With the strap currently being held by Orange Cassidy, and with Roderick Strong breathing down the neck of ‘Freshly Squeezed’, it could be logical for Garcia to insert himself as a babyface challenger to Roderick Strong after he claims the belt. Standing up to him and the Undisputed Kingdom would present him as the underdog, and make a win that much sweeter. A much-deserved crowning moment that fans should expect to see before the year is out. Most likely, expect AEW to pull the trigger on this at a New York-based show (perhaps as late as World's End) and give the hometown hero his flowers.