10 Wrestlers AEW Must Push In 2022

10. Jay Lethal

Following the sad fall of Ring of Honor, longtime leading star Jay Lethal became one of the hottest free agents in professional wrestling.

Anyone who saw his TNA work knows he's a gifted impressionist and comedy guy. Anyone who saw his singles title runs in ROH knows he can be a fantastic, old school heel. Regardless of the coat of character paint, Lethal's in-ring technique always shines through.

Not only is he a top tier athlete, 'Black Machismo' also has great ring awareness and paces matches like an old pro. The 36-year-old has enjoyed a 20-year-plus career and brings a wealth of wisdom to the table. Considered a huge get for AEW, the former ROH kingpin debuted to respectable fanfare in a first class TNT Title bout with Sammy Guevara.

In a show of good faith and professionalism, Lethal put 'The Spanish God' over strong, confirming that, despite his big star status, he's happy to do business. Since then, Lethal has done very little of note. His recent inclusion into Dante Martin's war with Team Taz will hopefully get him back on track.

Before the year's over, a feud with fellow ROH legend Bryan Danielson could be a hot ticket in the land of The Elite.