10 Non-AEW Stars Who Should Challenge For The TNT Championship

3. Flip Gordon

Zack Ryder TNT Champ
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Whatever happened to Flip? All In was essentially the birth of AEW, and Flip Gordon was a major part of the build for that fabled show. Since then, the combat engineer has stalled, a mixture of injury and bureaucratic issues stopping this undeniably-talented performer from making that mythical next step.

The relationship between Cody and Flip Gordon is well-documented, with the latter frequently talking of the influence the former has had on Flip's career. What better way to bring Gordon into the AEW fold than by having him challenge his mentor? The two haven't had a singles match since March 2018. Cody vs. Flip is a rare beast; a seldom-seen singles match between two closely-linked competitors.

What does 2020 hold for Flip Gordon? Lord knows, trying to second guess what is to come in 2020 is a fool's game. 2019 wasn't great for the man, that much is true. A second-successive NJPW Best of the Super Juniors appearance was scuttled by the joy of the VISA process, and his first heel turn was immediately followed by a serious injury. He'll be hoping for a bit of luck in the second half of 2020, and a shot at the TNT Championship might be the jolt his career needs.

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