10 Potential Opponents For CM Punk At AEW All Out 2022
1. MJF
The continued absence of Maxwell Jacob Freidman within AEW remains one of the most intriguing developments in wrestling, as it is unclear how much of the supposed behind-the-scenes problems are true. MJF's last match against Wardlow appeared to be a burial of some kind with rumours circulating around the discontent the performer was feeling about his place in the company.
Before his blow-off match against his former bodyguard, Max had one of the modern-day great feuds with CM Punk. The promo exchanges between the two were instantly iconic as Friedman refused to be humbled by his seasoned opponent, whilst Punk tried to relate to the defiant attitude of MJF. The dog-collar match was a triumph in storytelling that culminated with the veteran getting the victory.
MJF returning at the end of the title unification fight to confront Punk and set up a rematch with him for the world title would be the best option for AEW to take. It would blatantly ignore the company's ranking system given that the 'Salt of the Earth' has not had a lot of wins in 2022, but this can be allowed given that the story being told would be incredible.