10 Potential Opponents For CM Punk At AEW All Out 2022
3. Hiroshi Tanahashi
CM Punk's first title defence was supposed to take place at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view in June where he would have faced Japanese wrestling legend Hiroshi Tanahashi. It would be quite a cool surprise for AEW to make good on the dream match by having 'The Ace' of New Japan compete for the world title at All Out.
The two modern-day greats have never had the opportunity to face each other which makes a potential match between the pair a unique spectacle. It is also one of the most interesting opponents for Punk if he were to lose the title unification match against Jon Moxley as it could simply be an exhibition match for the Chicago native to get his momentum back.
There is also an argument to be made that if it is for the AEW World Championship it could lead to a shock title change. Tanahashi upsetting Punk and having a short title reign could give rise to more cross-promotion between New Japan and AEW, which would allow for even more dream matches to take place.