10 Wrestlers AEW Should Build To Dethrone MJF
5. Swerve Strickland
Again falling into the category of performer who just oozes absolute star, Swerve Strickland's devilish displays in-between the ropes and magnetic work on the mic since arriving in AEW has highlighted just how insane WWE genuinely were to let the former North American Champion go last year.
The one-time AEW World Tag Team Champion already made it known earlier this year that he wants to get his hands on the AEW World Championship sooner rather than later. And with the untrustworthy sensation also being a performer who's willing to bend the rules to get exactly what he so desires, MJF may actually meet his match when the time finally comes to set Swerve on the path to world title glory.
Strickland already has the makings of one of wrestling's genuine next real superstars, boasting an effortlessly cool look, supreme in-ring ability, and a connection with the audience that cannot be denied. Having the former NXT and WWE star stab a few more allies in the back or swerve into the anti-hero lane over the next year or so will only enhance each of those elements and make him a star primed to relieve Maxwell of his belt.