10 Wrestlers Who MUST Be Signed For All Elite Wrestling

8. PAC

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Dragon Gate Network

In the Far East, The former 'King Of The Cruiserweights' has shockingly set up camp in Dragon Gate having surprisingly turned back what had to be huge offers from an expanding New Japan Pro Wrestling to help continue their international growth, but he's yet to decide on a home base on the other side of the Pacific.

After his acrimonious WWE exit left bad tastes in mouths all round, PAC became the indie darling of a decade ago all over again despite his talent and look reflecting the Cruiserweights they've rather frustratingly since pushed in his absence. Photos posted on his own social media of him looking more shredded than ever speak to the dedication he still has for the craft, and his WWE run could justifiably make him a main eventer in a product such as All Elite Wrestling. If only for the dream matches.

Contests against with or against Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks would surely sizzle, even without storyline motivations for the scuffles. His Dragon Gate decision has thus far preserved his aura too - PAC is harder to find than most and would feel like a major coup for the start-up as a result.

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