8 Wrestlers Who Could Be Chris Jericho's Teased Secret Mystery Opponent

6. Nick Or Matt Jackson

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This doesn't seem like the way in which a member of the Elite will be brought back; surely, a show-down with Death Triangle is on the cards, if only to save the Trios titles, the holders of which are ritually defeated in a manner that would make Vince McMahon blush.

The division needs a reboot, and has tumbled into such disarray that it practically invites a conspiracy theory: were the Elite set for a return far longer ago than we actually knew?

That might explain why Khan has booked the individual members of Death Triangle into oblivion: he knew all along that the Elite were to swoop back in and start again. Though, it's far more likely that Khan has introduced too many championships and has fallen into a trap in his attempts to balance them all.

The Young Bucks have collectively held World Tag Team and Six-Man gold across five reigns, and one would expect them and Kenny Omega to return as part of a surprise appearance. In this case, the pop is probably worth more than the rating spike from a pre-announced segment. Moments still matter, and it should be enormous.

Also: the Elite will need trios to feud with because, ironically, at the exact time the division was launched, there have never been fewer credible units. The Elite Vs. The JAS makes sense within the context of the each group's philosophy, and the JAS Vs. Blackpool Combat Club programme needs to end and soon.

Could this - Jericho cheating Nick or Matt Jackson - be the catalyst for a programme premised on who deserves the credit for AEW's success?

Probability: 40%

 
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