9 Predictions For Chris Jericho's AEW Mystery Partners

6. Marty Scurll

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Marty Scurll's contract status left him marooned in Ring Of Honor upon the formation of All Elite Wrestling.

Acknowledged by the Elite with an inspired sight gag in-joke on the Being The Elite credits - and by the man himself with his "All my friends are dead" social media schtick - this could open up a more serious narrative possibility in the coming months.

Scurll could debut as a heel ally of Chris Jericho's on the TV debut in the role of mystery partner, citing his exile as motivation to betray his old brothers. Alternatively, the Elite is no longer the faction Scurll joined. Corporate glad-handers, the new complexion of the group is inconsistent with Scurll's very nature as a 'Villain'. There are several absorbing storyline possibilities to explore for what is an expected development: Scurll, when he becomes a free agent, seems destined to join AEW. ROH has allowed him to flourish stateside, but it's telling that he isn't their World Champion, and Matt Taven is. Scurll's deal is also up this year - but the precise date is not known.

AEW can offer a comparable salary to WWE, his friends are there, and the network TV deal offers him the chance to make serious, immediate money, as compared to the lower-paying, NXT proving ground.

A super-gimmicked, excellent worker, a performer of Scurll's quality is needed, too.

Likelihood: 80%

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Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!