Predicting Where Every AEW Wrestler Will Be In 5 Years' Time

58. Jay Lethal

Jay Lethal
AEW

Jay Lethal has already dwindled in relevance. The push-back to his signature has - and this is pure conjecture - possibly convinced AEW to not use him as Tony Khan's latest six-week veteran scalp, à la Bobby Fish.

He's popular amongst the boys, but that's precisely why people couldn't stomach his arrival.

Can't see him lasting.

57. 2.0

2.0 2point0 Daniel Garcia
AEW

Priceless as undercard sh*thouses, 2.0 also have potential as loveable babyface dorks with glorious patter. Ever-Rise were a joy even when NXT 1.0 was shuffling towards its demise.

Longevity shouldn't prove a problem. Their work ethic is impeccable. Their enterprising creativity is abundant.

They'll be a part of the AEW family for a long time.

56. Joey Janela

Joey Janela
AEW

Sometimes, things just don't work against all reason.

Joey Janela is a creative, funny performer contracted to a promotion that rewards creativity. They seemed a perfect fit. It just didn't work. Janela just never got over, and by his own admission, gave up trying for too long a time. He's better than the bad faith actors suggest, but the full brunt of his demented style isn't suited to AEW's undercard.

He's an indie guy until the end - so much so that his schtick doesn't work on what is effectively a billionaire-funded indie league.

He'll leave when his contract expires and operate better as a true outlaw mind.

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