Predicting Where Every AEW Wrestler Will Be In 5 Years' Time
52. Kip Sabian
He hasn't realised his potential, which he still has. Smarmy face, fluent promo, decent work.
He hasn't left an unforgettable imprint on the promotion. He isn't particularly 'Elite'.
Perhaps an indie proving ground run might reverse that perception.
51. Lance Archer
He's difficult to book, is Lance Archer. Too much of a beast to lose too often, he's also not quite magnetic, undeniable megastar material.
He's also not particularly young, so there's little incentive to invest. He's also incredibly fun to watch, so what do you do?
You retain him as an upper midcard scalp, allow him to murder people while he's still physically capable, and ignore the white noise spewed from bad faith actors who refuse to understand the role of the wrestling monster.
50. Lee Johnson
Super-gifted.
Unlike other young talents who aren't in the "Pillar" conversation, he should be. He's a victim of the unfortunate talent: TV time ratio, but this should correct itself over the years. He's a spectacular young talent guided by astute minds.
This will very likely culminate in a prosperous career that by 2026 will really just be getting started.