10 former WWE Superstars who could sign with AEW in 2022

#4. and #3. Former WWE Superstars Scarlett Bordeaux and Karrion Kross

Their entrances were electrifying. Their presence was undeniable, and it seemed WWE would be their playground. Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux were primed as the next big thing in WWE. Unfortunately, that was short-lived.

Kross was one of the best stars to come out of NXT. He had great in-ring ability and charisma that radiated through the screen. He became a two-time NXT Champion and was a mainstay on the brand.

When he moved to RAW, he lost to Jeff Hardy in his first match on the brand. Later, he began wearing Gladiator garb to the ring, a far cry from his NXT character. This might've changed down the line, but both Kross and Scarlett were released.

Given their WWE run and how their star has grown since IMPACT Wrestling days, AEW would want to have a look in. Scarlett, in particular, was a valet in WWE but can wrestle.

It's fair to say that both have star power, and that's something AEW would want to add to their growing roster.

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#2. Former WWE Superstar Ric Flair

Irrespective of what some think of Ric Flair, given his recent controversies, he's still one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Flair has been a 'free agent' for some time now, and AEW wouldn't be wrong in signing the multi-time world champion.

AEW has proven how to use wrestling legends like Sting, Arn Anderson, Dustin Rhodes, and Tully Blanchard. Moreover, Tony Khan is a student of wrestling history, and it's apt that two of the original Four Horsemen are already signed to the promotion. Bringing Ric Flair would seem like a no-brainer.

The last time Flair signed to a promotion outside WWE was TNA/IMPACT, and it was met with ridicule and not fondly remembered. That won't happen in AEW. Also, having a WOO-Off with a recently-signed Jay Lethal would be a treat for fans.