Ranking the top 10 AEW stars who debuted in 2021 - Former WWE Champion, Nine-time WWE Tag Team Champion, former NXT Champion

Many wrestlers debuted in All Elite Wrestling during 2021, but only some have left a mark.
Many wrestlers debuted in All Elite Wrestling during 2021, but only some have left a mark.

2. CM Punk has become a cult of personality in AEW

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CM Punk probably had the best debut in AEW, drawing one of wrestling's biggest crowd pops so far.

However, Punk has since had forgettable feuds and wrestled young wrestlers with minimal experience. His return might not be what many fans have hoped for, but recently things have been looking up.

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CM Punk's feud with MJF is an improvement on what he's done so far and seems to last for a long time. Hopefully, unlike his feud with Eddie Kingston, this one won't be over after one match.

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1. Bryan Danielson has revived the American Dragon

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While some fans could still be getting used to calling him Daniel Bryan, Bryan Danielson has left quite the mark on AEW.

Danielson debuted the same night as Adam Cole, and unlike fellow WWE veteran CM Punk, he's been wrestling formidable opponents. He recently challenged the current world champion, Hangman Adam Page, twice. Although he's no longer undefeated, Danielson showed that he's more than just a wrestler to be pinned on top of another wrestler.

At 40-years-old and returning from a career-ending injury, Bryan Danielson has limited time left in the ring. These are likely his final years of active wrestling, so fans can be sure that he'll pull off some amazing work.

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