5 AEW Babyfaces Who Could Make Good Heels

2. AEW Star Darby Allin

All Elite Wrestling Star Darby Allin

Darby Allin is a top star in AEW. Not only is he big with the AEW fans, but fellow AEW stars all seem to love him. After signing with AEW, Paul Wight said that if he could turn heel, he would love to wrestle Allin. When CM Punk made his long-awaited return to the ring, AEW booked him in a feud with Allin.

A lot of wild action as expected and @JonMoxley, @MadKing1981 and @DarbyAllin win tonight's main event trio match on #AEWDarkElevation. pic.twitter.com/zmLePOCxAt

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 7, 2021

If Darby turned heel, it'd feel like one of the biggest betrayals in wrestling today. Darby is a dark character (in the visual sense) and the darkness adds a cerebral feeling to Black's heelish persona.

The turn practically writes itself. Sting is one of the most beloved personalities in wrestling. He has been by Darby's side ever since Sting arrived in AEW.

Up next, @Sting and @DarbyAllin will be in the ring to respond to #TullyBlanchard’s comments from #AEWDynamite. Tune in to @tntdrama NOW to watch #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/RIWpBdzo2b

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 11, 2021

Having Darby turn on Sting would generate some serious heat with fans. Plus, if Sting wanted to formally retire from in-ring competition, what better person in AEW to retire the Icon Sting? It would take careful booking to make the turn work, but AEW has shown that they can book in a way where anything is possible.