5 AEW Dream matches for Bandido

AEW has made a habit in 2021 of signing up the biggest free agents available. In 2021 alone, the company signed CM Punk, Adam Cole, Andrade El Idolo, and Bryan Danielson. A few more exceptional competitors have hit the open market, with one standing out, in particular, this week.

Bandido has been one of the biggest luchadors in wrestling today. Making a name for himself in Mexico before making his way to the United States, the 26-year-old has a lot of experience worldwide.

He has become one of the top independent stars in wrestling, currently reigning as the PWG World Champion. With titles all over the world, there aren't many with the potential of Bandido.

AEW should be placing the luchador at the top of their list of hottest free agents in the world. He has a surplus of skills that can be showcased in a major way. Bandido is also the star who can create magic with any opponent that the promotion can give him. In this article, let's take a look at the five AEW dream matches for Bandido.

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#5 AEW's Malakai Black

Malakai Black has been a revelation for AEW since his arrival. The former Aleister Black saw many start-and-stop pushes during his time in WWE before his eventual release this past summer. He has made an immediate impact on All Elite Wrestling through a feud with Cody Rhodes, which saw him defeat the first TNT Champion twice in a row in convincing fashion.

Black has also made his return to the independent scene as well. He made his presence known in PWG and helped Bandido from an attack from Super Dragon on their first show back earlier this year. This brief interaction hasn't led to a showdown between the two men so that AEW could beat the independent scene to the punch here.

Bandido has a high octane style with a tremendous amount of spectacular high-flying moves that stun crowds. Malakai Black has an impressive arsenal with stiff strikes and high-impact maneuvers.

This would make for an ideal matchup that could be a showstealer on AEW Dynamite or a pay-per-view. This has the makings of the type of contest that could put eyes on Bandido in the company.

#4 AEW's PAC

AEW has quite an impressive roster, and one of their earliest signings was PAC. The Death Triangle member is such a complete package as a professional wrestler. He has surprising strength for a man of his stature.

PAC also has extraordinary speed, precession with his strikes and might be the most agile competitor in wrestling today.

PAC has been a perfect opponent for many competitors during his time in AEW. His Iron Man clash with Kenny Omega still stands as one of the greatest matches in Dynamite history. Meanwhile, his recent series of outstanding bouts against Andrade El Idolo has revitalized the former WWE Superstar.

He could get Bandido going in a big way in an insane high-flying battle that could have state-of-the-art action.

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#3 AEW's Bryan Danielson

Bryan Danielson has felt like a new man in AEW since his debut back at All Out 2021. Widely regarded as the greatest professional wrestler of his generation, Danielson has brought a brand new edge to his in-ring presentation and has put on several bangers to kick off his time in the promotion.

Whether it be a high-flyer like Nick Jackson or a heavyweight like Eddie Kingston, the American Dragon has brought the goods and stolen the show. Against someone as gifted as Bandido, Bryan Danielson would look to his past learning the art of Lucha libre to get something unique once again.

The Mexican is the type of athlete who would motivate Danielson to go to places he hasn't in the past.

#2 AEW's Rey Fenix

Whenever there is a new opponent, Rey Fenix is named one of the best options from the AEW roster. One half of the reigning AEW World Tag Team Champions, Fenix has been a part of some of the greatest singles and tag team encounters in the company's history.

Rey Fenix's style makes him a standout among other stars because it is amazing to watch him going through the air. But Bandido may be an equal in the high-risk department.

The Mexican mixes the Lucha libre style with sudden strength, while Fenix is the next evolution of Lucha libre and has a high-impact arsenal. That blend will have the fans on their feet.

Bandido and Rey Fenix faced each other at PWG in an excellent bout three years ago, but a lot has changed since then. They have grown and this has the makings of a Match of the Year contender at this stage.

The two luchadores also teamed up in the main event of "All In," the genesis of AEW, so their history is also rich within the company, adding more story to their clash.

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#1 AEW's Kenny Omega

Kenny Omega is the current and longest reigning AEW World Champion. The Best Bout Machine has had an outstanding 2021, holding the top Titles in three different promotions. Omega has officially become the longest-reigning AAA Mega Champion as well.

With a litany of challengers defeated, there are a few that The Cleaner hasn't faced already, but Bandido fits the bill and may be a perfect match.

The Mexican holds many similarities to competitors who have proven to be successful against Omega. The current PWG World Champion can outdo anyone with his speed and explosiveness, so it forces his pace, which has been effective against the current AEW Champion.

The chemistry would be unreal and should excite the fans with breathtaking action. Bandido could entice this by offering Kenny Omega the opportunity at the PWG gold for a shot at the AEW World Championship.

This plays into his ego and gives the luchador some meaning for a huge win. That's why Kenny Omega is the biggest AEW dream match for Bandido.