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Darby Allin won the AEW TNT Championship from Cody Rhodes on November 7, 2020. Since then, he has defended the title on several occasions. Allin's storyline with Sting and Team Taz has been the most buzzworty aspect of his title reign so far.
After AEW Revolution, the TNT titleholder seems to have entered into an angle with Scorpio Sky. The latter recently turned heel and snapped against Allin on AEW Dynamite, so their feud has just begun. As a result, this rivalry for the TNT Championship could span several weeks.
Overall, the AEW roster has a lot of depth, as it features many wrestlers who are waiting in line to earn a shot at the TNT Championship. Aside from Scorpio Sky, let's take a look at five AEW stars who should challenge Darby Allin for the TNT Championship soon.
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#5 Hangman Page must rise to prominence by feuding with Darby Allin for the AEW TNT Championship
There are many potential heel vs. babyface feuds for Darby Allin in AEW. But Hangman Page is a major candidate who could have a great face vs. face feud with the current TNT Champion.
In 2019, Page was in contention to become the inaugural AEW Champion. But he lost to Chris Jericho at All Out, where the latter became the first-ever AEW World Champion.
Although Page became a tag team champion alongside Kenny Omega, he hasn't won any singles titles in AEW. After he broke away from The Elite, Page hit a low point in Tony Khan's promotion. But recently, he has become The Dark Order's ally, and things are certainly looking up for him in 2021.
At some point, Page will likely continue his pursuit for a singles title. In this case, he could start by chasing the TNT Championship.
Page and Allin faced each other once during "AEW Chris Jericho's Rock N Wrestling Rager At Sea Part Deux - Day 3" in January 2020. Both stars' careers have evolved a lot since then. It would be great to see them wrestle each other in 2021. Apart from the in-ring action, many fans would like to see how Page's association with The Dark Order might play into a potential feud with Allin.
#4 Orange Cassidy vs. Darby Allin for the AEW TNT Championship would be a bizarre clash of contrasting gimmicks
As an experiment, Orange Cassidy vs. Darby Allin would be a bold match in AEW. While Cassidy's laid-back attitude is more lighthearted in nature, Allin's demeanor is relatively intense and mysterious.
It's hard to see Cassidy adopting a darker character, and Allin won't adapt to the "sloth style" of wrestling anytime soon. Still, despite their differences, both stars portray enigmatic personalities in AEW.
Mysterious characters can work with either a serious or a comedic persona, which is how Cassidy and Allin's gimmicks achieve the same goal through two contrasting beliefs.
So what happens if characters with two very different mindsets are put together in the same match? The answer to this question could be quite intriguing, and in order to find out, AEW should have Cassidy challenge Allin for the TNT Championship soon.
Cassidy was on a roll after he feuded with Chris Jericho, but he hasn't been under the same spotlight during 2021. Perhaps a TNT Championship feud with Allin would add more momentum to his current position in AEW.
#3 Miro must challenge Darby Allin for the AEW TNT Championship soon
Miro became part of the AEW roster in September 2020, but he hasn't had a single title match in Tony Khan's promotion.
Unlike many AEW stars, Miro is a more recognizable talent due to to his stint in WWE. So far, he hasn't been properly utilized on AEW television. His entire purpose in the promotion had been to build toward a wrestling wedding between Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford.
But even after the completion of this wedding, Miro hasn't entered the title picture in any capacity.
Maybe the people in charge want to play the long-term game with Miro, but AEW fans are losing patience with his creative arc. A TNT Championship feud with Darby Allin could be the perfect way for Miro to move up the ranks in AEW.
Miro vs. Allin shouldn't happen just because the former desperately needs the match. Instead, this feud should take place because it could be a great storyline.
Fans have been enjoying Miro's newfound aggression in recent weeks. Allin has battled a few monsters, such as Brian Cage, and he has showcased some excellent chemistry with big wrestlers.
As a result, Miro and Darby Allin's in-ring styles would be an excellent combination. It's about time for Miro to get an opportunity to unleash his true potential in the AEW TNT Championship picture.
#2 Christian Cage is interested in working with Darby Allin in AEW
AEW has revealed that Christian Cage was the company's "Hall of Fame" worthy acquisition. Now that he has officially debuted, he could compete in some dream matches against several AEW stars.
During a recent interview with Renee Paquette on Oral Sessions, Christian talked about a few of these interesting possibilities. He seemed excited about potentially working with Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, and the veteran also praised Darby Allin during the interview.
"I look at a young guy like a Darby Allin, who's got that kind of - you don't know what it is, but he's got something right now, kind of a Jeff Hardy, cool factor about him."
Christian's status in the professional wrestling industry singlehandedly justifies why he could be a great representative of the TNT Network. But to become the "face of TNT", he must win the AEW TNT Championship.
Christian has already mentioned the possibility of working with Allin, and he could have a great match against the current TNT Champion. Additionally, Christian would also get the chance to impart his knowledge of the business to Allin.
Many fans and critics believe that Allin has the potential to become a megastar in the future, and a feud with Christian will significantly push him toward that level.
#1 MJF vs. Darby Allin should be a major feud for the AEW TNT Championship
MJF recently formed a new faction with FTR, Wardlow, Shawn Spears, and Tully Blanchard on AEW Dynamite. With this solid backup, MJF should have the chance to challenge for a singles title soon.
Although MJF is a young AEW talent, he has already accomplished a lot as a heel. Many fans believe that he will become a world champion down the road. For now, because the current AEW World Champion, Kenny Omega, is a heel, MJF could chase the TNT Championship instead.
Darby Allin and MJF haven't faced each other in a one-on-one match in AEW. Beyond the face vs. heel dynamic, MJF's faction members will most likely play key roles in this potential storyline, too.
Everyone expects MJF to pull off some shenanigans that could reasonably allow him to become the new TNT Champion. Regardless of which star emerges as the winner, this feud could lead to some exciting storyline developments.
Generally speaking, Allin's mysterious persona is also an interesting contrast to MJF's loudmouth gimmick.
If the odds are stacked against the current AEW TNT Champion, Sting could back him up again, adding even more buzz to this feud. The possibilities for MJF and Darby Allin's potential storyline seem endless, which is why it should be explored at some point in AEW.
