5 AEW stars who would be perfect challengers for Roman Reigns' WWE Universal Championship

Which AEW star can match up against Roman Reigns?
Which AEW star can match up against Roman Reigns?

#4. Kenny Omega

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AEW EVP Kenny Omega is arguably the biggest wrestling star in the world to have never wrestled in the WWE. When it comes to non-WWE dream matches, Omega usually figures high on the list.

He earned his nickname of Best Bout Machine by having 5-star classics in New Japan against the likes of Chris Jericho, Okada and Tanahashi. While he took some time to get going in Tony Khan's promotion, his recent run as the world champion truly established The Cleaner as one of the greats.

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Omega revealed in an interview with Tokyo Sports last year that he would like to eventually face Roman Reigns in an interpromotional clash:

"We already have a lot of people coming in, so we don't have a problem with opponents. I don't have a specific opponent in mind, but if I had to say, Roman Reigns [WWE Universal Champion] would be a good opportunity for me to prove what a real champion is like," Omega said.
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Omega and Reigns have never shared a ring. But given the star quality of the Tribal Chief and the in-ring excellence of Omega, it would undoubtedly be a titanic clash.


#3. Hangman Page

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The current AEW world champion has a lot to prove. 'Hangman' Adam Page beat Omega for the title back at Full Gear in 2019 and has fended off a challenge from Bryan Danielson so far.

While he is very much a beloved babyface that is popular with the fans, he is still young when it comes to main event experience. There is still a question mark on whether he can truly carry the company on his shoulders and become that box office draw.

Roman Reigns has, of course, surpassed expectation as is firmly entrenched in the top tier of wrestling greats of this generation. A match between the two champions will be a significant test for the Cowboy.

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Edited by Prem Deshpande
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