5 superstars who shouldn't have left WWE for AEW

#4. Shawn Spears has been relegated to a bit-part player in AEW

AEW fans were excited for Shawn Spears when he initially made his debut in the company. After his stint in WWE as 'Perfect 10' Tye Dillinger, he was immediately thrust into a high-profile feud with Cody Rhodes in All Elite Wrestling and was rechristened as "The Chairman".

However, it seemed like that would be the peak of his career in the company. Since then, he has aligned himself with MJF and The Pinnacle and is firmly entrenched as an undercard talent.

Shawn Spears has defended the company's booking by saying that Tony Khan prioritizes the audience. The company did try in the beginning, but it didn't work out. If there's one thing that everyone can agree on, it's that Spear's run has been a flop. Perhaps he's always meant to be a "good hand" after all.

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#3. FTR is lost in the shuffle of a stacked tag team division

Before Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood joined the promotion, the Young Bucks vs. FTR was considered a dream match. They are among the best tag teams in the world and many thought they would have a lengthy run with the titles. However, aside from a one-off match at Full Gear 2020, which they lost, FTR eventually slid down the card as other duos took prominence in the company.

Many fans were expecting FTR to be treated better, but their current run has been underwhelming to say the least. Their old-school style makes them stand out from the rest of the pack and they should absolutely be given a bigger spotlight to showcase their talents.

Harwood and Wheeler have made it abundantly clear that they want a rematch with long-time rivals, The Young Bucks. Maybe in the future they could have a proper run, but at the moment, despite being very talented, they fail to live up to expectations.