5 AEW stars who must get a World Title opportunity in 2022

4) Adam Cole - AEW

Another former NXT Champion that has made an immediate impact in AEW is Adam Cole. The former Undisputed Era leader has been reunited with the Young Bucks as the SuperKliq and is undefeated in singles action. Wherever Cole has competed, he has been a main eventer, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him claim the top spot in the next 12 months.

Adam Cole is the perfect heel character to be the champion of the company. He is cocky, smug and full of himself. This makes him an excellent foil for Hangman Adam Page. The history between these two Bullet Club members adds a genuine hook to what should be an AEW World Championship Match to close a major event. Cole's rise to the top will be undisputed in 2022.

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3) Miro - AEW

God's Favorite Champion has been stuck in purgatory ever since losing the TNT Title to Sammy Guevara on the September 22nd episode of AEW Dynamite. Miro has evolved into a fabulous character as the Redeemer and has become so compelling with his promos.

After such an exceptional reign as TNT Champion, Miro should be aiming higher up the card. He made for a wonderful monster heel champion and that is an archetype that AEW hasn't gone to as of yet with their top title. Miro gives Hangman Page a true hurdle to overcome with his reign that adds even more fan investment. This has banger potential written all over it.