5 AEW wrestlers who would be perfect for the "Danielson Dojo"

AEW's Bryan Danielson recently made it known that he wished to start his own faction with fellow veteran Jon Moxley.

According to Danielson, the faction would see grizzled older wrestlers at the top of their game taking talented newcomers under their wing. The American Dragon has declared his intention to "toughen" these rookies up and groom them for the kind of violent greatness Danielson has attained.

So far, Moxley appears reluctant to join Danielson's new group. On the latest episode of Dynamite, Mox seemingly challenged The American Dragon to a match, saying he never joins forces with someone unless he "bleeds with them" first.

Should Jon Moxley join Danielson's so-called "Dojo," it would only be a matter of time before the two stars began recruiting additional AEW talent into their ranks.

Here are five wrestlers who would do well in Bryan Danielson's new faction.

#5. Powerhouse Hobbs

Powerhouse Hobbs is an incredibly talented young athlete who, so far, has made a name for himself as an enforcer. He's managed to do remarkably well in Team Taz, gaining some popularity among fans.

Unfortunately, it seems he's gone as far with Taz's group as he can, and needs a fresh start if he wants to keep AEW viewers interested in his character.

It may seem like a jump, having Hobbs leave one group and immediately join another. But Hobbs doesn't seem ready for a singles push right off the bat. The ideal scenario would have him defect to the Danielson Dojo, abandoning the enforcer role in order to learn what it takes to be a top star in AEW.

Let's remember that before joining Team Taz, Hobbs was a protege of Moxley. This lends history to the two that could be expanded upon in the future.

#4. Lee Moriarty

A wrestler specifically named by Danielson as someone he and Moxley could mentor, Lee Moriarty is one of the most talented young rookies in AEW. Having established himself on the indie wrestling scene, he's managed to come into his own in AEW under the tutelage of Matt Sydal.

While Moriarty's run with Sydal has been entertaining so far, it would be interesting to see him further develop his technical, hard-hitting style under Danielson's teaching.

Bryan evidently sees something in Moriarty, having challenged him to a match and encouraged him to embrace his darker, more violent side. Should Moriarty join Danielson's faction, it would be intriguing to see just how violent Moriarty can be.

#2. Daniel Garcia

Another wrestler specifically name-dropped by Danielson, Daniel Garcia is a popular young talent with a bright future. He's also a perfect student for the American Dragon: cruel, relentless, and technically brilliant.

As part of 2Point0, Garcia has had an impressive run as a singles and trios competitor with Jeff Parker and Matt Lee. Though relatively new to AEW, he's already had fantastic matches with everyone from Sammy Guevara to CM Punk.

Garcia makes for a great heel with his 2Point0 stablemates. However, the faction doesn't feel as formidable as groups like The Pinnacle or the House of Black. Instead, they tend to work as annoying, cowardly pests, rarely winning their matches without cheating.

Garcia would do well under the guidance of someone like Danielson or Moxley, especially due to how closely Garcia's smash-mouth submission style aligns with Danielson's. Should Garcia accept the Dojo's invitation, it could even be a torch-passing scenario, with Danielson training the new submission specialist in AEW.

#2. CM Punk

CM Punk is a notable AEW talent who - like Danielson and Moxley - was a fan-favorite world champion in WWE. Similarly, he wants to work with young talent and coach them to superstardom.

Prior to joining AEW, Punk praised guys like Darby Allin and Powerhouse Hobbs, hailing them as the future of pro wrestling. Upon signing with the company, the Straight Edge Superstar immediately started working with new and rising stars, lending them legitimacy through their matchups together.

In essence, Punk's positive views of young AEW talent are similar to that of Danielson's. Both wrestlers have praised the promotion's rookies and stated their intentions to help develop them into stars.

That being said, it would seem a natural decision to have Punk join the Danielson Dojo as a fellow mentor, similar to Moxley. All three men have history together, after all.

#1. Miro

Miro is easily one of the most underrated wrestlers in AEW. The Bulgarian bruiser had a rocky start in the company through his program with Kip Sabian. But after splitting with Sabian and capturing the TNT Championship, the Redeemer truly came into his own.

However, since losing the TNT title to Guevera back in September, Miro has unfortunately rarely been seen on TV. He seems to have become lost in the roster for the moment, having been overshadowed by recent arrivals like Adam Cole, Keith Lee, and Andrade.

With seemingly no storyline set for him, having Miro join Danielson's Dojo as a mentor figure would seem the best fit for now. Putting it simply, Miro is just too good a talent to waste. Having him on TV in any capacity - especially alongside fellow veterans like Moxley and Danielson - would be a treat for AEW fans.