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AEW currently has one of the finest high-flying rosters. Whether we're talking about the pedal-to-the-metal speed of Rey Fenix or the heights Dante Martin soars to in virtually every match, AEW is a place for fast-paced, high-flying cruiserweight wrestlers.
While the athletic ability of the Young Bucks or Sammy Guevera are nothing to shy away from, some of AEW's finest wrestlers come from a luchador background. Together, the two are responsible for some of the greatest moments in AEW match history, including their several unforgettable matches against the Young Bucks.
Seeing how fantastic the Lucha Brothers' run in AEW has been so far, the company could do with hiring a few more luchador wrestlers to further build their roster.
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Here are 5 veteran luchador wrestlers we'd love to one day see compete in All Elite Wrestling
#5. Gran Metalik signs to AEW
Gran Metalik signing to WWE was a huge deal back in 2016. He'd previously made a name for himself as a talented performer in NJPW and CMLL. A somewhat younger wrestler at the time, it was expected that big things awaited Gran Metalik, especially as part of WWE's newly reformed Cruiserweight Division.
Unfortunately, Gran Metalik was one of the many wrestlers who lost on WWE's roster at the time. Failing to be properly utilized, he was infrequently seen on TV. He had very few matches during the last couple months of his time within the company. Having been granted his release from WWE in November of last year, Metalik would do extraordinary well appearing in AEW, hopefully in the near-future.
#4. Dragon Lee opens the Forbidden Door
Dragon Lee is one of the hottest cruiserweight wrestlers currently active today. By the time he left CMLL in 2019, he was practically the face of the entire company. NJPW seems to have similarly recognized his incredible in-ring ability, with Lee appearing as a key player in NJPW's junior heavyweight title picture.
The amazing thing about Lee is that despite having achieved so much, he is still very young. At only 26, he has won numerous awards and championships around the globe. His NJPW matches with Hiromu Takahashi and Will Ospreay are practically the stuff of legend.
Given his age and NJPW's partnership with AEW, it's almost certain that Dragon Lee will one day step through the Forbidden Door. We just hope that day is sooner rather than later.
#3. Rush brings "Tranquillo" to AEW
The brother of Dragon Lee and a veteran luchador performer, Rush may be one of the most underrated wrestlers working today. Nicknamed "Mr. CMLL" due to his prominent role in the company, Rush managed to go from the generic, zero-personality face wrestler to the more arrogant "Tranquillo" fans know as him today.
As part of this new gimmick, Rush appears dismissive of all his opponents, as though they are not worthy of his time. Eventually, this would become the main gimmick associated with Los Ingobernables and its later, popular off-shoot, Los Ingobernables de Japón.
Rush is unique on this list as he is one of the best heel luchadors working today. Furthermore, while he can still be described as a fast-moving high-flyer, he also tends to do devastating maneveurs to decimate his opponents. Seeing such a hard-edged style of luchador wrestling as Rush's in All Elite Wrestling, complete with his excellent mic skills, would be something fans would no doubt love to see.
#2. Mil Muertes rises
An older veteran wrestler, Ricky Banderas has had one of the most storied careers in pro wrestling. Making a name for himself in AAA, he would go on to wrestle in various companies in both the US and Mexico.
Banderas competed in promotions including Impact, MLW and Lucha Underground. During his time in Lucha Underground, Banderas would perfect his character Mil Muertes, a large, burly luchador risen from the dead who felt like a cross between The Undertaker and Batman's Bane.
Like Rush, Mil Muertes is a very physically imposing wrestler who prefers a heavy-hitting, ground-and-pound style compared to other luchadors. It's for this very reason that he remains unique--whereas other luchadors may be flying off the ropes,
Muertes favors a stiff right hand or spear to win his matches. Seeing such an unorthodox luchador in AEW would be an interesting addition to the roster. This is especially true given Muertes' ability to wrestle in the more violent, hardcore matches that All Elite Wrestling seems to favor.
#1. Bandido goes All Elite
One of the most accomplished and popular luchadors working today, Bandido is almost certainly the future of luchador-based wrestling. Though young, he's had an unbelievably successful career so far, winning various titles and world championships from some of the world's foremost wrestling organizations. His career has taken him from Mexico to America to Japan, with Bandido being featured as a headline performer each time he appears.
Having been in the main event of All Out alongside Rey Fenix and Rey Mysterio, Bandido would be an ideal signee to AEW. His in-ring chemistry is great with virtually everyone he works with, and he would make a natural ally with someone like Rey Fenix.
What AEW is really missing right now is a decent singles luchador competitor. Knowing that, what better choice is there than Bandido?
