5 AEW Stars who should have been included in the World Championship Eliminator Tournament

AEW recently announced an Eliminator Tournament taking place on the promotion's weekly shows and culminating on Full Gear.

The victor will obtain an opportunity to face AEW World Championship Kenny Omega for the title.

AEW disclosed the bracket of the tournament following the main event of the latest episode of Dynamite. Bobby Fish fell to Bryan Danielson in a competitive main event, who would be one of the competitors in the tournament.

Hangman Page already has an assured shot at the championship through his Casino Ladder Match victory and is not part of the discussion. The participants include "10" of Dark Order, former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, Orange Cassidy, Powerhouse Hobbs, Dustin Rhodes, Lance Archer, and Eddie Kingston.

However, there are certain AEW Stars who missed the cut. Here's a list of five such talents who should've been a part of the Eliminator but were overlooked.

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#5 AEW star Matt Sydal

Matt Sydal has yet to perform to his true potential. Sydal has matured into an all-rounder, with technical wrestling being an important part of his in-ring psychology.

AEW has failed to provide Sydal with proper booking. His recent Rampage match against CM Punk showed the true extent of his potential. One way AEW could have capitalized on it was by adding him to the Eliminator.

Sydal doesn't need to win it. A first match loss against an opponent would've been enough, provided he was given enough time to show his skills.

#4 Former AEW TNT Champion Miro

Miro has been a revelation in AEW since the debut of his God's Favorite gimmick. He not only became an AEW TNT Champion but managed to radiate the aura of an undefeatable monster before losing the championship to Sammy Guevara.

Since then, Miro has done nothing except for a cryptic promo. He could've easily been included in the Eliminator Tournament, in which he would certainly be a major favorite.

AEW possibly wants someone like Moxley or Bryan to win and are protecting Miro from another loss.

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#3 AEW star John Silver

AEW provided 10 from Dark Order a golden opportunity to participate in the Eliminator Tournament. His journey to the depths of the tournament is unlikely, considering he will face Jon Moxley in his first-round match-up. However, John Silver could have done a lot more with the slot.

A standout amongst the members of The Dark Order, John Silver is loved by the AEW faithful and is cheered in every arena. Silver and Reynolds have never been seen as legitimate contenders for the company's tag titles, and the performance of a spirited single against a top star could have changed their predicament.

#2 AEW star Shawn Spears

Spears arrived in AEW with a chip on his shoulder, establishing himself as a heel and attacking Cody Rhodes. Since then he has gained the legendary Tully Blanchard as his manager, but his progress has been rather dull.

Spears is an excellent in-ring hand and can provide a good match with anyone. Thus, he could have been a good addition to the tournament, with AEW reminding fans that Spears is supposed to be a dangerous performer.

The Chairman currently finds himself a part of The Pinnacle, a supposedly destructive faction that rarely appears as a unit on television.

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#1 AEW star CM Punk

CM Punk is enjoying himself on AEW. His first few matches have seen him take on rising stars such as Darby Allin and Powerhouse Hobbs. His latest saw him face a known veteran in Matt Sydal.

Punk and AEW are facing criticism for their lack of participation in serious rivalries. The former WWE Champion hasn't started his quest for titles yet.

CM Punk would have been an ideal choice for the Eliminator Tournament, in which he would have been a top favorite. A match between Danielson and Punk would have been a must-see, although AEW appears to have saved it for the future.