5 underrated AEW feuds in 2021

AEW feuds just hit differently in 2021 than any other company's rivalries.
AEW feuds just hit differently in 2021 than any other company's rivalries.

#2 PAC vs. Andrade El Idolo

Andrade El Idolo debuted for AEW on the Dynamite following Double Or Nothing 2021. After months of frustration, the former WWE United States Champion asked for and was granted his release from the company. Many thought that his arrival in All Elite Wrestling would finally show his full potential. However, it didn't start this way.

Eventually, Andrade would cross paths with PAC, and his fortune in the company changed. Both men faced for the first time on the September 10th AEW Rampage, with Andrade winning thanks to an assist from Chavo Guerrero. This caused PAC to dispute the legitimacy of this win. As a result, Andrade challenged him to a rematch on the October 22nd AEW Rampage.

This bout proved to be a fantastic encounter that had both men displaying their abilities superbly. Andrade El Idolo shined in his best match since leaving WWE, while PAC effortlessly flew through the air and delivered crisp offense throughout. Following the contest, the feud splintered off into a tag team rivalry with Cody Rhodes and Malakai Black.

PAC and Cody defeated Andrade and Black in a tag team match at AEW Full Gear 2021. For two marvelous bouts that have to be among the best on Rampage and another quality tag team contest, PAC vs. Andrade El Idolo should be a feud that the company runs back in the near future.


#1 Former AEW TNT Champion Miro vs. Eddie Kingston

Eddie Kingston broke out in a major way last year, debuting for AEW and headlining their final pay-per-view of 2020. The Mad King turned babyface by saving Jon Moxley at Revolution 2021 and has since become the everyman of All Elite Wrestling. He is the hero that the fans rally behind and want to see succeed.

Not only did Kingston shine as a babyface, but he has also displayed a unique skill that not many performers have. Eddie Kingston knows how to make the most of his time on-screen to get over whatever he is doing. Eddie is a phenomenal talker and a gritty brawler that elevates every feud he is in.

Miro became a revelation as the TNT Champion this year. His God's Favorite Champion persona showed newfound confidence in his promos that were never there before. He quickly became the best character in AEW. Around this time, Eddie Kingston started to set his sights on The Redeemer's gold.

Their promo segments in the buildup to All Out 2021 were riveting and had the fans invested. Kingston's response to Miro calling himself The Redeemer with "Redeem These Nuts" was one of the best comebacks of 2021 and created a nice shirt for the Mad King.

The two men produced a compelling opener to All Out 2021. It was every bit the heavyweight slugfest that fans expected. Kingston came very close to winning until Miro scored with a low blow out of the referee's sight and followed with the Machaka Kick to retain the TNT Championship.

Miro and Eddie Kingston delivered a quality program that accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. Eddie earned more fans with his outstanding promo work, humor, and in-ring performance. Meanwhile, Miro added to his spectacular run as TNT Champion and garnered more heat for robbing Kingston. That's why they had the most underrated AEW feud in 2021.

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Edited by Kartik Arry
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