5 dream matches for Cesaro in AEW

News broke recently that Cesaro has departed WWE after the completion of his contract. The departure was on good terms, as the company and The Swiss Superman were simply unable to reach an agreement for a new deal.

What's interesting is that since the contract expired, there is no 'non-complete' clause in effect, which makes the former WWE Superstar a free agent immediately.

Speculation about The Swiss Superman's next destination has fans excited already. Obviously, there is still a chance that WWE might be able to negotiate a new contract to rehire him, but there is a high chance that AEW might be in the sights of the Swiss Superman.

"The King of Swing" has a plethora of opponents to go through if he decides to make the jump. Tony Khan has shown consistent interest in established WWE stars, and with Cesaro's reputation and top-tier skillset, it's easy to think he'll be put to work immediately in All Elite Wrestling.

Here are some interesting feuds the former WWE Superstar could be part of to kick things off in AEW.

#5. Cesaro vs. Jon Moxley

Jon Moxley has consistently been a top performer on the AEW roster since the young promotion was founded. But after his recent return from alcohol treatment, his physical transformation and increased agility has put the former AEW Champion on an even higher level.

Tony Khan clearly recognizes Moxley's elite status, and AEW television regularly features him. His gritty and violent style is embraced by fans, and his never-say-die attitude has led to memorable main events against the likes of Darby Allin, Eddie Kingston and Kenny Omega.

On the flipside, Cesaro has portrayed a heel character for the better part of the last several years. Unlike traditional heels, however, he is rarely portrayed as someone who weasels out of fights. This has helped the Swiss Superman gain a sizable fanbase which even led to a babyface push a while back.

Cesaro's entry could pit him against Jon Moxley very organically, with neither refusing to back down from the other. The current storyline with Mox and Bryan Danielson is ripe to introduce an X-factor, and the former WWE superstar would fit like a glove.

#4. Cesaro vs. Wardlow

Cesaro and Wardlow are undoubtedly two of the strongest men in the wrestling industry right now. Furthermore, fans have always pointed out how both these extraordinarily talented stars are underutilized.

The former WWE Superstar has shown his exceptional strength in many instances, most notably lifting Paul Wight (FKA Big Show) over the top rope. Wardlow too has plowed through most of his opponents with relative ease, and has even been able to put CM Punk through the grinder.

In pitting the power of the Swiss Superman against the connosieur of powerbombs, AEW will have a type of feud that has never been seen in the promotion. Since Tony Khan's roster is stacked with high-fliers, a powerhouse like Cesaro with an array of technical moves would be a valuable asset to the scene.

#3. Cesaro vs. Malakai Black

Malakai Black's stable, The House of Black, is finally beginning to take shape. The additions of Buddy Matthews and Brody King have put it among the top factions in the business. With the raw potential they have, now is the perfect time for The House of Black get involved in notable feuds and establish themselves.

Black's faction is currently embroiled in a feud with Pac and Penta of Death Triangle. While Rey Fenix might soon return and put the stable at full strength, this might be an opportune moment to introduce Cesaro into the mix.

The House of Black has quite the power differential against Death Triangle, and the Swiss Superman will be perfect to balance things out. Furthermore, a babyface debut would be perfect with the momentum he'll gain from making the jump to AEW.

Malakai Black would certainly have to work hard to spray black mist into the eyes of the 6'5" 'King of the Swing'. And with both being hard-hitting technical virtuosos, a feud between them would be an interesting dynamic in the All Elite scene.

#2. Bryan Danielson vs. Cesaro

Fans have been buzzing over the prospect of Cesaro joining AEW since he left WWE. Some are even expecting the pop for his debut to be as big as it was in Bryan Danielson's first appearance.

Although he was initially recieved warmly, The American Dragon has been showcasing his very violent tendencies lately. He's been running through talented youth in order to manifest his vision of a 'Dragon Dojo' stable. And he's currently targeting Jon Moxley as a potential partner in the venture.

Danielson's match against Moxley at Revolution has become a highly-anticipated event. However, a wildcard thrown into the mix might work well to create a more dynamic storyline, and the Swiss Superman certainly has the potential to be that wildcard.

Fans will be forgiven for thinking that 'The King of Swing' does not have mic skills. While he's been given free rein on the mic a depressingly small number of times, the former WWE Superstar has produced some very good promos in the past. Whatever he lacks can easily be handled by an experienced speaker like Bryan Danielson.

If the two were to face off, Danielson would need to utilize every aspect of his technical wizardry to take down a guy like Cesaro. While the Swiss Superman has extraordinary strength, he also has quite a few unconventional moves in his arsenal. A match between the two would be a treat no matter how it happens.

#1. Eddie Kingston vs. Cesaro

Eddie Kingston has seemingly already thrown down the gauntlet to Cesaro. The two wrestlers have had a long history of battles across promotions like PWG and IWA Mid-South. Their final series went down in Chikara, which the Swiss superstar won.

Kingston apparently never got over the loss. He's taken several shots at his former rival in the past, calling him "the big Swiss idiot in WWE". Although Cesaro has never had the chance to respond, that could change if he makes his way to All Elite Wrestling.

The implications of the former WWE Superstar joining AEW are quite straight-forward from Eddie Kingston's perspective. It doesn't matter what The Swiss Superman's initial feud entails; The Mad King will likely attack him at the first opportunity.

Their fights have always been a treat to watch, owing to Cesaro's hard-hitting style and Kingston's unhinged and reckless nature. AEW could be a fresh new ground for them to rekindle the old rivalry.