5 reasons why Bryan Danielson should be the next AEW World Champion - Dream match with 6-time WWE world champion, More mainstream appeal?

#3 AEW could get the ultimate dream match with Bryan Danielson

AEW fans know what this is about. Sure, they have met many times, whether it was on the independent circuit or in WWE. As per the earlier slide, All Elite Wrestling was built thanks to the groundwork done by Bryan Danielson and CM Punk.

This would come with the caveat that Danielson would be World Champion if and when this happens. Imagine one of the big pay-per-views with CM Punk vs. Bryan Danielson in the main event for the world title after several years. The end of the rivalry that never got enough steam in WWE but came to fruition in All Elite Wrestling.

Still don't believe this author? Think about this for a second. Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels are the names that come to mind. The two had some of the best matches in WWE history, with WrestleMania 12 being a standout.

Their story ended in Montreal and didn't necessarily have proper closure due to Hart's eventual retirement. Punk and Bryan have time on their side and can do what Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels couldn't.

Now, this is just a fantasy booking, and it's highly doubtful that Tony Khan would ever book this so soon, but plans do change. Sure, some fans would criticize that two former WWE Champions shouldn't be main-eventing a new promotion like AEW. The flip side would be a dream match for the ages and possibly the end of an era.

If that happens, why not do it for the biggest prize in the company?