Recent WWE releases: 5 Superstars AEW could sign and 5 they won't

3. AEW shouldn't sign: Jaxson Ryker

AEW could use a couple more big wrestlers who can move and work quickly. While Jaxson Ryker fits this archetype almost perfectly in terms of skill, he might not be the best pick at the moment.

Fans would be forgiven for not knowing that Ryker has been in the wrestling industry for 20 years. Having tenures across the Independent Circuit as well as a lengthy run with TNA/IMPACT Wrestling. Ryker is an experienced wrestler and cuts a good promo when given the time. He has also won a few championships during his career and because of this, he knows how to hold gold.

Unfortunately, there was a lot of controversy behind comments made by the wrestler on his social media. At this stage, the controversy might not be the best thing for AEW and is a reason on why they shouldn't hire him. Ryker needs some time away from the wrestling industry to repackage his image. After this, AEW could consider signing him.

Ryker is impressive in the ring and a moment of controversy shouldn't end his wrestling career entirely. Once the fans find something new to be upset about, Ryker could make his way back to wrestling in any other promotion.

3. AEW should sign: Keith Lee

Keith Lee was a fan favorite in NXT and had a large following because of this. With a never-say-die attitude and being an underdog, fans adored the 340 lbs wrestler.

Lee would enjoy a major push in NXT shortly after his debut. Lee is also the only wrestler to hold the NXT Championship as well as the NXT North American Championship at the same time.

After being called up to the main roster, Lee would eventually begin to fade into the background. He lost his debut match via a disqualification. His push on RAW was non-existent and he would suffer baffling defeats against wrestlers that he could have easily beaten.

Lee would then take five months off due to an injury, only to return only and be defeated once again.

Lee would be rebranded as "Bearcat" Lee. This would last for a short period as the big man was released on November 4th. Lee was undoubtedly dealt an unfair hand once he moved to the main roster. Because of this treatment, having Lee debut on AEW and receive an amazing push rivaling his NXT run would be absolutely perfect.

Lee has a large number of fans and AEW could pick nearly all of them up by signing him. He would have a lot more creative influence and could build a new persona that would make him an even bigger star at AEW.