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Will Ospreay has found himself in the headlines quite a bit as of late with his antics in NJPW, Revolution Pro and comments on AEW stars. The "real" IWGP World Heavyweight Champion has had a remarkable 2021. He kicked off the year with a Tokyo Dome classic against Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 15. Ospreay went on to win the New Japan Cup a few months later.
He got his biggest win yet by defeating Kota Ibushi to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Sakura Genesis. He put on another all-time classic against Shingo Takagi in his first successful defense of the title at Wrestling Dontaku 2021, but he injured his neck and back in that match, which took him out of action and forced him to relinquish his championship.
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In his most recent interview, Will Ospreay made comments about several AEW stars. This follows his remarks at NJPW Resurgence where he said he would walk through the forbidden door to All Elite Wrestling. Chris Jericho also said that he believed that Ospreay would join AEW one day.
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In this article, let's take a look at the seven dream matches for Will Ospreay in Tony Khan's promotion.
#7. Will Ospreay vs. AEW TNT Champion Sammy Guevara
The high flyers in AEW have brought plenty of breathtaking moments to the promotion. Will Ospreay will not look out of place in All Elite Wrestling thanks to these performers. One competitor who can match him with his high-risk style is the current TNT Champion Sammy Guevara.
Guevara is considered one of the pillars of AEW that the company will be built around for years to come. He recently achieved the biggest win of his career, defeating Miro to win the TNT Championship on the September 29th episode of Dynamite. He has had many spectacular bouts during 2021 against the likes of MJF and Shawn Spears.
Not only do Sammy Guevara and Will Ospreay match up well with their similar aerial offense, but they also have very similar personas. Both men are cocky, arrogant stars who talk a big game and back it up. The Aerial Assassin vs. The Spanish God is a dream match that could steal the show on any episode of Dynamite or at a pay-per-view.
#6. Will Ospreay vs. Chris Jericho
As previously mentioned, Chris Jericho recently said in an interview that he believes Will Ospreay will join AEW one day. He even admitted that he called the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion when All Elite Wrestling started in the beginning of 2019. The two men have developed a real-life friendship over the past few years, with Jericho even helping Ospreay with his heel persona.
This is obviously a matchup that both men desire against one another. Chris Jericho is a superstar that Will Ospreay has looked up to for a long time. Le Champion has admitted in the past that one of his remaining dream matches to have in NJPW is against the leader of the United Empire. They could create magic with each other in Tony Khan's promotion on a major stage.
#5. Will Ospreay vs. former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley
Another star that Will Ospreay has mentioned in the past is the former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley. The Purveyor of Violence held the IWGP United States Championship during the global pandemic and was unable to return to Japan to perform for NJPW.
Ospreay expressed envy at the fact that New Japan Pro Wrestling allowed Moxley to remain champion while he was stripped of his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship when he returned to the UK to rehab his injuries. This personal vendetta could be the catalyst for a bitter feud between the two men. Moxley presents a different challenge than Ospreay has faced in the past.
Both stars have been among the top gaijins in NJPW for the past few years. Jon Moxley is also the current GCW World Championship and isn't scared to get involved in a death match. This level of violence is something that Will Ospreay doesn't have a lot of experience against and could make for an insurmountable obstacle in AEW.
#4. Will Ospreay vs. one-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions Rey Fenix
One competitor in AEW that has faced Will Ospreay in the past is Rey Fenix. They faced each other on the independent scene, but All Elite Wrestling could provide a mainstream platform for a Match of the Year candidate. Fenix is an incredible high flyer that gets many comparisons to Rey Mysterio from wrestling pundits.
He has shown that he can excel in singles and tag team matches. He is currently one-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions with Penta El Zero Miedo as the Lucha Brothers. Not only would Fenix vs. Ospreay be an amazing encounter that will have fans on the edge of their seats, but there could also be fun contests between Death Triangle and United Empire to enjoy as well.
#3. Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson
Will Ospreay has let the world know that there are quite a few AEW talents that he considers dream opponents. One of the names at the top of the list is Bryan Danielson. Bryan debuted for All Elite Wrestling at All Out 2021 to the surprise of many fans. He has wasted no time in making an impact on the promotion with his classic against Kenny Omega at Dynamite Grand Slam being a highlight.
Just seeing what Danielson achieved with Omega makes the potential of a dream match against Will Ospreay that much more tantalizing. Ospreay has shown in the past that he can display technical wrestling expertise to go along with his high-flying arsenal. His superb bouts against Zack Sabre Jr. have been among the best matches in wrestling the past two years.
Bryan Danielson has put on barnburners against Omega, Roman Reigns and Edge this year alone. He is regarded by many as the greatest wrestler of his generation. Being across the squared circle from a gifted athlete like Ospreay is the kind of stuff that made him make the decision to leave WWE. This has to be a bucket list contest for both men whether it be in AEW or NJPW.
#2. Will Ospreay vs. AEW World Champion Kenny Omega
Over the past few months, there have been many Twitter exchanges between AEW talent and other promotions. Whether it be from WWE or NJPW, it gets the fans talking. One of those social media exchanges was between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay.
Omega was named the No.1 wrestler in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 this year. It is an honor that Ospreay has made no secret that he would like to achieve in his career. He took exception to Omega getting that achievement and talked some trash that the latter responded to. The two men have been associated with one another for a while now.
When Kenny Omega decided to leave NJPW to sign with Tony Khan's promotion, Will Ospreay, along with Switchblade Jay White, was pegged as the gaijin talent that would fill his shoes. Ospreay vs. Omega is a contest that has a lot of history and expectation behind it. Both men have set the standard that anything less than an all-time classic would be a disappointment.
#1. Will Ospreay vs. CM Punk
CM Punk is the only name that can be placed above Kenny Omega as a dream opponent for Will Ospreay in AEW. The Best In The World has firmly established himself in the infrastructure of All Elite Wrestling since his arrival on "The First Dance" episode of Rampage. He has put on good to great matches against Darby Allin, Powerhouse Hobbs and Daniel Garcia.
Before his return to professional wrestling, CM Punk named Will Ospreay as one of the stars who has impressed him since he left the business back in 2014. Ospreay became an ace for the junior heavyweight division in New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has won the Best of Super Juniors Tournament twice and won the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship on three occasions.
Punk and Ospreay have styles that should mesh very well with one another. The Second City Saint have been getting into form and facing a versatile competitor like Will Ospreay should only bring out the best of him. This dream match could make for a high-profile encounter that could headline any AEW pay-per-view.
That's why CM Punk is the biggest dream match for Will Ospreay in All Elite Wrestling.
