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#2 CM Punk vs. Darby Allin
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After shunning pro wrestling for seven years, CM Punk made his grand return in August, that too in AEW Rampage. His first match was against one of the most enigmatic talents of AEW, Darby Allin. However, the former TNT Champion's agility could not prevail against Punk's perseverance, and the latter won his first-ever AEW match.
Needless to say, Darby Allin would love a renewal of their conflict to settle the score. Two straight-edge superstars fighting off would be a unique feud to explore. An interaction between the two, while also involving Sting, would make the storyline much more exciting.
#1 CM Punk vs. MJF
Maxwell Jacob Friedman, aka MJF, has been highly praised for being an exceptional heel. Despite his obnoxious gimmick, the Salt of the Earth's promo skills and in-ring expertise have earned him a sizable fan following. Veterans like Jim Ross and Chris Jericho have raved over the 25-year-old. Jericho said the following while discussing his former Inner Circle partner:
"He reminds me a lot of Kurt Angle. What I mean is, he's a guy that picked up wrestling so quick, not just in the ring, but character-wise. A lot of guys, 24 years old, don't understand that character is the most important thing in wrestling. It's more important than any move you can do or any match you can have. Max gets that. Combine that with the fact that I think he was a child actor and in musicals, all the sort of things you need to expand on that character. He also doesn't give a shit. He will do anything, to the point where we have to pull him back because you can't yell at the five-year-old kid at a signing and make him cry."
MJF has previously declared himself the top pillar out of 4 home-grown talents, with the other three being Sammy Guevara, Jungle Boy, and Darby Allin. This declaration could be used to spark a feud between CM Punk and him.
Putting Punk's experience against the likes of MJF could be an artistic treat to watch. The storyline between these two superstars could become one of the best feuds in AEW history. MJF winning against CM Punk would enrich his character arc, and the latter could elevate another rising star on the promotion.
