5 matches we could see if John Morrison debuts in AEW

John Morrison was recently released from WWE and could find his way to AEW as many other wrestlers have. The wrestler might not be twenty years old anymore, but he is far from being out of steam.

John Hennigan (his real life name) has gone by John Morrison in WWE, but might debut as Johnny Dynamite or even Rampage in AEW.

His final run was unfortunately not very good, and he spent the remainder of it as a part of a team or as a goon for the Miz.

John Morrison is a brilliant singles wrestler and has had some amazing work with WWE so it's a shame he didn't have a good solo run. All of that could undoubtedly change with a strong re-launch in All Elite Wrestling.

Morrison has years of experience and even if he ends up making sporadic appearances like Billy Gunn, his expertise will only help AEW in the long run. John Morrison's style and swagger would be a welcome addition to the promotion, and there are many wrestlers who could learn from him.

This list will explore a few possible matches we could see if John Morrison ever debuted at AEW and the many directions he could take.

5. John Morrison vs Christian Cage

Christian Cage debuted in AEW in March 2021 and has since beaten Kenny Omega and worked hard at earning every shot he gets. He's currently held up defending and working with Jungle Boy. Cage is a good team player but has done some excellent singles work.

Both Cage and John Morrison shared time in IMPACT Wrestling as well as WWE. They've crossed paths a few times but never had a feud that involved both wrestlers. It would be interesting to see them cross paths in AEW and have a few matches against each other.

Cage has been a babyface for his time at AEW so John Morrison could run interference and attack him. The last notable time they squared off was in 2011 and back then, Cage was the bad guy. Both men are now far more experienced and could push each other to their limits.

John Morrison could also team up with Cage and form a new team. Both veterans have wrestling styles that are fast and explosive. The options are endless and it's a shame that they've never really had a good feud together.

4. John Morrison vs MJF

MJF is one of AEW's top heels and reminds some of John Morrison's long-time partner, the Miz. The young wrestler is one of the self proclaimed "four pillars of AEW" and undeniably its future.

John Morrison could have a great angle with MJF as he picks apart all the bad things, forcing him to face it. Morrison could end up having to deal with and overcome all the criticism he's faced in wrestling to date.

In the ring, however, John Morrison is far better than MJF. His speed and agility is something that would give MJF a run for his money. This could be an opportune moment for the Salt of the Earth to get some experience against a style he isn't familiar with.

A team up between the two is also likely. Because of the similarities between MJF and the Miz, Morrison might end up taking a liking him. We might not get any "Miz TV" moments, but the promos would be great. MJF is not a good team player, and this could end up bad for him. Morrison could decide he's had enough of the young wrestler and eventually turn on him.

John Morrison and MJF would be an unlikely pairing, but looking closer at their styles they could do well together or facing one another.

3.John Morrison teaming up with the Wing Men

The Wingmen are a comedy-type stable in AEW, made up of four wrestlers with massive egos. One of the members, Ryan Nemeth, is the legit brother of John Morrison's long-time friend, Dolph Ziggler. Because of this, Morrison could end up teaming up with them in order to work closely with someone he knows.

The Wingmen haven't picked up many wins, even with the intimidating Cesar Bononi on their side. Someone as capable as Morrison could help the group seem more legit, while taking part in their antics. They could have him at ring side supporting and interfering, or wrestling beside them.

Alternatively, Morrison could steal Nemeth from the group and groom him to become a better wrestler. This way we could see Nemeth shine with John Morrison in his corner.

John Morrison is not shy at all and could find his way to a comical group like the Wingmen. The promos could be hilarious as he helps them style their hair and pick out better jackets.

2. John Morrison vs The Young Bucks

The Young Bucks are arguably one of the best duos in wrestling today, perhaps even the best. Their style is very similar to John Morrison's, and a clash is bound to happen. Morrison walking into a huge crowd pop would irk most of the egotistical of wrestlers, especially the the Young Bucks.

John Morrison's various kicks versus one of the Young Bucks? This is a borderline dream match and could be done well if booked correctly. Morrison's skills in the ring and as a fighter have hardly been put in the spotlight. Younger fans might not know what Morrison is capable of, and the Bucks could surely bring the best out of him.

Teaming up would be very unlikely. The Elite won't easily add a 42 year old wrestler to their stable. Because of this, it's far more likely to see them going up against each other. John Morrison could even team up with another wrestler to take them down, resulting in a four-way superkick battle.

Regardless of which side we end up seeing the wrestlers on, John Morrison and the Young Bucks would be explosive in the same ring.

1.John Morrison vs Ricky Starks

Ricky Starks is one of the most promising wrestlers in AEW today. His pose at the top of the ramp is very reminiscent of John Morrison's slow motion pose in WWE. The two could have an interesting back and forth or even a mentorship.

Starks has been very quiet recently, recovering from a nasty neck injury that nearly ended his career. As soon as he recovers he needs to get into a good feud with an established wrestler. If John Morrison debuts at AEW, he could be the perfect established wrestler for Starks to feud with.

John Morrison could be the victim of a brutal attack by Starks and Team Taz. A handful of amazing matches between Starks and Morrison could follow.

Morrison could push Starks to pull out moves we haven't seen the young wrestler do in the ring before. Every match could be a valuable experience for Starks and we could see the wrestler grow with every match.

Alternatively, and most unlikely, would be Morrison taking Starks under his wing. Ricky Starks is aggressively loyal to Tazz so this might not ever happen, but it could be a fantastic thing to see on screen.

If John Morrison debuts in AEW it will make for an interesting new chapter in his life. Being released at this stage and so shortly after his wife's release must be a huge blow. Hopefully AEW picks him up and we can see some of these fantastic matches soon.

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