5 potential matches for Kyle O'Reilly in AEW

#4 reDragon (Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs The Young Bucks

Even those who don't believe in fate will struggle to debate the eventuality of Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish teaming to take on the Young Bucks.

The teams have gone to battle so many times you could be forgiven for believing that they have told enough of their story already. however, so much has happened in the half-decade that has passed since their last clash for the PWG tag titles.

The Young Bucks have since continued to work as professional wrestling magpies, taking anything that shines from their opponents to add to their stacked resume. Whereas O'Reilly and Fish built a legacy in NXT never to be disputed, only this year seeing themselves separated.

The Bucks and Fish are currently on the same team, owing to their mutual friend Adam Cole. But what would happen if O'Reilly were to walk through the door?

Time is a great healer of wounds, but it feels too soon for a reunion between Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly. Given the way their latest alliance ended, it isn't too farfetched to believe Fish would align with his reDragon team-mate against the Elite.

Two factions, two tag teams and five years of history to unpack. Fish and O'Reilly vs. the Young Bucks may not just be an excellent tag team match, but the catalyst for something even greater.

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#3 Kyle O'Reilly vs Bryan Danielson

As true for wrestling as it is for any combat sport, fans pay to see the best go against the best in the search for an undisputed leader in the industry. The top of the mountain is usually contested for by not just a pair, but often a group of individuals during their respective eras.

For the Attitude Era, we saw names like Steve Austin, the Rock, the Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley and Triple H occupy the upper echelon of WWE.

In 2018, Johnny Gargano, Andrade, Aleister Black, Tomasso Ciampa, Adam Cole and Richochet starred for NXT and conveyed the depth of their stacked roster of challengers.

Likewise, AEW now possesses a similarly stacked roster and immense field of challengers to the main event scene. Adding Kyle O'Reilly to the mix would prove worthless if not for him to stand opposite Bryan Danielson, in a dream match recognized even by O'Reilly himself.

The clamor for a bout between them stems from their style that favors hard-hitting kicks, believable selling and conveying a compelling story in the ring. A match with the former WWE Champion and WrestleMania main-eventer would be the making of Kyle O'Reilly in AEW.

Danielson gives him a main stage opponent. One where he can showcase his abilities and perfect dance partner given their striking similarities in the ring. It's all too easy to get into the hype of the Undisputed Era opportunities his arrival would bring, but let's not forget the coronation that wrestling owes O'Reilly, after his NXT main event run was derailed.

AEW could do worse with Kyle O'Reilly than stand him against dream opponent Bryan Danielson. Only time will tell how soon it may come.