3 AEW heel turns and 2 face turns that could happen in July

Over the course of the year, talent will either undergo a face or heel turn. In the case of AEW, these are likely to happen as well.

With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, heel and face turns taking place without a true fan reaction may be awkward. However, for the sake of storyline progression, the desire to liven things up and have viewers at home talking, AEW might have a few tricks up their sleeves. While nothing is a certainty, the idea of face turns or even heel turns taking place is both exciting and intriguing, given the current wrestling viewership.

Which face turns or heel turns can we anticipate taking place this month in AEW?

#5 Heel turn: Kenny Omega

Could we be served if a turn does take place?

This one is a challenge to take place, no doubt. AEW fans are fully aware of how Hangman Adam Page has for months teased a heel turn. That there was in someway dissension within the ranks and that Adam Page would at some point turn on his teammate.

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— Being the Elite (@BeingTheElite) July 6, 2020

The two men have a history together as part of Bullet Club and their time together in Being The Elite. This coupled with their time in Ring of Honor, and it is simple to see why the two have been so connected for so long. A face turn or heel turn would help here because it wouldn't be something fans would anticipate.

Nobody would expect Kenny Omega to turn heel at any point. All the attention has been paid to Adam Page and this apparent displeasure with Omega and The Young Bucks. However, the infighting would take a very different twist if the turn was from someone that wasn't teased in the slightest of a heel turn in AEW. After a recent episode of Dynamite, that isn't to say a turn could still happen.

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) July 9, 2020

#4 Face turn: Wardlow

Could this be Wardlow's last stand as a heel?

While heel turns dominate our list, a potential face turn that could be intriguing would involve the man known simply as Wardlow in AEW.

Wardlow had an impressive match against Cody earlier this year on AEW Dynamite. However, that match was also down to the work of American Nightmare more than anything else. Wardlow's brooding stature could prove to be just the tip of what is to come from him.

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— Wardlow (@RealWardlow) March 18, 2020

The challenge is that as a heel that is silent, he may need to revolt from under the regime of Maxwell Jacob Friedman. Much like Batista while he was a part of Evolution, his rise to the top of the WWE came with him stepping out from his time with Triple H and alongside Ric Flair.

The same could be said about Wardlow. Could he be tired of being underappreciated? Is something to be said about a man that has more to offer if was to turn face? Of any of the speculated face and heel turns, this could be the most intriguing in AEW.

#4 Heel turn: Orange Cassidy

Ultra cool, ultra-relaxed...ultra heel?

One of the heel turns that could be much be something fans could not see coming would be that of Orange Cassidy. He's easily among the most polarizing figures in AEW, if not all of professional wrestling today. For those that have been able to get behind his character, there are equally those that can not stand him. To the fans that do not support the Orange Cassidy character, what better to add to the mindset of 'if you don't like him, here is another reason to boo him' than turning him heel.

One of AEW's unexpected heel turns would be for Cassidy could be one the fans likely wouldn't see coming because his cavalier attitude is often forgotten in AEW. However, with the loss of Sammy Guevara, the inclusion of Cassidy as part of the Inner Circle could be something fans could get behind. He's so relaxed that Jericho would not only be singing his praises; he can casually elevate his value as a member of the team.

Cassidy has been a longtime member of Best Friends (even prior to their time in AEW) that to have him betray his 'best friends' would be something we can get behind. Despite tonight's loss to Jericho, a turn could very well be in the cards for Cassidy.

#1 Face turn: Evil Uno

With leadership skills, could Uno seek to recreate The Dark Order in his own image?

Of all the face and heel turns discussed, this one could prove to be an offshoot. However, given there is a need to freshen and reinvent characters in AEW right now, having Uno doing so could make sense. As the longstanding voice of The Dark Order, he played a major role in the arrival of the Exalted One in AEW. Even leading up until Brodie Lee first appeared, Uno became a crucial part in developing the group's presence in AEW.

It's Wednesday. You know what that means.

— Brodie Lee (@ThisBrodieLee) July 8, 2020

When it ultimately came to be that Brodie Lee was the Exalted One, Uno's presence and role took a backseat.

This isn't to say that he doesn't hold value or isn't of importance, but what if, in his mind, he feels he doesn't hold value or importance. Could a chance present itself where he is excommunicated from the group? With Brodie Lee as the clear leader, could he present a scenario where Stu Grayson much chose between Lee's leadership and his allegiance to his longtime tag team partner? With support around Colt Cabana, could Uno find himself the odd man out?

#1 Heel turn: Marko Stunt

A heel turn could be fully embraced as part of The Dark Order.

Another potential heel turn that that could take place could involve one of the promotions' smallest competitors. Marko Stunt's online presence is rather perplexing to see in AEW. Whether he is viewed as a face that isn't realistic or a heel that fans of AEW aren't buying into, a change could be decisive in support of a character direction. With the recent exchanges between Brodie Lee and Marko Stunt, the clear dominance of The Exalted One was apparent.

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— Jungleboy (@boy_myth_legend) December 24, 2018

However, what if the turn by Stunt was in support of The Dark Order. That in some way they could provide him the support, protection, and guidance that otherwise didn't take place alongside Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus.

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— Luchasaurus (@luchasaurus) June 30, 2019

Could a heel turn be exactly what Stunt needs to turn the critics away? It could be exactly what he needs. To have him thrust into a prominent role and one where fans could truly jeer him on a number of different accounts could be precisely what would best suit him.

Marko Stunt's role wouldn't simply be along the lines of Alex Reynolds and others but rather a second in command. One where if Lee isn't available, all decisions run through Stunt. It is among the heel turns fans likely wouldn't see coming in AEW.