5 dream matches for Finn Balor outside of WWE

#2. Kenny Omega and Finn Balor could have a huge clash

Finn Balor and Kenny Omega Share A History in New Japan

Kenny Omega is arguably the best in-ring worker in the world of wrestling today, and therefore whenever discussing dream matches outside of the WWE, his name instantly pops up.

In a Kenny Omega vs Finn Balor scenario, there is plenty of history to call back on, they are rivals both in the sense of being leading representatives for their brands during the 'Wednesday Night Wars' between AEW and NXT and in the sense that we have Finn Balor, the man responsible for the genesis of the Bullet Club, and Kenny Omega, who led the international and celebrity-like expansion of the rogue faction.

Both were ejected from the club following the original members growing disillusioned with their actions, but the parallels don't stop there. They are also both extremely talented in the ring and capable of crafting spectacular stories inside the ropes.

Balor and Omega share a history in the Junior Heavyweight division, both in IWGP Jr Heavyweight Tag Title clashes between Apollo 55 and the Golden Lovers and singles bouts in the Best of Super Juniors Final and in Omega's unsuccessful attempt at the Junior Heavyweight Championship held by Balor.

We have seen that Omega likes to craft long-term stories, and there would be no greater long-term story conclusion than the final battle between Balor and The Cleaner.

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#1. Bryan Danielson vs Finn Balor in their first meeting ever

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Did you know that despite being in WWE concurrently, Bryan Danielson and Finn Balor have never stood opposite one another in a squared circle? With Bryan leaving WWE this year following his failed pursuit of Roman Reigns' Universal title reign and subsequent debut in AEW at All Out, the prospect of a Balor/Danielson clash remains in dream territory.

We have spoken about Finn Balor's ability to tell a story within the ring, but Danielson is on another level when it comes to his craft. You only need to see the parallels between Danielson and Balor in their matches with Brock Lesnar, both playing the part of underdog against the Beast Incarnate and presenting fans with a legitimate hope they could overcome the odds against the former UFC Heavyweight Champion.

Both were marred by injury-ruined world title wins (Bryan the WWE World Heavyweight in 2014 and Balor the Universal in 2016). Both were underdogs who took on the very best within the company at the time, and thanks to Extreme Rules 2021, both have fallen victim during the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns' reign of dominance over the Blue Brand.

Bryan and Balor share very similar career paths within the WWE, even beyond the aforementioned parallels. Whether it be their destruction at the hands of the Fiend, which facilitated changes in their characters, or the unfortunate fact that they won the Intercontinental Championship instead of their world titles when they returned from injury-forced vacations.

Parallels help enforce the richness of a dream match, they allow for unique stories to be told, and as such, any potential return to the independent circuit for Finn Balor must see the two finally meet.