At AEW All Out 2024, Jon Moxley delivered a brutal assault on his former Blackpool Combat Club teammate and then-world champion Bryan Danielson. This shocking and intense moment marked one of the most memorable heel turns in AEW history.
The AEW roster has several other wrestlers poised for a move to the darker side, but the big question remains: who will follow, and can they create a memorable visual impact like Moxley did last year? Here are six potential AEW wrestlers who might soon turn heel.
6. Swerve Strickland
At AEW’s Texas event, there is a high-profile tag team match featuring the Young Bucks against Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay. Aside from the entertainment value, this match holds significant storyline stakes: if Ospreay and Swerve win, the Young Bucks will lose their Executive Vice President roles; if the Bucks win, Swerve and Ospreay won’t be allowed to challenge for the world title for a full year. This condition was agreed upon by Ospreay, and it sets up a situation where if the Bucks win, Swerve might betray his partner and turn heel.
Is a heel turn on the horizon for Swerve?
Fan Take: This development is crucial for AEW fans because it not only stirs up compelling storylines but also tests loyalties within the roster, promising exciting drama ahead. Swerve’s potential heel turn could bring fresh intrigue and add layers of depth to AEW’s storytelling, intensifying rivalries and keeping fans eagerly hooked.
