While Tony Khan has snapped up a lot of WWE legends for AEW over the years, there are still some big names that he could potentially benefit from courting.
From those who have already appeared for AEW to others that could bring seismic shifts in the company should they sign on, several legends still have a lot left to accomplish in their careers.
Here are five more WWE legends who could join AEW.
5. Rob Van Dam
Still a fan favorite, Rob Van Dam continues to entertain crowds at wrestling conventions and appearances.
However, having already made numerous appearances for AEW – including wrestling in six matches in the company – it would make complete sense to see RVD join AEW in the future.
While wrestling less frequently over the past year, perhaps Rob Van Dam would find another suitable role on-screen in AEW.
Always making a fun impact when he is on-screen, RVD could serve as a great manager for a very chill tag team or could perhaps even be the hype man for a singles star.
4. AJ Styles
AJ Styles has previously commented that he plans to retire from in-ring competition when he is 50 – about two years from now.
Although, perhaps there could be a compelling reason for him to join AEW before hanging up his boots entirely.
With his long history in professional wrestling spanning most major companies, a short stay in AEW might make sense for Styles in the future to add another to the list, but also to cement the end to his career on his own terms, similar to the retirement runs of Sting and Bryan Danielson.
It is worth noting that AJ Styles remains under contract with WWE at present, but given the wild world of professional wrestling, if he were to become a free agent in the future, AEW would be wise to bring him in.
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3. Mick Foley
While his career is that of legend, spanning numerous promotions worldwide, Mick Foley is most closely associated with WWE.
While Foley has been open about recently consulting with doctors around the possibility of making an in-ring return, the results were not promising.
Foley revealed that a potential in-ring return was nixed after doctors determined that it was not in his best interest to pursue.
The beloved professional wrestling star has a past of being a delightful on-screen General Manager as well as having been a fan favorite when he appears on commentary, so perhaps there is a place for Foley in AEW.
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2. Beth Phoenix
Beth Phoenix confirmed in the summer of 2024 that she was a free agent after having previously been under contract with WWE.
Since her husband Adam Copeland debuted for AEW in 2023, fans have been wondering if The Glamazon might end up joining Cope in the company.
Although she has yet to make any on-screen appearances, it could be that Phoenix is being saved up for some sort of future program – or a different role entirely.
With Phoenix having been well received for her role on commentary in WWE NXT, perhaps it could be time for AEW to have their first female commentator.
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1. Brie Bella
While twin sister Nikki made her in-ring return at the recent WWE Royal Rumble, there is always a chance Brie Bella could still elect to give it a go in AEW.
Although Brie has been absent from professional wrestling for a number of years, her experience in the industry could make her the perfect on-screen authority figure in the women’s division.
Since there remains some confusion – and perpetually simmering gossip – about the direction of the creative of the women’s division in AEW and the dynamics within the locker room – what better way to maximize the intrigue than to bring fabricated stories to TV?
Similarly to her husband Bryan Danielson, Brie would be able to function in a space where she is largely a babyface, but also isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty if necessary.
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