Shelton Benjamin Lists Top AEW Stars He Wants to Wrestle

Since joining AEW on the October 2 Five-Year Anniversary edition of Dynamite, former WWE Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin has wasted no time making an impact. Aligned with MVP, Benjamin has already secured victories over talents like Lio Rush and Sammy Guevara, and recently squared off against Swerve Strickland on the Fright Night episode of Dynamite on October 30.

During a recent interview with Busted Open Radio, Benjamin shared his excitement about the AEW roster and revealed a few big names he’s eager to work with. “AEW is flooded with great talents,” he said. “My first thought, because I think the guy is phenomenal, is Will Ospreay. I would love to work with Moxley…” Benjamin also mentioned Swerve Strickland, MJF, and Powerhouse Hobbs as AEW stars he’s keen to face in the ring.

Benjamin also expressed interest in reuniting with former WWE rivals now in AEW, mentioning Christian Cage and Edge (Adam Copeland) as familiar faces he’d like to wrestle again. “I’ve always felt that myself and Christian have dynamite matches; obviously, me and Edge had dynamite matches,” he noted. With such a diverse roster, Benjamin acknowledged that there are “so many first-time opportunities” for him in AEW, making for an exciting new chapter in his career.

Adding to the excitement, Bobby Lashley also made his AEW debut on the Fright Night edition of Dynamite, forming The Hurt Syndicate alongside MVP. Lashley’s arrival signals a new powerhouse faction in AEW, and with Benjamin’s talent and experience, fans are eager to see how this storyline develops.