The Devil has taken the AEW world into a storm. Over the past few months, it has become the most talked-about personality in the Tony Khan-led promotion. This also opened the gates of speculation for the audience to see who the AEW’s masked figure is.
The Devil has had many encounters with multiple stars in and outside the AEW arena. However, this has intrigued the viewers to expect the unexpected in the upcoming times. After multiple fan speculation, there are 5 names who are the most promising ones as the man behind the mask.
5. Dolph Ziggler
WWE and AEW have been going neck-to-neck in their weekly ratings and fan base. Looking at the past few picks, it appears that both promotions have their eyes on their rival promotions. Dolph Ziggler left the entire professional wrestling world shocked after he was released from WWE.
Just seeing all these releases now.
These days so f’n tough for the ones who gave their all to our crazy world of pro wrestling. Like @HEELZiggler.
What a decorated @WWE career and I’ll always be a supporter and fan. Can’t wait to see what he (and everyone) does next… #onward pic.twitter.com/uc5vXNxxNk— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 22, 2023
This, in turn, made it highly probable that he’d sign up next with AEW. Having had storylines with many former WWE stars who are now a part of AEW, he’d make a great addition to the promotion. With the hype surrounding The Devil, Dolph Ziggler’s AEW debut will be no less than a banger.
4. Kyle O’Reilly
Fans have been missing Kyle O’Reilly in the ring ever since his injury in June 2022. However, over the past few months, he has given positive news about his return. His recovery has been proceeding exponentially.
He also hinted that he’d be back at the company by March 2024. In case his return happens in the upcoming two months, there would be no better man to play The Devil.
3. Wardlow
Another name that has been on the charts for being AEW’s devil is Wardlow. The speculations rose to their peak almost a few weeks ago when MJF was attacked by The Devil’s men. While Samoa Joe came in support of his friend, fans built up the story later on as the show proceeded.
@SeanRossSapp wardlows hair kinda messy. Like he just took off a mask or something 🤷
— SHAWNOLIKESCAKE (@DickKickCity) November 30, 2023
Wardlow appeared in the ring to face off with AR Fox. At this moment, the fans caught something peculiar about his look. Multiple people claimed that his hair looked messy, as if he had just removed a mask. Fans didn’t take time to correlate this to the mask of The Devil.
2. Britt Baker
One of the most shocking yet convincing speculations arose about the former AEW Women’s World Champion, Britt Baker. It wasn’t long ago that she joined hands with Doja Cat in her song, Paint the Town Red. However, the fans were eagle-eyed enough to notice the subtle hint she gave regarding her mystery role in the company.
In the music video, Britt Baker does the Devil horns when Doja Cat says “she the devil” 👀👀👀👀
If Adam Cole ends up being under the devil mask, I LOVE all these hints and Easter eggs. It’s fantastic
— The Real One ☄️ (@WWEREALONE) November 1, 2023
Britt Baker made the horns of the devil, initiating the wave of speculation. Being one of the greatest stars in the current AEW product, Baker needs a breakthrough in her career. Also, she has not been happy with the promo time that she has received. Her being ‘The Devil’ might probably end her thirst for the same.
1. Jack Perry
After many claims regarding Adam Page being the man behind the mask, the idea was dropped at the latest edition of AEW Dynamite. Page was attacked backstage by a group of men led by The Devil.
The unknown star ordered his men to slam Adam Page through the windshield of a car. This took the fans to the AEW’s All In incident, where Page threw Jack Perry in a similar fashion. “Real glass? Cry me a river,” Perry said, directing his shot at CM Punk.
With the speculations behind the mask on their all-time high, fans are curious to learn who lies behind the mask. Considering the great storylines in the past, it is expected that his revelation will make the storylines all the more interesting.