IN 2024, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE…
By Chris Sabga [Facebook | Website | X]
All wrestling fans have a wish list for 2024. I’m no exception. Here’s mine:
- In 2024, I Would Like to See…These Wrestlers Win World Championships
Could the next championship Eddie Kingston holds up be the AEW Worlds Championship? (Photo Credit: Lee South/All Elite Wrestling) Cody Rhodes: It’s time to “finish the story.” After a massive mixed reaction from the AEW audience, he has sustained his momentum as a major fan favorite in WWE for almost two years now. Those cheers should be rewarded with championship gold.
CM Punk: Whether you love him or hate him, you react to him. Everyone would react to: “And NEEEEEE WWE World Heavyweight Champion – CM Punk!”
Bryan Danielson: It makes no sense to me that he’s never been AEW World Champion. In his final year as a full-time professional wrestler, he should get a long overdue reign. He’ll make the title better just like he’s made the company better.
Eddie Kingston: The Rocky Balboa of pro wrestling and the most believable “character” – if you can call it that – in the industry today! Everything about Eddie Kingston feels authentic. As endearing as his struggles and setbacks make him, I hope 2024 is the year that “Mad King” is crowned AEW’s top champion.
Becky Lynch: It’s time for “The Man” to be treated like “The Man” again!
- In 2024, I Would Like to See…Big E Return
This, of course, depends on Big E’s health. If he can be cleared to return safely, I would love to see it. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have done a great job representing The New Day, but something – or someone – is missing. That someone is Big E. - In 2024, I Would Like to See…Powerhouse Hobbs and Keith Lee Rise Through the Ranks
Too many wrestlers, not enough time. That’s been the ballad of AEW since the beginning. It’s not a bad “problem” for a young company to have, but it does mean that certain standouts – Powerhouse Hobbs and Keith Lee, for me – get lost in the shuffle from time to time. Lee is currently injured, but when he comes back, I hope he’s finally placed in a prominent position. 
If there isn’t a serious championship run involving R-Truth then Sabga would accept an “odd couple tag team” between R-Truth and Brock Lesnar. (Photo Credit: WWE) In 2024, I Would Like to See…R-Truth Get a Serious Championship Run
R-Truth genuinely deserves a legitimate reign with the Intercontinental, United States, or – dare I say – World Heavyweight Championship. He’s one of the funniest and most entertaining wrestlers in the world, but he can also get serious when the situation calls for it. Don’t forget: He looked downright fearsome when he was hitting opponents with water bottles years ago. If a sustained singles title run somehow isn’t possible, I’ll take R-Truth and Brock Lesnar as an odd couple tag team. You know you want to see it!- In 2024, I Would Like to See…More Surprise Entrants in the Royal Rumble
WWE has moved away from this somewhat in recent years, which makes me sad. The Royal Rumble is my all-time favorite WWE event, and surprise entrants are a big part of the reason why. Give me “The Perfect Ten” Tye Dillinger (in the #10 spot, naturally), give me Albert, give me the “youngster” Carlos Colon again. Anyone and everyone would be welcome by these eyes. The more random the better! 
Even though 2023 saw The Iron Claw and Wrestlers, Sabga wants more movies and documentaries. (Photo Credit: Netflix) In 2024, I Would Like to See…Academy Award Nominations for Wrestlers and Wrestling Movies
While a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Dave Bautista’s multifaceted role in Knock at the Cabin seems like a pipe dream, The Iron Claw appears to have a legitimate shot at being an Oscar contender in multiple categories. Will it happen? I hope so! Its success would pave the way for…- In 2024, I Would Like to See…More Films and and Documentaries about Pro Wrestling
2023 was a banner year, with the Von Erich biopic The Iron Claw, the Netflix documentary Wrestlers, and more. I hope this continues in 2024 – and beyond.
Chris Sabga has written for WOW Magazine, CBS Sportsline’s WrestleLine, IGN.com, They Live By Film, and SilverScreenSurprises.com.
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