At AEW Grand Slam, Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega faced off in a dream match; a contest which seemed impossible less than a year ago, and the pair tore the house down. The match ended in a thirty-minute time-limit draw, setting up an inevitable rematch. But when should that rematch take place?

There Are Positives And Negatives To An Extended Wait

Despite the match being a classic, five-star affair, it was clear that there was still a lot left in the bag between Omega and Danielson, saved for whenever they face off again in the future. AEW have a choice to make, and that’s when to pull the trigger. Fans are already salivating for a rematch, and after a draw, leaving it too long could leave a sour taste and a feeling of not being fulfilled.

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However, AEW have a lot of plaudits for their ability to succeed with long-term storytelling, and not pulling the trigger on hotshot booking. Making the fans wait could make the eventual contest even sweeter, with the pay-off coming after a bigger story between the two. Of course, having two matches close together works too, as shown with Omega's feud with Christian.

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This match was all about who was better. Danielson clearly stated that the title would come later. With the two unable to be separated after thirty minutes, a logical next step could be a championship showdown with a larger, sixty-minute time-limit. This would likely entail Danielson mixing it up with others on the roster to build up his wins, climbing the rankings to become the true top contender for the title.

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The ‘Hangman’ Adam Page Conundrum Is Still A Factor

An issue AEW has though, is ‘Hangman’ Adam Page. With the long-term booking being such a pivotal part of AEW, that rings true especially in the case of Page. He and Omega have been intertwined since the beginning of AEW, with Page winning the title from Omega being the story culmination that fans have been after for the better part of a year. However, AEW can’t risk dragging this story on for much longer, because it runs the risk of not happening at all. The next pay-per-view Full Gear is in November, which would be the perfect place for Page to win the belt, a full year after last losing to Omega.

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That means though, that Danielson’s rematch with Omega may not be for the title. Of course, a match between those two doesn’t need a belt. But with how the story has been told, it seems like a logical next step. With Page’s return undoubtedly coming in the near future, AEW have two realistic and logical challengers for Omega, with other huge additions like Adam Cole and CM Punk likely to get within the mix eventually as well.

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AEW Should Wait Until Revolution For The Rematch

Having an Omega and Danielson rematch before Full Gear would be a missed opportunity for a monumental pay-per-view clash. The best course of action for AEW would be to have them separate for a while, with Danielson facing others in fresh matches, while Omega and Page clash at Full Gear. With the huge debuts of Danielson, Punk, and Cole out of the way, Full Gear would be a great time to capitalise on the emotional journey that has been Page’s climb to the top, getting his revenge on Omega.

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Page beating Omega is the right call, and as mentioned before, the Danielson and Omega rematch doesn’t need the title to be a top match on any card. The match would be just as unpredictable. Different stipulations and time limits can easily be added without the use of the title belt’s extended time limit, perhaps at February’s Revolution PPV. Whichever direction AEW decide to go in will likely bring huge moments, and the uncertainty of where the story is headed is exactly why AEW feels like must-see TV.