The Exalted One is coming.

On the past episode of Dynamite, the Dark Order aired a paid commercial.

So I won't have to be sick anymore? #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/TICSkH5vBR — All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) February 6, 2020

Mocking pharmaceutical advertisements is amusing, but what really stood out are the little phrases written at the bottom.

Disclaimer: None of the actors in this ad have suffered from heartburn.

Disclaimer: Healing properties not supported by the FDA.

The Elite will fall.

The Exalted One is coming.

The views and opinions expressed in this advertisement are that of the Dark Order and are not necessarily in line with those of this network.

The commercial closed be saying, “Power to the Exalted One.”

Who is this Exalted One? All we know is that the Exalted One is unhappy with Christopher Daniels and has a plan to take down the Elite. The only thing we’ve heard him say is, “Wonderful.”

Hmm. Let’s break down a list of possible suspects to fill the role of the Exalted One. It will be a tricky spot to fill. Ideally, it should be someone who gets a big pop, adds instant credibility to the Dark Order, and still be capable of having good matches to compete against the Elite.

Marty Scurll - Scurll’s name was a much desired choice when he was approaching free agency from ROH. Scurll decided to take big money and booking power to re-sign with ROH. That doesn’t mean he is completely scratched from the list. Scurll is currently in a cross-over feud with Nick Aldis of the NWA. Perhaps Scurll could do the same with AEW if this Dark Order story is not going to be super long-term. There should be no Wednesday night schedule conflicts with ROH, and Scurll could only wrestle on AEW PPVs to lower any risk of injury.

Killer Kross - Signed with WWE .

Matt Hardy - Hardy’s WWE status is currently in limbo. It is speculated that his contract runs out on March 2. Perhaps add on a little time due to a non-compete clause, if there is one. His role as the Broken One/Woken One could be a good fit for the Dark Order.

Christopher Daniels - The Dark Order has been recruiting Daniels. He turned them down, but Scorpio Sky and Frankie Kazarian found a Dark Order mask in Daniels’ luggage on Being the Elite. Fans have theorized that this story could be the return of Daniels’ Fallen Angel character. As for being the Exalted One, I’m not sold. AEW is painting it as a potential turn for Daniels. If that does become the case, it would feel too obvious to a fault. That big reveal might not get as big a reaction as desired.

Those are the top four candidates most commonly brought up. Let’s dig a little deeper to find more suspects.

Luke Harper - Harper is done with WWE and reports have him signing with AEW. Harper may have too much mid-card stink on him to be considered for the role of Exalted One. He’d have to be built up before taking that duty.

Cage - Doubtful. The Machine is currently rehabbing a torn bicep, but there have been rumors of a future deal with AEW. He’s too big of a star to be in that storyline.

Jeff Jarrett - Why Jeff Jarrett? The real question is why not Jeff Jarrett. He’s great at being hated. Jarrett was a top heel in AAA. They could probably work some fake story about the Young Bucks sinking TNA to make Jarrett fit as the Exalted One plotting revenge. I wouldn’t mind seeing Jarrett be the leader. Who’s with me? Anyone? Oh, no one. Okay. Moving on.

Seriously though, Jarrett currently has a spot with WWE. He seems happy where he is.

Vampiro - Vamp was a Dark Master in Lucha Underground. I’m sure he could slide into the seat of the Exalted One to lead the Dark Order in a variety of badass ways. The setback might be his health for competing in the ring. Vampiro has serious health issues, but he has stepped back between the ropes for limited action.

Stu Bennett - Speaking of Lucha Underground, Bennett (fka Wade Barrett) turned out to be the big bad of evil gods.

Feuds were settled, blood was spilled and bad news was delivered #LuchaUnderground #UltimaLuchaIV pic.twitter.com/YBtpEvYRd7 — Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) November 8, 2018

This choice is unlikely. Bennett is currently on commentary for NWA. He may also be too associated with WWE to break some dark news as the Exalted One. Fans might not buy in.

Kevin Von Erich? - This suggestion makes no sense. The reason I bring it up is the following photo of the Dark Order making Iron Claw hand gestures.

If that was a sign, I don’t know who else to consider. The Great Khali and his Vice Grip? Back to Kevin, he seems content with his limited role in professional wrestling. He makes sporadic appearances with MLW to support his sons Marshall and Ross, who are MLW tag champs.

That’s my list for suspects to fill the role of the Dark Order’s Exalted One. As you can see, I have no clue. It should be very interesting once AEW makes the Exalted One’s identity known.

Who tops your list? Which names not mentioned should be prime candidates? Who has aged beef with the Elite? What qualities do you want from the Exalted One?