All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has established a comprehensive championship structure since its inception in 2019, creating multiple paths to glory across its men’s and women’s divisions. Starting with the prestigious AEW World Championship, the company has expanded its title lineup to eight distinct championships, each serving a unique purpose in showcasing different aspects of professional wrestling.
From singles competitions to tag team battles, and from global contests to television-specific titles, AEW’s championship hierarchy provides clear goals and achievements for its diverse roster of talent.
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Here is an overview of the AEW’s active championships:
The AEW World Championship, established on May 25, 2019, was the company’s first championship. Its inaugural champions showcased the star power AEW had attracted, with Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, Kenny Omega, “Hangman” Adam Page becoming early titleholders.
The AEW TNT Championship, introduced on January 15, 2020, became AEW’s first mid-card singles championship. The title’s early lineage included Cody Rhodes, Darby Allin, Miro, and Sammy Guevara, helping establish it as a prestigious stepping stone toward the World Championship.
The AEW International Championship, created on March 7, 2022, was originally known as the All-Atlantic Championship (and briefly the American Championship) before being rebranded to better reflect its global prestige. Orange Cassidy, PAC, Will Ospreay, and Konosuke Takeshita have held this title, emphasizing its international flavor.
The AEW Continental Championship, debuted on December 30, 2023, is one of the company’s newest titles. Eddie Kingston and Kazuchika Okada have been among its champions, further expanding AEW’s championship hierarchy.
The AEW Women’s World Championship was established on October 2, 2019, as the promotion’s first women’s title. Champions like Riho, Hikaru Shida, Britt Baker, Toni Storm, and Mariah May have helped build the women’s division’s credibility.
The AEW TBS Championship, launched on October 6, 2021, became the second women’s championship in the company. Jade Cargill, Kris Statlander, and Mercedes Moné have held this title, which has helped showcase the depth of AEW’s women’s roster.
The AEW World Tag Team Championship debuted on October 30, 2019, featuring iconic teams like The Young Bucks, FTR, The Lucha Brothers, and Private Party competing for tag team supremacy.
The AEW World Trios Championship, introduced on August 24, 2022, represented AEW’s commitment to six-man tag team wrestling. Teams like The Elite, Death Triangle, House of Black, and Blackpool Combat Club have competed for these titles, adding another dynamic element to AEW’s championship landscape.
This collection of eight active championships has helped AEW create multiple tiers of competition and provided various achievement levels for its diverse roster of talent.
Men’s Division
- AEW World Championship (Established: May 25, 2019)
- AEW TNT Championship (Established: January 15, 2020)
- AEW International Championship (Established: March 7, 2022)
- AEW Continental Championship (Established: December 30, 2023)
Open to All Genders
- AEW World Tag Team Championship (Established: October 30, 2019)
- AEW World Trios Championship (Established: August 24, 2022)
Women’s Division
- AEW Women’s World Championship (Established: October 2, 2019)
- AEW TBS Championship (Established: October 6, 2021)
Inactive, Other Championships
The FTW Championship was an unsanctioned championship brought to AEW by Taz, paying homage to the original ECW title of the same name. While featured on AEW television, it was never officially recognized by the company. The championship has since been retired but played a significant role in several storylines.
The Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Championship honors the legacy of Owen Hart. Each year, the Men’s and Women’s tournament winners receive championship belts, though these titles are not defended throughout the year. The tournament has become one of AEW’s most prestigious annual events. Notable winners include Adam Cole, Britt Baker, Ricky Starks, Ruby Soho.