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Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara Win ROH World Tag Team Titles On 8/17 Collision

The ROH World Tag Team Championships found new owners this week as Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara now hold the gold. The pair captured the title from The Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) during the latest episode of AEW Collision with Guevara delivering a Swanton Bomb on Bennett, allowing Rhodes to secure the pinfall.

The match saw plenty of action in and out of the ring. Roderick Strong, The Beast Mortos, Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly, Marshall Von Erich, Ross Von Erich, Tomohiro Ishii, Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona all ran in, sparking a brawl on the outside. Of this group, only Strong directly influenced the match by hitting Rhodes with a running kick.

This victory marks the first ROH Tag Team Championship reign for both Guevara and Rhodes and makes the latter a double champion. Rhodes is also currently one-third of the ROH Six-Man Tag Team Champions alongside The Von Erichs.

The Undisputed Kingdom’s reign as champions lasted 234 days and began at Dynamite: New Year’s Smash in December 2023. The pair won the titles as The Devil’s Masked Men and their identities were revealed at AEW Worlds End days later. As champions, Taven and Bennet had five successful title defenses. Their final successful defense came during the July 28 taping of ROH on Honor Club and saw them retain against Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean.

This is a huge win for Rhodes and Guevara, the latter of whom only recently returned following months of inaction. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on the new ROH World Tag Team Champions.

Jack Perry Debuts New AEW TNT Title Design On 8/17 Episode of Collision

The AEW TNT Championship received a new look during the latest episode of AEW Collision, courtesy of reigning champion Jack Perry. The Scapegoat defeated Danny Orion in a non-title match during the show, spray-painted Orion’s face, and stuffed him inside a body bag after the match.

Perry then discarded his old TNT Championship belt into the bag and revealed a brand-new one. This redesign of the title has a worn, battle-hardened appearance, now featuring a darker shade and a spray-painted black finish with veiny leather detailing.

This is just the latest championship in AEW to receive a striking new look. Earlier this month, MJF changed the International Championship to introduce the American Championship. The new title oozes Americana with a red, white, and blue design and plates with the U.S of A prominently featured.

TNT Championship Designs

The AEW TNT Championship has undergone several design changes since its inception, with Cody Rhodes’ first design receiving criticism for not appearing finished. The completed version of the TNT Championship was unveiled in August 2020 under the reign of Brodie Lee. The title has also featured a white and green design held by the likes of Miro, and a purple and yellow design during the reign of Scorpio Sky.

What’s To Come?

Darby Allin is set to challenge Jack Perry for the TNT Championship in a coffin match at AEW All In 2024 in London, England. With intense animosity between these two rivals, fans can expect a brutally violent encounter in Wembley Stadium. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on Jack Perry as we inch closer to All In: London 2024.

Positive Update on Adam Cole Amid Injury Hiatus

AEW wrestler Adam Cole is likely to be back soon as an encouraging update has emerged on his recovery.

Fightful Select reported that Adam Cole was backstage at the August 14 edition of AEW Dynamite. Cole was taken off the road as traveling was slowing down his recovery but his backstage presence was a positive sign towards his return to the programming.

Another promising sign of his comeback is that there is a word backstage that we will resume his training in the ring as soon as next week.

Adam Cole last competed in the ring on September 3 last year following which he sustained an ankle injury. It took place in the final moments of the AEW Grand Slam last year when he landed awkwardly after he jumped from the entrance ramp. This also impacted the storylines he was involved.

A month following the injury Cole provided an update on social media. He thanked fans who showed him support while he recuperated with the injury. A few months back at AEW Double or Nothing 2024, Cole was involved in a segment with MJF. ‘The Salt of The Earth’ made his comeback to TV and confronted Cole. Fans speculated that a match would be happening soon. It is not confirmed yet whether the match will take place but it’s is likely to happen once Cole returns to action.

What AEW Can Learn From ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since All Elite Wrestling debuted with AEW Dynamite, and my goodness, how the landscape has changed.

AEW started as a true alternative to WWE, and while it still is, the perception of both companies has evolved dramatically since 2019. Real-life power struggles have unfolded, with both companies gaining and losing talent, both in the ring and behind the scenes—much like the shifting dynamics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Before 2005, Marvel was a company teetering on the brink, fit for “The Void” (more on that later). But Robert Downey Jr.‘s portrayal of Tony Stark in Iron Man breathed new life into the comic book movie genre. This resurgence was further fueled by Disney’s acquisition of Marvel, a steal in hindsight. From there, Captain America swung his shield, The Hulk smashed, and Thor felt mighty (at least two out of four times). Add The Avengers films, Dave Bautista boosting Guardians of the Galaxy, and the rights to Spider-Man, and Marvel suddenly had a roster and future to be excited about.

However, that roster became oversaturated, the focus turned multi-universal, and goodwill eroded as the franchise drifted away from its core comic book fanbase. This should sound familiar to the diehard wrestling fans.

Whether your fandom began by flipping through the halftone pages of comics or trading wrestling tapes with Meltzer, making money is what both businesses are ultimately about. However, there’s always a better way to profit, and sometimes a property needs a reset. Deadpool & Wolverine seemingly did that for Marvel, both creatively and at the box office. In these challenging times for AEW, Tony Khan could learn a thing or two from this summer blockbuster.

WARNING: Spoilers for “Deadpool & Wolverine” lie ahead. Continue reading if you’d like to break the fourth wall.

Make It Make Sense.

A major plot point in Deadpool & Wolverine revolves around “timelines,” with several that Deadpool (and eventually Wolverine) must navigate. Two are the characters’ individual timelines, and one is the “sacred timeline,” which includes all the main Marvel characters (“Earth-616”). Deadpool remains part of Fox’s X-Men Universe (referred to as “Earth-10005” in the movie), but in his timeline, Wolverine is dead, having been killed in Logan seven years ago. To find a living Wolverine, Wade Wilson must travel to another universe, but he inadvertently ends up in one where Wolverine is at his worst. The two team up after a timeline operator throws them into a multi-verse purgatory called “The Void,” where they must collaborate to save (and possibly correct) their own universes.

At this point, “timeline” and “multi-verse” have become Marvel’s equivalent of the “Forbidden Door,” terms that have been used to the point of exhaustion, weaving a tangled web of complex storylines. However, if Marvel could bring Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine back to life in a sensible way within their (wait for it) “multi-verse,” then AEW should have no problem bringing clarity to their weekly programming.

Making sense of Marvel’s convoluted narrative required a team of five writers, including Ryan Reynolds, who has a deep understanding and personal investment in the character. With Shawn Levy directing and the original Deadpool writers on board, they managed to craft a coherent story. Tony Khan has mentioned what appears to be a rotating cast of people contributing creative input at AEW. On top of that, Khan is producing what amounts to two and a half feature-length “films” each week. By trusting a core group to execute a unified vision under his guidance, AEW could achieve the distinction and direction it needs. Right now, there are too many timelines in play, and the show is in desperate need of a “sacred” one.

Related: AEW Stories To Give Behind-The-Scenes Look At All In: London 2023

Focus On Your Stars, Even The Forgotten Ones.

With a title as straightforward as Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel clearly understood who the stars of the film were. The movie would have fallen flat if the spotlight wasn’t squarely on Reynolds and Jackman, and AEW could benefit from a similar focus on identifying and elevating the wrestlers who drive their television product. Too much of the AEW roster has been relegated to “The Void,” which has significantly impacted the product and contributed to declining ratings.

Deadpool & Wolverine gave fans exactly what they wanted by teaming up Reynolds and Jackman in the right way, but it also brought back familiar faces to round out the ensemble. Wesley Snipes returned as Blade, Jennifer Garner reprised her role as Elektra from Ben Affleck’s Daredevil, and Channing Tatum finally debuted as Gambit after years of the Fox film being stuck in production limbo. Along with X-23 from Logan, these characters helped Deadpool and Wolverine in their battle out of “The Void.”

The film also featured numerous cameos that were used effectively to fill out the lower midcard. Tyler Mane, Kevin Nash’s former Master Blaster partner, was swiftly killed by Wolverine in his return as Sabretooth, and Chris Evans’ Human Torch was horrifically murdered by the film’s top villain, Cassandra Nova. As Kevin Sullivan would say, they “did the favor,” but those squash matches still mattered in the grand scheme of the film and arguably the entire Marvel franchise.

From its inception, AEW has struggled to make its stars feel like top-tier talent due to inconsistent booking, limited TV time, and poor positioning. With talents like Ricky Starks, Jade Cargill, Wardlow, and Ethan Page, the list of wrestlers stuck in “The Void” could go on indefinitely. Two of those names have already found greater success by jumping ship to WWE. If AEW took the time to establish a solid hierarchy, it could better position itself as the engaging alternative it was meant to be. Unfortunately, we’ve often seen a “Toad” in a prominent position over a Channing Tatum “Gambit” (no offense to Ray Park).

Related: All of AEW’s World Champions RANKED

Make Fun Of Past Mistakes – At The Right Time.

How do you beat a bully? By not letting them see you sweat. Deadpool is notorious for breaking the fourth wall, taking jabs at everyone—Fox, Disney, even Hugh Jackman—but there’s a fine line between taking good-natured shots and coming across as petty.

Tony Khan has shown he’s unafraid to “break the fourth wall” when taking shots at WWE, but are they always the right target? What about poking fun at the tribalistic fanbase or even acknowledging the company’s own missteps? Reynolds’ Deadpool is known as “The Merc With The Mouth” for a reason, but often, the character’s sharpest barbs are directed at himself. If a Taco Bell commercial airs between an intense vignette of one of your top heels, why not make light of it the following week by having that heel eat a taco after beating Darby Allin?

AEW is still a young company, and there’s value in knowing when to take yourself seriously and when to lighten the mood. Breaking your own “fourth wall” can be a powerful tool, and fans will appreciate the nods to those paying close attention.

Greatest Bryan Danielson AEW Matches (Ranked): The Final Countdown

As Bryan Danielson is set to challenge for the AEW Championship at All In on Sunday, August 25th, it could be the last match of his legendary pro wrestling career.

Danielson has done it all, ranging from his initial runs on the independent scenes in the US and Europe (including Butlins in England), incredible time in Ring of Honor, underdog rise to the top in WWE to his sensational run in AEW.

Here, we’ll be going over the greatest matches in Bryan Danielson’s AEW career thus far which again could come to an end at All In 2024.

6. Bryan Danielson vs Adam Page (AEW Dynamite: 01/05/2022)

After their initial time limit draw, Bryan Danielson and Adam Page faced off again in a bloody, hard-hitting rematch. The intensity was palpable as both wrestlers pushed each other to the limit. This time, Page managed to overcome Danielson, marking a significant victory in his own AEW career to that point.

5. Bryan Danielson vs Zack Sabre Jr (AEW WrestleDream 2023)

In a technical masterpiece, Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr put on a clinic of submission-based grappling, transitions, and mat wrestling. The match captivated the audience at WrestleDream with its intricate exchanges, proving that technical prowess can be as thrilling as high-flying action if done right.

4. Bryan Danielson vs Kenny Omega (AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam 2021)

Danielson’s AEW debut against Kenny Omega was nothing short of spectacular. Despite the match ending in a draw, the electric atmosphere and high-level technical wrestling made it an instant classic that left the door open for a rematch.

The crowd’s energy elevated the match, making it one of the most memorable in AEW history.

3. Bryan Danielson vs Adam Page (AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming 2021)

In their first encounter, Danielson and Page wrestled to a thrilling 60-minute time limit draw.

The match was a showcase of Danielson’s ability to play a heel and Page’s resilience as the top babyface champion. The non-stop action kept fans engaged throughout, solidifying it as one of the best matches in all of pro wrestling in 2021.

2. Bryan Danielson vs MJF (AEW Revolution 2023)

Danielson’s Iron Man match against MJF was a true masterpiece of storytelling between the older veteran and, quite frankly, young veteran.

Lasting over an hour, the match kept the audience on the edge of their seats with its relentless pace and dramatic near-falls.

MJF’s performance proved he’s not just a great talker but also one of the best in-ring workers in All Elite, making this match an unforgettable highlight in AEW history.

1. Bryan Danielson vs Will Ospreay (AEW Dynasty 2024)

This match between two of the world’s best wrestlers was a high-impact, fast-paced showdown and one of the greatest of the modern era, and that is why it tops our list.

The chemistry between Danielson and Ospreay was undeniable, with both men delivering jaw-dropping performances. Despite the controversial finish, the match is considered one of the finest in Danielson’s career.

Kenny Omega Return Remains Up In The Air Amid Recovery

Michael Nakazawa has provided an update on Kenny Omega, who is working hard towards his recovery.

The Cleaner’ has been away from AEW since December last year with diverticulitis. Michael Nakazawa told Love-Spo that Omega has “diverticulitis of the large intestine” which is a serious condition that could be fatal if not properly treated. Omega has been able to do physical training but he’s not able to lift weights which he used to before. The 40-year-old wrestler has been doing physical training, and rehabilitative exercises such as walking and pool workouts. He revealed that Omega is trying to find the best training. Nakazawa said:

“He has been able to do physical training. He is still not able to lift the same weights as before, so he is trying to find the best training that he can do while incorporating rehabilitative elements such as walking and exercising in the pool, and he is working hard toward recovery. He is trying to find the best training he can do at the moment.”

Omega has a significant physical impact and he has no power in the abdomen. It’s a concern whether he will be able to perform in his condition. Thereby, there is no timeline for his comeback. Nakazawa explained:

”That’s right. Since there is no power in the abdomen to begin with, there is a concern about whether or not one can perform in such a state. The impact is physically quite strong, so you never know how it will affect your internal organs. So I can’t say anything about when he will be able to return to work.”

Earlier this year, the former AEW World Champion returned to Dynamite. However, he was brutally attacked by Jack Perry and The Young Bucks.

Omega first noticed symptoms following a match in Canada. He had severe abdominal pain that continued even after he returned to his home in Orlando, Florida. He could have landed in danger if he had delayed seeking medical attention. Omega underwent surgery in May. The doctor treated him without invasive surgery and removed about 25 cm of the affected colon.

We will now have to wait and see when Kenny Omega can make his return. We at SEScoops wish him a speedy recovery.

Tony Khan: ‘AEW Will Return to The UK For All In: London 2026’

AEW will return to London, England for its All In 2026 pay-per-view, after next year’s event will take place in Arlington, Texas. Speaking to the media at the AEW All In: Texas 2025 launch event, AEW President Tony Khan confirmed that the show would return to the UK in two years.

“We will be going back just ten days from now to Wembley Stadium, and celebrating All In ’24. We can’t wait to bring All In ’25 here (to Arlington). It’s going to be very special. We’re going to London next week, then coming to Texas, we’ll be going back to London in 2026.”

AEW’s first UK-based event, All In 2023, took place in August of last year and saw over 75,000 fans fill London’s Wembley Stadium. All In: London 2024 will also take place at Wembley Stadium on August 25. At this time, nine matches have been confirmed for the evening. AEW will also host a taping of Dynamite in Cardiff, Wales, marking the first AEW TV taping to take place outside North America.

Between trips to the UK, AEW will host its All In 2025 event in Arlington, Texas, marking the promotion’s first stadium event in North America. The show is just the latest in a lucrative partnership between AEW and the city which has hosted back-to-back episodes of Collision as well as the recent ROH Death Before Dishonor event.

Another Stadium Event?

The Sporting News reported earlier this week that AEW is planning on hosting a stadium event in Australia in 2025 and that plans are already in motion. Venues reportedly being considered for the show include Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, and Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

JBL Praises AEW American Champion MJF As A True Hero of the U.S.

WWE Hall of Famer John “Bradshaw” Layfield has thrown his support behind AEW American Champion MJF, who he believes is the ideal figure to represent the United States. Recently, MJF took to Twitter to share his respect for JBL. In a response, JBL said the world is lucky to have MJF representing the good ol’ U.S. of A.

Since capturing the AEW American Championship, MJF has fully embraced his role as a jingoistic heel, declaring the U.S. as the only country that matters. MJF took aim at Mexico ahead of his CMLL debut and called the United Kingdom a third-world country before competing for Rev Pro.

After winning the WWE United States Championship in 2006, JBL also became a pro-America heel and flaunted his patriotism in the face of his opponents. This angle would see JBL feud with then-World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio, who despite being from California, was seen as a representative of Mexican traditions. Mysterio defeated JBL on an episode of SmackDown to retire the Texan.

What’s next?

MJF is set to defend his AEW American Championship later this month against Will Ospreay at AEW All In: London 2024, in a rematch from their hour-long encounter from Dynamite 250. The winner will face PAC at AEW All Out 2024 two weeks after the Wembley show, as confirmed on this week’s Dynamite. AEW All In: London 2024 will take place on August 25, from Wembley Stadium. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest from MJF on the road to AEW’s biggest event of the year.

AEW: All In Texes Set for Arlington’s Globe Life Field on July 12, 2025


All Elite Wrestling sent in a press release announcing that next year’s AEW All In event is headed to Texas. AEW: All In Texas is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025 from Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX


Globe Life Field in Arlington To Host AEW: All In Texas 2025

First AEW Pay-Per-View To Ever Be Held In Texas

August 15, 2024 – Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, the Texas Rangers, REV Entertainment, Arlington Sports Commission and All Elite Wrestling today announced that Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX will host AEW: All In Texas on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The event will air live around the world on pay-per-view and marks the first time an AEW pay-per-view event has ever been held in Texas. It will also be the first-ever professional wrestling event ever held at Globe Life Field.

“On behalf of everyone at AEW, we are ecstatic to bring AEW: All In Texas to Globe Life Field in Arlington on July 12, 2025,” said Tony Khan.

AEW: All in Texas will make history as both our first-ever pay-per-view in Texas as well as AEW’s American stadium debut, building on the rich legacy of stadium wrestling events held in the US, particularly in the Lone Star State.”

“We are thrilled for Arlington to partner with All Elite Wrestling for their biggest event of 2025,” said Arlington Mayor Jim Ross. “Fans from around the world will converge on our beautiful city to be part of AEW: All In Texas, delivering a significant economic windfall to the region.”

AEW: All In Texas marks a huge milestone in Arlington’s continued relationship with All Elite Wrestling,” said Arlington Sports Commission Executive Director Matt Wilson. “We thank Tony Khan and the entire team at AEW for all of their support to our city and look forward to an event that fans in attendance and watching at home will never forget.”

“Bringing the first professional wrestling event to Globe Life Field is a historic moment for our venue,” said Sean Decker, President of REV Entertainment, the exclusive events partner of the Texas Rangers. “We can’t wait to partner with AEW to host thousands of passionate wrestling fans at our world-class venue next summer.”

Fans interested in exclusive pre-sale opportunities can register to become an AEW Insider by visiting allelitewrestling.com/aew-insider.

In addition to AEW: All In Texas, a series of events in Arlington are being planned leading up to the event. Additional details will be announced in the near future. This year, AEW: All In London takes place next Sunday, August 25 live from Wembley Stadium in London.

AEW All In: Texas 2025 Set for Globe Life Field in Arlington

AEW All In 2025 will take place from the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on July 12, 2025, it has been confirmed this week. The event will mark AEW’s first All In event in the United States. All In 2023 took place in London, England’s Wembley Stadium and the show will return to the UK capital later this month.

In addition to AEW All In: Texas, a series of events in Arlington are being planned leading up to the event. Fans eager to secure tickets for the event can sign up to the Globe Life Field newsletter to be the first to know about the event. News of this show comes mere days after it was reported that Arlington was a favorite to host a stadium event.

This event will be AEW’s first stadium-sized show in North America for Tony Khan’s promotion. Recently, AEW has been hosting episodes of Collision at Arlington’s E-Sports Arena as part of a lucrative deal between the promotion and the city. This deal also included the hosting of ROH Death Before Dishonor 2024 in Arlington.

Globe Life Field is the home of the Texas Rangers and at maximum capacity, can seat 40,300 fans. Construction on the venue began in 2017 and its first events would take place in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Another Stadium Event?

The Sporting News reported earlier this week that AEW is planning on hosting a stadium event in Australia in 2025 and that plans are already in motion. Venues reportedly being considered for the show include Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, and Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

MJF On Shane McMahon: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree

MJF has warned Shane McMahon to stay away from him.

The AEW American Champion has been making media rounds to promote the upcoming All In PPV. He spoke to WrestleTalk in the spree to discuss things such as his match with Michael Oku, his rivalry with Will Ospreay and more.

Maxwell was asked to say some words about the names mentioned during a segment in the interview. When the name of Shane McMahon came up, he warned the former SmackDown commissioner to stay away from him:

“Please stay away. For his health, just stay away from me.”

When the hosts mentioned Shane’s win in the WWE World Cup at Crown Jewel 2018, MJF rebutted by reminding them how the son of the former WWE owner also tore his quad during his last wrestling appearance:

“I thought it was super impressive how easily he tore his quad you know. The Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Let’s hope that’s not in every single facet of his life.”

It’d Be Huge For The Fans: MJF

Later the current champion was inquired about the locker room reaction to the leaked photo of Shane’s meeting with Tony Khan. The Salt of The Earth claimed that he wouldn’t know because he doesn’t talk to anyone in the locker room. Though he did accept that McMahon making an AEW appearance would be a big deal:

“I wouldn’t know. I don’t talk to anybody in the locker room. They all hate me. But I can tell you my reaction. My reaction was – ‘please stay away from me.’ Now if he wants to come in, I genuinely think he’s a mega star. I think that’d be freaking great. It’d be huge for the fans. It’d be huge for AEW.”

Shane McMahon’s last wrestling appearance came at WrestleMania 39. He got into an impromptu match with The Miz at the show but he tore his quad muscle early in the match and couldn’t continue. Snoop Dogg who was at the ringside then replaced Shane and won the match.

This sequence of events reminded many of the infamous incident when Vince McMahon tore both his quads while getting into the ring after a botched finish to the 2005 Royal Rumble match.

First Title Match Set For AEW All Out 2024

The road to AEW All Out has officially begun with the first title match being announced for the upcoming pay-per-view from Chicago, Illinois. On the August 14, edition of AEW Dynamite, PAC shared his frustrations that Will Ospreay will challenge AEW American Champion MJF at AEW All In: London 2024. PAC pointed out that he is the “real” number one contender and is ready for his title match.

PAC will challenge the winner of the Ospreay Vs. MJF at AEW All Out for the AEW American Championship. PAC was the first holder of the gold, which was originally known as the AEW All-Atlantic Championship and held the gold for 108 days from June to October 2022. The title was rebranded the AEW International Championship in March 2023.

How To Watch AEW All Out

AEW All Out 2024 takes place on September 7, 2024 from the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. It’s the the sixth installment of the annual event, the fourth from the Now Arena and the first to take place outside the Labor Day holiday weekend.

In the United States, All Out will be available to stream on Bleacher Report at 8pm ET. The event can be purchased and streamed directly through the Bleacher Report Live platform. All Out can also be ordered through local cable or satellite providers. Check with your provider on how to purchase the pay-per-view. For international viewers, the event will be accessible on FITE TV. A 1-hour Buy-In kickoff show begins at 7pm ET.

AEW Sponsoring Fulham FC Women As Front-Of-Shirt Partner in 2024/25 Season

All Elite Wrestling will feature on the front of the shirts for the Fulham FC women’s team, in a crossover deal between two of Tony Khan’s projects. The AEW logo will adorn Fulham Women’s shirts during the 2024/25 season. In a statement, Khan said:

“Both Fulham Football Club and All Elite Wrestling hold a special place in my heart, and the partnership established here represents not only an elevation of both organisations on the global stage, but also a reminder of our investment and commitment to furthering women’s creative and athletic endeavours at all levels. Come on Fulham!”

Steve Jaye, Fulham Women’s Head Coach, added that significant progress had been made for FFC Women in recent seasons and he is grateful for AEW’s support. Jaye described having AEW as the front-of-shirt sponsor for the upcoming season as “a massive forward step” for the club. Fulham Women will get their 2024/25 campaign underway this Sunday at Craven Cottage when they welcome Barking.

AEW In The UK

News of this partnership comes mere days ahead of AEW’s return to the United Kingdom for All In: London 2024. The show will see the All-Elite roster compete inside Wembley Stadium with nine matches confirmed across the pre-show and main card. Before All In: London 2024, AEW will host its first Dynamite outside North America from Cardiff, Wales. On this week’s Dynamite it was announced that a Coffin match will take place at All In: London 2024 that will see TNT Champion Jack Perry face Darby Allin.

AEW Shares Bryan Danielson Tribute Ahead Of His Potential Final Match

All Elite Wrestling shared a touching tribute to Bryan Danielson on this week’s Dynamite, mere days away from what could be his final match. To Green Day’s Good Riddance, the video looked back on Danielson’s AEW arrival, some of his most important matches, and his time in Ring of Honor during the promotion’s formative years.

Danielson will challenge AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland at AEW All In: London 2024 in a title vs. career match. The match will mark Danielson’s fifth shot at the gold since arriving in AEW at All Out 2021. Previous matches have seen the American Dragon come up short against Kenny Omega, MJF, and Blackpool Combat Club ally Jon Moxley.

Swerve Strickland Attacks

This tribute video wouldn’t be Danielson’s only role during the August 14, edition of AEW Dynamite. In the main event, Swerve Strickland defeated Wheeler Yuta (another BCC ally of Danielson) as the referee stopped the match when Yuta couldn’t fight back. Strickland continued his attack and Danielson, who’d been at ringside, tried to stop him. Strickland blindsided his Wembley opponent and Dynamite went off the air with Swerve mocking Danielson’s ‘YES’ chants.

Strickland has held the AEW World Championship since Dynasty in April of this year, where he captured the gold from Samoa Joe. He has retained against Claudio Castagnoli, Christian Cage, Roderick Strong, and Will Ospreay. Danielson may prove to be Strickland’s toughest opponent to date however, especially with Bryan fighting with his career on the line. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for the latest in this rivalry and all the news coming from AEW All In: London 2024.

Latest On Michael Oku After Facing AEW American Champion MJF

Michael Oku may not have captured the AEW American Championship from MJF last weekend, but the two may share the ring again in due time. At Rev Pro Summer Sizzler on August 11, Oku challenged MJF for the gold. The jingoistic champion didn’t hold back in the run-up to the match, as he described the UK as a third-world country among other taunts.

Oku is close to signing with AEW, sources within Rev Pro told Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan this week. Sources within AEW didn’t confirm these claims, but said they would not be surprised to see Oku end up on the UK AEW shows. It has previously been reported that Oku is expected to work the AEW Dynamite taping in Cardiff, as well as AEW All In: London later this month.

Talent within RevPro shared their hope to Fightful that Oku will be signed, with several touting how deserving he is of the opportunity. Oku is the current Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion, after defeating Great-O-Khan last month.

Another Signing?

Amira Miller is another talent on the RevPro roster who could soon be appearing for AEW. Fightful’s report adds that like Oku, Amira is expected to work the two AEW UK events and that she is also close to being signed. After Summer Sizzler, Oku told Stephanie Chase that there had been discussions between both he and Amira and AEW.

AEW has a roster full of some of the most talented wrestlers in the world today, and now Michael Oku and Amira Miller could be joining that roster. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for the latest on these two wrestlers and their quest to be ‘All-Elite.’

Coffin Match Added to AEW All In (Updated Card)

The August 14th episode of AEW Dynamite featured Darby Allin cutting a promo on the TNT Champion Jack Perry, who he will be facing for the title at the All In event at Wembley Stadium on August 25th. Allin then entered the arena for a matchup but was jumped by Perry, who viciously beat Allin into the backstage area and crushed him with a heavy metal door. Perry then aimed to smash Allin’s skull with a giant rolling crate, but security stopped him before he could cause any serious damage to his fellow AEW pillar.

Things didn’t end there. Perry then screamed into the camera, declaring that he wanted his matchup with Allin to be a Coffin Match. Moments later, Excalibur and Taz revealed on commentary that AEW President Tony Khan had approved the idea, making the match official.

Allin is no stranger to Coffin Matches. In fact, he and Sting competed in a tag team Coffin Match against Christian Cage and Swerve Strickland one year ago at the 2023 AEW All In pay-per-view event, a match the former tag champions ended up winning. At the same event, Perry lost the FTW Championship to HOOK, then got into a real-life scuffle with CM Punk backstage.

Perry and Allin have been butting heads for months. The two crossed paths many times since AEW launched, most recently at AEW Blood & Guts, which is when the TNT title match was made official for All In.

Updated Lineup for All In 2024

Here’s the updated card for next weekend’s AEW All In: London pay-per-view from London’s historic Wembley Stadium:

  • Title vs. Career: AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson
  • Mariah May vs. Toni Storm (c) for the AEW Women’s Championship
  • CEO vs. DMD: Dr. Britt Baker challenges Mercedes Moné for the AEW TBS Championship
  • Coffin Match: Darby Allin vs. Jack Perry (c) for the AEW TNT Championship
  • The Patriarchy vs. House of Black or The Bang Bang Gang for the AEW Trios Championship
  • Casino Gauntlet Match: Winner receives a future AEW World title shot

The AEW All In 2024 Buy-In kickoff show will also feature a mixed tag match:

  • Stokley Hathaway & Kris Statlander vs. Willow Nightingale & Tomohiro Ishii

SEScoops is your source for continued coverage of AEW All In 2024.

AEW Dynamite Preview (8/14): Two Title Matches and More

Tonight’s All Elite Wrestling Dynamite episode will take place at the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. It will be the last Dynamite in the United States before the company heads overseas on the road to All In on August 25.

AEW Dynamite Tonight

Here is what has been announced to occur on tonight’s show

  • Jay Lethal vs. Adam Page
  • Three-Way Match for the Number One Spot In Casino Gauntlet At All In: Roderick Strong vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  • Swerve Strickland vs. Wheeler Yuta
  • AEW TBS Championship Match: (C) Mercedes Moné vs. Hikaru Shida
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship: (C) The Young Bucks vs. The Acclaimed

Plus, Dynamite will also feature:

  • Hook to appear
  • A Flim By Mariah May segment
  • Kazuchika Okada & Claudio Castagnoli Face to Face

The Acclaimed Finally Get Their Title Opportunity

The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) are set to challenge The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) for the tag titles. The fan-favorite duo earned the opportunity after defeating the champions in an eliminator match on the June 19 episode of AEW Dynamite. After nearly two months of building to their rematch, both teams will try to settle their differences and end the episode with the AEW World Tag Team Championships.

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Mercedes Moné Puts Title On The Line Ahead of All In

In preparation for her match against Dr. Britt Baker, DMD, at All In, Moné puts her title on the line against Shida. The matchup will be the “CEO” fifth time defending the AEW TBS Championship since winning it at Double or Nothing on May 26.

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Swerve Strickland Faces Wheeler Yuta In Non-Title Match

Elsewhere in the episode, Strickland takes on Yuta in a non-title match to get ready for his title defense at All In. Bryan Danielson will be in the corner of his Blackpool Combat Club ally and get a preview of what to expect from the champion at the upcoming pay-per-view.

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Number One Spot In Casino Gauntlet Will Be Determined

Another important match on tonight’s episode is the three-way match to determine who will have the number one spot in the Casino Gauntlet. Strong, Cassidy, and O’Reilly will push each other to their limit to gain an advantage in the featured All In match.

What Happened On Last Week’s AEW Dynamite Episode

Before tonight’s episode, here is a recap of what happened last week.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for our continued coverage of Dynamite and the upcoming AEW All In 2024 PPV on Sunday, August 25.

Report: AEW Working On Australian Stadium Show For 2025

All Elite Wrestling could be heading down under next year with a stadium show in Australia, it has been claimed this week. The Sporting News reports that AEW is planning on hosting a stadium event in Australia in 2025 and that plans are already in motion.

Venues reportedly being considered for the show include Sydney’s Allianz Stadium (max capacity of 42,500), Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium (56,347), and Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium (52,500). Entertainment company TEG is believed to be supporting the event. AEW talent from Australia include Buddy Matthews, Mark Davis, and Kyle Fletcher.

AEW and Stadiums

AEW will host its second stadium show, All In: London 2024, later this month from England’s Wembley Stadium. Last year’s event will also soon receive a showcase, thanks to the upcoming AEW Stories episode that will give a behind-the-scenes look at All In 2023.

AEW has yet to host a stadium-sized event in the U.S. though fans are hoping that changes. When asked about such an event during the ROH Death Before Dishonor media scrum, Tony Khan said not to underestimate the promotion and that it could happen in the future.

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Pro-Wrestling & Australia

Australia has been home to several large-scale events, including 2018’s WWE Super ShowDown. The event saw a (disputed) 70,309 fans fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground to see The Undertaker and Triple H compete in their final one-on-one match. In February of this year, WWE hosted its Elimination Chamber PLE in Perth, Australia. The show was headlined by Australia’s own Rhea Ripley retaining the Women’s World Championship against Nia Jax.

Australia is also home to its own promotions, including Riot City Wrestling. Popular wrestler DELTA recently wrapped up her time with the promotion amid reports that she has signed with WWE. DELTA recently shared a photo of her suitcase from Adelaide airport and a message of goodbye, as she prepares to embark on the next chapter of her career in the United States of America.

AEW All In 2024 Matches Ranked by Hype Levels

As AEW’s biggest event of the year approaches from Wembley Stadium in London, England, on August 25th, fans are eagerly anticipating what could be the best PPV of All Elite’s entire year.

AEW All In 2024 is building into an electrifying card with some of the most highly anticipated matches in recent history. Here’s a look at the matches, ranked by their hype levels.

AEW All In Confirmed Matches

Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland – AEW World Championship Match

Hype Level: Sky-High

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The main event between Bryan Danielson and Swerve Strickland is undeniably the most anticipated match on the card. With Danielson announcing his retirement if he loses, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This storyline has captivated fans, making it the emotional centerpiece of All In 2024 and potentially the sendoff of one of the greatest to ever do it.

Toni Storm vs Mariah May – AEW Women’s Championship Match

Hype Level: Sky High

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The feud between “Timeless” Toni Storm and Mariah May is being hailed as one of the best-built rivalries in AEW history, and for good reason. This match has the potential to elevate both women, particularly May, who will be wrestling in front of a hometown crowd but likely to be booed against the extravagant and beloved Storm. This match has been built for a long time and we can’t wait to see it.

MJF vs. Will Ospreay – AEW United States Championship Match

Hype Level: High

AEW American Championship

The feud between MJF and Will Ospreay is one of the most talked-about matchups heading into All In 2024. Their rivalry has been brewing for months, and the recent developments at the RevPro at York Hall have only intensified the anticipation after Maxwell put a beating on Ospreay’s friend Michael Oku. This match is expected to be a hard-hitting and emotionally charged battle, with both men having a lot to prove on AEW’s biggest stage.

Mercedes Moné (c) (with Kamille) vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. – TBS Championship Match

Hype Level: Moderate

AEW All In 2024 Mercedes Mone vs Dr Britt Baker
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This SHOULD be a great match between two of the best performers in All Elite, but the build has been bizarre. The backstage heat between Baker and MJF seems to have caused more uproar than the actual feud on television itself, and Mone’s recent promos have not gone down well with fans. This could steal the show, but it could also just be another match. The crowd will be a big factor in how well this goes, but unfortunately right now it’s just kind of…there?

Orange Cassidy or Roderick Strong or Kyle O’Reilly vs. TBA – Casino Gauntlet match for a future AEW World Championship match

Hype Level: Low

All three currently confirmed talents in this match are great and this should be a good match on the PPV, but it does feel like it could’ve taken place on a random Dynamite, so the hype level just isn’t there for us.

The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, and Nick Wayne) (c) (with Mother Wayne) vs. Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn) vs. House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews)

Hype Level: Low

Whilst this could easily be a good match on the card, it could’ve been saved for a special episode of Dynamite. All three teams have been solid on television over the last few months, but this isn’t going to be one of the featured matches on the card. Hopefully, they can surprise us and pull off something great.

Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway vs. Willow Nightingale and Tomohiro Ishii

Hype Level: Low

Willow Nightingale is one of the best babyfaces that AEW has, period, and Kris Statlander is great in her role as the friend who betrayed the sweet and innocent all-conquering star. Stokely Hathaway deserves comeuppance and he has proven that he can antagonise a crowd at the top; Tomohiro Ishii is a legend and more than worthy of being on this card. But does this match have any hype at all? No. Zero. It’s a real shame because more could’ve been done with this, but the pay off of seeing Willow and Ishii getting their hands on Statlander and Stokely isn’t going to be anything more than an “ok that happened” on a massive card.

AEW All In Expected Matches

Kazuchika Okada vs. Claudio Castagnoli – AEW Continental Championship

Hype Level: High if it does get confirmed

Kazuchika Okada defending the AEW Continental Championship against Claudio Castagnoli is another match that would fans on the edge of their seats. The face-off between these two wrestling titans has been brewing, and their hopefully impending clash is set to be a technical masterpiece in Wembley. This is easily a dark horse for match of the weekend if it does take place.

Chris Jericho vs. Hook – FTW Championship

Hype Level: Not major

Jericho vs Hook will likely be added to the card in the coming weeks, but the storyline between them has fallen flat. Although the ‘Learning Tree’ gimmick has brought flashes of the glory years of Jericho back to television, it hasn’t done much at all for Hook and he is still languishing.

Jeff Jarrett vs. Hangman Page

Hype Level: High if it does get confirmed

Considering what Jeff Jarrett has done in his career he more than deserves a match of this magnitude at Wembley. The contest isn’t confirmed, but we think there’s a good chance it will be added and be a great brawl on PPV.

The Young Bucks vs. FTR vs. The Acclaimed – AEW Tag Team Championship

Hype Level: Approaching High if it does get confirmed

The AEW Tag Team Championship match at All In is expected to be a triple threat between The Young Bucks, FTR, and The Acclaimed. This match has all the ingredients to steal the show, with three of AEW’s top teams vying for the titles.

Current AEW Champions: AEW World Title, TNT, TBS, Women’s World Title and more

AEW/All Elite Wrestling has had numerous Championships created and brought to television since the company’s inception in 2019, but who are the current champs?

Here’s an overview of the current AEW champions, including those holding the AEW World Title, TNT Title, TBS Title, and more.

Current AEW Singles Champions

AEW World Championship

The AEW World Championship is the pinnacle of AEW’s men’s division. Swerve Strickland is the current champion, holding the title since April 21, 2024, when he defeated Samoa Joe at the Dynasty event in St. Louis, Missouri. This marks Strickland’s first reign as AEW World Champion.

AEW TNT Championship

The TNT Championship, AEW’s secondary men’s title, is currently held by Jack Perry. He captured the title on June 30, 2024, at the Forbidden Door event in Elmont, New York, winning a ladder match against multiple competitors after the title was vacated due to an injury to the previous champion, Adam Copeland.

AEW International (American) Championship

Originally known as the AEW International Championship, this title was unofficially rebranded as the AEW American Championship by its current holder, MJF.

MJF won the title on July 17, 2024, defeating Will Ospreay at Dynamite 250 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

AEW Continental Championship

Kazuchika Okada is the reigning AEW Continental Champion, having won the title on March 20, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, by defeating Eddie Kingston. This title is defended under unique “Continental Rules,” emphasizing strict adherence to wrestling regulations.

AEW Women’s World Championship

In the women’s division, the AEW Women’s World Championship is held by “Timeless” Toni Storm. Storm secured her record-tying third reign by defeating Hikaru Shida at Full Gear on November 18, 2023, in Inglewood, California.

AEW TBS Championship

The AEW TBS Championship, a secondary title in the women’s division, is currently held by Mercedes Moné. Moné won the title on May 26, 2024, at Double or Nothing, overcoming Willow Nightingale in Paradise, Nevada.

Current AEW Tag Team Champions

AEW World Tag Team Championship

The AEW World Tag Team Championship is held by The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson). They are in their record third reign after winning the titles on April 21, 2024, at the Dynasty event by defeating FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in a Ladder match, which was the final of a tournament for the vacant title.

The titles were vacated after Sting’s retirement led to the former champions, Sting and Darby Allin, relinquishing the belts.

AEW World Trios Championship

The AEW World Trios Championship, a title contested by teams of three wrestlers, is held by The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, and Nick Wayne).

They won the titles on July 20, 2024, by defeating The Bang Bang Gang on the Collision episode after the previous champions were stripped due to an injury to Jay White.

AEW Stories To Give Behind-The-Scenes Look At All In: London 2023

A new show from All Elite Wrestling will give fans a deep-dive look into last year’s All In mega-show, ahead of the promotion’s return to London. AEW Stories will premiere on AEW’s YouTube channel this coming Monday and promises to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the promotion’s largest event to date.

All In: London 2023 took place on August 27, from Wembley Stadium in London, England and saw over 75,000 fans fill the venue for AEW’s first show outside North America. The event saw Saraya win her first championship in close to a decade, while MJF retained the AEW World Championship in the main event against Adam Cole.

AEW All In: CM Punk & Jack Perry

The show was unfortunately overshadowed to some degree by a backstage altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry. After Perry made a comment about using real glass for his match with HOOK, Punk confronted him and the pair got physical. Punk would later compete against Samoa Joe but both he and Perry would be suspended after the event. Punk would be fired mere days later while Perry’s suspension would only come to an end in 2024. It remains to be seen to what extent, if any, AEW Stories will address this situation which was aired on an episode of Dynamite earlier this year.

Stay tuned to SE Scoops for the latest on AEW Stories as the All-Elite promotion prepares to return to the UK for its second All In pay-per-view.

AEW Star Says WWE Had Interest in ‘Dynamite Kid’ Tommy Billington

AEW star Dax Harwood has revealed a rising talent, ‘Dynamite Kid’ Tommy Billington was offered an AEW contract despite interest from WWE.

Reports recently emerged that ‘Dynamite Kid’ Tommy Billington signed with All Elite Wrestling. He is the nephew of Tom Billington, who was one-half of the iconic British Bulldogs and teamed up with Davey Boy Smith.

Dax Harwood spoke about the youngster during an Instagram live. He revealed that Tommy Billington received an AEW contract offer the same night as his match against Harwood. The next day WWE called close aides of Billington to check whether he had an interest in joining WWE. However, Billington decided to sign with AEW.

Billington has had a couple of impressive outings against veterans Konosuke Takeshita and Dax Harwood in recent months. His match against Dax Harwood gained traction. Though he lost the matches, he was able to put up impactful performances.

Fans speculated about his contract status and Fightful reported that “according to talent close to Tommy, they say that he’s been signed by AEW.” While WWE and NXT also expressed their interest Tommy was determined to sign with AEW. The 23-year-old star Tommy Billington is undoubtedly a promising talent and he has a bright future ahead. After starting his career in 2018, he has competed in several independent promotions including RCW, WPW, DEFY.

We will have to wait and see how he performs in AEW in his future matches.

Penta El Zero Miedo Calls Out Fake News, Clarifies His Status With AEW

Lucha Brothers’ Penta El Zero Miedo recently refuted the rumors of him possibly jumping ship to WWE.

WrestlePurists reported that Penta would be in Orlando at some point this week, indicating his signing with WWE. However, Penta El Zero Miedo took to social media and cleared the air on his future. He urged the outlet to stop posting fake news and said that he is currently signed with AEW.

“Please stop posting fake news !! My present is AEW !!”

In another tweet, Penta wrote:

“no more gossip! my present is aew!”

Reports started to float that former AEW World Tag Team Champions The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) are expected to part ways with AEW after their contracts their contract expire later this year. They both have reportedly drawn interest from WWE. It was previously reported that Penta’s contract with AEW will end between August and September.

On August 1, Penta El Zero Miedo filed trademark for the names of “Cero Miedo,” “Zero Miedo,” and “AN1MO” for the meaning of entertainment purposes. Meanwhile, Rey Fenix filed for “King Fuego,” “Rey Fuego,” and “Fuego” all on the same date for the same reason. This further fueled speculation about their future.

Rey Fenix withdrew from an indie appearance which implied that he had signed a deal with WWE. New Era Wrestling confirmed Fenix’s withdrawal from their event which is scheduled for September 2nd. While Penta El Zero Miedo has snubbed the rumors, Rey Fenix has remained tight-lipped about his future.

Swerve Strickland Drops ‘Motion Sickness’ Album Ahead Of AEW All In

AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland has released a brand new album, mere days ahead of arguably the biggest match of his career. Strickland’s eleven-track album ‘Motion Sickness‘ features Flash Garments and is hosted by DJ Whoo Kid. The album also features his Big Pressure Trill Mix with Westside Gunn and Bun B.

Strickland’s release comes mere days ahead of his AEW World Championship match with Bryan Danielson at All In: London 2024. For Strickland, the first male African American AEW World Champion, the match will be his biggest title defense to date with tens of thousands of fans expected to fill Wembley Stadium.

Bryan Danielson has promised to retire if he does not win the gold in London. Danielson’s contract with AEW expired earlier this month though he has continued to make appearances for the promotion. Last year, Danielson embarked on his final year as a full-time talent in the ring. AEW President Tony Khan has said he hopes for Danielson to remain with AEW for a long time to come.

Swerve Strickland’s Music

When not making history in the ring, Swerve Strickland performs as part of the hip-hop group Swerve City and also performs solo as Swerve the Realest. Earlier this month, Strickland released a music video for Big Pressure Trill Mix. The video blends Strickland’s passion for music and wrestling and sees the reigning AEW World Champion with his title.

Strickland’s multi-faceted efforts in entertainment have enamored him to wrestling fans and hip-hop fans alike. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for the latest on Swerve Strickland

AEW World Champions Ranked: CM Punk, Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland, and More

AEW has had eight World Champions in the company’s history. From 2019 to now, there have been some big names holding the World Championship at the pinnacle of All Elite Wrestling, but who is the best and who is the worst?

Here, we rank seven of the Champions up to Swerve Strickland, as it is unfair to rank his run fairly yet until it has finished. So, here are the AEW World Champions ranked from worst to best.

AEW Champs Ranked

7. CM Punk: A Controversial Reign

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Number of Reigns: 2
Combined Length of Reigns: 90 days
Best Defense: vs Jon Moxley, All Out 2022

CM Punk’s time as AEW World Champion was marked by both triumph and turmoil. His return to wrestling was highly anticipated, but injuries and backstage drama cut his reign at the top of AEW short. Despite the controversies, his feud and subsequent match with Jon Moxley at All Out remains a highlight of his run in the company.

6. Samoa Joe: A Dominant Presence

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Number of Reigns: 1
Combined Length of Reigns: 113 days
Best Defense: vs Adam Page and Swerve Strickland, Revolution 2024

Samoa Joe’s reign, though brief, was impactful. His matches were intense, and his promo work remained solid at a time that the company really needed at the time.

5. ‘Hangman’ Adam Page: The Anxious Millennial Cowboy

 Hangman Adam Page

Number of Reigns: 1
Combined Length of Reigns: 197 days
Best Defense: vs Bryan Danielson, Winter is Coming 2021

Adam Page’s journey to the top was a story of perseverance and his victory over Kenny Omega was a defining moment for AEW.

However, his reign was somewhat overshadowed by the issues stemming from his on and off screen issues with CM Punk.

4. MJF: The Reign of a Heel

MJF won the AEW championship at Full Gear last November

Number of Reigns: 1
Combined Length of Reigns: 406 days
Best Defense: vs Bryan Danielson, Revolution 2023

MJF is the longest-reigning champion in AEW history as of writing, known for his cutting promos and psychological warfare against his challengers.

His reign featured some of the best matches in AEW to date, including an epic Iron Man match against Danielson.

3. Chris Jericho: The Inaugural Champion

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AEW World Champion Chris Jericho

Number of Reigns: 1
Combined Length of Reigns: 182 days
Best Defense: vs Cody, Full Gear 2019

Chris Jericho was the first AEW World Champion, bringing legitimacy and star power to the-then brand new title.

His reign laid the foundation for AEW’s success, though his popularity has waned in recent years due to backstage allegations and claims from some fans of him being a “talent vortex” and stopping the pushes of young talents.

2. Kenny Omega: The Best Bout Machine

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AEW World Champion Kenny Omega

Number of Reigns: 1
Combined Length of Reigns: 346 days
Best Defense: vs Orange Cassidy and PAC, Double or Nothing 2021

Kenny Omega’s reign is often considered the pinnacle of AEW’s success so far and the most exceptional that the in-ring product has been.

His run as champion included some of the most memorable matches in the company’s history, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest AEW World Champions to date.

1. Jon Moxley: The Ace of AEW

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Number of Reigns: 3
Combined Length of Reigns: 347 days
Best Defense: vs Mr. Brodie Lee, Double or Nothing 2020

Despite Omega having such an incredible run, Jon Moxley has been AEW’s go-to champion in times of crisis, holding the title a record three times.

His gritty, hardcore style and fierce rivalries have made him a cornerstone of the promotion, and he has to be considered the greatest top title holder they have had thus far in the company.