Key Takeaways
The AEW World Championship debuted on 31st August 2019.
Chris Jericho was the inaugural champion, holding it for 182 days.
Jon Moxley is the first 4-time champion, currently in his 86+ days reign.
MJF holds the record for the longest reign at 406 days.
The title has seen incredible matches, boosting AEW's prestige.
The AEW World Championship is just more than 5 years old. The first AEW World Champion was crowned on 31st August 2019. It has seen several famous wrestlers hold the title and a few of the wrestlers have had long Reigns as the champion. The AEW World Championship has become one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling in just 5 years. Tony Khan has done a good job promoting it as the number 2 World Title after the WWE Championship. This title will be around for a long period of time and there will be more home grown wrestlers of AEW instead of the wrestlers who have come from WWE.
List of all the AEW World Champions in history
Chris Jericho – Champion for 182 Days
The first AEW World Champion was Chris Jericho. He was the biggest name in the company when it started and Tony Khan needed a superstar that everyone knows and who would elevate the championship. Chris Jericho was champion for 182 Days from 31st August 2019.
Jon Moxley – Champion for 277 Days
One of the longest reigns with the championship was by Jon Moxley. He was the AEW World Champion for a massive 277 days which means over 9 months. During his reign Jon Moxley had incredible matches and made this the wrestling championship. He won the championship on 29th February 2020 at AEW Revolution 2020.
Kenny Omega – Champion for 346 Days
The next AEW World Champion was Kenny Omega and he held the title for 346 days which is among the top 3 longest reigns with the Championship. Kenny Omega was the best wrestler in the world at that point. Kenny Omega became AEW World Champion on 2nd December 2020.
Hangman Adam Page – Champion for 197 Days
The next wrestler to hold the AEW World Championship was Adam Page. He was champion for 197 Days and he won the title at AEW Full Gear on 13th November 2021. Adam Page had some of the best matches with the title and he became an even bigger star.
CM Punk – Champion for 87 Days
CM Punk was the next wrestler to win the championship but he only held it for 87 days and had to relinquish it due to injury. He won it on 29th May 2022 at Double or Nothing.
Jon Moxley – Champion for 11 Days
Jon Moxley became the first 2 Time AEW World Champion by beating CM Punk. He beat CM Punk at Dynamite on 24th August 2022. He was champion for only 11 days.
CM Punk – Champion for 3 Days
The second 2 Time World Champion for AEW only held the title for 3 days. This was the most horrible time in AEW as Tony Khan had to suspend Punk from AEW. CM Punk won his second World Championship at AEW All Out.
Jon Moxley – Champion for 59 Days
The first 3 Time AEW World Champion was Jon Moxley and deservedly so as he was the face of the company. Jon Moxley was Champion for the 3rd time for 59 days and he won the title on 21st September 2022 at Dynamite Grand Slam.
MJF - Champion for 406 Days
MJF was the longest AEW World Champion in history and the first to get over the 400 days mark. He won the title on 19th November 2022 at AEW Full Gear. He would then become the greatest AEW Champion in history having banger after banger with everyone.
Samoa Joe – Champion for 113 Days
Samoa Joe won his first title on 30th December 2023 in the Worlds End event. He remained the AEW champion for 113 days before losing to Swerve Strickland in AEW Dynasty.
Swerve Strickland - Champion for 126 days
Swerve Strickland won the title on 21st April, 2024 in AEW Dynasty. He lost to Brian Danielson in AEW All in. He was champion for 126 days.
Brian Danielson - Champion for 48 days
Brian Danielson became the AEW world champion on 25th August, 2024 by defeating Swerve Strickland at AEW: All In London at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
Jon Moxley - Champion for 86 days and counting
Jon Moxley again became the champion on 12th October, 2024. This is his 4th reign. He defeated Bryan Danielson to become the first four-time AEW World Champion at AEW: WrestleDream at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, WA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who Was the First AEW World Champion?
The first AEW World Champion was Chris Jericho, crowned on 31st August 2019. His reign lasted 182 days, establishing the title's legacy in its early days.
Who has held the AEW World Championship the most times?
Jon Moxley has held the AEW World Championship the most, with four reigns.
What is the longest AEW World Championship reign?
MJF holds the record for the longest AEW World Championship reign at 406 days.
