10 AEW Success Stories Absolutely NOBODY Saw Coming

[@danielgertler5976]

Tell an attitude era fan that billy gunn would be the most over member of DX in 2022-23 they'd probably laugh you out of the building

[@StarrPower2232]

And that he’s the only one still wrestling on national television.

[@Superman5000The]

@@StarrPower2232like one’s dead, 3 are working in backstage roles in WWE, and the other is semi-retired/doing conventions. And then there’s Billy.

[@papitads1066]

@@Superman5000The2 dead chyna and rick rude

[@dannynellist4925]

Facts

[@Superman5000The]

@@papitads1066 literally five minutes after I had pressed send on my comment, I remembered that Rick Rude was a member of DX for like two months 😂

[@natethenub6595]

Double "J" should be#1, because I never and I mean never liked him. But.. Now I love him, he's pushing younger talent and letting them go over. Being a leader and being humble in the process! Thanks JJ

[@jonpoon3896]

I’m a fan of JJ the wrestler, not the promotion owner

[@markphillips8668]

F him just another loser

[@highlanderwins3328]

The UK wrestling fans should be estactic with All In London's numbers. I'm 100% convinced AEW in Wembley Stadium is directly responsible for Wrestlemania coming to London in 2025.

[@justin_your_cousin9273]

Interesting Fact: Tony Khan creates All In 2023 in Wembley. He is the same age Vince mcmahon was when he gambled on creating Wrestlemania (around 40)

[@cchhuucckk1000]

I did the same thing figuring it out of when Vince bought WWF/E that Tony was the same age when he started AEW. Tony is still learning

[@BReynoldsLilPiff]

My favorite Dark Order moment: "You better fall the f*** down for Sue. FALL DOWN!"

[@cwasm]

Dark Order vs the Elite 5v5 tag match before All Out 2021 was legitimately my favourite wrestling match of all time. Unbelievable entrances, the match ruled, and the outcome had me mad like I was a little kid watching Triple H beat up Shawn Michaels at Summerslam 2002 again.

[@jimbo_1312]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.... Slapnuts is arguably doing the best work of his career, and I haven't liked him this much for about 30 years.

[@Danielson1818]

I've never liked the guy. He always felt forced onto my tv. Something about his current gimmick makes sense, because they are using his unlikability.

[@tizzleforrizzle]

THATS MR SLAPNUTS TO YOU!

[@sspaay]

@@Danielson1818 There was all kinds of buzz about what a cancer JJ was when he signed. Then he showed that he clearly accepts his role, puts the younger guys over and is consistently entertaining. How much more could you ask for? Good get of a mid-card heel.

[@EldritchGrimoire]

Double J was a surprise for me. When he debuted i was like "eww no why?!" Now i'm all "hurr hurr guitar go brrr"

[@catbwoy]

i couldn't agree more, he's entertaining as all heck

[@roguebanshee]

Nobody saw AEW becomming as big as a deal as it is now when it was first announced. AEW itself is the biggest success story from AEW.

[@badmanarnie2456]

Showing the world once again how ridiculous you AEW stans are. AEW is the biggest success story from AEW? makes absolutely no sense at all. I swear you guys, week after week just try to say the corniest stuff, it's embarrassing

[@Danielson1818]

​@@badmanarnie2456 Or, you are possibly another crybaby that's upset for some reason that AEW exists? That would make you just as generic as you believe all AEW fans to be.

[@btf_flotsam478]

@@badmanarnie2456 They have gone from being a T-shirt company to having a ton of good shows and three TV shows... but yeah, with the high bar of All In (and their resulting momentum going into their creation), it's an absurd statement to say it's a rags-to-riches success story. With AEW fans saying stupid stuff, it's like politics: you can find two groups of idiots saying contradictory cow-pats to each other refusing to be convinced, when the true state of play is clearly between the two extremes.

[@huzaifa8665]

@@btf_flotsam478 a t shirt company? they were backed by a billionaire from inception

[@Fre_A]

@@badmanarnie2456you’re clearly mad there’s another main stream wrestling show besides the kids wrestling you’re used to. 😂😂

[@luyandandzamela6103]

Never doubt Tony

[@brianestrada6883]

I remember going to the All Out 2022 Pre-Party. Max Caster did an intimate performance for the attendees and really created the vibe that their time was coming. Support from the fans was certainly increasing and it was only a few hours later that the crowd would create “Oh scissor me daddy” chants as a rib on Keith Lee and the rest was history. The Grand Slam title win really gave us that fulfillment that we sought after that day

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Eddie Kingston vs CM Punk was awesome

[@sadbucket233]

i think it was forced, cuz neither wanted to work together. they have real life heat from their ROH days. a lot of the promo was a shoot

[@michaelbonet9062]

I’d say that’s what made it pretty awesome. They weren’t just working together, they were fighting each other.

[@Dr_1212]

AEW Revolution Continues F The Haters

[@JohnSuave]

Jarrett is absolutely CRUSHING it

[@ofentsekgatla3886]

I would've replaced House of Black with signing Bryan Danielson. Getting him in the same year he main evented WrestleMania was unreal. A sign that they were able to recruit current stars as much as they want to focus on building for the future.

[@BReynoldsLilPiff]

But literally nobody thought he was gonna do anything less than excellent. When the House of Black formed people were saying that it was a waste of all 3. HoB definitely fits more on a list people who's success in AEW came as a surprise.

[@cliffordjackson3]

In my opinion jeff jarrett run in aew has helped revitalize his career in a lot of fans eyes since he was always known as the wrestler who stormed vince’s office at wwe no mercy 1999 ppv and held him hostage until vince give him money he was owed to drop the wwe intercontinental championship to chyna, his reign of terror run as the nwa world champion from 2004-2006 in TNA, and him being a multiple time wcw world champion even though fans thought he was not a main event level wrestler, him starting a promotion called GFW which failed miserably and that infamous GFW gold scam he did.

[@diegoprodriguez]

This was what he was known as to me, but the fact that he’s sorta leaning into all of that stuff has made him become one of my favorites on AEW.

[@markphillips8668]

Double jj sucks

[@gregmartin114]

Got the money he was owed. Get the story right

[@markphillips8668]

I'm all about the 420 for sure

[@cliffordjackson3]

@@420benton2 Sorry money he was owed I forgot about that part😂.

[@Aragorn7884]

The Acclaimed getting over - definitely.

[@joshuasavage1128]

Everybody loves the acclaimed…..✂️✂️✂️

[@SammyWerunga]

✂️ me joshua

[@joshuasavage1128]

@@SammyWerunga ✂️😝

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Anthony Bowens is great singles as well

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Love Caster and Bowens

[@jackmackakaheavyguyhaiku545]

I'll give you your #1. However, the fact that Sting +/or Darby Allin aren't on this list proper is shameful. Sting had retired, thinking his injury from THAT NoC match would prevent him from ever setting foot in a ring to compete again. Now look at him. Jumping off stuff no person of his (or any) reasonable person has any business doing. Still cranking out tag team bangers. Showing his wackier side with his work with Orange Cassidy and MJF (POMPOMS). He gets it. And this isn't a Hogan looking for gold too late in his day. He's happy to help younger students of the game find their way. And speaking of younger wrestlers, Darby Allin is a success story vinny mac would never let happen. The fellow daredevil facepainted warrior is a smaller competitor who nearly kills himself in every match.

[@Bertuosity]

How is Jamie Hayter not on this list?

[@herecomesdatrain]

Hayters gonna hate

[@papitads1066]

Compare her screen time with Toni Storm or Brit Baker

[@jonpoon3896]

I saw a lot of this coming. Well, at least I’m not surprised by those successes. What I didn’t expect was Sting? No surprised he’d be a draw, surprised he could still wrestle

[@spi6455]

Sting changed his style as his body broke down. You could see it when he went from the high-paced wrestler with colorful paint to his first crow gimmick. Injury forced it and he made it work.

[@3duardo17]

It's called ALL IN for a reason. AEW needs their own version of WrestleMania imo

[@ksimon6485]

The company still existing is a miracle. I’ve seen better run fast food chains. I’m just waiting on the 30/30 or dark side of the ring AEW critical failure episode.

[@criticiz3]

Daddy magic and Danny 2.0 deserve a lot more than what they get. They have amazing in ring skills as well as great charisma when it comes to their character. Aew gotta keep pushing them

[@citizensane4387]

I disagree with the House of Black being on this list. It would have surprised me if they DIDN’T get over in AEW.

[@abelardions7600]

10:09 Craven Cottage (Fulham FC's ground) can be filled in a Dynamite episode, so it's obvious that they've gone to Wembley instead.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Y'all are really determined to give Punk credit for AEW's sales as though AEW wasn't selling out PPVs long before he ever arrived.

[@nikmachen6561]

They sure shot up when he arrived though. Those good will PPV sales were only going to go so far. Personally I've come close to giving up on AEW (and wrestling) a couple of times due to the utter dross they have churned out. Collision has saved it for me, Rampage is the new Dark and Dynamite is pushing its luck.

[@Kr4ShSkeL]

The acclaimed should be number one

[@dc_thejoker7805]

Let’s be honest, even though double J gets more tv than deserved, he’s still pretty good in the ring and the mic

[@spi6455]

TRIPLE H beats Double J by a letter. Bahaha

[@Aragorn7884]

Wardlow not being a jobber.

[@michaelbonet9062]

I’m biased towards Eddie Kingston, 2Point0 and Orange Cassidy because I used to watch them in Chikara 14 or so years ago. They were awesome then, so it’s no surprise they eventually got over in AEW. And what guys like that (and Dark Order) show is that not every wrestler has to fit into the same mold that guys like Jim Cornette and Vince McMahon demand of a “wrestler.” It’s entertainment, so all sorts of styles and characters can have a place.

[@Dairy-Queen22]

I always like the Dark Order. Don’t know why

[@jezo-matic991]

The fact that danhausen didn't even get mentioned is criminal. Who would have seen that coming?

[@NYR14477]

I am still waiting for my dark order card membership. 😢

[@Ticamo77]

Jeff Jarrett will forever have my respect because his contract with WWE had expired the day before a PPV and he was still the Intercontinental Champion. So, he jobbed to Chyna the next day. Great businessman.

[@oneopinion8767]

Truthfully this is the first time I’ve liked Double J since he first came to WWE

[@jayfasey9711]

Us brits love aew

[@TalkManT]

No Brit Baker? Shame

[@JaxonHex]

Am I the only one who feels that Modern Double J is him trying to redeem himself for the true Reign of Terre in early TNA?

[@JosSliv]

I've got two words for you "It's Sting!!!!"

[@MazePerception]

I would prefer Dark Order stays as far from any credible stories and serious story builds. Mid card gatekeepers would be great. But other than that the other 9 are huge success stories.

[@Canrugger]

Its almost like talent gets over when you let them

[@torymann248]

... love the acclaimed but there not even that close would i love em too in aew heres to hoping tag titles in there future.

[@MichaelTaylor-qp2xf]

I admit that I didn't think much of the Acclaimed or 2.0 but I always believe in Samoa Joe and Eddie Kingston.

[@sunniedunbar6889]

Funny. First time I liked a Double J program. He used my reason to change the channel for a bit.

[@grillpatzer]

You lost me at Samoa Joe being a surprise success story. So nobody saw it coming, that one of the best workers of the last 20 years and one of the best promos of the last 10 years was going to get over again if given the chance? Sure, buddy. What a twist.

[@Filmation77]

People like Jim Cornette and Eric Bischoff concistently clown AEW,but Tony Khan keeps going from strength to strength in the long game.(Even Vince Mcmahon called AEW a "Pissant company"...until AEW ran over NXT in the short-Lived "Wednesday Night War") so i wouldn't sleep on AEW

[@badmanarnie2456]

Falling ratings, Toxic locker room environment, signing talent for the sake of it....that's going "strength to strength" to you? And correction, it was Triple H that said it, not Vince. You're an internet wrestling fan. You follow the trends and act like you know things when like the majority of AEWs audience, you're clueless

[@jimbo_1312]

Wasn't it HHH that called them a pissant company?

[@Filmation77]

@@jimbo_1312 yes onscreen at the WWE HOF...but Everyone knows VINCE was Speaking though Hunter..

[@tomseville2345]

It was actually Triple H (during DX' HOF induction no less) that dropped the pissant line, and only succeeded in starting an "AEW!!" chant. During the *WWE HOF* ceremony, and before the company had even had it's first official show *as* AEW! 🤣🤣

[@amartyaroy3754]

Adrenaline in my soul, something something Cody Rhodes... - Dark Order

[@WillyKillya]

Can they get an updated picture for Gareth in the intro? He shaved his head like two years ago, somebody in management must just like trolling him

[@mackers_855]

Nope can’t imagine Simon doing news instead of Andy and Adam. They do what they are all best and works brilliantly as result!

[@yprotagae1]

Jeff Jarrett is definitely one of my favorite underrated wrestler , that guitar shot made me wanna learn the guitar 🤣

[@drogusmaxwell6640]

Best. Heel. Ever.

[@austintucker1586]

I will never understand the hate for Jeff Jarrett he awesome and my Sixth favorite wrestler of all time

[@KillerManzarek]

Except for WWE, he killed EVERY promotion he was in (WCW, TNA, Global Force). Even in AEW, at least 250K people are changing channel every time he's on. He has go-away heat.

[@rumham7130]

Jaine Hayter, maybe Danhausen.

[@Arizona77549]

Also for this 10 reason,AEW is the best WRESTLING company on the planet since 2019

[@skepple1554]

So is like Gareth the only whatculture presenter left?

[@eduardodearcos2076]

I knew the acclaimed would succeed the first time I saw them wrestle

[@ericluis2710]

Dark order and orange Cassidy 😂 yeah...okay.😅

[@jeremybird3467]

Jeff Jarrett was actually never tna world champion...all 6 world title reigns he had in tna was with the nwa world title...Jarrett surprisingly never held the tna title after the nwa pulled their titles from tna...

[@midnightexp1752]

Swerve should be on this list.

[@nikmachen6561]

Not really a success story so far. But then, Dark Odour are on the list, so you may have a point.

[@midnightexp1752]

@@nikmachen6561 he was mid in WWE and over in AEW so I'd put him in there. Some of the people on the list were kinda no surprise

[@erikgilson1687]

Well come on I don't think anyone thought Samoa Joe wasn't going to work well in AEW

[@maciejwolski7055]

Christian Cage? Hello.

[@NC-ck5oj]

I think Tony Schiavone should be in there

[@dylanhay2328]

Just started this video but…Eddie Kingston

[@christopherevans6483]

LOVE IT! I Never comment so early.........

[@gregmartin114]

Pretty low bar huh? Jeff Jarrett is one of a dozen or so on the roster with experience and is professional, not a surprise

[@casperkellygaming4190]

WAIT.......Joe was TNA champion? lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dylanhay2328]

No, CM Punk on this list is not sticking to format of said list. For seven years arenas around the country were chanting his name. He was always going to succeed wherever he went.

[@nonospot838]

When JJ eats up tv time, that’s time that could have gone to up and coming talent. He’s broke a million guitars but never drew a dime

[@johngotti489]

no bro...ive given him .20 cents.

[@ridingnerdy6406]

Calling Dark Order a success in 2023 kinda stretches the credibility of this video.

[@metalplaysgames]

everyone saw wembly coming

[@mrcleod]

I love AEW almost as much as Tony K ❤ 🍚

[@oneopinion8767]

2.0 The New Nasty Boys

[@keithunderwood8803]

I know a lot of people like orange Cassidy. But every time he comes on my TV I turn the channel. I know a lot of other people do the same thing they just don't want to admit it. I really like AEW I want the company to do well. However the orange Cassidy matches are terrible. He's a one-note joke character that's gone on too long.

[@scottishjp5082]

5 tag teams aren't stacked

[@positivevibetec]

Darby. Mjf.

[@tomseville2345]

The scissoring lads...🤣🤣

[@Danielson1818]

Is that what they'll be called at Wembley? "Ladies and gents, we kindly introduce the scissoring lads".

[@specter707]

✂✂✂

[@mrfixitman75]

Still watching AEW?😂😂😂

[@BishopM1]

Dark Order? Success story? Lol what a joke.

[@xcvsumextra]

That nobody cares about

[@johnbillington3657]

This list is weak Joe on a surprise success story ffs

[@gfear24]

Nobody seen the success of The Acclaimed coming? Umm, Jim Cornette did as soon as he seen them. But what does he know, right?

[@DonDotto99]

I think punk has less fans since joining aew. He showed that all he is is a talker and his ring work is awful. He only gets good pops in chicago

[@curtishicks618]

Stacked aew tag team division😂😂,roh tv champ.😂😂.. , dork order😂😂, Jericho😂😂, 2 months of Eddie😂😂, double J 😂😂, judgement day lite😂😂, pockets ratings Killer😂😂.. Punk company killer/ injury😅😅, all in is the only thing on this list that has succeeded for constantly

[@HaHaHaYouFool9439]

AEW in itself is a success story I never saw coming. But I guess that’s what happens when people are so desperate for something different than the WWE. Even a crap product looks shiny when you polish it up enough.

[@MrJohnson81211]

This list is terrible.

[@bobfurman2739]

Cannot stand Matt Manure ,Daddy TrAGIC, IS SO UNLIKEABLE ,doesn't even make a good heal.

[@Canrugger]

Theres no way jarrett should be on this list….no one actually enjoys seeing him…he is just taking up space that so many actually good wrestlers could use

[@davidhunt3689]

So losing over 150,000 viewers when POCKETS appears is a good thing.

[@Breakfast_of_Champions]

Dude there are no success stories in AEW, it's circling the drain.

[@markphillips8668]

Dude there the better show.

[@moo2k4]

Yet All In has sold over 75K tickets without a single match being announced, they just secured a third TV show, and the rights to the TV deal is likely to increase exponentially. That's not called circling the drain.

[@badmanarnie2456]

@@moo2k4 75k tickets in a country that never gets "big events" isn't really a big deal. Let's talk about the 900 tickets they sold for a weekly show shall we? Or the many pictures of empty arenas? The consistent drop in ratings week after week? The fact the roster has to be split in two because Tony hasn't got the balls to get rid of Punk? Consistent reports of backstage drama? Since they Wembley sell out, all you AEW stans have is "they sold 75k tickets" Hold a show a MetLife, lets see how that would do.....TNA could sell out Wembley. London are desperate for a stadium show, regardless of who it is that puts it on

[@moo2k4]

@@badmanarnie2456 yeah, you’re just a straight up hater based on your comments. Not worth a conversation with. ✌🏻

[@banzaisdead]

Rent free in your head (and job free most likely)

[@nateputerbaugh5709]

Jeff Jarrett and the TNA rejects are not a success story in any way

[@psj7776]

I love AEW Simps. It beat WWEs developmental territory you know 😂😂😂

[@mjstory1976]

Hi