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AEW's top prize, since 2019

AEW World Championship

Current: Kenny Omega AEW Since 2019

The AEW World Championship is All Elite Wrestling's top singles title, created when the company launched in 2019. In a short span it has run through founding pillars, heel record-setters and crossover stars, making it one of the most-contested world titles of the modern era.

Chris Jericho opened the lineage, Kenny Omega set its longest reign, and Jon Moxley and MJF each anchored long stretches of AEW television.

Reigns that defined the title

Kenny OmegaCurrent, won Jul 8, 2026 at Dynamite: Beach BreakLatest reign for a founding pillar of the company
Chris JerichoInaugural, Aug 31, 2019 at All OutThe first AEW World Champion, establishing the title at the company's launch
Kenny OmegaWon Dec 2, 2020, 346-day reignThe longest reign in the title's history to date
Jon Moxley2020 onwardA multi-time champion who became a fixture of AEW's main-event scene
MJF2022The youngest AEW World Champion, with a long heel reign as the company's top villain

Champions with profiles

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FAQ

Who was the first AEW World Champion?
Chris Jericho was the inaugural AEW World Champion, winning the title on August 31, 2019 at All Out.
Who has the longest AEW World Championship reign?
Kenny Omega holds the record, with a 346-day reign that began on December 2, 2020.
Who is the current AEW World Champion?
Kenny Omega is the current AEW World Champion, winning the title on July 8, 2026 on Dynamite: Beach Break.