In Texas, the main event features Hangman Adam Page going head-to-head with John Moxley for the AEW World Championship in a Texas Death Match. This showdown might mark the end of Moxley’s nearly 300-day title reign. As the leader of Death Rider, Moxley is viewed as AEW’s top villain. Should he lose, it could give Moxley a break from AEW while leaving a significant void at the top of the roster. Here are six AEW stars who have the potential to rise as the new top heels in the promotion.
6. Bobby Lashley
Initially, there were concerns about bringing in a wounded syndicate due to their WWE backgrounds, which some feared might not resonate with AEW fans. However, the group quickly became one of the most popular acts in AEW, with Bobby Lashley portrayed as an almost unstoppable force. Beyond his powerful presence and occasional multi-man attacks, Lashley maintains a reserved intensity that suggests he could soon reach the top of the card.
Fan Take: This moment is crucial for AEW as it could signal a major shift in the promotion’s leadership and storytelling dynamics. Fans can look forward to fresh rivalries and new villains emerging, which can elevate the excitement and unpredictability in AEW programming.
