As 2025 draws to a close, AEW fans can anticipate significant title shifts in the year ahead. Entering 2026, several reigning champions may soon face challenges that put their championship reigns at risk. Here are six potential AEW title changes on the horizon.
6. PAC to Overthrow Mark Brisco and Bring the TNT Championship to The Death Riders
Mark Brisco has maintained an impressive reign as TNT Champion, notably defeating Kyle Fletcher in a no-disqualification match at AEW Full Gear 2025. In his first defense at AEW Collision: Winter Is Coming 2025, Brisco successfully retained his title against Daniel Garcia of the Death Riders. Fresh off a hard-fought victory against the Death Riders alongside Timeless Tony Storm and The Conglomeration at AEW World’s End 2025, Brisco remains locked in a heated feud with the faction and may soon be challenged by another of its members. PAC is positioned as Brisco’s next challenger, and a victory for PAC could bring even greater prominence and resources to the Death Riders, especially following Jon Moxley’s recent Continental Classic win and acquisition of the AEW Continental Championship at the latest pay-per-view event.
Fan Take: This looming title change is crucial because it highlights the rising threat of the Death Riders faction within AEW, promising fresh storylines and heightened competition. For fans, a PAC victory would shake up the current championship landscape and invigorate the sport with new rivalries and championship dynamics.
