Kenny Omega’s second AEW World Championship reign is the centerpiece of AEW’s week, with his Beach Break victory over MJF setting up an All In main event against Will Ospreay at Wembley Stadium. Meanwhile, Jim Ross’s repeated public statements about wanting Omega to retain suggest internal confidence in the champion, even as speculation swirls around the timing of his win relative to CM Punk’s WWE title capture.
#1. Kenny Omega
Won the AEW World Championship at Beach Break by defeating MJF, reversing a months-long title story and securing his spot in the All In main event at Wembley. Despite Jim Ross publicly stating he doesn’t want to see “a passing of the torch” to Will Ospreay, Omega is the undisputed focal point of AEW’s next major pay-per-view and Jim Ross’s commentary suggests the company views him as the best in-ring performer on the planet right now.
🏆 AEW World Championship
#2. Will Ospreay
Locked in as Kenny Omega’s All In challenger at Wembley Stadium in August, with significant story momentum heading into the match. Stories this week confirm he won’t repeat his Assassin’s Creed entrance gimmick for a third consecutive year, signaling a shift in character direction heading into the title program.
#3. MJF
Lost the AEW World Championship to Kenny Omega at Beach Break after a highly praised match, but remains a top-tier main event player in the company. The timing and execution of his title loss generated immediate backstage discussion and fan intrigue about his next move.
#4. Kyle Fletcher
Won the AEW International Championship against Konosuke Takeshita at Beach Break in one of the hottest wrestling environments he’s ever experienced. However, significant coverage this week focused on his post-match dehydration and health scare during an earlier Collision taping, which overshadowed his title victory and raised legitimate questions about his physical conditioning heading forward.
🏆 AEW International Championship
#5. Jungle Boy (Jack Perry)
Re-signed with AEW on live Dynamite Beach Break, with the contract signing doubling as the actual formal agreement—securing his future with the company beyond this negotiation window. His on-screen appearance and the creative decision to make the signing a televised moment kept him relevant despite limited in-ring action this week.
#6. Sheamus
His surprising WWE exit became a major talking point, with Matt Hardy publicly discussing where the Irish star might land next, including potential AEW destinations. The uncertainty around one of wrestling’s most credible main-eventers and the immediate speculation about his future generated substantial column inches.
#7. Roderick Strong
Publicly praised the AEW locker room atmosphere during a recent podcast appearance, positioning himself as a vocal company loyalist and adding credibility to the promotion’s internal culture. Limited in-ring action this week, but his positive public relations work kept him in circulation.
#8. Scorpio Sky
Addressed contract expiration concerns publicly, revealing his AEW deal is set to expire in a few months and clarifying his commitment to finishing out his tenure. His proactive media management of a potentially volatile situation showed wrestling awareness but limited actual storyline momentum.
#9. RUSH
Backstage reports confirmed his recent absence from television had nothing to do with visa complications, keeping him in the news cycle despite minimal on-screen presence. His match against MJF on June 3rd continues to earn praise in retrospective analysis, though forward momentum is stalled.
#10. Willow Nightingale
Reports this week definitively confirmed her injury was legitimate, not a storyline device, addressing fan speculation about the TBS Championship transition. Her absence from active television programming limits her ranking, but the clarity around her status prevents her from dropping further into the margins.
El Phantasmo and Konosuke Takeshita both remain credible contenders in the mid-card title picture and logged significant matches this week, but lacked the storyline momentum or title implications to crack the top 10.
