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5 AEW Stars That Could Dethrone New World Champ Darby Allin, Including Kazuchika Okada
TL;DR
Darby Allin has become the new AEW World Champion after defeating MJF. Several AEW stars, including Kazuchika Okada, are potential challengers for his title.
Key points
- Darby Allin became AEW World Champion
- Defeated MJF on Dynamite
- Won championship opportunity against Andrade
- Kazuchika Okada is a potential challenger
- Allin's reign may be short-lived
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On Wednesday night, AEWâs ultimate underdog, Darby Allin, did the once unthinkable and reached the professional wrestling mountaintop.
After earning a championship opportunity with a win over Andrade this weekend at AEW Dynasty, Allin immediately cashed in that shot with a matchup against reigning champ MJF on this weekâs Dynamite. Following a violent battle, Allin stunned many by unseating the companyâs top star to become AEW World Champion for the first time in his career.
It was a feel-good moment years in the making. But considering his history as an underdog, itâs unlikely Allin has a reign that runs for much of 2026. It will probably end in the next couple of months. But which AEW star could end Allinâs dream of being the AEW champion? We take a look at five likely options.
MJF
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Donât be surprised if Allin ends up eventually dropping the title to the man he took it from, MJF, and it could come as soon as next month at AEW: Double or Nothing. Some fans will complain about such a short reign, but his win â and loss â would benefit the brand by showing title changes can happen at any time, and reigns donât need to be lengthy all the time.
It would not be shocking if AEW course-corrects at some point this spring to set MJF up for big matches at Forbidden Door in June, then AEW: All In London in August.
Kazuchika Okada
Q&A
Who is the new AEW World Champion?
Darby Allin is the new AEW World Champion after defeating MJF.
What led to Darby Allin winning the AEW Championship?
Allin won a championship opportunity by defeating Andrade at AEW Dynasty before cashing in against MJF on Dynamite.
Which AEW stars are likely to challenge Darby Allin for the title?
Five AEW stars, including Kazuchika Okada, are considered potential challengers to Darby Allin's championship reign.
How long is Darby Allin expected to hold the AEW Championship?
It is anticipated that Darby Allin's title reign may not last beyond a few months.
