10 Hidden Meanings Behind Epic Wrestling Title Reigns

Back when AEW first introduced their new All-Atlantic Championship, the general consensus was that the company had just foolishly added yet another unnecessary title to their ever-growing collection.

And while PAC did make for a rather enjoyably violent inaugural champ, that and the much-loved Orange Cassidy eventually taking down the 'BASTARD' still couldn't fully convince fans that this was a strap worth properly getting excited about.

But then something surprising went down.

As the weeks passed by, 'Freshly Squeezed' repeatedly and carelessly put his newly won prize on the line. And what started as a pretty baffling attempt to represent the All Elite fans watching around the world soon provided Cassidy with the platform to secretly establish himself as the most fighting champ in the business at this current moment in time.

At time of writing, this apparent slacker has now somehow broken the record for most title defences in AEW history, with his run as the now-International champ possessing perhaps the most colourful collection of diverse, intricate, and routinely fascinating contests seen in any modern championship reign.

All this from a bloke fond of shoving his hands in his pockets mid-match and brushing his boots against his rivals' shins. What a time to be alive.