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2. The Mad King - Eddie Kingston
Speaking of Eddie Kingston, The Mad King finally has a crown to go along with his royal sobriquet!
After a year in which AEW made headlines for all the wrong reasons, Eddie Kingston's Triple Crown triumph ensured that the company at least finished 2023 on a positive note. Kingston's coronation was a long time in coming, and his victory in the Continental Classic tournament showed that AEW was finally serious about pushing one of its most overlooked talents.
For many wrestling fans, Eddie Kingston's AEW journey had been a source of frustration. After Eddie became one of the hottest wrestlers on the planet following a stellar feud against CM Punk, AEW frustratingly squandered his momentum. Fortunately, Eddie spent the last year putting on stellar matches against some of his oldest rivals to regain his mojo, culminating in his victory over long-term frenemy Jon Moxley in the Continental Classic final.
The best twists are the ones hidden in plain sight, and the fact that AEW managed to create doubt over someone called The Mad King becoming the company's first Triple Crown champion showed that, despite everything, the company is still capable of creating magic.