Every AEW Stable Ranked From Worst To Best

9. The Nightmare Family

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Can you remember the awful take that Cody Rhodes would have "nothing to do" if he lost the chance to challenge for the AEW World Title at Full Gear 2019?

Cody is a very creative booker as adept at the old standards as he is penning a sprawling, epic yarn that incorporates - and elevates - several key players.

The formation of the Factory has significantly reduced the number of the Nightmare Family to bring about the ongoing civil war. A plot line right out of Cobra Kai and almost as awesome, what remains of the faction pulses with babyface brilliance.

To AEW fans, Cody isn't the Prince of Pro Wrestling. He is the saviour. Dustin Rhodes is the sacred legend nobody will ever not love again. Lee Johnson is the exciting, humble upstart. The Gunn Club is comprised of a beloved dad and two green but earnest, super-enthusiastic nippers.

There are countless permutations to burn through, but Lee Johnson Vs. Anthony Ogogo is going to benefit greatly from this spotlight.

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Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!