Every Major Wrestling Title Ranked From The Ugliest To Most Beautiful

2. AEW World (Men’s)

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A sensational instant classic, the AEW men’s World title is beautiful. Busy, but beautiful - so much so that you can get lost in the decoration. 

Conversely, it’s also understated. As an example, the obligatory globe is carefully placed within one of the many circles that make up the visual theme. But, yes, it’s mostly extravagant, as underscored by the countless “platinum” jewels that decorate the triangles either side of the AEW logo. On the subject of which…

It’s huge, but not for the sake of it. Tall and wide but not blocky and cumbersome, there is one pedantic flaw to the belt, hence why it is listed at #2 here: the distressed effect of the AEW logo. It’s out of date now, but even then, when AEW used the logo on its various graphics, it clashed with the traditional elegance of the design. 

Is it too generous to state that it lends the title a worn look that reflects how hard one must fight to win it?

Probably; the distressed effect was a bit passé even five years ago.

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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!