Every Major Wrestling Title Ranked From The Ugliest To Most Beautiful

19. FTW (AEW)

Cody Rhodes WWE Undisputed
AEW

It’s a title that does not need to exist, especially since AEW has introduced yet more (recognised) men’s singles titles since 2020. 

What does not exist is its original purpose, now that Brian Cage ended his association with Team Taz (the much-missed awesomeness of which allowed the title to be taken somewhat seriously). In 2024, the FTW title is essentially a means of keeping HOOK strong or giving him something to do. 

The design is basic, significantly worse than the original Winged Eagle rip-off. That 1998 design stole from the best, but the unique orange strap was vivid and memorable. 

These days, it’s a deeply plain gold plate with an orange globe effect and black strap. The design presumably aims for no-nonsense, but really, it just looks boring.

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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!