Ups & Downs For Every AEW Roster Member

12. Eddie Kingston

Eddie Kingston
AEW

Up

The promos. Bloody hell, the promos. Kingston has long been one of the most believable talkers in the game and has now taken that to a national stage, selling the Jon Moxley feud to such an extent that his inevitable loss felt like a beautiful tragedy. Comfortably the best pro-wrestling talker of 2020.

Down

So far? Not a thing.

11. PAC

Bastard PAC
AEW

Up

That delicious 30-minute Iron Man match with Kenny Omega. PAC's output has been universally excellent in AEW, but that was a genuine Match of the Year contender bolstered by a genius layout.

Down

Death Triangle was put in stasis at the onset of the global health crisis. PAC's eight-month absence was rough.

10. Britt Baker

Britt Baker
AEW

Up

While the heel turn was a masterstroke in the first place, a knee injury that should have been disastrous for Baker's fortunes ended up creating some of the most memorable wrestling television of the year, as Britt unravelled wacky conspiracy theories, bossed Reba around, and bullied Tony Schiavone, somehow increasing her relevance even when she couldn't wrestle.

Down

May we never speak of the Tooth and Nail match again.

9. Darby Allin

Darby Allin
AEW

Up

A thrilling TNT Championship victory over Cody Rhodes. More than just the logical next step in their rivalry and Allin's gradual star-making process, it was the finest match of the rising alt. hero's career so far.

Down

AEW has never addressed the accusations thrown at Allin during the #SpeakingOut movement.

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