Will OspreayCurrent champion (since Aug 30, 2026)
Jon MoxleyMost reigns (4)
MJFLongest reign (406 days)
Chris JerichoFirst champion, Aug 31, 2019
AEW crowned its first world champion at All Out 2019. There have been 20 reigns by 11 champions. Jon Moxley‘s 2022 interim title win at Forbidden Door is not counted as a separate reign; he unified it on August 24, 2022.
Most reigns
| Champion | Reigns |
|---|---|
| Jon Moxley | 4 |
| MJF | 3 |
| Kenny Omega | 2 |
| Hangman Adam Page | 2 |
| CM Punk | 2 |
| Samoa Joe | 2 |
Every reign
| # | Champion | Date won | Event | Reign # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Will Ospreay | Aug 30, 2026 | All In | |
| 19 | Kenny Omega | Jul 8, 2026 | Dynamite: Beach Break | 2 |
| 18 | MJF | May 24, 2026 | Double or Nothing | 3 |
| 17 | Darby Allin | Apr 15, 2026 | Dynamite: Spring BreakThru | |
| 16 | MJF | Dec 27, 2025 | Worlds End | 2 |
| 15 | Samoa Joe | Nov 22, 2025 | Full Gear | 2 |
| 14 | Hangman Adam Page | Jul 12, 2025 | All In | 2 |
| 13 | Jon Moxley | Oct 12, 2024 | WrestleDream | 4 |
| 12 | Bryan Danielson | Aug 25, 2024 | All In | |
| 11 | Swerve Strickland | Apr 21, 2024 | Dynasty | |
| 10 | Samoa Joe | Dec 30, 2023 | Worlds End | |
| 9 | MJF | Nov 19, 2022 | Full Gear | |
| 8 | Jon Moxley | Sep 21, 2022 | Dynamite: Grand Slam | 3 |
| — | — Vacated — | Sep 7, 2022 | — | |
| 7 | CM Punk | Sep 4, 2022 | All Out | 2 |
| 6 | Jon Moxley | Aug 24, 2022 | Dynamite (unified with interim title) | 2 |
| 5 | CM Punk | May 29, 2022 | Double or Nothing | |
| 4 | Hangman Adam Page | Nov 13, 2021 | Full Gear | |
| 3 | Kenny Omega | Dec 2, 2020 | Dynamite: Winter Is Coming | |
| 2 | Jon Moxley | Feb 29, 2020 | Revolution | |
| 1 | Chris Jericho | Aug 31, 2019 | All Out |
Sources: Wikipedia: List of AEW World Champions. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.
FAQ
Who is the current AEW World Champion?
Will Ospreay, who won the title at All In on August 30, 2026.
Who has the most AEW World Championship reigns?
Jon Moxley, with 4 reigns.