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Darby Allin is enjoying his third reign as AEW TNT Champion following All In London 2026.
Since then, Allin has already had two successful defenses as the TNT Champion.
Looking ahead, there could be any number of names who could be next in line to hold the title moving forward.
Here are four AEW stars who could potentially win the TNT Championship after Darby Allin.
Kevin Knight
At AEW All In London 2026, Darby Allin defeated Kevin Knight in a Falls Count Anywhere to win the TNT Championship.
This ended Knight’s maiden reign as the TNT Champion after a record-breaking ten successful defenses.
“The Jet” has yet to get his rematch at the title since losing the gold at Wembley Stadium.
When he does get his opportunity, Knight could become a two-time TNT Champion and dethrone Allin.
Kyle Fletcher
At 27 years old, Kyle Fletcher is a former AEW International Champion and a two-time TNT Champion.
“The Protostar” has spent much of the past two years as a champion in All Elite Wrestling.
While he is currently focused on the AEW World Tag Team Titles with Kevin Knight, Fletcher could go after some singles gold before long.
Fletcher challenging and beating Darby Allin would tie him with the reigning champion as a three-time titleholder.
Nick Wayne
When AEW fans were first introduced to Nick Wayne, it was thanks to his friendship with Darby Allin.
Allin being a graduate of the Buddy Wayne Academy gave him a bond with his trainer’s son that helped open the door for his arrival in the promotion.
However, Wayne turned on Allin and aligned himself with Christian Cage back in 2023.
“The Prodigy” dethroning Darby Allin to win his first singles title in AEW would be fitting and give a new star on the rise the TNT Championship.
Ilja Dragunov
At the beginning of August, Ilja Dragunov departed WWE after contract negotiations fell through.
Since then, recent reports have indicated that “The Mad Dragon” is heading to All Elite Wrestling.
Considering the in-ring style that AEW has become known for, Dragunov should come into the company and immediately make an impact on the company.
Dragunov coming in and answering Darby Allin’s TNT Title open challenge might just be the best way to introduce him and give him a huge victory upon his arrival.
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