AEW: 3 AEW stars who must lose their titles in the next 6 months

The next few months are going to be quite huge for AEW. In July, the promotion will hold its biggest-ever event in the United States in the form of All In: Texas.

In the following months, fans will get to witness some more blockbuster events like Forbidden Door and All Out. It is usually at such marquee pay-per-views where groundbreaking title changes occur.

At the moment, AEW has an impressive set of titleholders. From Jon Moxley to Toni Storm, a number of icons of All Elite Wrestling hold major titles in the promotion currently. However, many of these stars may end up losing their respective championships as the Tony Khan-led company moves into the second half of 2025.

In this article, let's look at three AEW stars who must lose their titles in 2025:

#3. Adam Cole must lose his TNT Title soon

Adam Cole captured the TNT Championship at Dynasty 2025 by dethroning Daniel Garcia. The Panama City Playboy has only had two title defenses in the past two months, one of which has ended in a disqualification.

Tony Khan has done a disappointing job in booking Cole's reign so far. While other midcard champions like Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega have set a high standard, The Star of the Show continues to be treated as an afterthought.

A lack of credible challengers has significantly hurt Adam Cole's TNT Championship reign. Tony did not capitalize on the momentum Cole had gained after taking down Daniel Garcia.

The AEW President seemingly does not have any solid plans for The Panama City Playboy at the moment. The former NXT Champion would not want to be stuck in the midcard scene for too long, as he would be eager to move up to the main event scene after All In: Texas.

Adam Cole must lose his title to a young star like Kyle Fletcher in the coming months. Dethroning a decorated star like Cole would definitely enhance the credibility of The ProtoStar. Meanwhile, the defeat would prompt The Star of the Show to do some introspection, which could eventually lead him to turn heel.

#2. Mercedes Mone could drop her AEW TBS Championship in the coming months

Mercedes Mone is set to battle Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In: Texas. The CEO defeated Jamie Hayter in the finals of the 2025 Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament to earn this opportunity.

The erstwhile Sasha Banks has been kept away from the main event picture ever since she arrived in All Elite Wrestling. Mercedes Mone has been the TBS Champion for more than a year, yet she has never attempted to win the AEW Women's World Title before.

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Now that she has finally entered the world title picture, Tony Khan might have The CEO drop her TBS Championship soon. Instead of crowning Mone as a double champion at All In, Tony could relieve her of her responsibilities as the TBS Champion so that other deserving female stars in the division have a prize to fight for.

In the coming months, Mone could lose her gold against someone like Athena, who has been gunning for the 33-year-old star's spotlight for weeks.

Mercedes Mone could also drop her title against Kris Statlander, who came close to dethroning The Boss a couple of times last year. The CEO might even end up being dethroned by Willow Nightingale, the same woman who Mone defeated last year to become the TBS Champion.

#1. Jon Moxley's reign of terror must come to an end

Jon Moxley has been the AEW World Champion since WrestleDream 2024. Before winning the coveted title for a record-setting fourth time, The One True King formed The Death Riders to help him in his mission of taking over AEW.

In the past eight months, Moxley's faction has assisted him significantly in conquering numerous top babyfaces. The Purveyor of Violence has emerged as arguably the most dominant heel in AEW's history, having defeated names like Swerve Strickland, Cope, Jay White, and Orange Cassidy.

Tony Khan must book a satisfactory ending to Jon Moxley's reign of terror soon. The Ace of All Elite Wrestling is set to defend his championship against ''Hangman'' Adam Page in the main event of All In: Texas on July 12.

The Anxious Millennial Cowboy is a solid choice to take the World Title off Jon Moxley. The Hanger has momentum on his side, and it will be a heartwarming moment if he manages to overcome The Death Riders' leader.

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If The One True King somehow defeats Hangman Page at All In, he must lose his title to his longtime adversary, Darby Allin. The Invisible Man recently planted the AEW flag on top of Mount Everest, proving his dedication to the company.

Once Allin returns from his expedition, he can finally settle his scores with Jon Moxley. Regardless of who Khan picks as Moxley's successor, the AEW World Championship must change hands in the next six months.

About the author

Sudhanshu Dixit writes for Sportskeeda Wrestling’s AEW section and is pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism. He worked as a contributor with Sportskeeda for two years before taking a 15-month hiatus and re-joining the company as an intern.

An experienced writer, his mantra is “research, recheck, and revise” to ensure his articles are accurate, relevant, and factual.

He got hooked on pro wrestling in 2016 with Royal Rumble being one of the first shows he watched. Roman Reigns is his favorite superstar, and one of the qualities that Sudhanshu admires in Reigns is his transformation from a slightly one-dimensional babyface to a godly heel. If he could go back to the Attitude Era, he would like to manage Shawn Michaels and would sing his theme song to him in an effort to get the Heartbreak Kid to hire him.

Besides pro wrestling, Sudhanshu is also interested in cricket, which he watches in his free time while balancing his academic responsibilities.

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Edited by Yash Mittal