6 AEW stars wrestling under their real names

Bryan Danielson and Mark Henry use their real names in AEW
Bryan Danielson and Mark Henry use their real names in AEW

#4. Mark Jerrold Henry (AEW Name: Mark Henry)

Mark Henry has used his name throughout his career, which spans multiple decades, so it was no surprise to see him retain the same in AEW.

He was a part of WWF/E and enjoyed multiple runs with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. His gimmick as the World's Strongest Man suited him considering his powerlifting background. Mark Henry's move to AEW was a surprise as he seemed to be a WWE lifer.

Now 50, we are unlikely to see him in the ring anytime soon in AEW, but he's done a good job as an interviewer on AEW Rampage as well as being a prominent figure in AEW's community outreach programs.


#3. Hikaru Shida (AEW Name: Hikaru Shida)

Hikaru Shida, the longest-reigning women's champion in All Elite Wrestling history, has used her original name throughout her stint with Tony Khan's company. She's one of the best female wrestlers in the company and has used her real name for the majority of her wrestling career.

Hikaru Shida is one of the stalwarts of the women's division, and carried the title through tough circumstances during the pandemic for which she was rewarded with a 277-day title reign before dropping the title to Britt Baker at Double or Nothing earlier this year.

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