5 Best factions in AEW right now

AEW has brought back factions as an essential part of American professional wrestling. In WWE, stables rarely existed simultaneously with the company's storylines. However, with Tony Khan's promotion, things are different.

In Japanese promotions, almost every wrestler is associated with one faction or another. AEW has introduced the same concept to great success. Most wrestlers in the company are either official members of a faction or associated with one.

Factions help promote younger stars by giving them more screentime and associating them with the more established professional wrestlers. It also helps to hide the weaknesses of each member, instead highlighting their respective strengths. Stars like Jungle Boy have already experienced some success, scoring multiple tag-team victories while teaming with Luchasaurus.

Some of AEW's factions like The Nightmare Factory, the Hardy Family Office, and The Wingmen are not popular. But the rest have found a fanbase among the crowd.

Here is a list of the five best factions in the current AEW landscape.

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#5 The Pinnacle, led by AEW star MJF

The creation of The Pinnacle was a major success for AEW, as it provided them with their version of The Four Horsemen. Tully Blanchard was associated with the group, as were his clients FTR and Shawn Spears. The leader, MJF, was one of the biggest rising stars of the company.

The members of the faction are still doing well in their respective careers. However, since their rivalry with The Inner Circle, they are rarely seen together as part of the faction.

AEW should either reunite this faction or find a way to officially break MJF and Wardlow away from the group to advance the storyline.

#4 Team Taz, managed by AEW Rampage Commentator Taz

Team Taz has two of AEW's most promising talents in Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs. They have had prominent storylines, including a never-ending rivalry with former member Brian Cage.

Recently, the group feuded with CM Punk, leading to Punk defeating Hobbs in a singles match. It was the former WWE Champion's first televised match in nearly seven years.

The group has also included Hook, the son of their eponymous manager. They can add more members to their ranks and become the top AEW faction shortly.

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#3 The Dark Order

AEW was initially criticized for the disappointing gimmick of The Dark Order. It was one of the company's first creative failures, and one of their minion's laughable punches decreased much of the team's remaining prestige.

But when Mr. Brodie Lee took over as the group's leader, the Dark Order was rejuvenated with the addition of new members. Lee's dominance in the ring, hilarious backstage and BTE moments added more substance to the faction.

Since Lee's tragic demise, The Dark Order has transformed into babyfaces, recruited his son into its ranks, and has become a genuinely beloved faction.

#2 The Inner Circle, led by former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho

The Inner Circle is a close-knit AEW faction. The members are thriving as babyfaces after spending much of their career in the company as villains.

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson was made an honorary member of the group in 2021, making him the only man to be part of D-Generation X and The Inner Circle.

The Inner Circle is currently embroiled in a rivalry against American Top Team. Once they rightfully defeat the invaders from MMA, the former should return to championship dominance.

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#1 The Elite

The Elite was instrumental in the foundation of AEW, and the "Elite" in the company's name already marks their importance. The current version, however, does not include the likes of Cody Rhodes and Hangman Page.

Currently the top heel faction of the company, it has AEW World Champion Kenny Omega as the leader. The faction is a constant presence in the main event of the promotion's weekly shows and pay-per-views. The debut and addition of Adam Cole have enhanced the group's stature.