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Another month of AEW programming has concluded. Let's look back on the past to know what could be beyond the horizon in AEW.
AEW emphasizes momentum-producing opportunities. Identifying who's carrying momentum heading into the next month can provide insight into who's on the cusp of taking gold.
As this is the first AEW Power 25, we should establish the premise of the list:
AEW Power 25 Rules:
- While the ranking is largely based on win/loss record, the magnitude of the matches involved will play a heavy part in the final positioning.
- Champions aren't guaranteed a spot within the ranking, but what they do throughout the month is more significant and will be considered as such.
- Each entry will come with its own "tale of the tape" detailing their win/loss record for the month and their notable happenings.
- Each entry will be summarised with an end-of-month review.
#25. Jade Cargill
(W/L/D) 1-0-0
- Remains unbeaten in singles competition
Jade Cargill is due to begin her TBS Championship pursuit in November. She competed once in October, defeating Skye Blue to extend her undefeated streak.
#24. MJF
(W/L/D) 1-0-0
- Solitary match won in under a minute
MJF spent October feuding with Darby Allin, attacking him backstage. He competed once in the month, winning in under a minute.
#23. Darby Allin
(W/L/D) 1-0-0
- Out of action for most of month
Darby Allin competed in one singles match before being sidelined after an attack from MJF and the Pinnacle.
#22. Ricky Starks
(W/L/D) 1-0-0
- Reigning FTW World Heavyweight Champion
- Win against Brian Cage in a street fight to defend his title.
Ricky Starks spent a majority of his AEW screen time on commentary. Starks did defend his FTW World Heavyweight Championship against Brian Cage in a Street Fight.
#21. Ethan Page
(W/L/D) 2-1-0
- The unsuccessful challenge for AEW TNT Championship against Sammy Guevara
Ethan Page is embroiled in a feud with the Inner Circle alongside Scorpio Sky, Dan Lambert, and American Top Team. He unsuccessfully challenged for the AEW TNT Championship but earned a win against Jericho, Guevara, and Hager with Scorpio Sky and Junior Dos Santos.
#20. Frankie Kazarian
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 2-0-0
- Wins against Aaron Solo and Victor Benjamin
Frankie Kazarian spent the month recovering from his defeat against Adam Cole with momentum gainers against Aaron Solo and Victor Benjamin on AEW Dark.
#19. Cody Rhodes
(W/L/D) 1-0-0
- Win against Malakai Black; first to defeat Black.
Cody Rhodes spent the month preparing for his return to fight Malakai Black in a trilogy bout. After a brutal battle, including a Cross Rhodes through a table, Cody Rhodes was able to hand Malakai Black his first defeat.
Rhodes is set to take on Andrade to kick off November.
#18. 10
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 3-1-0
- Solitary loss to Jon Moxley in AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament
#17. Eddie Kingston
(W/L/D) 2-1-0
- Win against Lance Archer in the World Title Eliminator Tournament
- Solitary loss to Bryan Danielson
Eddie Kingston battled in the AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament against Lance Archer, taking advantage of a botched moonsault to advance. He would suffer his only loss of the month against Bryan Danielson in the Semi-Finals.
#16. Dante Martin
Tale of the Tape:
(W//L/D) 2-1-0
- Win against Matt Sydal; 3rd in the series.
- Solitary loss to Malakai Black
October saw Dante Martin's partnership with Matt Sydal sour as he aligned with AEW's new signing Lio Rush. He would battle against Matt Sydal in their trilogy match, earning his first win in the series. His only loss of the month came against Malakai Black.
#15. Orange Cassidy
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 3-1-0
- Solitary loss in Casino Ladder Match
Orange Cassidy continued to gain momentum throughout the month, including a win against Powerhouse Hobbs. His sole loss came in the Casino Ladder Match.
#14. Bobby Fish
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 4-3-0
- High profile losses to CM Punk and Bryan Danielson; TNT Championship loss to Sammy Guevara
Bobby Fish had a busy debut month in AEW. He competed unsuccessfully against high-caliber opponents like the AEW TNT Champion Sammy Guevara, CM Punk, and Bryan Danielson. But four wins out of seven in the month leaves him with a positive win/loss record.
#13. The Young Bucks
(W/L/D) 2-1-0
- Solitary loss to the Dark Order.
The Young Bucks continued their solid form during the month alongside Kenny Omega and Adam Cole. Their sole loss was to the Dark Order as part of The Elite.
#12. Adam Cole
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 3-1-0
- Unbeaten in singles competition
- Wins alongside The Elite and as the SuperKliq
Adam Cole continued his unbeaten run in AEW singles competition this month, earning a sole loss alongside the rest of The Elite against the Dark Order.
#11. Sammy Guevara
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 2-1-0
- Reigning AEW TNT Champion
- Solitary loss in trios action against American Top Team
Sammy Guevara started his AEW TNT Championship reign with a defense against Bobby Fish. He further defended his belt against Ethan Page. His sole loss came in trios action against American Top Team.
#10. The Lucha Brothers
(W/L/D) 1-1-0
- Reigning AEW World Tag Team Champions
- Lost AAA Tag Team titles to FTR
The Lucha Brothers had an indifferent October with AEW. They successfully defended their AEW World Tag Team Championship against The Acclaimed, but lost their AAA Tag Team Championship to the FTR.
#9. Kenny Omega
(W/L/D) 1-1-0
- Reigning AEW World Champion
Kenny Omega remains the AEW World Champion heading into Full Gear 2021, where he is due to compete against Adam Page. He didn't compete in singles competition throughout October, but both won and lost alongside The Elite in tag team action.
#8. Jon Moxley
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 2-1-0
- Wins against 10 and Wheeler Yuta
- World Title Eliminator Tournament Semi-Finalist
- Solitary loss in Casino Ladder Match
This month, Jon Moxley exhibited sadistic impatience with his opponents. He decimated Wheeler Yuta and, in the World Title Eliminator Tournament, he savagely beat 10. His only loss of the month came in the Casino Ladder Match.
#7. Ruby Soho
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 3-0-0
- Wins against Penelope Ford and The Bunny
Ruby Soho continued her time in AEW with wins against the bad-girl duo of Penelope Ford and The Bunny. Three in three wins mean that Ruby Soho still holds only one defeat, which came against AEW Women's World Champion Britt Baker.
#6. Tay Conti
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 3-0-0
- Scheduled to face Britt Baker for the AEW Women's World Championship at Full Gear 2021
Tay Conti continued to build towards her AEW Women's World Championship match with three in three wins in October.
#5. Hangman Adam Page
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 1-0-0
- Returned to AEW as the Joker entrant to the Casino Ladder Match
- Won the Casino Ladder Match
- Will face Kenny Omega at Full Gear 2021 for the AEW World Championship
Adam Page returned this past October as the Joker in the Casino Ladder Match. He outlasted Jon Moxley, Orange Cassidy, PAC, and Andrade to win the World Title shot at Full Gear 2021.
#4. Britt Baker
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 2-0-0
- Reigning AEW Women's World Champion
- Trick or Treat Match win against Abadon
Britt Baker is scheduled to defend her AEW Women's World Championship against Tay Conti at Full Gear 2021. She won against Conti's friend and tag partner Anna Jay and in a Trick or Treat Match against Abadon.
#3. CM Punk
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 3-0-0
- Wins against Daniel Garcia, Matt Sydal, and Bobby Fish
CM Punk continued to fight ring rust against seasoned athletes like Matt Sydal and Bobby Fish. He also won against rising star Daniel Garcia, remaining undefeated since his return.
#2. FTR
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 4-0-0
- Won the AAA Tag Team Championship Titles against the Lucha Brothers
FTR won all four matches in October. The highlight came when they challenged the Lucha Brothers for their AAA Tag Team Championship successfully.
#1. Bryan Danielson
Tale of the Tape:
(W/L/D) 5-1-0
- Wins over Minoru Suzuki, Bobby Fish, and Aaron Solo
- AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament wins over Dustin Rhodes and Eddie Kingston
- AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament Finalist
Despite losing to The Elite in tag team action to start the month, Bryan Danielson continued his wins in the singles competition. He qualified for the final of the World Title Eliminator Tournament with wins against Dustin Rhodes and Eddie Kingston. In an eventful weekend for Bryan Danielson, he faced and defeated both Bobby Fish and Minoru Suzuki.
