Is AEW World Championship Losing Its Prestige?

AEW All In 2025 came and conquered — but not without igniting a serious debate. On a night packed with unforgettable matches and surprise returns, some fans are wondering: has AEW created too much of a good thing? Did the chaos, creativity, and talent actually distract from the AEW World Championship?

Let’s walk through the highlights, the misfires, and the moments that made this a defining — and divisive — night in AEW history.

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AEW All In 2025: Bigger, Bolder, But Smarter?

So AEW All In 2025 went down at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas — and yeah, it was big, no doubt. But was it actually better, or just louder?

Here’s how it all went down.

Main Event Spotlight: Hangman Page Takes the Crown

The Texas Death Match AEW fans witnessed between Hangman Adam Page vs Jon Moxley wasn’t just violent — it was an emotional, high-stakes war.
Page won by making Moxley tap out while being choked against the ropes with a chain — a raw, dramatic finish to a brutal feud.
The match was chaotic, layered with callbacks, and soaked in AEW’s signature brand of over-the-top storytelling.
And yet, with all the madness, many are asking — did this actually elevate the AEW World Championship, or bury it beneath too many props and gimmicks?

Page earned the title, but the path was so extreme that some fans felt the belt was just an accessory, not the focal point.

Toni Storm and Mercedes Moné Deliver the Match of the Night

When Toni Storm, the reigning AEW Women’s World Champion, faced a red-hot Mercedes Moné AEW debut, expectations couldn’t have been higher.
And still, they exceeded them.
What we got was pretty much the full package — hard-hitting, fast-paced, and packed with emotion from start to finish.
Storm retained her title with a thunderous avalanche Storm Zero in a finish that stunned everyone.
The way Storm carried herself proved that she’s not just the top woman in AEW — she’s a global star who’s performing on another level.

This was the kind of match that didn’t just steal the show — it raised the bar. In fact, the buzz surrounding this match eclipsed everything else on the card.

The Surprise Hit: Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match

The Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match was expected to be filler. It turned out to be one of the most exciting parts of the show.
Multiple rising stars had their moment to shine, with the crowd getting more invested with every entrance.
Athena came out on top, securing a future title shot and setting up what could be another instant classic with Toni Storm.
Unlike the men’s gauntlet, this match felt deeper, more competitive, and filled with purpose.

It’s clear the women’s division isn’t just deep — it’s thriving. And AEW knows it.

Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada: Timeless Rivalry, New Chapter

Anytime Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada is on the card, you expect something historic.
Okada wrapped it up with his signature Rainmaker, bringing their epic rivalry to a 2-2-1 tie.
While some say this bout didn’t quite match the heights of their earlier encounters, it was still elite wrestling.
Their storytelling, pacing, and chemistry remain unmatched — even their “average” bout is better than most wrestlers’ best.

The stage is clearly being set for a tiebreaker, and fans already know it’ll be worth the wait.

MVP of the Night: Toni Storm

There were many standout performers at AEW All In 2025, but none shined brighter than Storm.

She carried the spotlight in a match that had pressure, prestige, and unpredictable stakes.
Storm didn’t just prove she’s a champion — she showed everyone she’s the champion.
Against someone as hyped and talented as Moné, her poise and execution were flawless.

Other Big Moments You Might’ve Missed

With Adam Cole sidelined due to injury and the TNT title up for grabs, Dustin Rhodes stepped in and walked out as the new champ.
Rhodes stepping in and delivering felt like one of those rare, feel-good surprises AEW still manages to pull off.
The Cope AEW return drew a huge reaction — his energy alone shifted the vibe of the entire second half of the show.
Other surprise comebacks included Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, and Syuri, each fueling the chaos AEW thrives on.

Tag Team Chaos: Ospreay, Strickland, and The Young Bucks

The tag match featuring The Young Bucks, Swerve Strickland, and Will Ospreay included a sequence so fast, so sharp, and so stunning it had the crowd erupting.
It was a reminder of how AEW treats tag team wrestling with the same attention and quality as their singles matches.
These four delivered one of the best “spot-for-spot” stretches the company has ever seen.

Final Thoughts: Is AEW Booking Outshining Its Top Title?

Here’s where the controversy comes in. For all the incredible matches and moments, the AEW World Championship didn’t feel like the top story of the night.

Page’s win was great, but lost in the clutter of blood, props, and gimmicks.
Meanwhile, Toni Storm, Mercedes Moné, and the women’s division ended up stealing the show.
That’s a testament to AEW’s growing strength — but also a warning. If everything feels like a main event, does anything truly stand out as one?

The AEW World Championship is supposed to represent the pinnacle. But when nearly every other match creates more buzz, the title risks becoming just another trophy on a crowded shelf.

Verdict: AEW Can’t Miss, But It Can Misplace

AEW is operating at such a high level right now that it’s hard to call anything a failure. But AEW All In Highlights revealed something important — that the company may need to rethink how it positions its top prize.

Whether it’s the women’s casino gauntlet match, the brilliance of kenny omega vs kazuchika okada, or the intensity of the texas death match AEW style, the storytelling is top tier. Still, the promotion will need to center its world title in a way that keeps it sacred.

AEW Pay Per View 2025 was another hit — a spectacle from top to bottom. But next time, let’s hope the AEW World Championship stands above the storm, not just within it.

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