At AEW All In London 2026, Darby Allin defeated Kevin Knight in a Falls Count Anywhere Match to become the new TNT Champion.
Since starting his third reign, Allin has recorded five successful defenses against the likes of Mark Davis, Hechicero and Josh Alexander.
With the frequency of these defenses, the next title match could be the last for Allin’s third run with the TNT Title.
Here are five potential options to become the next AEW TNT Champion after Darby Allin.
Tommaso Ciampa
After signing with All Elite Wrestling, Tommaso Ciampa made history by becoming the first man to win an AEW title in his first match in the company.
Ciampa defeated Mark Briscoe to win the TNT Championship on the January 31 edition of AEW Collision.
While this reign only lasted 11 days, “The Psycho Killer” has had his sights on championship gold again.
Considering his last meeting with Darby Allin earlier this year, Ciampa should be seen as someone who will be out for revenge on the current TNT Champion and could become the next titleholder.
Konosuke Takeshita
Konosuke Takeshita is the only AEW star who has a contract with two other promotions right now.
Having a spot on the AEW, NJPW and DDT roster, “The Alpha” always seems like a threat to win championship gold.
After coming up short in the Clockwork Carnage at AEW WrestleDream 2026, Takeshita could set his sights on another title down the road.
Takeshita facing off with Darby Allin could lead to his first reign with TNT Championship sometime soon.
Kevin Knight
During his first reign with the AEW TNT Championship, Kevin Knight set the record for successful title defenses.
With nine successful defenses, Knight showcased himself to be a memorable champion in every way.
“The Jet” has been focused on championship gold since his loss at AEW All In London 2026.
Knight regaining the TNT Title from Darby Allin would be fitting and continue their memorable rivalry that started with his heel turn at AEW Double Or Nothing 2026.
Wardlow
On the September 30 Tribute To PAC special of AEW Dynamite, Wardlow made his return to the company for the first time in over a year.
Rejoining The Don Callis Family, Wardlow has resumed his dominance over the competition.
Now, Wardlow will be part of the DCF’s team in the Men’s Blood And Guts with Darby Allin on the opposite side of the ring.
With a win in the two-ring steel cage matchup, Wardlow could earn his opportunity and potentially become a record-breaking four-time TNT Champion.
Ilja Dragunov
At AEW WrestleDream 2026, Ilja Dragunov made his long awaited debut in All Elite Wrestling.
Then, Dragunov defeated Speedball Mike Bailey in his in-ring debut on the October 21 episode of AEW Dynamite.
“The Mad Dragon” could firmly establish himself on the AEW roster by winning championship gold in the company.
Dragunov facing off with Darby Allin is one of the more anticipated bouts for the newest AEW star and could lead to a new TNT Champion being crowned.
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