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AEW National Championship History

Complete list of every AEW National Championship reign — who held it, when they won it, and how long they kept it. Established Nov 5, 2025.

Current Champion
Since May 16, 2026 · 28+ days
3
Total Reigns
3
Champions
113
Longest (days)
Ricochet
Most Reigns
Ricochet

Full Title Lineage

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3 Mark Davis CURRENT May 16, 2026 28+ days
2 "Jungle" Jack Perry Won a 21-man Blackjack Battle Royale, last eliminating Ricochet; at 55 days, the shortest reign in the title’s history. Mar 15, 2026RevolutionLos Angeles, CA 55 days
1 Ricochet Won an 11-man Casino Gauntlet match to become the inaugural champion; at 113 days, the longest reign in the title’s history. Nov 22, 2025Full GearNewark, NJ 113 days

A men's championship introduced in late 2025 that, despite its name, is defended across promotions in the United States and beyond, including Ring of Honor, NJPW Strong, RevPro and CMLL. Ricochet won a Casino Gauntlet match to become the inaugural champion at Full Gear, and his 113-day reign is the longest in the title's young history. Jack Perry's 55-day reign is the shortest.

AEW National Championship — FAQ

Mark Davis is the current AEW National Championship, having won the title on May 16, 2026.

Ricochet was the inaugural AEW National Championship, winning it on Nov 22, 2025 at Full Gear.

Ricochet has the most reigns with 1.

Ricochet's reign beginning Nov 22, 2025 is the longest at 113 days.

There have been 3 reigns across 3 different champions since the title was established.