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All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American professional wrestling promotion founded in 2019. AEW personnel consists of professional wrestlers, managers, referees, commentators (including Spanish, French and German commentators), ring announcers, coaches, and various other positions. Executives are also listed.

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AEW is the sister promotion of Ring of Honor (ROH) and has partnerships with Japanese promotions New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW),[1] and their sister promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom (Stardom),[2] CyberFight - encompassing Pro Wrestling Noah (NOAH), DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT),[3] and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW),[4] Mexico's Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL),[5][6] and United Kingdom based Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro).[7] Wrestlers and other personalities from those promotions may also make periodic appearances at AEW events. Championships from sister/partner promotions held by AEW wrestlers that have been defended on AEW programming are also noted.

AEW additionally has a training facility known as the Nightmare Factory, which is owned by AEW coach Q. T. Marshall; trainees from the facility may also make appearances at AEW events and on AEW programming.[8][9]

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Khan family

The Khan family are the founders, owners and top executives of AEW.

Shahid Khan
Tony Khan
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Ring name Real name Notes
Shahid Khan[10] Shahid Khan Co-owner
Lead investor[11]
Tony Khan[12] Antony Khan Founder
Co-owner
President[13]
Chief Executive Officer
General Manager[14]
Executive Producer[15][16]
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Roster

Men's division

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Jon Moxley
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Daniel Garcia
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Konosuke Takeshita
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Kazuchika Okada
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Private Party - Marq Quen (left) and Isiah Kassidy (right)
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Claudio Castagnoli
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Wheeler Yuta
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Pac
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Ring name Real name Notes
Aaron Solo Aaron Solow[17]
Action Andretti[18] Tyler Reber[19][20]
Adam Cole[21] Austin Jenkins[22]
Adam Copeland[23] Adam Copeland[24] Inactive; broken leg
"Hangman" Adam Page[25][26] Stephen Woltz
Alex Reynolds[27] Alex Zikos[28]
Angélico[29] Adam Bridle[30] Spanish-language commentator
Angelo Parker[31] Jeffrey Parker[32]
Anthony Bowens[33] Anthony Bowens[34]
Anthony Ogogo[35] Anthony Ogogo[36]
AR Fox[37] Thomas Ballester[38]
Ariya Daivari Ariya Daivari[39] Coach[40][41]
Austin Gunn[42] Austin Sopp
Bandido[43] Undisclosed[Note 1]
The Beast Mortos[44] Undisclosed[Note 1]
Big Bill[45] William Morrissey[46]
Billy Gunn[47] Monty Sopp Coach
Bishop Kaun Jasper Kange
The Blade Jesse Guilmette Inactive; lower back injury
Bobby Lashley Franklin Lashley
Boulder Thomas Wansaw Jr.
Brandon Cutler Brandon Bogle Executive content producer[48]
Brian Cage[49] Brian Button
Brody King[50] Nathan Blauvelt
Bronson[51] Joseph Fitzpatrick
Bryan Danielson[52] Bryan Danielson ROH Hall of Famer
Producer
Bryan Keith Bryan Keith
Buddy Matthews[53] Matthew Adams
The Butcher Andrew Williams
Carlie Bravo[54] Unknown[55]
Cash Wheeler[56] Daniel Wheeler
Chris Jericho[25][57] Christopher Irvine ROH World Champion
Coach
Creative advisor[58]
Christian Cage[59] William Reso Casino Gauntlet contract holder
Claudio Castagnoli Claudio Castagnoli World Trios Champion
Cole Karter[60] Cole McKinney Inactive; broken arm[61]
Colt Cabana[62] Scott Colton Coach[63]
Colten Gunn Colten Sopp
Danhausen[64] Donovan Danhausen
Daniel Garcia[65] Daniel Garcia TNT Champion
Dante Martin[66] Dante Martin
Darby Allin[67] Samuel Ratsch
Darius Martin[66] Darius Martin
Dax Harwood[56] David Harwood
Dralístico[68] Carlos Muñoz González
Dustin Rhodes[69] Dustin Runnels ROH World Tag Team Champion
ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion
Coach[70]
Dutch[71] William Carr
Eddie Kingston[72] Edward Moore Inactive; torn ACL and meniscus
E. J. Nduka[73] Ezekwesiri Nduka Jr.
Evil Uno[74] Nicolas Dansereau
Griff Garrison[75] Garrett Griffith
Hologram[44] Undisclosed[Note 1] Inactive; ankle injury[76]
Hook[77] Tyler Senerchia
Isiah Kassidy[78] Isiah Kassidy World Tag Team Champion
Jack Perry[79] Jack Perry
James Drake James Dowell
Jay Lethal[80] Jamar Shipman
Jay White[81] Jamie White
Jeff Jarrett Jeffrey Jarrett Director of Business Development[82]
John Silver[27] John Silver
Johnny TV[83] John Hennigan
Jon Moxley[84] Jonathan Good World Champion
Josh Woods[85] Joshua Woods
Juice Robinson Joseph Robinson Inactive; broken fibula[86]
Katsuyori Shibata Katsuyori Shibata
Kazuchika Okada Kazuchika Okada Continental Champion
Keith Lee[87] Keith Lee Inactive; undisclosed injury[88]
Kenny Omega[89] Tyson Smith Executive Vice President[90]
Killswitch[91] Austin Matelson Inactive; double pneumonia[92]
Kip Sabian[93] Simon Kippen
Komander[94][95] Undisclosed[Note 1] ROH World Television Champion
Konosuke Takeshita[96] Konosuke Takeshita International Champion
Kota Ibushi[1] Kota Ibushi Inactive; ankle surgery[97]
Kyle Fletcher[98] Kyle Fletcher
Kyle O'Reilly[99] Kyle Greenwood
Lance Archer[100] Lance Hoyt
Lee Johnson[101] Lee Johnson
Lee Moriarty[102] Julian Moriarty ROH Pure Champion
Lio Rush Lionel Green [103]
Malakai Black[104] Tom Büdgen
Mansoor Mansoor Al-Shehai [105]
Mark Briscoe Mark Pugh ROH Hall of Famer[106]
Mark Davis[98] Davis Passwood
Marq Quen[78] DeQuentin Redden[107] World Tag Team Champion
Marshall Von Erich Marshall Adkisson ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion[108]
Mason Madden Brennan Williams [105]
Matt Cardona Matthew Cardona
Matt Menard[109] Matthew Menard-Lee Commentator on Rampage
Matt Sydal[110] Matthew Korklan Inactive; foot surgery[111]
Matt Taven[112] Matthew Marinelli
Matthew Jackson[25][26] Matthew Massie Executive Vice President
Max Caster[33] Max Caster
Mike Bennett[112] Michael Bennett
Miro[113] Miroslav Barnyashev Inactive; shoulder and elbow injuries
MJF[114][25] Maxwell Friedman
Nick Comoroto Nicholas Comoroto Inactive; hip surgery[115]
Nicholas Jackson[25][26] Nicholas Massie Executive Vice President
Nick Wayne[116][117] Nicholas Wayne[118]
Orange Cassidy[119] James Cipperly Coach[120]
Ortiz[121] Miguel Molina Inactive; torn pec[122]
Pac[114][25] Benjamin Satterly World Trios Champion
Peter Avalon Peter Hernandez
Powerhouse Hobbs[123] William Hobson
Preston Vance[124] Cody Vance[125]
Ricky Starks[126] Richard Starks
Ricochet[127] Trevor Mann
Rocky Romero John Rivera Coach[128]
Roderick Strong[129] Christopher Lindsey
Ross Von Erich Ross Adkisson ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion[108]
Rush William Muñoz González
Sammy Guevara[130] Samuel Guevara ROH World Tag Team Champion
Samoa Joe[131] Nuufolau Seanoa ROH Hall of Famer
Inactive; on hiatus filming Twisted Metal[132]
Satnam Singh[133] Satnam Bhamara AAA World Tag Team Champion
Scorpio Sky[25][134] Schuyler Andrews
Serpentico[135] Jonathan Cruz Rivera Spanish-language commentator
Coach
Also wrestles under the ring name Jon Cruz
Shane Taylor[136] Mark Shepherd
Shawn Dean[137] Shawn McBride Extras coordinator[138]
Shelton Benjamin Shelton Benjamin
Swerve Strickland[139] Stephon Strickland
Toa Liona[140] Bruce Leaupepe
Tommy Billington[141] Thomas Billington
Tony Nese[142] Anthony Nese
Trent Beretta[130] Gregory Marasciulo Inactive; undisclosed injury[143]
Truth Magnum Shiloh Mount [144]
Turbo Floyd Randy Kaufman
Vincent[71] Vincent Marseglia
Wardlow[145] Michael Wardlow Inactive; knee injury [146]
Wheeler Yuta[131] Paul Gruber World Trios Champion
Will Ospreay William Ospreay
Zack Gibson Jack Rea
Zak Knight[147] Zak Bevis
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Women's division

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Mariah May
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Mercedes Moné
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Ring name Real name Notes
Abadon[148] Monica Beadnell[149][150]
Anna Jay[151] Anna Jernigan
Athena[152] Adrienne Reese ROH Women's World Champion
Billie Starkz[153] Lillian Bridget
Deonna Purrazzo[154] Deonna Purrazzo
Diamanté[155] Priscilla Zuniga
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.[156] Brittany Baker
Emi Sakura Emi Motokawa
Harley Cameron Dannielle Vidot
Hikaru Shida[157] Hikaru Shida
Jamie Hayter[158] Paige Wooding
Julia Hart Julia Hart
Kamille[159] Kailey Latimer
Kiera Hogan[160] Kiera Hogan Inactive; shoulder injury[161]
Kris Statlander[162] Kristen Stadtlander
Leila Grey[163] Catherine Guzman
Leyla Hirsch[164] Leyla Hirsch
Madison Rayne Ashley Lomberger Coach
Mariah May[165] Mariah Mead Women's World Champion
Marina Shafir[166] Marina Shafir
Mercedes Martinez[167] Jazmin Benitez
Mercedes Moné[168] Mercedes Kaestner-Varnado TBS Champion
NJPW Strong Women's Champion
Nyla Rose[130] Undisclosed
Penelope Ford[114] Olivia Hasler
Queen Aminata[169] Aminata Sylla
Rachael Ellering[170] Rachael Ellering
Rebel[171]
Tanea Brooks
Red Velvet[172] Stephanie Cardona[173] ROH Women's World Television Champion
Riho[174] Undisclosed Inactive; arm fracture[175]
Ruby Soho[176] Dori Prange Inactive; maternity leave
Saraya[177] Saraya Bevis
Serena Deeb[178] Serena Deeb Coach[179]
Skye Blue[180] Skylar Dolecki Inactive; broken ankle[181]
Tay Melo[182] Taynara Guevara Inactive; maternity leave
Taya Valkyrie[183] Kira Magnin-Forster
Thunder Rosa[184] Melissa Cervantes
Toni Storm[185] Toni Robinson
Willow Nightingale[186] Danielle Paultre
Yuka Sakazaki Yuka Sakazaki
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Other on-air personnel

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Ring name Real name Notes
Alex Abrahantes Alex Abrahantes Manager of Komander
Spanish-language commentator[187]
Don Callis Donald Callis Manager of The Don Callis Family
Backstage consultant
Jake "The Snake" Roberts Aurelian Smith Jr. Manager of La Faccion Ingobernable
Coach[188]
Karen Jarrett Karen Jarrett Valet of Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh
Occasional wrestler
Maria[112] Mary Kanellis-Bennett Valet and Manager of Cole Karter and Griff Garrison
Occasional Wrestler
"Smart" Mark Sterling Mark Rattelle Manager of The Varsity Athletes
Occasional wrestler
Mother Wayne Shayna Wayne Valet of The Patriarchy
Mr. Brodie Lee Jr.[189] Brodie Huber Leader of The Dark Order
Trainee[190]
Also known by the ring name Negative 1
MVP Alvin Burke Manager of The Hurt Syndicate
Paul Wight[191] Paul Wight II Member of the ROH Board of Directors<[192]
Occasional wrestler
Prince Nana Nana Osei Bandoh Manager of Swerve Strickland
Sonjay Dutt Retesh Bhalla Manager of Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett and Satnam Singh
Vice President of Production and Creative Coordination[193]
Coach
Occasional wrestler
Stokely Hathaway[194] Stokely Hathaway Member of the ROH Board of Directors
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Referees

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Aubrey Edwards
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Ring name Real name Notes
Aubrey Edwards[195] Brittany Aubert Co-host of AEW Unrestricted
Project coordinator[196]
Brandon Martinez Brandon Martinez [197]
Bryce Remsburg[198] Bryce Remsburg Travel coordinator[199]
Mike Posey[200] Michael Posey
Paul Turner[201] Paul Turner Senior referee[202]
Rick Knox[203] Rick Knox
Stephon Smith Stephon Smith [204]
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Broadcast team

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Excalibur
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Tony Schiavone
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Ring name Real name Notes
Alain Mistrangélo Alain Mistrangélo French-language commentator[205]
Alex Marvez Alex Marvez Backstage interviewer[206]
Alicia Atout Alicia Atout Backstage interviewer
Alvaro Riojas Unknown Spanish-language commentator
Arkady Aura Arkady Unterleidner Backstage interviewer
Ring announcer for Rampage and Ring of Honor Wrestling[207]
Bobby Cruise[208] Bobby Cruise Ring announcer for Collision and Ring of Honor Wrestling
Carlos Cabrera Carlos Rodrigo Cabrera Spanish-language commentator
Excalibur Marc Letzmann Play-by-play commentator for Dynamite and Rampage[209]
Pay-per-view commentator
Marketing manager[210]
Ian Riccaboni Ian Riccaboni Play-by-play commentator for Ring of Honor Wrestling
Backup announcer for Collision, Dynamite, and Rampage[211]
Jim Ross James Ross Pay-per-view commentator
Senior advisor[212]
Justin Roberts Justin Roberts Ring announcer for Dynamite, Rampage, and pay per views[209]
Lexy Nair Alexandra Nair Backstage interviewer
Host of Outside The Ring[213]
Melissa Santos Melissa Santos Backstage interviewer[214]
Mike Ritter Michael Ritter German-language commentator[215]
Nigel McGuinness Steven Haworth Commentator for Collision
Pay-per-view commentator[216]
Norbert Feuillan Norbert Feuillan French-language commentator[205]
Oliver Copp Oliver Copp German-language commentator[215]
Renee Paquette[217] Renee Paquette Backstage interviewer
Coach[218]
RJ City RJ Skinner Backstage interviewer
Host of Hey! (EW)
Taz Peter Senerchia Commentator for Dynamite
Pay-per-view commentator[219]
Tony Schiavone[220] Noah Anthony Schiavone Play-by-play commentator for Collision
Commentator for Dynamite and Rampage
Pay-per-view commentator
Co-host of AEW Unrestricted
Senior producer
Special advisor[221]
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Coaches (producers)

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Dean Malenko
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Ring name Real name Notes
Chris Hero Chris Spradlin [222]
Chuck Taylor[130] Dustin Howard [223]
Dean Malenko Dean Simon Senior coach[224]
Glacier Raymond Lloyd [225]
Jerry Lynn[226] Jeremy Lynn Member of the ROH Board of Directors
Kevin Matthews Kevin McDonald [227]
Luther Len Olson [228]
Michael Nakazawa Masatsugu Nakazawa Occasional wrestler[229]
Robert Evans Robert Evans [230]
Sarah Stock Sarah Stock [231]
Scotty 2 Hotty Scott Garland [232]
Tony Chimel Tony Chimel [233]
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Backstage personnel

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Name Notes
Amanda Huber Community Outreach Team member[234]
Jake Manning Merchandising[235]
Occasional wrestler
Katie Hebner P.A.[236]
Sting
(Steve Borden)[237]
Ambassador[238]
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Front office

Vice Presidents

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Name Department Other duties (if applicable)
Chris Harrington[239] Business Strategy
Christopher Daniels
(Daniel Covell)[134]
Talent Relations[206][240][241][242] Coach
On-screen authority figure
Jennifer Pepperman Content Development
Michael Mansury Senior VP of AEW[243] Co-Executive Producer
Nik Sobic Business Operations[244]
Pat Buck
(Patrick Buckridge)
Talent Development[245] Coach
Occasional wrestler
Q. T. Marshall
(Michael Cuellari)
Show and Creative Coordination[246] Nightmare Factory owner/trainer
Coach
Shane Emerson Global Programming and Partnerships[247][248]
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Executives

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Name Notes
Adam Hopkins[249] Public Relations head[250]
Chad Glenn Chief Financial Officer[251]
Jeremy Flynn Senior Marketing Director of Live Events[252]
Kosha Irby Chief Operating Officer
Margaret Stalvey Legal coordinator[253]
Mark Caplan Head of Licensing and Merchandising[254]
Megha Parekh Chief Legal Officer[255]
Will Washington Wrestling Administration Coordinator[256]
Co-host of AEW Unrestricted
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Notes

  1. In lucha libre the true identity, birth name etc. of masked wrestlers is kept secret from the general public. News media neither report nor speculate on real names even if they may be able to find them, purely out of respect for lucha libre traditions.

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References

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