Ever since AEW launched in 2019 it has amassed an impressive roster of well-known and up-and-coming wrestlers.
While AEW has many veteran wrestlers on their books, the company is filled with an abundance of younger talents. Over the years these hot prospects have been making their name on Dynamite and most definitely have the potential to become Elite in the truest sense of the word.
Young stars like MJF, Jamie Hayter, and Sammy Guevara have shown what the new generation of wrestlers can do and the new crop is just as hungry.
So, who are All Elite Wrestling’s youngest stars? Here are the youngest and brightest talents in AEW right now.
Nick Wayne
Born: 10 July, 2005
Nick Wayne is AEW’s youngest star on the roster. He made his AEW debut at the age of just 18 after making a name for himself as one of the most exciting prospects on the independent wrestling scene.
He began his training at the age of 10 and made his professional wrestling debut in 2019. He quickly rose to prominence in the independent wrestling scene, winning several championships and gaining a reputation for his exciting in-ring performances.
In 2022, Wayne was offered an AEW contract by Darby Allin during a DEFY event. The following year he made his AEW debut and has since become a regular on AEW programming. Wayne turned heel and became a member of the stable The Patriarchy, which is led by Christian Cage giving him invaluable experience both in and out of the ring.
Daniel Garcia
Ever since Daniel Garcia made his AEW debut in 2021 it was clear the company expect him to be a major player for them for years to come. Highlighting his toughness and technical prowess his star rose quickly. He won the ROH Pure Championship and became a protege of Chris Jericho.
His time in the faction helped him break out of his technical wrestler persona and find a character. The character added an extra element to his act and elevated his standing with the fans. While he still has some ways to go there is no doubt he is an AEW World Champion in the making.
HOOK
Born: May 4, 1999
The son of former ECW legend Taz, HOOK made his professional wrestling debut in December 2021. His stoic demeanour and suplex-heavy offence saw him become one of the most popular wrestlers in AEW.
He was pushed quickly as a killer in the ring and racked up an impressive 42-match undefeated streak and the FTW Championship in the process. His first loss came at the hands of Jack Perry but he bounced back and recaptuted the title his father invented. Since then he has maintained a steady path and looks to be carrying in his journey to winning many more titles.
Julia Hart
Born: November 8, 2001
Julia Hart is one of AEW’s fastest rising stars. She appeared on AEW screens in 2021, aligning herself with the Varsity Blonds as their cheerleader. The trio found some popularity but it wasn’t until turned heel and joined the House of Black in May 2022.
As a member of the House of Black, Hart has become a darker and more mysterious character, which created a connection with the crowd. This new persona elevated her to the next level and in 2023 she won her first major title in AEW, the TBS Championship. Despite being a character who dwells on the dark side, her future is very bright indeed.
Skye Blue
After impressing in the indie scene and in NWA Skye Blue made her AEW debut in 2021 on AEW Dark: Elevation, facing off against Britt Baker. While she may have fallen short that night, she continued to hone her skills by competing on Dark, Rampage, and eventually Dynamite.
Beginning her AEW career as an enhancement talent she worked her way up to become one of the promotion’s top prospects. Blue is still in the early stages of her professional wrestling career, but her potential is undeniable. Watch this space.
Kyle Fletcher
Despite only being in his early 20s the Aussie Arrow Kyle Fletcher has been wrestling for 9 years. Alongside his partner, Mark Davis, they toured the world performing for the biggest indie promotions, winning multiple championships along the way.
The duo regularly wrestled for NJPW, which eventually led to them AEW. They appeared in the promotion several times before officially joining the company in 2023. Since signing with AEW, Fletcher has been involved in major matches and has so much more to offer.
Anna Jay
Born: July 15, 1998
Anna Jay is one of AEW’s breakout stars. The Queen Slayer rose to fame during the throes of the pandemic as part of the late Brody Lee’s Dark Order faction. As the only female in the group, she was placed in a prominent position on the promotion’s programming.
Making waves alongside Tay Conti, Jay’s momentum was halted when suffered a shoulder injury, which kept her out of action for some time. Upon her return, she joined the Jericho Appreciation Society but was unable to reach the same heights she did in her previous gang. But, despite this hiccup in the road, Jay still remains one of AEW’s potential future stars.
Top Flight (Darius Martin & Dante Martin)
Born: September 12th, 1999 (Darius) and March 3, 2001 (Dante)
Two of AEW’s youngest male wrestlers are in the same tag team! Darius and Dante Martin, AKA Top Flight are both in their early 20s and if they can remain injury-free, have the potential to be serious tag title contenders.
The brothers burst onto the promotion’s tag team scene in 2020 and brought high-octane energy and offence with them. However, their momentum was stopped in 2021 when Darius suffered a torn ACL, which sidelined him for several months. During this time, Dante competed as a singles wrestler, and he received a significant push. In 2022, the team reunited briefly, as Darius made his return to action, but was unfortunately involved in a car accident that sidelined him again.