Key Facts

• AEW will introduce a new National Championship announced by Tony Khan and Tony Schiavone.
• The last National Championship match was about 39 years ago, in 1986.
• The first champion will be determined through a Casino Gauntlet Match at AEW Full Gear 2025.
• The championship can be defended worldwide, including at New Japan Strong and Ring of Honor events.
• Former National Champions mentioned include Paul Orndorff, Tommy Rich, and Wahoo McDaniel.
• Participants revealed for the Casino Gauntlet Match are Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and Ricochet.
• AEW Full Gear will also feature matches like Hangman Adam Page vs. Samoan Joe and Mercedes Mone vs. Kris Statlander.