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AEW mid-card singles division
In December 2019, AEW’s mid-card wasn't defined very well. The likes of Joey Janela, Dustin Rhodes, MJF, Darby Allin and Sammy Guevara were regularly featured on AEW Dynamite. But the lack of a mid-card championship kept these stars in limbo, as they weren't quite on the main event level.
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It was obvious that Allin and MJF were being primed for future prominence in AEW. Their clashes with main eventers like Cody Rhodes and Jon Moxley made it clear that AEW had high hopes for them. But the rest of the mid-card stars seemed pretty aimless because they weren't really fighting for anything.
But in December 2020, AEW’s mid-card has a clear framework. The introduction of the AEW TNT Championship has helped the group remain relevant. Now, fans know the pecking order of the mid-card, which can be viewed as a two-tier system.
Tier one includes MJF, Orange Cassidy, and Allin. These stars can seamlessly compete in main events. On the next level, Ricky Starks, Scorpio Sky, and Sammy Guevara stand out. They all have unlimited potential, but they don't fit in the main event scene.
The structure of AEW’s mid-card has also been bolstered by logical and patient storytelling. Death Triangle’s feud with The Butcher, The Blade and Eddie Kingston has a backstory. It will likely roll into the New Year. Likewise, the Best Friends' rivalry with Kip Sabian and Miro has displayed some depth, too.
MJF’s involvement with the Inner Circle has been another highlight. This dynamic is now a featured attraction on AEW Dynamite.
Overall, AEW’s mid-card continues to improve with each passing week. It has created new stars, so it has to be considered one of the company's best successes in 2020.
