AEW made headlines at Full Gear 2025 when Ricochet walked out as the inaugural AEW National Champion, but now AEW President Tony Khan is finally revealing the real reason behind the pick and its all about global appeal.
Speaking on the Battleground podcast, Khan gave a detailed update on what went into the decision, and why Ricochet was the right choice to launch the new title.
Khan revealed that Ricochets growing demand internationally was also a big part of the decision. The title was designed with flexibility and cross-promotional presence in mind and Ricochet fits that vision perfectly.
Khan went on to say that Ricochet isnt just wearing the gold hes actively putting it to work overseas.
For Khan, Ricochet isnt just a champion hes the blueprint for what AEW wants in this new titles legacy.
With AEW expanding its global presence and talent exchanges becoming more common, Ricochets high-flying, international-ready style makes him a strategic pick to carry the National Title into new territories.
As AEW builds out its next era of champions, Ricochet may just set the bar for what it means to carry a title beyond the company walls.
Do you think Tony Khan made the right call by choosing Ricochet to launch the National Championship? Will this title become AEWs gateway to the global wrestling scene? Sound off in the comments we want your take!
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