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AEW has given opportunities to both established names and wrestlers who were less familiar to mainstream audiences. What helps certain wrestlers break through with AEW fans? Is it their character, wrestling ability, promo skills, storyline, entrance, or the amount of television exposure they receive?

Some AEW wrestlers break out by connecting with fans in a way that feels natural. Swerve Strickland grew into a major star through his character work, promos, and strong matches. Talent helps, but timing, crowd reactions, and getting the right opportunities can turn someone into a genuine fan favorite.