{"id":154360,"date":"2026-03-05T06:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=154360"},"modified":"2026-03-08T01:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T06:24:11","slug":"which-star-had-the-best-month-in-aew-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2026\/03\/05\/which-star-had-the-best-month-in-aew-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Star Had the Best Month in AEW? \u2013 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

January was a great month for AEW, but how did February do? Who had the best month? Though I foresee wrestlers making their way into these lists in multiple months, I\u2019m pleasantly surprised to have seen certain talents step up beyond what they already had. In fact, a couple of honorable mentions take from January\u2019s crop of heavy-hitters!<\/span><\/p>\n

February for AEW saw little in the way of news. There were no pay-per-views. Danhausen was released on the 28th<\/a>. However, fans were treated to the return of Thunder Rosa and some in-ring action by The Rascalz, as well as the return of the stalwart Private Party. However, the biggest development of the month had to be a certain political moment following a certain Brody King (who will be in the honorable mentions).<\/span><\/p>\n

Without further ado, in no particular order, here are the best of the best wrestlers of AEW in February.<\/span><\/p>\n

Honorable Mentions<\/span><\/h2>\n

Andrade El Idolo\u2019s momentum continued from January. From his flirting with ringside girls to defeating Kenny Omega and Tomohiro Ishii, he seemed unstoppable. Even in losing to Hangman Adam Page, Idolo came off as a big star. Swerve Strickland and Omega deserve their just dues as well, especially given their match on Dynamite\u2019s February 18 main event. <\/span><\/p>\n

Another wrestler who, like Idolo, had a great February was Thekla. <\/span>Squashing Brittnie Brooks and dethroning Kris Statlander as AEW Women\u2019s World Champion left the Toxic Spider a big star. Even her verbal takedown of Stat and Thunder Rosa on January 28\u2019s Collision made her feel like a hot act.<\/span><\/p>\n

As promised, Brody King deserves his own paragraph here. In his chase for MJF\u2019s AEW Men\u2019s World Championship, he brought with him some chants, specifically, anti-ICE chants. This resulted in him, MJF, and AEW going viral and reaching the mainstream<\/a>. <\/span>I want to highlight King\u2019s performance amid the fan support. He\u2019s remained stoic, unleashing rage when he needs to. Successful in an eliminator match, he would not reach such luck come Grand Slam: Australia, but continued, humbly overcoming Mark Davis later in the month.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark Davis<\/span><\/h2>\n

Last month, Davis was a part of my initial batch of wrestlers who had the best match of January<\/a>. However, that was during his time teaming with new signee Jake Doyle. It\u2019s clear Tony Khan sees a lot in the duo, and never more was it obvious than Davis\u2019s solo run in February. On the surface, it might seem silly to put Davis here. He hadn\u2019t won any singles matches, with the only victory at all being a six-man tag on the February 21 episode of Collision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite his frequent losses, Davis had a fire in him. He had more time in his matches and more opportunities to showcase his strengths. Davis in February was a monster let loose, and it\u2019s evident he was hungry for this. Down to selling his opponents\u2019 offenses, Davis came off as badass. The fact that he continued and improvised, after bloodying his knuckles after an errant punch to a ring post, cements that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Win-loss record aside, Davis has undoubtedly endeared himself not just to Tony Khan and the staff but also to fans. His string of losses may soon be balanced with wins in his ledgerbook if he keeps up this fire. Even his Aussie Open teammate Kyle Fletcher is happy to see his rise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kyle Fletcher<\/span><\/h2>\n

Speaking of Fletcher, he\u2019s been on a tear of his own. Already seen as a valuable prospect following his TNT Championship reign in 2025, coupled with his match against Hangman Adam Page<\/a> at that year\u2019s All Out, he returned in excellent form in February 2026. Considering that he joined this conversation mid-month, his performances have justified his place in it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Challenging new signee and then-TNT Champion Tommaso Ciampa<\/a>, the Protostar would cut his reign short at just 11 days. He\u2019d then enter his homeland at Grand Slam: Australia, vanquishing former TNT title holder Mark Briscoe in a Ladder Match. Fletcher would cap off his February by reuniting with Kazuchika Okada to quickly trounce SkyFlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

I think AEW made the right choice by restoring Fletcher\u2019s glory. The Men\u2019s World Championship scene is hogged by several big names, leaving him little room. To take him back to the TNT territory would be a welcome fit for the young Aussie. It keeps him relevant and reminds fans of what he\u2019s capable of.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tommaso Ciampa<\/span><\/h2>\n

Even with his very short reign as the TNT Champion, Ciampa entered AEW ready to fulfill any hype surrounding him. The video of his debut in January saw over 780,000 views on YouTube, surpassing other AEW content at that time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fans who followed him in WWE, as well as his past in ROH, lent the Psycho Killer a sensational start to his new wrestling home. For viewers who felt he was utilized poorly in WWE\u2019s main roster, this was a godsend. To see him wrestling like his old ROH or black-and-gold NXT self<\/a> was a dream come true.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winning the TNT Champion from title holder Mark Briscoe so early on January 31 was beyond fan expectations, however. Though that was January, Ciampa continued his momentum with a thrilling 3-way bout, successfully defending against Claudio Castagnoli and Roderick Strong on the February 7 main event of AEW Collision. <\/span>Sadly, this hot start came to a screeching halt, as his Silvie would be won by Kyle Fletcher 11 days later on Dynamite in what was a captivating bout.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ciampa rebounded in a reunion with fellow ROH alum Jay Lethal in a winning effort. That gives comfort that the company is still ready to cash their chips in on this new talent. Having carried over his fanbase from WWE<\/a>, in addition to fitting so well with the AEW roster, makes me confident that this Harley Race student will comfortably slot in with other ring generals. <\/span><\/p>\n

Not only that, but his presence rejuvenated the meandering TNT title picture. Plus, he\u2019s already endeared himself to fans by kissing Mark Briscoe\u2019s cheek in his debut.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kevin Knight<\/span><\/h2>\n

When AEW first signed Kevin Knight in Spring 2025, the promotion wasted no time in slotting him with some heavy stars. One such bout was a contest against Will Ospreay that put him on the map at AEW Dynasty<\/a>. Since then, he and Speedball Mike Bailey have wowed audiences with their workrate. Paired with Hangman Adam Page, the three won the AEW World Trios Championship.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Tony Khan still seems firmly behind Knight. The more time he has on the microphone and in the ring, the more evident a star he is to anyone watching. The February 4 episode highlighted both of those skills specifically. Having victories over Scorpio Sky, The Beast Mortos, and Mansoor furthered that. It didn\u2019t hurt that he dressed down MJF in a promo in front of a Denver crowd on the 28th.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The nickname of \u201cThe Jet\u201d suits Knight. Not only can he work a grounded approach, but he is also at ease in the sky. Knight\u2019s UFO Splash is a treat to the eyes for that reason. I don\u2019t doubt his partner, Bailey, will reach Knight\u2019s levels, but for now, the former\u2019s mission of being the now and not the future looks like a foregone conclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter & Alex Windsor)<\/span><\/h2>\n

A wealthy string of vignettes centering on Hayter and Windsor propping each other up as sluggers set the stage for both women. This British alliance makes sense as their matches are explosive and spectacular on their own. Giving the women\u2019s tag team division a new set of heavies will assuredly juice up its title scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

I will admit that these vignettes did much of the heavy lifting for these two Brits. The reason I say that is due to them only featuring in a couple of matches across the month, and each was late into its 28 days. <\/span><\/p>\n

Clobbering Viva Van and B3CCA on the 18th and demolishing Gypsy Mac & Tyra Russamee on the 28th quickly instilled the picture as to what can be expected of their moveset and chemistry.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: AEW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Slated to take on former WWE and TNA talent The Iinspiration on March 4, the Brawling Birds are already the gatekeepers of the division. They\u2019re off to a strong start, and though I feel they can be afforded a loss or two, it\u2019s comforting to see that Tony Khan\u2019s all in on them as a pair.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s Next for March 2026?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The pieces have been set for AEW Revolution 2026. Kevin Knight will be an even bigger star coming out of his upcoming match with MJF on March 4, as will the Brawling Birds and the Iinspiration on the same show. In March and through April, the influx of shuffling top talent may make the Men\u2019s World Championship scene unpredictable. Regarding Thekla, however, I\u2019m confident she\u2019ll have a strong Spring season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WWE\u2019s WrestleMania season is underway, and that\u2019s why AEW must maintain its impressive and newfound reputation as the alternative. Thanks to Brody King\u2019s buzz across social media and mainstream media, in addition to the staunch approach to in-ring greatness, the company is in an exciting period.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019d love for AEW to make February 28\u2019s woman-heavy Collision a mighty trend. The women\u2019s roster deserves it. The risks and experiments AEW has been working on have bolstered my appreciation of the brand\u2014shoutout to the Mile High Madness Match. I hope AEW takes their previous year\u2019s approach and expands on it for that reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While not perfect, I remain optimistic that AEW will be a complete joy to keep up with.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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