Which Wrestler is the One to Watch for 2026 in AEW and WWE?

Posted by Anthony Mango Monday, January 5, 2026

It's the start of a new year, which means it's time to look ahead for 2026 and try to figure out the ONE TO WATCH for the year!

Which WWE Superstars and AEW wrestlers do we think will have a particularly great year? Who will have breakout performances, stand out among the pack and/or dominate so much that they become the biggest talking points on the roster, overall?

Check out our discussion on this subject from the latest episode of the Smack Talk podcast below!

WHO IS YOUR WRESTLER TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2026?
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