Wrestler Profile

Wardlow

Wardlow looked like wrestling's next universal champion the night he powerbombed MJF into retirement of their feud — the culmination of a two-year bodyguard-turned-rebel story that made Mr. Mayhem one of the hottest acts in AEW. His four Powerbomb Symphony finishes routinely ended matches to thunderous approval.

A three-time TNT Champion, Wardlow's dominant stretches showcased a rare package: a bodybuilder's frame with a moonsault in reserve. Momentum stalled through injuries and booking detours, turning his career into one of wrestling's favorite what-if debates.

The tools have never been in question — size, look, athleticism, and a fanbase that remembers exactly how loud his peak was. WrestleRanks voters keep Wardlow on watch: one sustained push from re-entering the main-event picture.

Promotions

Wardlow is associated with AEW (2024–2026).

PWI rankings history

Wardlow has been ranked in the PWI 500 5 times, first at No. 397 in 2020 and most recently at No. 246 in 2024. The highest placement is No. 47, reached in 2023.

Placements by year: 2020 (No. 397), 2021 (No. 218), 2022 (No. 67), 2023 (No. 47), 2024 (No. 246).

Compiled from the annual rankings published by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. See the 2024 edition.

Wardlow in the WrestleRanks rankings

Wardlow is tracked as a powerhouse on WrestleRanks. WrestleRanks standings are decided one week at a time, from fan voting and editor input. Read more about how our rankings work, or see the live, interactive profile with weekly rank history and voting on the Wardlow ranking page.

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