All Elite Wrestling’s women’s division features a mix of emerging talent and established stars, making any “next up” discussion a crowded one. Even so, one name continues to separate from the pack. Megan Bayne looks ready for that defining moment. It’s not if she reaches the AEW Women’s World Championship, it’s when, and when she does, she has the profile to hold it for an extended stretch.

The Megasus

Bayne is currently one half of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions, teaming with Lena Kross as Divine Dominion. The pair captured the titles in March, giving Bayne her first championship in AEW a little more than a year after joining the roster in February 2025.

Her presence stands out immediately. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 187 pounds, Bayne carries a size and intensity that few in the division can match. She projects dominance before the bell rings, with a look and style that feel built for main-event moments. The facial expressions, the gear, the body language, she has the complete sense of presentation locked in.

Bayne’s experience also adds to her case. From dominating intergender matches to winning independent championships and creating viral moments, she has built quite the resume. She is approaching 10 years in the ring, yet has not fully broken through as a top champion on a major stage, yet. Most wrestlers at 27 are very green and inexperienced. That is not the case for Megan.

With the right direction, Bayne has the tools to anchor the division as champion. Her in-ring work continues to impress, and while her microphone skills are still developing, that gap is not uncommon and can be addressed through presentation and creative support. AEW has shown it can elevate talent into credible contenders, giving audiences a reason to invest in their rise. Many top talents in the industry have made their name in AEW, and she looks to be no different.

The broader landscape of women’s wrestling has shifted. The days of bra and panty matches are dead. There are no longer matches booked purely on sex appeal. The females are able to show their true talents, and that they have just as much skill as the men, if not even more. Matches now are longer, the competition is deeper, and expectations are higher. While booking can still improve, performers like Bayne make a strong argument for more consistent placement in headline spots. You simply cannot deny or ignore women of her caliber, making main events inevitable.

Final Thoughts

At 27, Bayne’s trajectory points upward and beyond. She is setting the standard of what the women’s division of the future will be. It is no longer a question of if she becomes a world champion, but how often she reaches that level.