While Kyle Fletcher may not currently be holding a championship title, 2026 has undoubtedly been a significant year for him. Known as “The Protostar,” he has previously held the AEW TNT Championship, was part of the AEW World Trios Champions team with Mark Davis and Kazuchika Okada, and held the AEW International Championship until AEW All In London 2026, when Kazuchika Okada claimed the title from him.
Since its debut in 2020, the TNT Championship belt has been customized multiple times to match the personality of the reigning champion. During his first reign, Fletcher featured a pink version of the belt. However, he chose not to alter the International Championship belt during his term. In a recent discussion on “Under The Mat” with Simon Miller, Fletcher revealed that his decision was partly to frustrate those who pressured him to personalize the TNT title initially. He stated, “I feel like last time I gave into the masses. The masses wanted the pink title and this time everyone was like ‘We want it again’ and I was like ‘F* you motherf**** I don’t want to do that.'” He even mentioned that ironically, if fans insisted that the International Championship remain unchanged, he might be even more inclined to make it pink just to provoke a reaction.
Despite losing the International title at Wembley Stadium, Fletcher has rebounded strongly, teaming up with Kevin Knight for consecutive tag team wins. Their latest victory came against The Young Bucks in a tables match on the Rebel Heart episode of “AEW Dynamite.” Meanwhile, friction is rising within The Don Callis Family, particularly between Fletcher and Okada, as both claim to be the legitimate AEW International Champion.
Please credit “Under The Mat” for the quotes in this article, and give a hat tip to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
Fan Take: This story highlights the evolving nature of character expression in wrestling, showing how champions use belt customizations to connect with fans—or challenge them. For wrestling enthusiasts, Fletcher’s defiant stance and the brewing rivalry within The Don Callis Family promise fresh and compelling storylines that could shape AEW’s future narratives and elevate the sport’s entertainment value.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
