Overview
- The inaugural champion will be decided in a men's Casino Gauntlet at Full Gear on Nov. 22.
- Bobby Lashley will enter first and Shelton Benjamin second, with Ricochet, Kevin Knight, and "Speedball" Mike Bailey also confirmed.
- Tony Khan said the first title defense will take place at ROH Final Battle on Dec. 5 in Columbus, Ohio.
- Khan outlined plans for the National Championship to travel, with defenses possible across AEW, ROH, and partner promotions.
- He framed the new belt as serving AEW's increased TV and pay-per-view schedule, while critics questioned the growing number of titles and the historical framing.