Brian Cage has launched the Body Guy Championship, targeting wrestlers known for their impressive physiques in an effort to highlight this unique aspect of professional wrestling. The Body Guy Championship was debuted on social media as Cage teased bringing this new title to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), aiming to celebrate the most muscular competitors in the industry.
Introduction of the Body Guy Championship
Recognized for his bodybuilder look and strength, Brian Cage—who has a history as an FTW and TNA World Champion—has often been called a “jacked version of Marvel’s Wolverine,” a comparison that influenced his “Swolverine” nickname. In a recent video released on Twitter/X, Cage presented the new Body Guy Championship belt while jokingly calling out The Outrunners and reinforcing his personal brand. As he showcased the new belt, Cage underscored his reputation among wrestling fans for being one of the planet’s most “jacked” athletes.
“Brian Cage… still too jacked, too juicy, too swole to control,”
—Brian Cage
Cage’s aim with this new accolade is to distinguish those who, like him, are known for their dedication to building and maintaining elite-level physiques.
“But speaking of catchphrases, nicknames, monikers, all that jazz, the number one body guy has one more, one more to add to the list. Well, it’s not just a moniker, but more so an accolade or a title, if you will. Right there. Boom, the Body Guy Championship. Take a look.”
—Brian Cage
Plans to Feature the Title in AEW
After revealing the championship, Cage explained that the belt’s concept had been developed before he suffered a recent injury. The intention was to defend the title on the independent wrestling circuit, which would pave the way for its eventual arrival in AEW. Looking to the future, Cage stated that being a contender for the Body Guy Championship requires a commitment to physical excellence, a standard that he notes is becoming less common in modern wrestling.
The wrestling star pointed to both the challenges and exclusivity associated with this title, emphasizing that a competitor must qualify as a “body guy” to challenge for the championship. He suggested that wrestlers of this physical stature are a “rare and dying breed,” hinting at both the prestige and difficulty of competing for this new accolade as he plans his own return from injury.
“And right here, the captain leading the pack, the alpha of all the body guys is here proclaiming he’s the champ. And this right here is what you might be seeing when I come back (from injury). Because you already know, you already know I’m coming back more jacked than ever, bigger and better. And that’s not even some Steiner mathematics. That’s just a fact of life.”
—Brian Cage
Potential Impact for Physique-Focused Wrestlers
The introduction of the Body Guy Championship marks a new chapter for wrestlers who prioritize aesthetics and physical dominance. By creating a title that specifically rewards this attribute, Brian Cage could inspire a renewed focus on bodybuilding within the wrestling world. Bringing the championship to AEW may draw attention to a segment of talent that prides itself on muscular development, potentially leading to fierce competition among wrestlers known for their imposing looks.
Cage’s move has stirred discussion among wrestling fans and insiders, raising questions about how the Body Guy Championship might fit into AEW programming and what impact it could have on the perception of physique-based wrestling as a competitive category. As Cage recovers and prepares for his return, fans and competitors alike will be watching for the championship’s next appearance and the evolution of this unique accolade.
