Nick Wayne, the 20-year-old professional wrestler, has recently celebrated a significant milestone as the ROH World Television Champion, marking 100 days with the title. Since capturing the championship on April 17, 2025, at the Spring BreakThru special edition of Collision, Wayne has quickly established himself as a prominent young talent in the wrestling world.
Wayne earned the championship by defeating Komander, securing his first singles title in the company and becoming the youngest ROH World Television Champion ever. Over the past months, he has successfully defended the title multiple times, most recently against Titan at the ROH Supercard of Honor pay-per-view event. Today, Wayne shared his achievement with fans through a social media post, highlighting his 100-day reign as champion.
Nick Wayne’s Ambition to Break the Longest Title Reign Record
Beyond his current success, Wayne is focused on making history by becoming the longest-reigning ROH World Television Champion. In a recent interview with Renee Paquette on AEW Close Up, Wayne expressed his desire to emulate the champions he grew up watching and to set a new standard for title defenses.
Reflecting on his early championship victory, Wayne stated,
“To win it so young, I believe the youngest to win the title, is another just huge [sic] honor to me. I want to hold it for as long as I can, maybe become the longest reigning. I know it’s a long time that I have to beat, but… What is the… God, do you know what the number is?” —Nick Wayne, ROH World Television Champion
His determination to surpass previous records sets the stage for an exciting chapter in his career, as he aims to remain a dominant champion despite the challenges ahead.
Ongoing Rivalries and the Road Ahead for Wayne as Champion
Wayne’s journey has not been without tension, notably following his betrayal of Christian Cage, a veteran and former ally in the faction known as the Patriarchy, at All In 2025. This development has added an element of uncertainty to his path, raising questions about how these new rivalries might affect his championship reign.
As the ROH World Television Champion, Wayne continues to prove his skill and resilience inside the ring, building momentum that could help him achieve his goal of the longest title reign. Wrestling fans will be watching closely to see whether Wayne, despite distractions and rivalries, can cement his legacy at such a young age in this prestigious division.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is Nick Wayne’s real name?
A. Wayne had some well-known romantic relationships, such as one with Merle Oberon from 1938 to 1947. Following his split from Pilar in 1973, Wayne started a new relationship with his past secretary, Pat Stacy. They lived together from that year until Wayne passed away in 1979.
Q. Is Nick Wayne Christian’s real son?
A. Christian has announced his goal to achieve something historic with his son Nick Wayne. Tune in to watch AEW Collision live on TNT or stream it on Max.
Q. What happened to Nick Wayne’s dad?
A. In 2023, Wayne’s passing played a significant role in a wrestling storyline after his son Nick joined All Elite Wrestling. The plot included Nick, Wayne’s student Darby Allin, Christian Cage, Luchasaurus, and his wife Shayna. Christian Cage criticized Wayne’s wrestling achievements and called himself Nick’s new “father figure.”
Q. Is Shayna Wayne really Nick Wayne’s mom?
A. Nick Wayne, who is 19, is a rising villain in the Jacksonville-based wrestling group AEW. He’s in Christian Cage’s team. His mom, Shayna Wayne, is also part of the group.
