AEW’s Bobby Lashley wins championship outside of the company

At the 4th Rope Wrestling event on November 12th 2026, Bobby Lashley defeated Joe Alonzo in just two minutes to become the new 4th Rope Heavyweight Champion. Lashley challenged Alonzo for the title, quickly taking control of the match. He tossed Alonzo with a belly-to-belly suplex before hitting him with a spear to secure the three-count and win the title. Following the victory, MVP came to the ring and personally placed the championship around Lashley’s waist.

Lashley is currently signed to AEW and is a member of The Hurt Syndicate alongside MVP and Shelton Benjamin. Before winning the 4th Rope Heavyweight Championship, Lashley last wrestled on the October 28th edition of AEW Collision. He teamed with Benjamin to defeat Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto.