The AEW roster is filled with gifted professional wrestlers, all of which have completely different in-ring styles. That leads to some fantastic performances regularly both in terms of matches and through promos which help to drive the story. Some of the roster is vastly experienced and know exactly what they're doing at all points.

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On the other hand, there are plenty of young talents as well who are looking to step up and learn as much as they can. There has been an incredible amount of improvement throughout the year from the AEW roster, with lots of wrestlers stepping up their game to make clear forward steps.

10 Toni Storm

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Toni Storm has always been a talented wrestler, and fans got to see that from her during the years she spent in NXT. However, at the start of her run in AEW, there was certainly an element of ring rust in her performances, but that is something that she improved on throughout the year.

Storm has ended up being one of the most consistent wrestlers in AEW, which has been helped by the fact she has wrestled so regularly. Storm caught on with the AEW fanbase because of her match quality, and that is something she has deserved.

9 "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry

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From the inception of AEW, it has been clear that Jack Perry is someone with a bright future which is why Tony Khan has been booking him in such a dominant manner. However, in 2022 he has gone to a new level due to his feud against Christian Cage which has been great to see.

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He is now bringing a lot more fire and aggression to everything that he does, showcasing that he can be much more than just the babyface underdog. That is crucial for him if he wants to continue performing at a high level as a singles star moving forward.

8 Daniel Garcia

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Daniel Garcia is another wrestler that has always had the in-ring ability to perform at a high level, with his technical skills being amongst the best in the entire business. However, one thing that he has improved throughout 2022 is his character, with Garcia showcasing a lot more personality and flair.

Being part of the Jericho Appreciation Society has made a huge impact on him as Garcia has been able to get more time on the microphone and he has worked closely with a veteran like Chris Jericho to sharpen his to

7 Jamie Hayter

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Jamie Hayter started out in a position of being a support for Britt Baker, who has been an obvious star for the women's division from the start. However, she is ending it as the face of the division, holding gold and being one of the most popular wrestlers in the company.

There is a clear reason that the opportunities have been handed to the Englishwoman, and that's because she has stepped up and made huge improvements. Whether it's her wrestling skills or working on the microphone, her overall game has increased and she is now reaping in the rewards.

6 The Acclaimed

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The Acclaimed are now two of the most popular wrestlers in AEW, and their scissoring gimmick is something that has taken on a life of its own. They have stepped up inside the ring, particularly Anthony Bowens who can really hold his own, and their matches against Swerve In Our Glory showed just how serious they can be as wrestlers.

Meanwhile, they have been able to run several lengthy segments of just talking because of the characters that they have developed with their microphone skills. The two men are stepping up consistently, and have put themselves in positions where they have very bright futures.

5 Powerhouse Hobbs

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Powerhouse Hobbs is another wrestler that has made strides inside the ring, consistently improving with every chance he has been given to compete. Whether it has been a singles match against CM Punk or feuding against Samoa Joe and Wardlow, there have been clear improvements for him.

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He is getting more time on the microphone and there is confidence developing from that which is helping him become a much bigger singles competitors for Tony Khan to use.

4 Wardlow

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Wardlow is another powerhouse that has been able to make major improvements inside the ring when it comes to his match quality, as the former TNT Champion has consistently evolved his style. He has gone from a silent bodyguard to someone that the fans love, and who can always put on a great performance.

While he can smash through his opponents due to his size, it is the addition of high-flying moves that have truly caught the eyes of fans this year, showcasing his versatility.

3 Jade Cargill

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AEW has put a lot of stock into Jade Cargill from the moment she debuted, and it is clear to see why. She looks like a star, therefore it is easy to see why Tony Khan wants to push her, but because she was so green when she debuted there were always going to be issues.

Despite that, it's undeniable that Cargill has made massive improvements inside the ring. She has been praised for how much effort she has put in, working with Bryan Danielson to sharpen her tools. The matches Cargill has had have been more enjoyable, while her character work remains brilliant with those step ups helping her to evolve.

2 2.0

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Signing Matt Menard and Angelo Parker has proven to be an excellent decision for Tony Khan because the dynamic tag team has slotted in perfectly. In NXT they were mainly used in comedic roles, and they could easily have slipped into that once again in AEW.

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However, as part of the Jericho Appreciation Society, they have been able to thrive as top heels. On the microphone, they get fantastic responses and they play their roles of being irritating heels better than most in the business.

1 Penelope Ford

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Penelope Ford might not have been given many featured storylines as a singles competitor yet, but she is quietly becoming one of the strongest workers on the women's roster. Whenever she is put into the ring and given time the improvements that she has made inside the ring are clear to see.

Ford is putting in the time to step up her abilities and that has allowed her to hang with the very best on the roster when given the chance. It's something that should see her continue to be pushed moving forward, as there's no doubt that she is good enough to do so.