>>17719318I mean, Cody was heavily featured in AEW but I won't say he was THE "Top Star." He took himself out of that role early on with that "I'll never challenge for the World Title stipulation. Towards the end, he was getting booed out of the building and refused to lean into it and turn heel. His wife was getting legit X-Pac heat at the time too.
Not hating on Cody, I personally enjoyed his work in AEW, but why insist on staying babyface when the crowd is ready to crucify you at every show?
Regal was great during his cup of coffee with AEW but I also wouldn't classify him as a "Top Star" there