Wrestlers having heat can be a positive thing if they are playing a heel role because that is a sign they're doing their job effectively. It allows stronger stories to be told, giving the babyfaces someone to bounce off while audiences can emotionally react to what is happening because of the characters.
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Lots of AEW rumors made headlines in the past few months, but many of them never materialized. However, there are times when it can be negative, which is why a wrestler enters go-away heat territory. It's the type of heat that just makes fans change the channel instantly when they show up, which isn't something that any company wants. AEW has some of those gimmicks on the roster right now, and while they might not have go-away heat with every fan, there are plenty that aren't interested in seeing certain stars at all.
6 QT Marshall Hasn't Taken Off
Fans Will Soon Not See Him
- AEW Tenure: 2019 - Present
- Has worked as an associate producer
- Is set to leave AEW at the end of 2023
QT Marshall is a talented in-ring wrestler, which is why so many people have been trained by him. However, for one reason or another his on-screen character has never taken off no matter what gimmick he has taken on. From being in the Nightmare Family to leading The Factory or QTV, he's someone who makes audiences change the channel.
Marshall's biggest impact in AEW has taken place behind the scenes which audiences might not always appreciate. However, whenever he appears on camera fans tend to boo him out of the building, with fans simply not being interested.
5 The Spanish God Isn't Popular
Sammy Guevara Gets Huge Heat
- AEW Tenure: 2019 - Present
- Member of the Don Callis Family
- Former Jericho Appreciation Society member
Sammy Guevara is supposedly one of AEW's four pillars, but that hasn't stopped him from getting go-away heat. Being attached to everything Chris Jericho has done rather than developing his storylines and personality hasn't helped him, nor did his relationship with Tay Melo - which fans completely rejected.
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While Sammy Guevara is one of AEW's bright young stars who has already found success, he's also had some bad moments fans just want to forget.Guevara brings a lot of arrogance to the ring, and that is ultimately part of his schtick. He can back it up inside the ring and deliver great performances, but fans simply don't like his gimmick which is why he's gained so much go-away heat over the years.
4 Jeff Jarrett's Time Is Up
Audiences Are Ready For Him To Move On
- AEW Tenure: 2022 - Present
- Also the Director Of Business Development
- Leader of his own faction
Jeff Jarrett joining AEW is something that brought a large groan from a lot of fans, simply because he's someone that tends to take up a lot of television time, and he has done that wherever he's gone. Jarrett popping up ocassionally would be fine as he's still able to hold his own, but that hasn't been the case.
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Jeff Jarrett is one of the longest-tenured active wrestlers in the business, but there is still a lot he hasn't accomplished in wrestling.He's taken up a lot of time that fans would like to see given to some younger wrestlers at this stage, which is why he's started getting some go-away heat. Fans are ready for Jarrett to move on, even though he's worked hard to put others over at times.
3 Neck Strong Is Boring
His Character Is Annoying
- AEW Tenure: 2023 - Present
- Currently working with The Kingdom
- Has been pushing a neck injury angle
Roderick Strong is a talented performer and someone who has comitted completely to his current character with the neck brace and the wheelchair he was using. However, his constant shrieking of "Adam" is something that some fans might be chanting, but it is making a lot of others turn the channel.
The idea of the character is to be annoying, but sometimes a gimmick can go too far. Purposefully pushing the buttons of audiences is never a good thing, and his whiney character is one that has landed him in the go-away heat category.
2 Jack Perry's Heel Turn Hasn't Connected
Audiences Are Tired Of Him
- Currently off television due to suspension
- Former AEW World Tag Team Champion
- Former FTW Champion
Jack Perry is another of the AEW pillars that has ended up getting go-away heat. This is largely due to backstage drama which AEW audiences have become bored of at this point. His issues with CM Punk became well known amongst fans and that led to fans booing him regularly, simply not wanting to watch him.
6 Best Moments Of “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry’s AEW Career (& 4 Worst)
“Jungle Boy” Jack Perry has been well-booked in AEW so far, having plenty of memorable moments but also a few forgettable ones.This wasn't helped by the fact that his heel turn hasn't quite connected with people. This is largely because his promo skills haven't been up to par to match the character that he is trying to portray, with fans becoming frustrated with seeing him which is why his current time off television hasn't had much impact.
1 Fans Don't Want Don Callis' Family
Audiences Don't Let Him Speak
- AEW Tenure: 2020 - Present
- Originally worked with Kenny Omega
- Current leading the Don Callis Family
Sometimes managers can enhance a talent, and when he was working with Kenny Omega - Don Callis achieved that. However, AEW has relied upon him too much to this point, and the fact that he has been pushed so much on television has turned fans off him as his style has ended up becoming annoying to people.
His feud against Chris Jericho hasn't been enjoyable to watch, with some fans having no interest in him. He gets booed out of the arena, but not in a positive way that benefits the talent, audiences simply don't want to listen to him, which is negatively impacting the product.
