Harwood Praises Julia Hart
After a challenging period in 2024, FTR—the tag team consisting of Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler—has made a strong comeback in 2025, thanks in part to their reunion with close friend Adam Copeland. The trio, now known as Rated FTR, has racked up impressive victories in AEW, including wins over The Death Riders on Dynamite and The Learning Tree on Collision. But it wasn’t just FTR’s success that Harwood highlighted during a recent interview—he also took the opportunity to spotlight a rising star in AEW’s women’s division.
While discussing the upcoming matches for Dynamite, Harwood made a bold declaration about Julia Hart, calling her “the best young wrestler in the world.” Harwood’s comment came as he was running down the card for the night, which included high-profile bouts like Hangman Page vs. Orange Cassidy and Jamie Hayter vs. Julia Hart.
Harwood’s praise for the 23-year-old Hart comes as no surprise given her rapid development in AEW. Hart, who debuted for the promotion during the height of the pandemic in 2020, has made significant strides since aligning herself with The House of Black in 2022. Her transformation from a quiet, awkward figure to a confident and menacing competitor has caught the attention of fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
Hart’s Success in AEW
Hart’s progress was highlighted at AEW Full Gear 2024, when she won her first AEW championship—the TBS Championship—after defeating Skye Blue and Kris Statlander in a three-way match. Hart held the title for several months before losing it to Willow Nightingale at AEW Dynasty in April 2025. However, Hart’s championship reign was marred by a shoulder injury, which kept her sidelined for a brief period before making her return to AEW in November.
Since her return, Hart has targeted former champion Jamie Hayter, setting the stage for their match on Dynamite last week. In the bout, Hart came out victorious, though her win was aided by her signature mist attack. Despite the controversial nature of her victory, the result solidified Harwood‘s statement about Hart’s potential, as she continues to impress with her skills and character development.
Julia Hart’s Future
As the youngest member of AEW’s women’s division, Julia Hart is quickly emerging as one of the promotion’s brightest stars. With her distinct character, impressive in-ring abilities, and rising popularity, it’s clear that Harwood’s endorsement is well-earned. Hart’s journey from a relatively unknown wrestler to a top-tier talent has been nothing short of impressive, and if she continues on this trajectory, she may indeed be a defining figure in AEW’s women’s division for years to come.
Harwood’s praise of Hart is yet another reminder of the depth of talent in AEW’s roster and how young stars are stepping up to make their mark.