The professional wrestling business can be hard to break into. The fraternity of wrestling isn't always open to bring in an outsider. One quick way to get your foot into the proverbial professional wrestling door is by a family connection. Professional wrestling locker rooms are filled to the brim with second and third generation stars. Being able to hype up a family connection is a great way to build interest in a rookie professional wrestler.

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When Rocky Maivia entered the WWE, he was branded a third generation superstar. That tag made the fans take notice of the rookie. Today, some of WWE's top stars such as Roman Reigns, Charlotte Flair, Bron Breakker, the Usos, Randy Orton are all second or third generation stars. Yet, WWE isn't the only home of these type of wrestling talent. All Elite Wrestling has a history of second and third generation talent performing. AEW has promoted some of the best and worst second and third generation stars.

10 Best: Dustin Rhodes

The eldest son of the American Dream Dusty Rhodes is the Natural Dustin Rhodes. Rhodes has been in AEW since 2019. The ageless wonder debuted in All Elite Wrestling with a 5-star match against his younger brother, Cody, at Double or Nothing. Rhodes would sign a multi-year AEW contract to be a performer and coach behind the scenes. Since his debut Dustin Rhodes has put on great match after great match, even without having superb storylines. The former 3 time WWE Intercontinental Champion has been a great addition to the AEW roster.

9 Worst: Rush

Rush is a two time Ring of Honor World Heavyweight Champion. Pro Wrestling Illustrated named Rush the 18th best wrestler in the world in 2020. Yet, the second generation star hasn't found success in AEW. The son of La Bestia del Ring and brother of Dragon Lee and Dralistico re-signed with AEW in July 2023. Yet, Rush hasn't been active in many AEW storylines or matches. Rush has the potential to be a huge Latino cross over star for AEW, yet so far that star power hasn't been built upon.

8 Best: Hook

The cold-blooded, handsome devil, Hook has been phenomenal on AEW television. The son of former ECW World Champion, Taz is only 24 years old. Hook was Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Rookie of the Year in 2022. Hook captured the FTW title in July 2022 defeating Ricky Starks. After a year long title reign, Hook would lose the title and his first match against Jack Perry in July 2023 at Blood & Guts. AEW fans are excited about the return and revenge that Hook will enact on Perry.

7 Worst: TNT

Terrance and Terrell Hughes are the twin sons of WWE and TNA Hall of Famer, D-Von Dudley. The Hughes twins are only 28 years old and have the potential to become great second generation talents. Yet, their first run in All Elite Wrestling did not produce many memorable moments. TNT would start appearing for AEW in December 2020. Their sporadic appearances didn't lead to much success and by October 2022 the twins had cut AEW ties. Yet, the twins have plenty of time to become a new generation version of the Dudley Boyz.

6 Best: The Gunns

WWE Hall of Famer Billy Gunn would introduce his sons, Austin and Colten to an AEW audience in 2020 as the Gunn Club. In 2022, the Gunn boys would turn heel and leave their father. As heels, the Gunns defeated the Acclaimed to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship on Dynamite in February 2023. The second generation tag team has since dropped the titles but have joined Jay White and Juice Robinson in the Bullet Club Gold faction.

5 Worst: Teal Piper

Teal Piper is the daughter of legendary WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper. Teal would make her professional wrestling debut in the Casino Battle Royal at the 2019 AEW All Out pay per view. Teal was eliminated by ODB. Piper would also appear on AEW Dark in January 2023. The second generation star has great name recognition but has yet to find her role in the world of sports entertainment. Teal would train with Rowdy Ronda Rousey in 2020.

4 Best: Saraya

The two time WWE Divas Champion debuted in All Elite Wrestling September 2022 at the Grand Slam pay per view. Saraya is the daughter of professional wrestlers Ricky Knight and Sweet Saraya (her AEW namesake). Saraya is currently booked for a 4 Way AEW Women's Championship match at All Out 2023.

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Saraya is one of the biggest names of women's professional wrestling today. As a member of the Outcast faction, the second generation star is poised to breakout in AEW.

3 Worst: Brian Pillman Jr

Brian Pillman Jr seemed tailor-made for a run in All Elite Wrestling, The second generation star and son of the Loose Cannon Brian Pillman had a decorated run in Major League Wrestling. Pillman Jr was named MLW 2018 Rookie of the Year and won the tag team titles with Davey Boy Smith Jr as the New Era Hart Foundation. Yet, his run in AEW never really led to anything, Pillman Jr would team with Griff Garrison to form the Varsity Blondes, but the tag team was practically enhancement talent. Pillman Jr's AEW contract expired in July 2023.

2 Best: Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes is an AEW founding father. The son of the American Dream was a big part of All Elite Wrestling ever becoming a legitimate company. Rhodes was both a Vice President and active talent while competing in All Elite Wrestling. Rhodes is a former three time TNT Champion.

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Rhodes would have some of the most epic storylines in the history of AEW. Yet, the American Nightmare shocked the wrestling world when he left AEW to rejoin the WWE in 2022. Rhodes would win the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble.

1 Worst: Brock Anderson

Speaking of Cody Rhodes, he would partner with Brock Anderson, on Anderson's debut in professional wrestling. Rhodes and Anderson would defeat QT Marshall and Aaron Solow in June 2021. Anderson is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson, who accompanied him and Rhodes during his debut match. Since the debut, Brock has been featured on AEW Dark and Elevation but mostly left off AEW television. Anderson has been on the losing end of the majority of his 2023 single's matches.