AEW All Out 2026: Ospreay Retains, Borden Injured, and Tag Teams Clash in Chicago

Key points

• Will Ospreay defeated Jon Moxley to retain the AEW World Championship in the main event.
• The Young Bucks defeated Cope and Cage and FTR in a three-way ladder match to win the AEW Men’s World Tag Team Championship.
• Steven Borden suffered a head injury during his match against Kevin Knight and Kyle Fletcher, leading to a referee stoppage; he was hospitalized but reported conscious and responsive.
• Thekla defeated Willow Nightingale to earn a Women’s World Championship match against Mercedes Moné at AEW WrestleDream.
• Brawling Birds retained the Women’s World Tag Team Championship in a Chicago Street Fight against Divine Dominion.
• Kazuchika Okada retained the International Championship against Tommaso Ciampa, and Andrade el Idolo retained the National Championship against PAC.

Background

AEW All Out is the company’s annual flagship pay-per-view event. The 2026 edition marked the fifth time the event was held in Chicago, returning to the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates after last year’s event was held in Toronto. The card featured several long-standing rivalries, including Ospreay’s first title defense since winning the belt from Kenny Omega at All In 2026, and a tag team ladder match pitting the Young Bucks and FTR against the reigning champions, Cope and Cage. The event also included a Chicago Street Fight for the Women’s Tag Team titles, a stipulation chosen by the Brawling Birds after a series of recent confrontations with Divine Dominion.

How outlets are covering it

Cageside Seats provided detailed live coverage of all matches, highlighting the intensity of the Brawling Birds vs. Divine Dominion street fight and the dramatic finish to the Ospreay-Moxley main event. Bleacher Report graded the matches, giving an A- to the Andrade vs. PAC bout and a B+ to the Bang Bang Gang vs. Death Riders and Dogs tailgate match, while noting the unfortunate injury to Steven Borden. AEW’s official preview emphasized the significance of the Chicago venue, noting its history as the site of the original All In 2018 and All Out 2019. Fightful focused on the overall card structure, highlighting the seven championship matches and the open challenge for the TBS Championship, which was answered by Dani Luna. All sources agreed on the results, but Bleacher Report placed greater emphasis on the injury to Borden and the potential impact on the tag team division, while Cageside Seats focused more on the in-ring storytelling and crowd reactions.

Why it matters

The results of All Out 2026 set the stage for AEW’s fall and winter programming. Ospreay’s retention solidifies his position as the top star in the company, while the Young Bucks’ victory in the ladder match marks a significant milestone in their career. Thekla’s win over Nightingale sets up a major Women’s World Championship match at WrestleDream. The injury to Steven Borden is a significant concern for AEW, as he is a rising star in the tag team division. The event also showcased the depth of AEW’s roster, with strong performances from newcomers like Dani Luna and established stars like Kazuchika Okada and Tommaso Ciampa.

What to watch

AEW will air a special episode of Dynamite on November 4, featuring a Blood and Guts match. Thekla will face Mercedes Moné for the AEW Women’s World Championship at AEW WrestleDream in October. AEW will also continue to build toward its next major event, with potential matches between Ospreay and other top stars, and further developments in the tag team division following the Young Bucks’ victory. The recovery of Steven Borden will be a key focus for the company in the coming weeks.