Ospreay to Face Moxley for AEW World Title at All Out 2026
AEW World Champion Will Ospreay will defend his title against Jon Moxley at All Out 2026 in Chicago on September 26, replacing Andrade El Idolo as the challenger after a dramatic announcement on Dynamite.
Key points
- The match was announced at the end of AEW Dynamite on September 2, 2026, following a segment where Gabe Kidd attempted to attack an injured Ospreay with a chair.
- Jon Moxley and the Death Riders intervened to protect Ospreay, leading to a staredown between Moxley and Ospreay that preceded the title match announcement.
- This will be the third singles meeting between the two, with Moxley holding a 2-0 advantage from previous encounters at NJPW Windy City Riot and AEW Dynasty.
- Moxley is seeking his fifth AEW World Championship, having last lost the title to Hangman Page at All In: Texas in July 2025.
- The event also features a three-way tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships involving Adam Copeland & Christian Cage, FTR, and The Young Bucks.
Background
Will Ospreay won the AEW World Championship by defeating Kenny Omega at All In 2026 on August 30, 2026. Andrade El Idolo was initially set to challenge for the title after winning the Casino Gauntlet at All In, but the match has now been replaced by a bout against Jon Moxley.
Why it matters
The match sets up a high-profile title defense for Ospreay against a former multi-time champion, Moxley, who is seeking to reclaim the top spot in AEW after a period away from the title picture. The dynamic between the two, highlighted by their recent alliance and previous competitive history, adds narrative depth to the upcoming event.
What to watch
AEW All Out 2026 will take place on September 26, 2026, in Chicago, featuring the main event title match between Ospreay and Moxley, along with a three-way tag team championship match.
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