Ospreay Captures World Title at Wembley as AEW All In 2026 Delivers Major Shifts

Key points

• Will Ospreay won the AEW World Championship by defeating Kenny Omega in the main event at Wembley Stadium, marking his first world title victory in the UK.
• Mercedes Moné defeated Willow Nightingale to win the AEW Women’s World Championship, suffering a broken nose during the match that required stitches.
• Swerve Strickland, Kofi Kingston, and Austin Creed (The New Level) won the AEW World Trios Championship, with the latter duo debuting in AEW after leaving WWE.
• Britt Baker returned to AEW after a two-year absence, interfering in the TBS Championship match between Maya World and Persephone.
• Kazuchika Okada won the AEW International Championship in a three-way match against Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita, ending Takeshita’s title run.

Background

AEW All In 2026 was the promotion’s third visit to Wembley Stadium, following events in 2024 and 2025. The event followed AEW Redemption 2026 in Montreal, where Kenny Omega retained the world title against Kevin Knight and Willow Nightingale won the Women’s World Championship. Pre-event coverage highlighted Ospreay’s efforts to drive ticket sales, with approximately 42,000 tickets sold five days prior. The event was part of AEW’s 2026 calendar, which included major pay-per-views like Double or Nothing and Beach Break, and featured storylines involving the Don Callis Family and the Death Riders.

How outlets are covering it

Bleacher Report emphasized Ospreay’s victory as a pivotal moment for AEW’s brand, calling him the 'anointed one' and highlighting the emotional weight of his homecoming. POST Wrestling focused on the post-show media scrum, noting Tony Khan’s comments on the New Level’s signing and Ospreay’s emotional reaction to winning the title. Fox News provided pre-event predictions, correctly forecasting Ospreay’s win but incorrectly predicting that Adam Page would retain the Trios Championship and Kyle Fletcher would retain the International Championship. AEW’s official preview highlighted the historical significance of Ospreay becoming the first British male wrestler to win a world championship in the UK, while Bleacher Report criticized the booking of MJF in the Casino Gauntlet as a waste of his potential. POST Wrestling reported that Moné suffered a broken nose during her match, a detail not mentioned in the other sources.

Why it matters

The event solidified Will Ospreay as AEW’s top star, with his victory at Wembley Stadium serving as a major milestone in his career. The New Level’s debut and Trios Championship win signaled a significant roster expansion, while Britt Baker’s return added depth to the women’s division. The event’s financial success, with a reported gate of $6 million and attendance near 50,000, underscored AEW’s growing popularity in the UK. The outcomes set the stage for future storylines, including Andrade El Ídolo’s path to the world title and the ongoing rivalry between Moné and Nightingale.

What to watch

AEW will likely focus on promoting Will Ospreay’s reign as world champion, with potential matches against Andrade El Ídolo, who earned a title shot via the Casino Gauntlet. The New Level’s future in the tag team division will be a key storyline, as they face other top teams like the Young Bucks and FTR. Mercedes Moné will likely pursue a rematch with Willow Nightingale, while Britt Baker’s return may lead to a TBS Championship challenge. Tony Khan indicated that AEW may return to Wembley Stadium in 2027, and the TNT Championship open challenge series could begin as early as the following Wednesday if Darby Allin is medically cleared.