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All Elite Wrestling’s Grand Slam France event in Paris featured four title defenses and a qualifier, with all champions retaining their belts. Will Ospreay defeated Kazuchika Okada in the main event to keep the AEW World Championship, while Mercedes Moné and Darby Allin also retained. The card served as a precursor to the upcoming WrestleDream event in Orlando.
AEW Grand Slam France delivered a strong card in Paris, with Will Ospreay retaining the AEW World Championship against Kazuchika Okada. The event also featured title defenses for Mercedes Moné and Darby Allin, while AEW Collision set up major matches for WrestleDream, including a National Title bout for Andrade El Idolo.
Spoilers for AEW Collision (taped April 8 in Edmonton) reveal Kazuchika Okada (c) defeating Myron Reed to retain the AEW International Championship; The Hurt Syndicate (Lashley & Benjamin) defeated Andy Anderson & Mo Jabari; Rush won Casino Gauntlet #2 by defeating Anthony Bowens; Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander defeated Ava Lawless & Gigi Rey; The Brawling Birds defeated Marina Shafir & Thekla; The Young Bucks defeated Don Callis Family; The Dogs (Clark Connors, David Finlay & Gabe Kidd) defeated JetSpeed & Mistico to win the AEW World Trios Championship. Fightful will have coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Two wrestlers, Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada, have qualified for the Unified Title match at AEW All Out, with Takeshita earning his spot by defeating Anthony Bowens and Okada retaining his title against Michael Oku. The third participant will be determined on AEW Dynamite, and the event features multiple title defenses and matches.
AEW All In 2025 at Globe Life Field in Arlington featured major matches including Jon Moxley's Texas Deathmatch for the AEW World Championship, Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Unified Championship, and Toni Storm defending her Women's World Championship, along with several other title bouts and notable performances, making it one of AEW's most significant events.
Rumors in the pro wrestling world suggest Seth Rollins may address his knee injury on Raw, Kenny Omega is waiting to see if he needs surgery for diverticulitis, Kazuchika Okada has offers from AEW and WWE but hasn't made a decision, Logan Paul is training for his match against Kevin Owens at Royal Rumble, and Will Ospreay is expected to start appearing regularly on TV in February.
Kazuchika Okada is set to leave NJPW and is considering offers from both WWE and AEW as his contract expires. Both companies have made compelling pitches, with AEW reportedly making a strong initial offer. Okada is keeping his options open and has not made a final decision, with WWE offering the possibility of legacy and AEW presenting potential earnings in the American wrestling scene. Wrestling fans are eagerly awaiting Okada's decision as he stands at the crossroads of his career.
WWE and AEW are reportedly vying to sign Kazuchika Okada, who is set to leave NJPW at the end of January. While AEW is believed to be the favorite, WWE may have an advantage by offering Okada a "WrestleMania moment," potentially appealing to his desire for legacy over financial gain. Despite finishing his contract, Okada still has dates with NJPW in February, delaying a decision on his future.
Mark Henry anticipates a fierce competition between wrestling promotions like AEW, WWE, and TNA for the signing of free agent wrestler Kazuchika Okada, whom he regards as an "A-rated" talent. Henry believes Okada's potential signing will spark a historic battle for his services and that he will have significant leverage in negotiations. He argues that Okada's signing would greatly benefit any promotion and suggests that TNA and other organizations with the financial means should also pursue him.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling is adding one last singles match between Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi before Okada's contract expires, with the match set to take place in Osaka's EDION Arena, where Okada previously upset Tanahashi to win the IWGP Heavyweight title in 2012. The match is part of the upcoming event "The New Beginning in Osaka" on Feb. 11, with Okada's farewell match at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall on Jan. 24. More details about Okada's final dates in Sapporo are yet to be announced.
Rumors in the pro wrestling world include Seth Rollins possibly suffering a leg injury, speculation about AEW signing Kazuchika Okada, Black Taurus reportedly agreeing to a deal with AEW/ROH, and insights into AJ Francis's (Top Dolla) WWE departure.
Kazuchika Okada is set to become a free agent after leaving NJPW at the end of his contract on January 31, 2024. While there's no confirmation of him signing with WWE, there has been reported interest from the company, and he has previously wrestled for AEW as well, making a move to All Elite a potential option. With the WWE Royal Rumble approaching, the news of Okada's free agency adds an intriguing element to the wrestling landscape.
Kazuchika Okada will be leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling after the conclusion of his contract on January 31, 2024. The announcement was made abruptly, and changes will be made to forthcoming cards with an announcement to follow. Okada expressed gratitude for his time with the company since 2007 and promised to give his best in the remaining matches.
This week's WWE rumors include details about the potential return of Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar, the original plan for Rey Mysterio before his injury, Kenny King being granted release from IMPACT Wrestling, and WWE's interest in signing Kazuchika Okada.
The G1 Climax 33 Final card is set, featuring a main event match between Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito. Naito seeks his third G1 Climax victory, while Okada aims for his third trophy in a row. Other matches include a clash between SANADA and EVIL, a battle between Los Ingobernables De Japon and United Empire, and a confrontation between BULLET CLUB and Just Five Guys. The event will take place on August 13 at Ryogoku.