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Ahead of the All In Wembley main event between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay, AEW backstage stressed strict timing and warned talent not to extend matches or cut into the main event’s time. Despite the emphasis, the bout received the planned time, with Ospreay defeating Omega to become champion.
Fightful Select reports Will Ospreay is expected to defeat Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at All In London, a plan in place for months that would give Ospreay a major victory in front of Wembley’s home crowd.
MJF is expected to return during AEW's Dynamite: Grand Slam in Mexico, potentially re-entering the title picture after his Beach Break loss to Kenny Omega. AEW has not officially announced the appearance, but backstage buzz suggests a major moment could unfold on Wednesday night.
Will Ospreay finally unleashes his killer instinct on Dynamite, turning on the Death Riders and accepting Hangman Page’s offer as he vows to pull the trigger on Kenny Omega at All In. The show also stacked four title bouts, with Andrade retaining the AEW National Championship in a three‑way, Bandido and Mike Bailey gaining momentum, The Demand capturing the World Trios Championship, Moxley defending and retaining the AEW Continental Championship, and ongoing build toward Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Moné—setting up a tense marquee for All In.
Kenny Omega defeated Kevin Knight to retain the AEW World Championship in Montreal at AEW Redemption, in a physical main event that kept Ospreay's future tangled with the Death Riders and left Wembley on the horizon. The show also saw Willow Nightingale win the AEW Women’s Title from Thekla, Andrade El Idolo capture the AEW National Title from Mark Davis, and Kyle Fletcher retain the International Title against Bandido, along with multiple high-stakes bouts and ongoing feuds that set up All In.
A mostly solid card from AEW Redemption 2026 was overshadowed by a poorly received Omega–Ospreay–Death Riders storyline and a five-hour, payoff-free feel. While Omega retained the title over Kevin Knight and Willow Nightingale captured the Women’s Championship, the chaotic finish and slow closing segment soured the show, leaving the sense that the event served as a lengthy speed bump to All In rather than a grand lead-in.
AEW Redemption in Montreal crowned several new or defended titles: Kenny Omega defeated Kevin Knight to retain the AEW World Championship in a main-event that ended with a tense post-match moment involving Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and The Death Riders, signaling a looming feud. Willow Nightingale captured the AEW Women’s Championship from Thekla, Andrade El Idolo won the AEW National Championship from Mark Davis, Mike Bailey won a six-way ladder match to earn a future shot at the AEW International Championship, and Kyle Fletcher retained the International title against Bandido. The undercard featured David Finlay & Clark Connors beating Jay White & Juice Robinson in a lengthy double-chain match, Jericho vs. Ciampa in a No Holds Barred bout, and Copeland & Cage retaining the Tag Team Titles. The show closed with Omega standing tall as Redemption came to a close, setting up potential All In momentum and a volatile dynamic with Ospreay going forward.
AEW Redemption 2026 in Montreal shifts to Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Knight for the world title after MJF’s injury and Beach Break title change, with a stacked lineup including Thekla vs. Willow Nightingale and other title bouts. The event is broadcast across multiple platforms, features a pre-show, and arrives with questions about the Redemption branding while promising strong in-ring action and a potential influx of ex-WWE stars.
AEW Dynamite heads to Boston as Kenny Omega celebrates his world title and Tony Khan hints at a dramatic main-event reveal for the upcoming Redemption pay-per-view in Montreal; the episode is framed as a ticking clock for Khan’s next big decision, with potential main-event options including Omega vs MJF rematch or another challenger such as Kevin Knight, Swerve Strickland, Ricochet, or Tommaso Ciampa. The preview also highlights Willow Nightingale challenging Thekla for the Women’s World Championship at Redemption (potentially involving Mercedes Mone), Andrade El Idolo’s feud with the Don Callis Family, a Ciampa-Jericho rematch setup, Takeshita’s G1 return, and multiple title/storyline angles shaping Montreal’s card.
AEW moved Kenny Omega vs. MJF from the 7/26 Redemption pay-per-view to the Beach Break Dynamite episode on 7/8, reportedly at MJF's urging to keep the match on television; the stipulation remains that Omega would be unable to challenge for the AEW World Championship again if he loses; Redemption still features Montreal with at least Thekla defending the AEW Women's World Championship against Willow Nightingale, per Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
AEW Dynamite Beach Break 2026 in Clearwater Beach drew 3,419 tickets (200 Vet Tix), above the year-to-date average of 3,192, with Kenny Omega defeating MJF to win the AEW World Title; Kyle Fletcher won the AEW International Title; Death Riders defeated The Workhorsemen; Willow Nightingale won the Casino Gauntlet to earn an AEW Women’s Title match at Redemption.
Dave Meltzer’s early Wrestling Observer Newsletter previews WrestleMania 42, covers Mania week news including ticket sales, and recaps AEW Dynasty with match ratings (notably MJF vs. Kenny Omega) and Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley, along with reviews of TNA Rebellion and other major wrestling developments leading into WrestleMania weekend.
AEW Dynasty 2026 in Vancouver delivered drama: MJF defeated Kenny Omega to retain the AEW World Championship in a tense main event marked by cheating and Omega's near finish; Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, and Kyle O’Reilly won the World Trios Championship from The Dogs; Jon Moxley retained the Continental Championship against Will Ospreay; Kevin Knight won the vacant TNT Championship in a Casino Gauntlet; FTR retained the World Tag Team titles against Copeland & Cage; Darby Allin defeated Andrade El Idolo; Ricochet defeated Chris Jericho; The Young Bucks defeated Okada & Takeshita; Kamille returned in the pre-show, and Divine Dominion retained the Women’s World Tag titles. Overall a long, action-packed show with standout main-event drama and several title changes.
MJF walked out amid chaos on AEW Dynamite, Toni Storm was officially announced to be out long-term with a looming update, and Ronda Rousey was teased to return. The night featured key matches and segments including Rush vs Darby Allin, Ricochet’s return apology and title pursuit, Mina Shirakawa vs Thekla, The Dogs vs Conglomeration, Adam Copeland vs FTR tensions, TAZ back on commentary, Will Ospreay challenging Jon Moxley, and Omega defeating Swerve Strickland as part of the Dynasty build.
Kenny Omega defeated Swerve Strickland on AEW Dynamite to become the No. 1 contender and will challenge MJF for the AEW World Championship at the Dynasty pay-per-view in Vancouver; MJF accepted Omega’s challenge but declined to shake hands, continuing their heated feud as Omega aims to reclaim the title he previously held and MJF seeks to extend his current reign.