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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.
The Bryan & Vinny Show recaps AEW Dynamite, highlighting an Owen finals qualifier and a surprise women’s debut, then delves into a mostly average NXT episode with the hosts noting limited graphics and offering their usual commentary.
AEW wrestler Will Ospreay, facing neck surgery for herniated discs, has received unexpected supportive messages from WWE personnel, highlighting respect across wrestling promotions. Despite his injury, he plans to compete in a steel cage match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and has not set a surgery date yet.
Will Ospreay is facing a challenging recovery after revealing he has two herniated discs in his back, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery period following his upcoming match at AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door, which has left him anxious about his future in wrestling and the potential impact on his high-flying style.
Will Ospreay, despite suffering herniated discs and being compromised, is determined to perform at AEW Forbidden Door, supported by a strong medical team, and plans to go all out in his Lights Out Cage Match, even as he faces uncertainty about his future post-surgery.
Several AEW stars are dealing with injuries: Will Ospreay is uncertain for upcoming matches due to herniated discs, Nick Wayne has a broken foot with an estimated recovery of around ten weeks, and Konosuke Takeshita experienced a temporary memory loss after being knocked out during a match but continued competing without apparent issues.
AEW taped its August 20th episode in Glasgow, featuring matches and segments with Will Ospreay, Christian Cage, MJF, and others, including a tag team tournament final, alliances, and storyline developments involving notable wrestlers.
Spoilers for AEW Dynamite in Glasgow reveal returns and confrontations, including Will Ospreay's unsanctioned match, a major brawl involving NJPW wrestlers, and storyline developments for upcoming events like Forbidden Door and Collision.
Following AEW's Double or Nothing event, Tony Khan and several wrestlers, including Mercedes Mone and Will Ospreay, addressed the media. Khan discussed future plans, including potential mixed tag team titles and collaborations with NJPW. Mone praised AEW and Willow Nightingale, while Ospreay expressed readiness to defend his title internationally. Swerve Strickland highlighted his commitment to AEW and hinted at a collaboration with Floyd Mayweather. Khan also mentioned the possibility of expanding AEW's reach to Japan and other networks.
AEW's Double or Nothing 2024 event featured the return of MJF and saw Mercedes Mone and Will Ospreay win titles. The show included standout matches like the Anarchy in the Arena, which was praised for its chaotic brilliance, and a barbed wire steel cage match between Adam Copeland and Malakai Black. Other highlights included Swerve Strickland retaining the AEW World Championship and strong performances in the AEW TBS and TNT Championship matches. The event was celebrated for its world-class wrestling and unique storytelling.
AEW's Double or Nothing 2024 event featured the return of MJF and saw Mercedes Mone and Will Ospreay win titles. The show included a historic Anarchy in the Arena match, Swerve Strickland retaining the AEW World Championship, and Adam Copeland defending the TNT title in a brutal barbed wire steel cage match. The event showcased AEW's unique blend of world-class wrestling and innovative storytelling.
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.
Will Ospreay has officially signed a multi-year contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), which will go over three years and begin in 2024 after his commitments with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) are completed. The backstage details reveal that Ospreay had been in talks with AEW since early fall, and the agreement was signed and finalized this weekend. NJPW management was aware of the signing and allowed Ospreay to continue working select dates for them. Despite WWE's interest, Ospreay's contract with AEW will allow him to stay in the UK.
Swerve Strickland defeats Hangman Adam Page in a Texas Death Match at AEW Full Gear 2023, setting himself up for a world title reign. Other notable results include MJF defeating Jay White, Julia Hart and Toni Storm capturing championships, Orange Cassidy defending his title against Jon Moxley, and Will Ospreay signing with AEW. Eddie Kingston and Samoa Joe emerge as winners, while Hikaru Shida and FTR are seen as losers. The Elite, aside from Hangman Adam Page, struggle to maintain relevance. Jay White suffers his first defeat in AEW.