Will Ospreay, the newly crowned All Elite Wrestling (AEW) World Champion, quickly learned who his first title defense opponent would be. At AEW ‘Dynamite,’ Ospreay delivered a passionate address, recognizing his upcoming challenger Kenny Omega as ‘the best wrestler in the world’ over the past decade.
Ospreay’s win at All In on August 30, 2026, marked a milestone in his career. Reflecting on the history associated with the championship belt, he mentioned past holders like Chris Jericho, ‘Hangman’ Page, Jon Moxley, Kenny Omega, Bryan Danielson, and Swerve Strickland. These were once my heroes,
Ospreay admitted, adding that achieving his championship status feels surreal.
Despite his initial lack of confidence, Ospreay now embraces his role as the champion. I am the standard now,
he declared, challenging anyone aspiring to take the title from him to endure the trials he’s faced. His declaration set the stage for what’s to follow.
After his speech, Ospreay participated in a 10-man tag match, teaming with Andrade El Idolo, Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, and Henare against Gabe Kidd, Bishop Kaun, Ricochet, Toa Liona, and Clark Connors. His team emerged victorious, but the action continued post-match.
Kidd attempted to attack Ospreay with a chair, but Jon Moxley intervened. Even though Kidd and Connors are part of Moxley’s faction, The Death Riders, Moxley shares a supportive bond with Ospreay. He aided Ospreay during his recovery from a neck injury and offered him the Union Jack before All In.
Facing Ospreay, Moxley handed back the championship belt, leading to an electrified crowd. The video screen displayed upcoming match plans, featuring Ospreay and Moxley for the AEW World Championship at All Out on September 26.
Andrade also earned a guaranteed title match after winning a Casino Gauntlet. However, the timing of his challenge remains uncertain.
The stage is set for an exciting showdown between Ospreay and Moxley, with fans eagerly anticipating the end-of-month clash.