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Add FightsATW on GoogleAEW All In: London 2026 concluded its eight-match event card in front of a capacity crowd at the legendary Wembley Stadium, the site of historic fights like Henry Cooper-Cassius Clay in 1963 as well as 2017’s modern heavyweight classic between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko. Tonight marked the third time Wembley hosted AEW‘s biggest show of the year, first taking place in 2023 in front of more than 72,000 fans in attendance while +46,000 packed the building for the following year in 2024.
There is an adage in wrestling that you risk “killing the territory” when you run back-to-back shows in the same area, but AEW proved tonight that you can always deliver with a quality card. Tonight’s bill was topped by AEW world champion Kenny Omega defending his title against Will Ospreay, though the potential for surprise debuts was also a major storyline on this card, specifically that of Kofi and Austin Creed (the former Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).
With the show’s “Buy-In” adding five matches to the total card, the PPV ‘lead-in’ was set up perfectly to entice fans still on the fence into paying to see who (“Who? Who?”) would end up being Swerve’s partners in the ‘Trios Roulette Royale.’
Main Event: Kenny Omega (c) vs. Will Ospreay- AEW World Title
The challenger received an epic walkout as his more notable past opponents flanked him like a “walk down memory lane” segment. One by one, Will walked past the likes of Ricochet and Kyle Fletcher, who, along with Mark Davis, allowed his former “frienemy” to pass as if to acknowledge he would not get in the way of his moment. At the end of the road, Jon Moxley was there holding the flag of Great Britain with a look at his former protégé that said, ‘you’re ready.’
Kenny came out with the Bucks, attempting to turn back time, and the match kicked off fast following the bell. Will was cut first, though Kenny’s color appeared to be seeping from his eye. Back and forth they battled, trading their ‘greatest hits’ while simultaneously digging deep for something extra.
In the match’s climax, Ospreay managed to kick out of the ‘One-Winged Angle’ – a move that has historically finished nearly every opponent Omega has hit with it. Not to be outdone, Omega kicked out at 1 following Stormbreaker and a ‘one-winged angle’ of Ospreay’s own.
The finish paid off something Will said to Kenny in the buildup, claiming the champ would ‘see him pull the trigger,’ referencing his V-Trigger, which Ospreay hit to put Omega down for the 1-2-3. Ospreay closed the show as the champion in front of his home crowd to put an exclamation on an unforgettable match.
AEW On A NEW LEVEL- Kofi and Creed Debut- TRIOS ROULETTE ROYALE
The AEW Trios tag champs in Brandido and Adam “Hangman” Page put their titles on the line in the riskiest way in the biz—a ‘battle royal’ style match in which every member of the trios must be eliminated over the top rope until the final team member(s) remains.
With seven teams total, a ‘randomized clock’ counted down each entrant into the match with a roulette graphic announcing the next entrant. Unlike typical over-the-top battle royals where a single wrestler is entered at a time, this match added three fresh bodies with every buzzer—meaning the ring was regularly filled with competitors.
This match was technically on the show’s “Buy-In,” but after six teams entered the match on the pre-show, the 7th and final “wildcard” team was unveiled almost immediately following the PPV start time. In fact, the show opened on Swerve’s entrance.
Swerve stopped halfway down the aisle as the video package popped on screen and ASAP Ferg’s 2016 smash hit “New Level” played as Kofi and Austin Creed officially became “All Elite.” The trios team of Swerve, Kofi, and Creed—going by the “The New Level” moniker—received a huge reaction as we were able to see brief teases of potential matchups between AEW’s roster and this era’s GOAT tag team.
After a showdown between The New Level and Death Ridders, we got some classic Kofi in a spot where he was able to showcase his ability to avoid being eliminated from over-the-top matches. He used Prince Nana to wheelbarrow-walk towards the stairs after surviving The Dogs’ attempt to eliminate him.
In the end, The New Level survived long enough to win the match and the trios titles, making them champions in their debut for the company. The team celebrated in the ring with all eyes on them for their anticipated promos on Wednesday’s Dynamite.
Cope & Christian Cage (c) VS The Young Bucks- AEW Tag Team Titles
It was built as a dream match: two legendary tag teams from different eras faced off in a stipulation-free contest. The Young Bucks’ Nick Jackson went into the title opportunity with a knee injury and sold it for much of the match. In fact, Nick’s knee gave out at the midway point of the match when he attempted to springboard off the ropes.
The younger team was unable to capitalize on their youth against the seasoned vets, and it was the champs’ chemistry and tag-team specialty that made the difference in this match. Cope and Cage were able to retain the titles, as The Young Bucks could not overcome the injury.
In the post-match, we got a huge teaser for a potential mega multi tag team title defense as Motor City Machine Guns came down to the ring to ‘call next.’ We ended up with FTR coming out, followed by The New Level holding their newly won titles.
Before the champs left the ring, we got a five-team stare-down between them, The Bucks, FTR, Motor City Machine Guns, and The New Level for what could end up being Cage and Cope’s final ladder match being forecasted.
Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Mercedes Moné- AEW Women’s World Title
It was a bloody affair in front of the Brits as Moné was busted open the ‘hard way’ and might have suffered a broken nose for her effort. It would end up being worth it as Mone became the new world champion, and the image of her covered in blood as she put Willow to sleep in the ‘Bank Statement.’
They told a great story in and out of the ring, as the video package before the match painted a fairy-tale picture. Willow pulled out some incredible work, managing a mix of power moves and high-agility offense. Mone managed to survive the match long enough to outwill Willow, but the face never did tap.
Kevin Knight (c) vs. Darby Allin—Falls Count Anywhere-TNT Championship
In one of the most entertaining matches of the night, this blood feud between champion Knight and Darby came to a very satisfying and violent finish. Mark Davis and Brian Cage eventually got involved, which was legal in this match, but handcuffing Darby sure was bush-league. Allin managed to get in some impressive offense, starting with a hurricanrana from the turnbuckle while handcuffed. Allin fought valiantly, but the numbers game was too much until the lights went out in the arena.
The return of Sting and his son Steven Borden—a protégé of Darby—came out to provide backup. In one of the more emotional moments on the card, Sting climbed atop a ladder set up to take out the heels on the outside, but his son Steven stopped Sting and volunteered to ‘take the bump.’
It was almost a ‘passing of the torch’ from father to son, and it still was not the biggest spot of the night, seeing him fly outside the ring. Instead, Darby finished the match by jumping off a ridiculously high scaffold onto Knight. Knight was put on a stretcher by the medical staff, so Darby decided it was the perfect moment to hit his “Coffin Drop” onto a completely subdued champion.
Darby won the title and celebrated with Sting and Steven, who continues to impress in these huge spots despite still being green.
Men’s Casino Gauntlet (AEW World Championship Match Contract)
The Casino Gauntlet’s first two entrants were previously announced to be Andrade El Ídolo at #1 and MJF at #2 to start off the match. The winner of the match received a contract for a future AEW world title shot, and the field was filled with talent.
Some of the brighter performances came from Mike ‘Speedball’ Bailey and Jack Perry, though we got some comedy spots early on from Daniel Garcia, who was also brilliant in this match. While there were some wrestlers with full entrances, like Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa, the surprise entrances without warning ended up being terrific spots, like Nick Wayne.
Andre El Idolo picked up the win in this match and is now guaranteed a world title shot, and now the question will be: can he continue his upward momentum as he approaches his moment?
Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kazuchicka Okada—Triple Threat Match-AEW International Title
This was the best pure wrestling from bell to bell on the card as The Don Callis Family battled to keep the belt ‘in the family.’ The animosity between Kyle Fletcher and Takeshita had reached a boiling point headed into the match, though it was always going to be Okada in the middle.
Okada won the match and the AEW International title by pinning the champ, but the tension in the post-match was palpable as Fletcher held his lost title and had to be convinced by Don Callis to give it up to Okada, who sported an ear-to-ear grin. Past reports suggest that AEW sees a larger feud down the road for Okada and Takeshita, so this might end up as a faction’s implosion.
Other Undercard Match Results
– Persephone def Maya World to become the new TBS champion thanks to the help of a returning Brit Baker.
– Brawling Birds def Divine Dominion to become the new tag champs.
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