Kenny Omega has won the AEW World Championship, defeating MJF in a pivotal match that also sets up a highly anticipated showdown with Will Ospreay at the All In event. The championship win marks a significant moment for AEW, building on narrative threads that have been developing throughout the spring and summer.
The seeds for this current trajectory were planted in April at the Dynasty pay-per-view. Both Omega and Ospreay were coming off losses and had fallen short in their respective championship pursuits. Ospreay had lost to Jon Moxley for the Continental Championship, while Omega failed to capture the AEW World Championship from MJF.
Following their matches, the two wrestlers shared a moment backstage. Omega, who had endured a significant career interruption due to diverticulitis, reportedly felt his time as a top champion in AEW might be over and was ready to pass the torch to Ospreay. However, Ospreay reportedly encouraged Omega not to give up, calling him his "hero" and reigniting Omega's resolve.
This exchange has now culminated in Omega's championship victory over MJF. The win immediately places Omega on a collision course with Ospreay, with their match now slated for the All In event. The narrative suggests a deep-seated destiny between the two wrestlers, stemming from their shared experiences and mutual respect developed earlier in the year.