Will Ospreay emerged victorious against Swerve Strickland in the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament final at AEW Forbidden Door on June 28, 2026. The win secures Ospreay a shot at the AEW World Championship at the upcoming All In event.
The main event match was a grueling and bloody contest between two of AEW's top stars. Strickland aimed to slow Ospreay's high-octane offense, focusing on a strategic pace. Despite Strickland's efforts, the match intensified as it progressed, with both competitors sustaining visible injuries.
In the closing moments, Strickland delivered his signature House Call, but Ospreay appeared to absorb the impact. Rallying with immense effort, Ospreay followed up with a Hidden Blade and a lariat, only for Strickland to kick out of the subsequent pinfall attempt.
Ospreay then executed a Paradigm Shift, followed by a Death Rider and a Tiger Driver, ultimately securing the pinfall victory. The win was met with cheers from his supporters, The Death Riders, who joined him in the ring for the celebration.
With his victory, Ospreay has set his sights on a potential showdown with MJF for the AEW World Championship at All In, scheduled for August 30. While acknowledging that the championship landscape can change, Ospreay has earned his opportunity to contend for the top title.
