Will Ospreay is set to compete for the AEW World Championship in the main event at Wembley Stadium on August 30, marking a significant moment in his career. This appearance is the culmination of a journey that began in his youth, with his parents building a wrestling ring in their yard when he was 14.
Ospreay described how he and his friends, previously involved in street activities, would stage wrestling shows in his garden, creating their own storylines. This early passion has now led him from the independent British and European wrestling circuits to New Japan Pro-Wrestling and, for the past three years, to AEW.
His pursuit of the championship has been closely tied to his idol, Kenny Omega, the current champion he is scheduled to face. Ospreay's journey has not been without challenges; he has recovered from double fusion neck surgery, a significant obstacle that he feared could have ended his career.
Professionally, Ospreay has worked his way up through various promotions, consistently aiming for a championship match of this magnitude. He previously worked for his uncle's mastic firm, sealing windows and doors at Wembley Stadium, dreaming of a championship moment at the iconic venue. The AEW All In event, featuring Ospreay's title match against Omega, will be broadcast at 1 p.m. on HBO Max and Prime Video.