Setting the Stage for All In

AEW Redemption 2026, held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, proved to be a pivotal night for the promotion. As the company looks toward next month’s major All In event at Wembley Stadium, the evening featured several title changes and significant developments in long-standing rivalries, including the friction between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay, and the solidification of major tag-team matchups.


Key Title Changes and Match Highlights

The event saw Willow Nightingale ascend to the top of the division, capturing the AEW Women’s World Championship. Meanwhile, Andrade El Idolo secured his first piece of AEW gold, and the tag-team landscape was reshaped as Cope and Cage set their sights on a high-profile clash with the Young Bucks.


Major Results:

  • Men's World Championship: Kenny Omega defeated Kevin Knight.
  • Women's World Championship: Willow Nightingale triumphed over Thekla.
  • National Championship: Andrade El Idolo won against Mark Davis.
  • International Championship: Kyle Fletcher retained his title against Bandido.
  • No Holds Barred: Chris Jericho overcame Tommaso Ciampa in a brutal encounter.

Strategic Takeaways

1. The Rise of Willow Nightingale

Nightingale’s victory marks a significant turning point in the women's division. Having overcome interference from Skye Blue, her path is now clear for a high-stakes showdown against Mercedes Moné at All In—a match fueled by their history dating back to the inaugural NJPW STRONG Women's Championship contest.


2. The Omega-Ospreay-Moxley Dynamic

The main event served as a focal point for the tension between the top stars. Jon Moxley’s attempts to pull Will Ospreay into a more ruthless path met resistance, leading to a dramatic aftermath. Despite Ospreay saving Omega from a post-match assault, he was subsequently laid out by the champion, leaving the status of their alliance—and the influence of Moxley—as a major question heading into London.


3. Tactical Shifts in the Mid-Card

Andrade El Idolo continues to be positioned as a top-tier threat. His victory over Mark Davis suggests a strong singles push, with potential future matchups against MJF or Kazuchika Okada on the horizon. Similarly, the ladder match victory for “Speedball” Mike Bailey signals his emergence as a legitimate contender for the International Championship.


4. Tag Team Tensions

Cope and Cage successfully defended their titles against Claudio Castagnoli and PAC. The post-match announcement confirming a dream bout against the Young Bucks for All In ensures that the tag-team division will be a central pillar of the upcoming stadium show.


5. Hardcore Intensity

The No Holds Barred match between Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa exceeded expectations. Featuring the use of thumbtacks, barbed wire, and broken glass, the bout served as a brutal highlight that revitalized the "Painmaker" persona and established a strong foundation for Ciampa’s future in the promotion.