AEW All Out 2026 Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights

In a sold-out Now Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on September 26, All Elite Wrestling presented the fifth edition of All Out.

Will Ospreay looked to finally defeat Jon Moxley to defend his AEW Men's World Championship. Cage and Cope, Young Bucks and FTR collided in a Ladder match for the Men's World Tag Team Championships.

The Brawling Birds and Divine Dominion collided in a Chicago Street Fight for the Women's World Tag Team Championships. Willow Nightingale and Thekla collided for a chance to fight Mercedes Moné at WrestleDream.

This was just the beginning of a show that promised to deliver massive spectacle. Check out all the winners, grades and highlights from All Out below.

Tailgate Brawl: "Jungle" Jack Perry vs. Katsuyori Shibata

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"Jungle" Jack Perry vs. Katsuyori Shibata

Last Time in Action: "Jungle" Jack Perry lost in the Casino Gauntlet, and Katsuyori Shibata alongside Hook, Anthony Bowens and Action Andretti lost to Lio Rush and The Rascalz (All In, August 30).

Perry tested Shibata early by challenging his technical chops and strikes until a chop from The Wrestler sent him tumbling out of the ring, which sent the match into a commercial break.

Back from break, Jungle Jack caught Shibata on the apron with a boot, only to again fall to the chops of The Wrestler followed by a Snap Suplex on the apron.

Perry countered a second Suplex attempt into one of his own. Jungle Jack caught a PK and turned into the Snare Trap. Shibata kicked his way free but ran into a Tiger Driver for a near-fall.

Perry went for the Running Knee, but Shibata chopped him down hard then repeatedly chopped Jungle Jack in the corner.

Perry caught Shibata in a grapple and shifted into a pin for the surprise three count. After the win, Jungle Jack immediately found a camera to question where Samoa Joe is before yelling for him to arrive.

Hook, Bowens and Andretti arrived to reveal the returning Samoan Submission Machine, who marched to the ring.

Perry demanded a handshake and instead got a Headbutt courtesy of The Samoan Submission Machine.

This was a fun match that did its job well enough though will likely be forgotten by the end of the pay-per-view.

What matters more is that Joe is back, and he is ready to fight again. Perry vs. Joe should be a much more substantial bout and a major test for Jungle Jack.

He survived Shibata with a trick pin. It still does not feel like he is ready to beat Joe, but that may be the point.

He is looking to learn from Joe destroying him rather than expecting to beat the former two-time AEW men's world champion.

Result

Perry def. Shibata by pinfall.

Grade

C

Notable Moments and Observations

• Taz questioned the intelligence of Perry going after world champions and exchanged strikes with Shibata, selling the test Jungle Jack was putting himself through.
• The chest of Perry was left pure red by the end.
• The crowd was behind Jungle Jack throughout until Joe arrived. The threat of Joe "killing" Perry had the crowd excited.

Tailgate Brawl: Sisters of Sin vs. Mina Shirakawa and Queen Aminata

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Sisters of Sin vs. Mina Shirakawa and Queen Aminata

Last Time in Action: Queen Aminatana and Mina Shirakawa defeated Emily Jaye and Georgia South (Collision, September 19); Skye Blue and Julia Hart lost to Kris Statlander and Harley Cameron (All Out: Buy In, August 30).

This match started back-and-forth and physical as The Sisters of Sin tried to slow down Mina and Aminata, but she kept her pace even past the commercial break.

Mina caught Blue with a Figure-Four into a Double Foot Stomp from Aminata, but Hart caught Aminata with a Superkick.

The Sisters of Sin both locked in Octopus Stretches on their opponents, who reversed out. Aminata went for Off with Her Head but got caught by Hart.

Blue twice almost rolled up Mina. The second was aided by a strike to Mina by Hart. While Mina kicked out, she was dazed, setting up a Code Blue to win.

This got sloppy in moments, but the women recovered quickly to keep the action moving, leading to an overall solid contest.

This was only on the Tailgate Brawl to make sure Blue got a spotlight in Chicago, but AEW did enough to sell the reason for this match over recent Collisions.

Maybe the win is enough to propel The Sisters of Sin into Women's World Tag Team Championships contention again.

Hart and Blue are the best established team in AEW and should eventually get a run with the gold. Taking down a formerly undefeated team should help them get there.

Hopefully this won't end up putting Mina and Aminata back on ROH exclusively. This women's division needs a variety of fresh stars at the top to keep things exciting.

Result

Blue and Hart def. Mina and Aminata by pinfall.

Grade

C

Notable Moments and Observations

• The hometown woman, Blue, got the biggest chants of anyone in this match.
• Beyond a couple shortcuts, it felt like The Sisters of Sin were mostly playing face in this, especially Blue, who fed off the crowd energy.
• The Artist of Stardom Championships continue to be referenced on AEW TV, but it is a shame that The Triangle of Madness running the gold has not led to more Stardom star appearances.

Tailgate Brawl - No DQ: The Dogs and Death Riders vs. The Bang Bang Gang

Last Time in Action: Daniel Garcia lost to Andrade El Ídolo, and Wheeler Yuta lost to "Speedball" Mike Bailey (Collision, September 19). David Finlay and Clark Connors alongside Gabe Kidd and Pac defeated Ace Austin, Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn alongside Juice Robinson, and "Switchblade" Jay White defeated Adam Priest (Collision, September 12).

This was immediately chaos from the bell as it was clarified this was going to be No DQ, No Count Out and all NFL references.

Football charges and tackles became the frequent focus of the action, trying to isolate and beat down singular members of the opposition.

Ace rallied The Bang Bang Gang by running around and past all four heels to get the football to the end zone (ring).

Marina Shafir and Juice got into it after Marina broke up a pin. The Problem responded with a Judo Throw into a Headlock, rolling both to the outside.

Finlay caught Austin with a helmet for a near-fall. The Bang Bang Gang rallied back, and Switchblade sealed the win with a Switchblade to Yuta.

This was an absolute blast and the clear standout of the Tailgate Brawl. Everyone was having a blast from the wrestlers to the fans.

AEW has always been good at big team brawls like this, but this was completely different than a Stadium Stampede or Anarchy in the Arena courtesy of a heavy focus on the NFL references.

Ace got the best spot of the match and looked like a star despite coming in as the least established act of the contest.

White got a nice pin at the end to sell that he is still a big problem for any heel on this roster, though it does not feel like he is done yet with The Dogs.

The second Switchblade vs. Finlay match is the final payoff and needs a big stage. It could be WrestleDream.

Result

White, Ace, Austin and Colten def. Yuta, Garcia, Connors and Finlay by pinfall.

Grade

B+

Notable Moments and Observations

• Before the match, Mick Foley got the inside scoop backstage on The Bang Bang Gang's strategy.

• Connors came out with a beer keg while The Death Riders brought football pads.
• The Dogs and Death Riders also got NFL introductions during their entrance.
• The crowd had fun with the NFL references, even getting in a "Green Bay sucks" chant.
• Juice and Marina played coaches at ringside for much of this with straight faces.
• The talent ran down to seconds on the clock before the victory, leading to a quick transition to the PPV.

National Championship: Andrade El Ídolo (c) vs. Pac

Last Time in Action: Pac defeated Ace Austin (Collision, September 23). Andrade El Ídolo successfully defended the National Championship against Daniel Garcia (Collision, September 19).

These two started slow, but El Ídolo ran into a strong German Suplex from Pac. Andrade responded with Three Amigos, only for The Bastard to fight to the floor before the third.

Pac ducked a diving Andrade then distracted referee Aubrey Edwards to allow Marina Shafir to gouge the eyes of El Ídolo.

The Bastard took over the action until Andrade tossed Marina into the crowd. El Ídolo almost caught Pac back in the ring with a Fake-Out Standing Moonsault.

Pac continued to get in the way of El Ídolo taking off his pants to the annoyance of the crowd. Andrade successfully hit the Three Amigos and knocked Pac out of the ring.

Finally, El Ídolo got his pants off followed by a Torneo to Pac on the floor. When Andrade tried to get in his typical crowd selfie, Marina choked out the woman.

Pac used the distraction to knock Andrade back into the ring followed by a Springboard 450 Splash for the near-fall.

Andrade landed on his feet out of a Top-Rope Headscissors and landed Día de los Muertos, only for Pac to roll outside. The Bastard Suplexed El Ídolo into the barricade for a near-count-out.

Pac then set up for the Black Arrow. Andrade ducked it and set up a DM, only for Marina to get on the apron and charm El Ídolo.

Pac took advantage with a Rebound Clothesline into the Brutalizer. Andrade shifted the leverage into a pin for the stolen victory.

This was a great opener that highlighted the long-known truth that these two are a perfect pair in the ring.

The long run-time in this contest was never obvious because they kept things fresh and engaging.

From playing on all of Andrade's established character flaws to showcasing more than ever how good Marina is as a manager, this match flew by without relying on big drama.

The final stretch sold that either man could win, and Pac looked like he had the win while Andrade escape The Death Riders' best tricks for now.

It seems like Andrade will need to lose the National Championship before he goes after the AEW Men's World Championship, so his title reign is unlikely to last much longer.

It has still been a major success so far, and Andrade is one of the most popular stars in AEW.

Result

Andrade def. Pac by pinfall to retain the National Championship.

Grade

A-

Notable Moments and Observations

• Before the match, Renee Paquette explained that Pac saw himself as the more prepared athlete between himself and the champion.
• "He's our bastard"/"How you know?" dueling chants started this match beautifully.
• Andrade lost his focus because of Marina multiple times, which could be his Achilles' heel in the future unless he gets a manager that keep him focused.

No. 1 Contender: Darby Allin and Steven Borden vs. Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight

Last Time in Action: Darby Allin and Steven Borden alongside Cage and Cope defeated Kevin Knight and Kyle Fletcher alongside FTR (Dynamite, September 16).

Fletcher and Knight tried to test Borden early, who was showing off with his power and leaping ability.

Once Allin tagged in, The Don Callis Family took over, tossing The Daredevil into the barricade then Powerbombing him onto the steel steps.

The dominance of Fletcher and Knight continued, even when Allin got the tag to Borden, because the referee Bryce Remsburg missed the tag.

Borden finally got the hot tag and ran wild until he and Knight leaping at each other across the ring. While Borden hit a palm thrust to The Jet, he landed badly on his head.

The referee checked on Borden and called for the bell. Officials helped Borden to the back off screen.

This was an exciting tag team match until the unfortunate injury. Borden is massively over and an explosive athlete that the fans loved to see fly.

He took a risk on the rope leap and suffered what looked to be a head injury. We hope for the best for Borden in his recovery.

Until we know more, the focus is on Borden's recovery.

Knight and Fletcher should do well with the tag title opportunity, regardless of what the original match ending was.

Result

Knight and Fletcher def. Allin and Borden by referee stoppage to earn a future Men's World Tag Team Championships opportunity.

Grade

N/A due the legitimate injury leading to an incomplete contest.

Notable Moments and Observations

• Callis spent significant time on commentary selling Borden's natural athleticism, including his NFL combine statistics.
• He even pulled out a deep wrestling pull, calling Borden's arm drag Jack Brisco-esque.
• The crowd chanted "Steve" for every big move by Borden.

TBS Championship: Persephone (c) vs. Dani Luna

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Persephone TBS Championship Open Challenge

Last Time in Action: Persephone successfully defended the TBS Championship against Hyan (Dynamite, September 23). This was the debut of Dani Luna in AEW.

Persephone looked confident about any challenge for her TBS Championship until the surprise arrival of a newcomer Luna.

The power of Luna quickly caused Persephone fits, and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. had to get involved with interference to get the champion back in control.

Luna fought back and almost caught Persephone with a Rebound Powerbomb. The two fought to the apron for a brutal Persephone German Suplex.

As Luna kept firing back, Baker went into full panic mode, especially after an impressive Deadlift Suplex for the near-fall.

After Luna hit a Sitout Powerbomb, The Doctor pulled her hair to break up the pin. Luna dived onto Baker followed by Persephone dived onto her on the floor.

Baker then saved Persephone from another Deadlift Suplex that Persephone adjusted into a Crucifix Powerbomb for the win.

Given all outside circumstances, this should not have worked, yet the talent of Luna was impossible to ignore from the moment the bell rang.

Her physical offense tested Persephone throughout to the point that it was clear there would have been a new TBS Champion if not for the interference of The Doctor often.

While interference can sometimes hurt a contest, it helped build the comeback of Luna, who had the crowd completely behind her despite the established popularity of Persephone.

It would have been even better if Luna did win, but this should only be the beginning of her journey in AEW. She has all the tools to become a champion sooner than later.

Result

Persephone def. Luna by pinfall to retain the TBS Championship.

Grade

B+

Notable Moments and Observations

• For those unaware, Luna is best known for her time in NXT UK and TNA, but it was her dominance in the British independent scene especially RevPro that showed how good she could be in AEW.
• The Chicago crowd did not know Luna well early, but both women worked hard to quickly get the crowd responding to her power offense.
• The crowd was also likely finding energy after the unfortunate injury to Steven Borden, but the women worked a crowd pleaser to get them re-energized.

International Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa

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Kazuchika Okada vs. Tommaso Ciampa

Last Time in Action: Tommao Ciampa defeated Jake Doyle (Dynamite, September 23); Kazuchika Okada won the International Championship against Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita (All In, August 30).

Okada brought the fight to Ciampa early. The Rainmaker teased a Rainmaker, but Ciampa nearly turned it into a Fairy Tale Ending and almost took a Running Knee.

The scare caused Okada to slow the pace. The Psycho Killer went after The Rainmaker though, knocking him off the apron with a Knee Strike and hitting a loud Knee Lift after draping Okada on the announce table.

A distraction from Don Callis allowed Okada to fight back and grind down Ciampa. The Rainmaker knocked The Psycho Killer eye first into the top turnbuckle then a Hanging DDT on the floor in front of Ciampa's family.

As Okada mocked Ciampa's daughter, she pulled out the double middle fingers, and The Psycho Killer came back in a flurry before lifting up his daughter in celebration.

Ciampa nearly took the win with the Fairy Tale Ending. Okada caught him a Backpack Neckbreaker followed up a Scoop Slam and Diving Elbow.

The Rainmaker threw up the middle finger, only for Ciampa to bite and stomp the finger. The Psycho Killer blocked The Rainmaker into a Project Ciampa near-fall.

Okada found the screwdriver but dived right into a knee. The two dodged each other's best offense until Ciampa hit a Running Knee for the near-fall.

The Psycho Killer teased his own Rainmaker, but Okada was ready for it. He hit two Rainmakers while ducking one more Running Knee to win.

Multiple times this year on PPV, Okada has reminded the world how good he still is, and this was definitely another one of those moments.

The Rainmaker was moving fast and hitting hard throughout, answering the physical offense of The Psycho Killer.

Ciampa has been electric since his arrival in AEW, and it feels like it is only a matter of time before he wins more gold.

He had something to prove here against one of the best wrestlers in the world and proved it all.

By the end, this could have gone either way, but Okada winning is a pretty good bet at any point in his career.

If The Rainmaker keeps working like this, he could be champion for a long time once again with no one complaining.

Result

Okada def. Ciampa by pinfall to retain the International Championship.

Grade

A

Notable Moments and Observations

• Ciampa's daughter was celebrating her 8th birthday at ringside with her mother and helped solidify this as a babyface match for The Psycho Killer.
• Callis trashed Ciampa for his lack of "class", causing The Psycho Killer to nearly scare Callis into the crowd.
• Callis was great on commentary in selling his growing fear for an Okada loss.
• Excalibur called a few moves wrong in a rare flub from the commentator, particularly missing Ciampa's specific names for his signature offense.
• Afterward, Tony Schiavone confirmed that Steven Borden is conscious and responsive at a nearby hospital.

Women's World Tag Championships - Chicago Street Fight: The Brawling Bird (c) vs. Divine Dominion

Last Time in Action: Lena Kross defeated Jamie Hayter (Dynamite, September 16); Megan Bayne defeated Alex Windsor (Dynamite, September 2).

With the brawl starting on the stage, this Street Fight was even early until Bayne threw a steel chair into the face of Windsor to draw blood.

The Megasus then booted Hayter off the apron to assist a Suplex from Kross through a table. Divine Dominion whipped Windsor repeatedly with a kendo stick.

Windsor managed to duck the two with steel chairs followed by Hayter returning to the fray with a Diving Crossbody.

Windsor and Hayter took out Kross with an assisted White Russian Legsweep followed by a Hayter DDT on The Megasus on a barbed wire steel chair.

Along the way, Bayne also got bloodied, but it only motivated The Megasus as she Double Suplexed The Brawling Birds.

Bayne then pulled out a piece of the barricade, but it was The Brawling Birds that Suplexed Kross onto it.

The Megasus saved Kross from a Two Birds, One Stone and hit a Divine Intervention on Windsor onto two steel chairs. Hayter broke up the pin.

Divine Dominion set up a barbed wire board, only for Hayter and Windsor to fight back. Hayter sent Bayne through the barbed wire board.

Kross sent Windsor face-first into the steel chair in the corner then pulled out thumbtacks. Hayter returned by smashing a beer bottle on Kross' face followed by Two Bird, One Stone onto the tacks to seal the win for The Brawling Birds.

This was the classic AEW hardcore match, but for the first time on PPV, it was the women that got the spotlight.

It was bloody. It was brutal. It was filled with major hardcore spots that made it clear that these two teams were not going to hold back.

Throughout the contest, it was unclear who would win as neither team allowed the action to settle. This was about leaning into the hatred between these teams.

The Brawling Birds needed the win to start their tag title reign strong, and it is hard to imagine anyone will have an easy time dethroning the undefeated team.

Divine Dominion remain strong despite loss and could easily got after singles gold in the next few months after a short reheat.

Result

Windsor and Hayter def. Kross and Bayne by pinfall to retain the Women's World Tag Team Championships.

Grade

A

Notable Moments and Observations

• Renee Paquette talked up the fire of The Brawling Birds before the match.
• Nigel McGuinness replaced Taz on commentary and immediately got irreverent in honor of The Brawling Birds.
• As this got more brutal, the chants of AEW felt especially appropriate.
• The hardcore escalation throughout this contest felt like a pointed statement that the women need so many more hardcore match spots like this. The men have had enough.
• After the match, Tony Schiavone gave another update, this time to the crowd, highlighting that Steven Borden was conscious and aware with doctors.

World Trios Championships: Swerve Strickland and The New Level (c) vs. Hangman Adam Page and Brodido

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Swerve Strickland and The New Level vs. Hangman Adam Page and Brodido

Last Time in Action: Swerve Strickland, Austin Creed, and Kofi retain the World Trios Championships against The Demand (Dynamite, September 23); Hangman Adam Page, Bandido and Brody King defeated The Conglomeration to earn this title opportunity (Dynamite, September 16).

The early action saw The New Level quickly learn how hard hitting Brodido can be while avoiding letting Hangman and Swerve in the ring together due to growing tensions.

Creed took over with a counter to Bandido, isolating the luchador. Swerve tried to keep the control, but a Diving Torneo and Springboard Cutter allowed King the hot tag.

After a disrespectful shot to the head from Kofi to King, King tagged in Hangman to finally get his hands on Swerve.

The Cowboy hit a Shooting Star Press on Creed while King held him over the apron above the knees of Bandido. Swerve then caught Hangman off the apron with a House Call.

Bandido and Hangman hit Stereo Blockbusters on Swerve and Kofi for a Hangman near-fall that Creed broke up.

Creed tagged in to fight King and found his chops ineffective. Finally, a pair of Superkicks set up a successful Shoulder Tackle.

Creed managed to lift King in a Fireman's Carry, but Bandido arrived to start stacking Kofi and Swerve on his shoulders. King then reversed to put Creed on top for a Samoan Drop on all three men.

Kofi and Creed tried to save each other from a 21 Plex, but King helped complete it. Hangman and Bandido Superkicked a hanging Creed before a Piledriver from King got the near-fall.

King took a Creed Powerbomb, Kofi Double Leg Drop and Swerve 450 Splash, but even with the champions stacking the pin, King still kicked out.

Hangman hit Kofi with a Buckshot off Swerve's back then went for another to Swerve. Creed took it instead, allowing Swerve to send The Cowboy to the floor with a House Call.

The Mogul jumped out of a 21 Plex then hit Big Pressure on Bandido to take the win.

This was non-stop action from six of the best athletes in the world. Everyone was firing on all cylinders throughout while investing this crowd in every dynamic.

While Hangman vs. Swerve was the biggest focus of this crowd, the audience was still completely invested when they were not in the action.

The New Level truly do look like they are working at a different pace in AEW than they ever have in their careers. This was the best work of Creed and Kofi so far, but it still feels like there is an even higher ceiling.

While it did feel like this went a bit long by the home stretch, it is difficult to say what should have taken out of this match.

It felt like a title change could have been in the works by the close of this one, but it is still early for Swerve and New Level.

The biggest question is whether Hangman and Brodido will stick together from here. They should, but The Cowboy is not known to stick with a crew since The Elite break-up.

Result

Swerve, Kofi and Creed def. Bandido, King and Hangman by pinfall to retain the World Trios Championships.

Grade

A-

Notable Moments and Observations

• The first shot from Hangman to Swerve, who was on the apron, frustrated The Mogul until he attacked The Cowboy outside the ring.
• Commentary teased that Hangman's anger could get him disqualified if he kept fighting as the non-legal man.
• Nothing so far on this show got as big a reaction as Hangman and Swerve action.

No. 1 Contender for AEW Women's World Championship: Willow Nightingale vs. Thekla

Last Time in Action: Thekla defeated Zayda Steel (Collision, September 19); Willow Nightingale lost the AEW Women's World Championship to Mercedes Moné (All In, August 30).

This started much faster than the first battle between these two on PPV. Willow landed an early Pounce. Thekla bounced back and Booted Willow to the floor.

Once the two fought back to the ring, The Toxic Spider went right after the injured left hand of Willow, stretching and stomping on the back of the hand.

Willow fired back with explosive offense. The two traded blows on the outside with hatred, almost getting counted out.

Thekla stomped on the hand then hit the Spear for a near-fall. The two stared each other down from the spider position then collided with Clotheslines.

This brought out Julia Hart and Skye Blue. While Blue successfully hit Willow in the hand with her Artist of Stardom Championship, Hart accidentally hit The Toxic Spider for a near-fall.

Thekla caught Willow with a Stomp to the injured hand followed by another Stomp to the neck to seal the win.

Afterward, Moné arrived to mock The Toxic Spider with the AEW Women's World Championship.

This was the most physical match of the night so far. These two were hitting hard with every strike, stiffing one another to sell their heat.

It was better than their first match as it felt like both had figured out what they do well together. The pace was furious throughout, even with a messy finish.

The miscommunication between Thekla and Hart only led to a near-fall, but it could be a tease of something in the future.

With her hand injury and the interference, Thekla needed to win this, no matter how close the final fall looked.

Moné vs. Thekla is the most exciting match-up the women's division can deliver right now, and it should be a major selling point for WrestleDream.

While it is heel vs. heel, the crowd will enjoy the action regardless and likely gravitate toward cheering The CEO.

Result

Thekla def. Willow by pinfall to earn an AEW Women's World Championship match at WrestleDream.

Grade

B+

Notable Moments and Observations

• Willow pulled out a nice tribute to Andy Williams with a Texas Cloverleaf Powerbomb.

• Referee Stephon Smith could have counted out both women but restarted the count to avoid a draw. They then got back up to nine before returning.
• The CEO arrived in a Chicago Bulls-inspired outfit to taunt Thekla.

Men's World Tag Team Championships - Ladder: Cage and Cope (c) vs. Young Bucks vs. FTR

Last Time in Action: Christian Cage and Adam Copeland alongside Darby Allin and Steven Borden defeated Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler alongside Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight (Dynamite, September 16). Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson lost a Tables match to Fletcher and Knight (Dynamite, September 9).

The blood was flowing early in this brutal contest where the ladders were used in a variety of brutal ways to hurt all six men.

FTR and The Young Bucks both tried to climb the ladder fast to steal the titles, but neither team would allow it.

Nick climbed up a corner ladder onto Cope at ringside while Matt took out FTR with a Double Sliced Bread off the corner ladder.

Both Young Bucks took harsh back bumps on an elevated ladder, but Cope took the worst one with a Dax Suplex off a ladder through a propped-up ladder that broke underneath him.

Cash took a nasty Back Body Drop over the top rope with only his legs going through a table at ringside. Matt and Cope smacked off a table that did not break. Rick Knox had to make sure Matt was okay.

Stokely Hathaway caught Cope with a Low Blow followed by powdering Christian. Stoke tried to take down the title for FTR, but The Rated-R Superstar sent him all the way to the floor through two tables.

FTR caught Cope with a Spike Piledriver on the apron then Young Bucks hit Dax with an Indie Taker on the floor.

The Young Bucks sent Cope and Dax through tables with Elbow Drops off a high ladder followed by Cash diving through the ladder into Christian through another table.

All six fought up onto triple ladders in the center of the ring that ended with a Shatter Machine to Nick. FTR tried to climb alone afterward, but Cage and Cope blasted Dax with a double chair shot.

Young Bucks caught The Patriarch with a BTE Trigger then pulled down the titles together to win.

The Triangle Tag Ladder match and TLC matches that followed changed wrestling forever, especially inspiring the style that made The Young Bucks great.

It is so appropriate for Matt and Nick to win the tribute match to that contest, handing Cage and Cope their first loss in this style of contest.

Did this eclipse the classic TLC matches? That would be difficult given this can never be as influential, but this certainly had an even higher rate of unreal spots throughout.

Everyone did their job beyond what anyone could expect. It would be a surprise if all six men came out of this unscathed. If Christian/Cope need some time off especially, that would be understandable.

Their title reign served its purpose well and gave them a nice nostalgia spot for their legacy as a team.

The immediate future of this tag team division goes through The Young Bucks, and between avenging their loss to Fletcher and Knight and getting that dream match with New Level, there's some huge matches upcoming.

Result

Matt and Nick def. Cage and Cope as well as Dax and Cash to win the Men's World Tag Team Championships.

Grade

A

Notable Moments and Observations

• The callbacks to past Cage and Cope ladder matches were numerous in this one. A whole article could be spent just comparing the spots.
• The match had multiple hilarious moments of obvious spot setup, but that is the name of the game in this style of contest.
• The tables exploded so nicely under Stoke that he should need to bring back the wheelchair for the next couple months.
• AEW aired a hype video for a returning Wardlow afterward.

AEW Men's World Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Jon Moxley

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Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley

Last Time in Action: Will Ospreay alongside "Speedball" Mike Bailey defeated Claudio Castagnoli and Gabe Kidd, and Jon Moxley defeated Desmond Xavier (Dynamite, September 23).

Ospreay played with Mox early, testing with grappling and speed by slipping through his grip. He sent the Continental champion to the floor followed by a Springboard Crossbody.

Mox fired back after catching Ospreay in the corner with a back rake and bite followed by a DDT on the top turnbuckle. The impact broke open The Aerial Assassin.

The Continental champion kept up the pressure by elbowing the open wound of Ospreay and even wrenching at the fingers of The Aerial Assassin.

Mox looked like he enjoyed grinding down and brutalizing Ospreay, especially after a Gotch Piledriver leaving The Aerial Assassin holding his surgically repaired neck.

As Ospreay began to fight back, matching Mox's technical offense and striking, the Continental champion grew frustrated.

They exchanged strikes center of the ring, leading into a Styles Clash attempt that Mox transitioned first into an Armbar then a Sleeper Hold.

Ospreay tried to fire back with a OsCutter, but Mox caught him and spiked him with a Headlock Suplex that led to referee Paul Turner showing concern for Ospreay's neck.

Mox tried to Curb Stomp Ospreay, but The Aerial Assassin blocked with neck strength that shocked the Continental champion.

A Sit-Out Powerbomb into a Styles Clash then OsCutter would not keep Mox down. Ospreay teased a Hidden Blade that sent The Death Riders into defense mode.

Turner got knocked off the apron. Opreay hit a Hidden Blade, but with the ref out, Yuta got involved. Francesco Akira and "Speedball" Mike Bailey fought off Yuta, Daniel Garcia and Marina Shafir.

Pac took out Speedball, but Andrade El Ídolo knocked him down. Mox hit a Paradigm Shift while Ospreay hit a Hidden Blade.

Marina then blasted The Aerial Assassin with a briefcase for a slow near-fall. The Problem then attacked the referee, but The Brawling Birds arrived to take out Marina and Yuta.

Mox Curb Stomped Ospreay on the briefcase then blasted him with the case as referee Bryce Remsburg arrived. The Continental champion hit two Paradigm Shifts and a Death Rider, but Ospreay still kicked out.

Mox locked in the Bulldog Choke. Ospreay bit his way free followed by Hidden Blade and Storm Breaker for another close kick-out.

The Aerial Assassin ripped off his elbow pad, and Mox smiled as he turned into the Hidden Blade for the Ospreay victory.

Afterward, Mox handed the AEW Men's World Championship to The Aerial Assassin and smacked his hand in respect.

This was an electric main event, carried by all of the story that built to this moment.

While there was plenty of interference and mess outside, it felt like the right blend for a Death Riders match. Ospreay was facing the same kind of threat as Hangman Adam Page did at All In 2025, overcoming it with his own group.

The Death Riders finally met their match in United Empire, and Ospreay proved himself to Mox as worthy of carrying AEW forward.

While Ospreay reached the mountaintop at All In 2026, this was the true arrival of The United Empire, who stand atop AEW even more powerfully now than The Death Riders did.

Ospreay and Mox are great together and should not leave this as their last chapter, but The Aerial Assassin should move on for now with plenty of fresh challengers.

The only exception would be a Death Riders vs. United Empire battle inside Blood & Guts, which should be intergender this year.

Result

Ospreay def. Mox by pinfall to retain the AEW Men's World Championship.

Grade

A+

Notable Moments and Observations

• To start Ospreay's entrance, a woman played the Assassin's Creed theme followed by Edward Kenway (protagonist of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag) giving The Aerial Assassin a pep talk.
• This also set up for a quick commercial plug for the current price discount on Black Flag Resynced. Ospreay's eternal AC connection is a fun dynamic.
• Ospreay burned the Death Riders flag before he headed out with Akira and Bailey. Mox was seconded by Marina, Garcia and Yuta.
• Marina quietly changed outfits for each match she managed.
• The Death Riders at ringside refused to look at Ospreay during his entrance.
• Mox licked the blood of Ospreay off his forearm to the disgust and amusement of the crowd.
• Andrade, Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor all signaled they are part of Ospreay's United Empire after they helped The Aerial Assassin.

Final Word

It is a tired line at this point that All Elite Wrestling does PPV better than anyone in wrestling, but after the closest to a dud this year in Redemption, All In and All Out were back to delivering some of AEW's best shows in its history.

Outside of an unfortunate injury to Steven Borden (and even then the company's quick response hopefully avoided serious injury), this was a show to remember for AEW.

Will Ospreay started his run atop AEW by showing he is ready to carry the company forward beyond the specter of The Death Riders.

Both World Tag Team Championships matches were electric hardcore battle driven by memorable spots. The World Trios Championships match was also non-stop excitement with more Hangman Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland drama.

Tommaso Ciampa brought out another unforgettable match from Kazuchika Okada. Willow Nightingale and Thekla upped their game again in a major showcase of the top women in AEW right now.

Dani Luna made a memorable debut against Persephone that should set her up for quick success. Andrade El Ídolo and Pac opened the show with a memorable and fiery opener that AEW could run back another five times easily.

Especially excluding the pre-show Tailgate Brawl, this will go down as one of AEW's best shows this year.

Final Grade: A