All Elite Wrestling is heading into a new stretch after AEW All Out 2026, which took place on September 26 at the NOW Arena near Chicago.
The biggest talking points coming out of the event are Will Ospreay keeping the AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley and The Young Bucks winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship for a record fourth time. AEW also set up Thekla vs. Mercedes Moné for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleDream, brought back Samoa Joe, and kept the World Trios Championship around Swerve Strickland and The New Level.
Below is an independent, unofficial rundown of where AEW stands right now.
Current AEW Champions After All Out 2026
| Championship | Current Champion(s) |
|---|---|
| AEW World Championship | Will Ospreay |
| AEW Women’s World Championship | Mercedes Moné |
| AEW World Tag Team Championship | The Young Bucks |
| AEW World Trios Championship | Swerve Strickland & The New Level |
| AEW International Championship | Kazuchika Okada |
| AEW National Championship | Andrade El Ídolo |
| AEW TNT Championship | Darby Allin |
| AEW TBS Championship | Persephone |
| AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship | The Brawling Birds |
| AEW Continental Championship | Jon Moxley |
Only one title changed hands on the main All Out card: The Young Bucks left with the World Tag Team Championship.
Will Ospreay Still AEW World Champion
The main event story from All Out is simple: Will Ospreay beat Jon Moxley and remained AEW World Champion.
Ospreay won the title from Kenny Omega at All In: London on August 30, 2026. That win made him the first Englishman to hold the AEW World Championship on British soil. Going into All Out, he had never beaten Moxley in a singles match. That changed in Chicago.
AEW’s official results framed the match as a major step in Ospreay’s title run, especially because Moxley has been such a big part of his career.
Ospreay’s 2026 Title Run
Ospreay’s current reign began at Wembley Stadium, where he dethroned Kenny Omega. From there, he became one of the central figures on AEW programming. The Moxley feud became the main focus heading into All Out, and Ospreay came out still champion.
Jon Moxley Is Still Continental Champion
Moxley may not have won the World Championship at All Out, but he is still a champion in AEW.
He currently holds the AEW Continental Championship. At All In: London, Moxley beat Nigel McGuinness in the Continental Challenge Cup final and kept the title. So even while he was chasing the top prize, the Continental Championship stayed part of his story.
The Young Bucks Win Tag Team Gold Again
One of the biggest moments at All Out came in the World Tag Team Championship ladder match.
The defending champions, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, faced FTR and The Young Bucks. The Young Bucks climbed the ladder and pulled down the titles.
That made Matt and Nick Jackson four-time AEW World Tag Team Champions, a new record for the division.
The result shakes up the tag team picture. The Young Bucks are back on top, while FTR and Cage & Cope remain major players in the title scene.
Mercedes Moné Remains Women’s World Champion
Mercedes Moné is still the AEW Women’s World Champion.
She won the belt from Willow Nightingale at All In: London on August 30. However, she did not defend it at All Out. AEW announced before the show that Moné was not cleared to compete, but the company expected her to be ready for WrestleDream in October.
Instead of wrestling, Moné waited to see who would become her next challenger.
Thekla Earns a Shot at Mercedes Moné
At All Out, Thekla defeated Willow Nightingale to become the next challenger for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
That means Thekla vs. Mercedes Moné is set for AEW WrestleDream.
After the match, Moné came out and confronted Thekla, which made the next title program clear. There is extra history here because both Thekla and Willow have held the AEW Women’s World Championship before.
Swerve Strickland and The New Level Keep the Trios Titles
Swerve Strickland, Austin Creed, and Kofi — known as The New Level with Swerve Strickland — are still AEW World Trios Champions.
They beat “Hangman” Adam Page, Bandido, and Brody King at All Out. The match continued the long-running rivalry between Swerve Strickland and Adam Page while also extending the Trios Championship reign.
The New Level includes former WWE stars Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods/Austin Creed, who made their AEW debut at All In: London. Their arrival was one of the biggest roster stories of the summer.
Swerve Strickland and Adam Page Rivalry Continues
The Trios title match also brought back the personal history between Swerve Strickland and Adam Page.
These two have one of AEW’s most recognizable rivalries. AEW’s official report pointed out that the match took place in Chicago, the same building where they had a major confrontation before.
So the Trios Championship story is not just about the belts — it is also about Page and Strickland’s ongoing issues.
Kazuchika Okada Retains the International Championship
Kazuchika Okada is still the AEW International Champion after beating Tommaso Ciampa at All Out.
Ciampa was built up as a serious challenger, but Okada survived and kept the title.
Okada originally won the International Championship at All In: London, defeating Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita in a three-way match.
Andrade El Ídolo Retains the National Championship
Andrade El Ídolo also held on to his title at All Out.
He beat PAC in a hard-fought match to keep the AEW National Championship. According to AEW’s results, this was Andrade’s fifth successful defense. PAC remains one of the main challengers around the title.
Persephone Retains the TBS Championship
Persephone entered All Out as TBS Champion and issued an open challenge.
The challenger was Dani Luna, who made her AEW debut in the match. Persephone won and retained the TBS Championship.
Dani Luna was a notable name from the British wrestling scene and a former RevPro Women’s Champion. After the event, reports confirmed that Luna had signed with AEW.
The Brawling Birds Retain the Women’s Tag Team Titles
The Brawling Birds — Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor — successfully defended the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship against Divine Dominion.
The match was a Chicago Street Fight, making it one of the more violent matches on the All Out card. The Brawling Birds beat Lena Kross and Megan Bayne to keep the titles.
Darby Allin Remains TNT Champion
Darby Allin is still the AEW TNT Champion after All Out.
Allin teamed with Steven Borden against Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight. The winners were set to receive a future World Tag Team Championship opportunity.
Fletcher and Knight won after the match was stopped by a doctor because of an injury to Borden. Allin kept the TNT Championship, while Fletcher and Knight moved forward as tag team title challengers.
Steven Borden Injury Update
One of the worrying moments at All Out involved Steven Borden.
During the number-one-contender tag match, Borden took a hard landing and was checked by officials. The referee and medical staff stopped the contest and awarded the win to Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight. AEW later gave a positive update on Borden’s condition.
This is separate from the championship results, but it could affect Borden’s schedule going forward.
Samoa Joe Returns to AEW
Another big surprise at All Out was the return of Samoa Joe.
Jack Perry beat Katsuyori Shibata in the Tailgate Brawl and then called out Joe. Joe eventually appeared and confronted Perry. Instead of shaking Perry’s hand, Joe headbutted him and left with The Opps.
Joe’s return immediately creates a new storyline around Jack Perry and The Opps.
Jack Perry vs. Samoa Joe
Jack Perry’s match with Katsuyori Shibata was built around his attempt to get to Samoa Joe.
Perry won by pinning Shibata, but his celebration ended when Joe returned. The confrontation sets up a possible Perry vs. Joe program, though the exact match and timing were not officially confirmed right after All Out.
AEW All Out 2026 Results
The major results from All Out include:
- Will Ospreay defeated Jon Moxley to retain the AEW World Championship.
- The Young Bucks defeated Adam Copeland & Christian Cage and FTR in a ladder match to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
- Swerve Strickland & The New Level defeated Hangman Adam Page & Brodido to retain the AEW World Trios Championship.
- Kazuchika Okada defeated Tommaso Ciampa to retain the International Championship.
- Andrade El Ídolo defeated PAC to retain the National Championship.
- Persephone defeated Dani Luna to retain the TBS Championship.
- The Brawling Birds defeated Divine Dominion to retain the Women’s World Tag Team Championship.
- Thekla defeated Willow Nightingale to earn a Women’s World Championship match at WrestleDream.
- Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight defeated Darby Allin & Steven Borden in a number-one-contender match after a doctor stoppage.
- Jack Perry defeated Katsuyori Shibata in the Tailgate Brawl.
- Bang Bang Gang defeated The Dogs and Death Riders in the eight-man Tailgate Brawl.
AEW’s official results state that seven championships were involved across nine main-card matches, and only one championship changed hands on the main pay-per-view.
All In: London 2026 Set Up the Current Landscape
To understand where AEW is now, you have to look back at All In: London on August 30.
That event produced several major changes:
- Will Ospreay beat Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship.
- Mercedes Moné beat Willow Nightingale for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
- Kazuchika Okada became International Champion.
- Swerve Strickland teamed with The New Level to win the World Trios Championship.
- The Brawling Birds won the Women’s World Tag Team Championship.
- Britt Baker returned.
- Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed debuted as The New Level.
Those changes shaped much of the championship picture AEW carried into September.
The New Level’s AEW Debut
One of the biggest roster stories of the summer was the arrival of Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed.
The former WWE tag team members debuted as The New Level at All In: London. They joined Swerve Strickland for the Trios Roulette Royale and won the AEW World Trios Championship.
They have remained champions through All Out. Their arrival gives AEW another established tag team and opens up new possibilities for the Trios division.
Motor City Machine Guns Join AEW
Another important 2026 roster move was the arrival of the Motor City Machine Guns.
AEW’s September results confirm that the team made its AEW tag-team debut on Collision after being announced as All Elite in July.
Their arrival adds another veteran tag team to a division that already includes The Young Bucks, FTR, Cage & Cope, and the Don Callis Family.
AEW Women’s Division
The AEW women’s division currently revolves around several major names.
Mercedes Moné holds the Women’s World Championship. Thekla has earned the next title opportunity. Willow Nightingale remains an important contender after competing for the number-one-contender spot at All Out. Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor hold the Women’s World Tag Team Championship. Persephone holds the TBS Championship. Britt Baker has also returned after a long absence and has been connected with the TBS Championship storyline.
AEW Women’s World Championship: Next Match
The next major women’s world title match is now clear:
Mercedes Moné vs. Thekla — AEW Women’s World Championship
Thekla earned the shot by beating Willow Nightingale at All Out. Moné confronted her after the match, setting up the next title program.
AEW WrestleDream 2026
The next major AEW pay-per-view is WrestleDream 2026, scheduled for October 17 in Orlando.
One officially established championship match is:
Mercedes Moné vs. Thekla — AEW Women’s World Championship
More WrestleDream matches and storylines are expected to develop on Dynamite and Collision after All Out.
What’s Next on AEW Dynamite?
The first Dynamite after All Out will have several big stories to advance. The main questions include:
- What is next for AEW World Champion Will Ospreay?
- Who will challenge Ospreay next?
- What happens between Jon Moxley and the Death Riders?
- Who will challenge The Young Bucks for the World Tag Team Championship?
- What is next for Swerve Strickland and The New Level?
- How will Adam Page respond after losing the Trios Championship match?
- How will Thekla prepare for Mercedes Moné?
- What happens next between Jack Perry and Samoa Joe?
- When will Steven Borden return?
- How will Dani Luna fit into AEW’s women’s division?
AEW’s Current Main Storylines
Will Ospreay vs. The Next Challenger
Ospreay has successfully defended the AEW World Championship against Moxley. The next phase of his reign will determine who becomes the next major challenger.
Mercedes Moné vs. Thekla
This is one of the clearest upcoming championship programs. Thekla earned her title opportunity at All Out and will face Moné at WrestleDream.
Young Bucks and the Tag Division
The Young Bucks are World Tag Team Champions again. FTR, Cage & Cope, and the Don Callis Family remain connected to the title scene.
Swerve Strickland and Adam Page
Their history continues through the World Trios Championship storyline. Swerve and The New Level retained at All Out.
Jack Perry and Samoa Joe
Joe’s return created an immediate new storyline after Perry’s victory over Shibata.
AEW’s Current Programming
AEW’s main weekly television programming continues to revolve around:
AEW Dynamite
Dynamite remains the company’s primary weekly wrestling show and is central to major championship stories and rivalries.
AEW Collision
Collision continues to provide another weekly platform for AEW matches, title defenses, and storyline development.
AEW Pay-Per-View Events
AEW’s major pay-per-view events continue to serve as the destination for its biggest championship matches and major storyline conclusions. The company also uses special events and international shows throughout the year.
AEW International Expansion
AEW is continuing to expand its international distribution.
AEW has announced that its programming will begin streaming exclusively on Hulu Japan beginning in November.
The company has also announced a partnership bringing AEW content to fans across the Middle East and North Africa through beIN.
AEW has additionally announced a return to the United Kingdom for two events in February 2027.
AEW 2026: Major New Names and Returns
Several notable roster developments have shaped AEW during 2026.
Will Ospreay
Ospreay became AEW World Champion at All In: London and successfully defended the championship against Jon Moxley at All Out.
The New Level
Kofi and Austin Creed joined AEW and immediately became World Trios Champions with Swerve Strickland.
Motor City Machine Guns
The established tag team became part of AEW’s roster and made its tag-team debut in September.
Britt Baker
Britt Baker returned to AEW programming at All In: London after an extended absence.
Samoa Joe
Joe returned at All Out following Jack Perry’s match with Katsuyori Shibata.
Dani Luna
Dani Luna made her AEW debut at All Out and subsequently signed with the company.
AEW Current Update: September 27, 2026
As of September 27, 2026, the most important confirmed developments are:
- Will Ospreay is still AEW World Champion.
- Mercedes Moné is still AEW Women’s World Champion.
- The Young Bucks are the new AEW World Tag Team Champions and are now four-time champions.
- Swerve Strickland and The New Level remain World Trios Champions.
- Kazuchika Okada remains International Champion.
- Andrade El Ídolo remains National Champion.
- Persephone remains TBS Champion.
- The Brawling Birds remain Women’s World Tag Team Champions.
- Thekla will challenge Mercedes Moné at WrestleDream.
- Samoa Joe has returned to AEW programming.
- Dani Luna has joined AEW.
- The next major AEW PPV is WrestleDream on October 17, 2026.
Final Thoughts
AEW’s post-All Out landscape is built around several clear championship stories.
Will Ospreay’s AEW World Championship reign continues after his first singles victory over Jon Moxley. The Young Bucks have returned to the top of the tag-team division as four-time World Tag Team Champions. Swerve Strickland and The New Level continue their Trios Championship run, while Mercedes Moné now has Thekla waiting for her at WrestleDream.
The roster is also changing through new signings and returns, including Dani Luna, the Motor City Machine Guns, The New Level, and Samoa Joe.
With All Out now completed, AEW has moved into the next stage of its 2026 schedule. WrestleDream and the weekly Dynamite and Collision shows are expected to establish the company’s next major rivalries and title challengers.
FAQ
Who is the current AEW World Champion in 2026?
Will Ospreay is the current AEW World Champion. He won the title from Kenny Omega at All In: London and retained it against Jon Moxley at All Out.
Who is the current AEW Women’s World Champion?
Mercedes Moné is the current AEW Women’s World Champion. She won the championship from Willow Nightingale at All In: London.
Who are the AEW World Tag Team Champions?
The Young Bucks, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson, are the current AEW World Tag Team Champions after winning the three-way ladder match at All Out.
How many times have The Young Bucks won the AEW World Tag Team Championship?
The Young Bucks are now four-time AEW World Tag Team Champions.
Who is challenging Mercedes Moné?
Thekla earned the next AEW Women’s World Championship opportunity by defeating Willow Nightingale at All Out.
When is AEW WrestleDream 2026?
AEW WrestleDream 2026 is scheduled for October 17, 2026, in Orlando.
Who are the AEW World Trios Champions?
Swerve Strickland, Austin Creed, and Kofi, collectively known as Swerve Strickland and The New Level, are the current AEW World Trios Champions.
Did Will Ospreay beat Jon Moxley?
Yes. Ospreay defeated Moxley at AEW All Out 2026 and retained the AEW World Championship.
Did The Young Bucks win the AEW Tag Team Championship?
Yes. The Young Bucks defeated Adam Copeland and Christian Cage and FTR in a three-way ladder match to win the titles.
Did Samoa Joe return to AEW?
Yes. Samoa Joe returned at All Out following Jack Perry’s match against Katsuyori Shibata.
Did Dani Luna join AEW?
Dani Luna made her AEW debut by answering Persephone’s TBS Championship open challenge at All Out, and a subsequent report confirmed her AEW signing.
What was the biggest title change at AEW All Out 2026?
The Young Bucks winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship was the only championship change on the main All Out card.
What is next for AEW after All Out?
The company is moving toward WrestleDream 2026, with Mercedes Moné vs. Thekla already established for the AEW Women’s World Championship. Weekly Dynamite and Collision episodes will determine additional matches and challengers.