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AEW Redemption 2026 concludes with mixed reactions from fans and critics

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:23 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

AEW Redemption 2026 concludes with mixed reactions from fans and critics

Summary

AEW held its first-ever Redemption pay-per-view on July 27, 2026, in Montreal, featuring key matches involving Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, and the Death Riders. While the event included some notable highlights, such as Speedball Mike Bailey's hometown victory and Willow Nightingale winning the AEW Women's World Championship, critical reviews mentioned an underwhelming overall experience. The show's lengthy duration, less enthusiastic crowd engagement, and lack of major surprises were pointed out as areas of concern. The event precedes AEW's All In: London show scheduled for next month, where match setups were key discussion points.

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Key Details

•Speedball Mike Bailey secured a hometown victory to open the show.
•Willow Nightingale won the AEW Women's World Championship.
•Fans were mixed on the necessity of the Redemption PPV ahead of All In.
•The Montreal crowd was noted for being less engaged throughout the night.
•Kenny Omega successfully defended his title against Kevin Knight.

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What they're saying

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AEW held its first-ever Redemption pay-per-view tonight, which concluded with some melodrama involving Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, and the Death Riders.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Wrestling Inc. Staff)

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