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Kenny Omega wins AEW World Championship, thanks fans for support

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:23 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Kenny Omega wins AEW World Championship, thanks fans for support

Summary

Kenny Omega claimed the AEW World Championship on July 8, 2026, defeating MJF during "AEW Dynamite." The victory marks Omega's return to the title after a nearly five-year absence, leading him to express gratitude to his supporters on social media. Omega had faced losing his chance at the title for good if he had lost to MJF. Next, he is set to compete against Will Ospreay at the All In event next month, following Ospreay's victory in the Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men's Tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Kenny Omega defeated MJF to win the AEW World Championship.
•Omega's win ends a 1,698-day wait for the title.
•Omega will face Will Ospreay at All In next month.
•Ospreay earned the title shot by winning the Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men's Tournament.
•Omega's first championship run lasted 346 days.

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2:23 PMWrestling Inc — Kenny Omega Thanks Fans Following AEW Title Win

What they're saying

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Kenny Omega shares his appreciation for the AEW faithful on social media following his world title win on Wednesday.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Julien D'Alessandro)

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