Kevin Knight to challenge Kenny Omega for AEW World Championship
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Kevin Knight is set to become the first challenger to Kenny Omega's AEW World Championship at Redemption, scheduled following the latest episode of AEW Dynamite. Omega won the title from MJF at last week's Beach Break special. During the segment, Knight confronted Omega, invoking MJF's previous promise regarding his title shot. Omega initially dismissed the challenge but ultimately agreed, provided Knight leaves behind his associations with the Don Callis Family. The confrontation escalated with Knight dropping Omega as Will Ospreay attempted to intervene, leading to further chaos with Darby Allin and the Death Riders.
- •Kevin Knight challenges Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship.
- •Omega won the title from MJF at Beach Break.
- •Knight requests the title shot citing a promise from MJF.
- •Ospreay tries to aid Omega during the confrontation.
- •The segment concludes with an intervention by the Death Riders.
- 1:49 AMWrestling Inc — Kevin Knight Set To Challenge Kenny Omega For AEW World Championship At Redemption
"Kevin Knight is set to challenge Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at Redemption.
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