Will Ospreay set to defend AEW World Title against Kazuchika Okada in Paris
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Will Ospreay will defend the AEW World Championship against Kazuchika Okada at Grand Slam France on October 6, 2026. Ospreay, who successfully retained his title against Jon Moxley at AEW All Out, challenged Okada, referencing their long-standing rivalry. Okada accepted the challenge, adding a distinct flair to the announcement. The match highlights the growing international presence of AEW and continues the storied history between the two wrestlers, who have faced each other multiple times in various promotions.
- •Ospreay defends against Okada at Grand Slam France on October 6.
- •Ospreay retained his title against Moxley at AEW All Out.
- •Okada holds the AEW International Championship.
- •They have a history of matches dating back to 2015.
- •The event will take place at Adidas Arena in Paris.
- 3:12 PMWrestling Inc — Will Ospreay To Defend AEW World Title Against Kazuchika Okada At Grand Slam France
"Following his successful title defense at AEW All Out, AEW World Champion Will Ospreay pivots his attention to Kazuchika Okada at Grand Slam France.
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