Omega Reclaims Gold in Dynamite Main Event
Kenny Omega is once again the AEW World Champion. On the July 8, 2026, episode of “AEW Dynamite,” Omega defeated MJF in a high-stakes main event, ending a 1,698-day gap since he last held the promotion’s top prize. The victory marks the beginning of Omega’s second reign with the championship.
A Career-Defining Stipulation
The match carried heavy consequences. Had Omega failed to secure the win, he would’ve never been able to compete for the AEW World Championship again. Following the victory, Omega took to social media to address his supporters. “After 1,698 days of waiting to get it back, we finished the race,” Omega wrote. “Thank you for never giving up on me and always believing, one more time.”
All In Showdown Against Ospreay
Omega’s next challenge is already set: a title defense against Will Ospreay at the upcoming All In event. Ospreay earned his position as the number one contender by winning the Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament last month.
The two rivals share a storied history, having met three times in singles competition. While Omega leads the career record 2-1, Ospreay claimed victory in their most recent encounter at Forbidden Door 2023. That 2023 bout stands as their only previous one-on-one meeting within an AEW ring.
Restoring a Legacy at the Top
This win returns Omega to the upper echelon of company history. His first tenure as champion lasted 346 days, one of the longest AEW World Championship reigns, which was surpassed by MJF’s 406-day initial reign.
Uncertainty Ahead of Redemption
As Omega prepares for the main event at All In, questions remain regarding his immediate schedule. It remains to be seen if he’ll need to defend the title before All In. With the promotion’s newest pay-per-view, Redemption, scheduled for Montreal, Canada, in three weeks, the status of the championship remains subject to further official announcements.
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