AEW Redemption delivered a landmark show from Montreal with multiple title changes, surprise returns, and a dramatic angle that sets up All In. Willow Nightingale’s historic Women’s World Championship win dominates the narrative, but Kenny Omega’s post-match statement and the ongoing Don Callis Family drama are equally significant storylines heading into the company’s biggest show of the summer at Wembley.
#1. Willow Nightingale
Made history at Redemption as AEW’s first Women’s Grand Slam/Triple Crown Champion, capturing the Women’s World Championship from Thekla while overcoming both the injury that sidelined her since May and a year-long battle with depression. She’s dominating the post-show narrative, with extensive media scrum coverage positioning her as the feel-good story and emotional centerpiece of the weekend.
🏆 AEW Women’s World Championship
#2. Kenny Omega
Retained the AEW World Championship against Kevin Knight at Redemption in a main event that closed with a post-match statement—Omega hit the One Winged Angel on Will Ospreay, creating immediate intrigue about a potential heel turn and setting up the All In title match. His legacy and positioning as the company’s top star remains unchallenged despite the angle.
🏆 AEW World Championship
#3. Will Ospreay
The Death Riders angle exploded at Redemption when Ospreay refused to suffocate Omega, then got laid out with the OWA, breaking him away from the faction in dramatic fashion. Now officially positioned for a world title shot at All In, making him the most viable challenger to Omega heading into Wembley.
#4. Kevin Knight
Challenged Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship in the Redemption main event, continuing his meteoric rise after betraying JetSpeed and joining the Don Callis Family. Despite the loss, his headlining status and Don Callis connection keep him firmly in the upper card conversation.
#5. Maya World
Won the AEW TBS Championship at Redemption over Hikaru Shida in an emotionally resonant moment occurring over a month after losing her brother. Already calling for a match against Athena at All In, she’s riding genuine fan momentum and narrative momentum heading into London.
🏆 AEW TBS Championship
#6. Kyle Fletcher
Retained the AEW International Championship at Redemption but suffered internal tensions with his Don Callis Family teammates, particularly Kazuchika Okada. The fractioning within the faction creates intrigue around his next challenger and whether the alliance will hold through All In.
🏆 AEW International Championship
#7. Mike Bailey
Earned an International Championship match at All In following his strong showing at Redemption, while positioning himself as a sympathetic figure who still maintains love for former partner Kevin Knight despite their split. His comments on WWE’s past hiring practices added a secondary narrative layer to his media scrum appearance.
#8. Kairi Sane
Released from WWE and now lists AEW agent Barry Bloom as her manager on social media—a major hint that she’s headed to AEW. While not yet officially signed or announced, the social media move generated significant speculation this week about a potential high-profile acquisition.
#9. Andrade El Idolo
Won the AEW National Championship at Redemption while making his entrance with four unidentified women whose identities were quickly revealed on social media. The mystery and pageantry surrounding his return keep him prominent in the upper-midcard picture.
🏆 AEW National Championship
#10. Tony Khan
While not an in-ring performer, Khan dominated post-show media coverage confirming plans for an AEW Podcast Network to rival WWE Radio, discussing another AEW video game, and addressing Anna Jay’s shoulder injury and re-signing. His executive decisions and future vision received substantial column space throughout the week.
Danhausen earned surprising mainstream coverage this week—not just for his Redemption appearance kissing both CM Punk and Cody Rhodes at a live event, but for ESPN’s announcement of a “freeze tour” during the SummerSlam weekend, positioning him as an emerging crossover personality.
