Will Ospreay Defeats Kyle Fletcher & Retains AEW World Championship at AEW Full Gear 2026, Gets Laid Out by a Returning MJF Post-Match
Will Ospreay overcame a defiant Kyle Fletcher and retained the AEW World Championship in the main event of AEW Full Gear 2026. However, the night didn’t end well for the champ, as he was laid out by a returning MJF.
Fletcher gained the early advantage when he blocked a Hidden Blade attempt from Ospreay. The ProtoStar followed with a Powerbomb on the apron and took complete control of proceedings.
Ospreay ultimately clawed his way back with a Styles Clash from the apron to the floor. He went for the Hidden Blade, but Fletcher countered it with one of his own. However, the champ responded with a Styles Clash-Hidden Blade combo, but the ProtoStar managed to kick out. Ospreay went for PAC’s Black Arrow, but Fletcher countered it with a Brainbuster on an exposed turnbuckle. Fletcher went for the encore, but, this time, the defending champion responded with another Hidden Blade.
By this point, Fletcher had started to bleed heavily, and yet, he somehow kicked after eating two Hidden Blades and a Storm Breaker. Another Hidden Blade, and this time, Fletcher ...