Will Ospreay Drops NJPW Bombshell, Eyes AEW World Title

Will Ospreay is set to face Swerve Strickland in the 2026 Owen Hart Cup finals, with the winner earning a shot at the AEW World Title at All In 2026.

What's at stake?

The match will take place later this month at Forbidden Door, and Ospreay is looking to capitalize on his momentum.

Recent comments

Ospreay recently disagreed with a fan's claim that New Japan Pro Wrestling has failed to adapt to modern professional wrestling, citing Kenny Omega's return from a life-threatening illness as an example.

Ospreay stated that AEW could do more as a partner, but also acknowledged that NJPW failed to capitalize on Gabe Kidd's momentum after his match against Omega.

Health and preparation

Ospreay underwent major neck surgery last year and spoke with Adam Copeland, also known as Edge, before the procedure.

Copeland has had neck problems throughout his career and has had three surgeries, making him a valuable source of advice for Ospreay.

Upcoming match

Ospreay's match against Swerve Strickland will be a highly anticipated bout, with the winner earning a shot at the AEW World Title.

The match will take place on a yet-to-be-announced date later this month at Forbidden Door.

AEW World Title aspirations

If Ospreay wins, he will challenge for the AEW World Title at All In 2026, which would be a major milestone in his career.

Ospreay has been one of the most talented professional wrestlers in the modern era, and a win would cement his status as a top contender.

United Empire connection

Ospreay is still a member of the United Empire faction, which he co-founded and initially led.

The current leader of the faction is Callum Newman, a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion.

Future prospects

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Ospreay, as he looks to become the AEW World Champion this year.

With his talent and dedication, Ospreay has the potential to achieve great things in the world of professional wrestling.