AEW’s inaugural Redemption pay-per-view delivered a memorable night in Montreal, with championship changes, brutal grudge matches, and major developments heading toward All In.
Kenny Omega remains World Champion
The main event saw Kenny Omega successfully defend the AEW World Championship against TNT Champion Kevin Knight. Knight pushed Omega to the limit in the biggest match of his career, but the champion survived the challenge to keep the title. The victory keeps Omega on a collision course with the promotion’s top contenders.
Willow Nightingale reaches the mountaintop
One of the night’s biggest moments came when Willow Nightingale defeated Thekla to become the new AEW Women’s World Champion. Willow overcame interference and adversity before scoring the decisive pin, earning the biggest victory of her career and setting up a blockbuster title defense at All In.
Ospreay’s loyalties questioned
Will Ospreay teamed with Jon Moxley against The Young Bucks, but the loss created more questions than answers. Ospreay’s uneasy relationship with the Death Riders continued to be a major storyline, leaving fans wondering where his allegiance truly lies.
Other notable results
Kyle Fletcher retained the AEW International Championship over Bandido in a highly athletic showcase.
Andrade El Idolo captured the AEW National Championship by defeating Mark Davis.
Maya World upset Hikaru Shida to win the TBS Championship, another emotional title change.
Chris Jericho, returning as The Painmaker, defeated Tommaso Ciampa in an ultra-violent No Holds Barred match.
Adam Copeland & Christian Cage retained the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
The Conglomeration retained the AEW World Trios Championship on the Buy-In.
Final thoughts
AEW Redemption succeeded in establishing itself as a major annual event. Between Willow Nightingale’s championship triumph, Kenny Omega’s hard-fought title defense, and several compelling new rivalries, AEW left Montreal with strong momentum heading into All In at Wembley Stadium.
