SYDNEY – AEW brought a landmark event to Australian shores on , as Grand Slam Australia unfolded at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The show, the promotion’s first major event in the country, delivered a night of championship contests and set the stage for a highly anticipated showdown at AEW Revolution.
The main event saw AEW World Champion MJF successfully defend his title against Brody King in a hard-fought battle. King, having earned his opportunity by previously defeating MJF, proved a formidable opponent, pushing the champion to his limits with a display of raw power. However, MJF ultimately prevailed, retaining the championship and continuing his reign atop the AEW mountain. The atmosphere inside the arena was described as electric, with the Sydney crowd passionately engaged throughout the contest.
Before the main event, “Hangman” Adam Page secured his place as the next challenger for MJF’s title, defeating Andrade El Idolo in a high-stakes contender match. Immediately following MJF’s victory over King, Page confronted the champion in the ring, and the two officially signed a contract to compete at AEW Revolution on , at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
The TNT Championship was also on the line at Grand Slam Australia, contested in a chaotic ladder match. Kyle Fletcher emerged victorious, successfully defending his title against Mark Briscoe. Competing in front of a supportive home crowd, Fletcher secured the win in the closing moments and celebrated by unveiling a customized version of the championship belt featuring a pink strap. This victory followed a recent title reclamation on Dynamite, where Fletcher defeated Tommaso Ciampa.
One of the most dramatic moments of the evening occurred during a Mixed Tornado Tag Team match, where Orange Cassidy and Toni Storm faced off against Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta. The match carried a significant stipulation: a head-shaving match. Storm secured the victory for her team, resulting in Yuta being forced to have his head shaved. In a surprising turn, Jon Moxley intervened, ensuring Yuta followed through with the consequence in front of the stunned audience.
The AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships remained with the Babes of Wrath, comprised of Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale, who successfully defended their titles against Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne. However, their post-match celebration was cut short by the debut of Lena Kross, who attacked the champions and aligned herself with Ford and Bayne, immediately altering the dynamics of the women’s tag team division.
The AEW Continental Championship bout between Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita ended in a time limit draw after a grueling contest. Despite a full allotment of time, neither competitor was able to secure a decisive victory, resulting in Moxley retaining the championship.
In addition to the AEW action, ROH tapings were also conducted as part of the event. Dalton Castle and The Outrunners defeated North Shore Wrestling, Mina Shirakawa defeated Charli Evans, and Mark Davis secured a win over The Tuckman.
AEW Grand Slam Australia Results:
- AEW World Championship: MJF defeated Brody King
- AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship: Babes of Wrath defeated MegaBad
- TNT Championship Ladder Match: Kyle Fletcher defeated Mark Briscoe
- Mixed Tornado Tag Match: Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy defeated Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir. Yuta was shaved bald
- AEW Continental Championship: Jon Moxley vs Konosuke Takeshita ended in a time limit draw
- Revolution World Title Contender Match: “Hangman” Adam Page defeated Andrade El Idolo
The events of Grand Slam Australia have significantly shaped the landscape of AEW, most notably setting the stage for a compelling AEW World Championship match between MJF and Adam Page at Revolution. The debut of Lena Kross and the dramatic conclusion to the Mixed Tornado Tag match also promise to inject new storylines and rivalries into the weeks ahead.
