The AEW Owen Hart Foundation Tournament concluded with thrilling finals, where the winners earned coveted championship opportunities at AEW All In, set to be held at Wembley Stadium.
For the third consecutive year, AEW hosted the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament for both men and women, offering the winners a chance to challenge for the top titles at All In, AEW’s marquee event.
In Calgary’s AEW Dynamite, Bryan Danielson clashed with “Hangman” Adam Page in the Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals. Their match revisited a storied rivalry, culminating in a dramatic moment where referee Paul Turner was incapacitated by a Busaiko Knee from Danielson. Wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett, serving as Special Enforcer, stepped in as the substitute referee. As the bout reached its climax, Danielson capitalized on a Crossface attempt by Page, swiftly transitioning into a pinning combination that secured him the victory with Jarrett’s decisive count.
Danielson’s triumph grants him the opportunity to challenge Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Title at AEW All In London on August 25th. The emotional ceremony saw Martha Hart, widow of Owen Hart, and Jeff Jarrett present Danielson with the tournament belt and trophy, honoring the legacy of the tournament’s namesake.
In the Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament final, Mariah May clashed with last year’s winner, Willow Nightingale, in a high-stakes main event on Dynamite. The competitive matchup saw May strategically counter Nightingale’s offensive maneuvers, culminating in a surprise victory roll pinfall to clinch the Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Title.
Following her triumph, May seized the tournament belt and shockingly attacked her mentor, AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm, with ruthless intent. The onslaught didn’t spare Storm’s ally, Luther, who suffered a devastating collision off the stage through a table. Storm emerged bloodied from the assault, underscoring the dramatic turn in their relationship.
Mariah May’s stunning victory in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament has set the stage for a highly anticipated showdown at AEW All In in her native England. There, Toni Storm, the AEW Women’s Champion, will defend her title against the formidable May, promising a clash that intertwines personal and professional rivalries on a grand stage.
The buildup to this championship match is charged with emotional intensity, stemming from May’s betrayal of her mentor and the subsequent fallout that has captivated the AEW fanbase. As May steps into the spotlight as a challenger, her newfound determination and ambition to claim the AEW Women’s Title add layers of intrigue to the storyline.
For Storm, defending her championship against someone she once mentored adds a personal dimension to the match. Their paths crossing in England, May’s homeland, adds an additional element of significance, creating a backdrop rich with symbolism and emotional resonance.
As AEW All In approaches, anticipation mounts for the clash between Toni Storm and Mariah May, promising not only a battle for championship gold but also a culmination of their evolving relationship and competitive spirit. The stage is set for a memorable encounter that will leave a lasting impact on the AEW Women’s Division and its passionate audience.
