At AEW’s All In event in Texas on July 12th, there will be a significant focus on championship matches featuring titleholders. In the women’s division, Mercedes Moné, who holds the CMLL, Revpro, and EWA championships, will compete for the AEW TBS Championship. Meanwhile, Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada are set to merge the AEW International and Continental Championships into a new AEW Unified Championship in a key “Winners All” match.
Fightful Select revealed that both the Moné vs. Storm and Omega vs. Okada matches had been in the works for several months. Omega’s involvement, including holding the AEW International title before facing Okada, was planned even before his December 2024 return at Worlds. As for the Moné vs. Storm bout, plans have been in place since early 2025, with initial ideas involving Mariah May and a possible “Hollywood Ending” match. Despite rumors that Moné might lose to ROH Women’s World Champion Athena in the Owen Hart Foundation tournament, it appears that the Moné vs. Storm match was always the intended focus.
Fan Take: This long-term planning highlights AEW’s commitment to delivering high-stakes, well-built championship confrontations that truly matter to the fans. These matches not only elevate the prestige of AEW titles but also show the promotion’s dedication to storytelling that can enhance the sport’s overall excitement and legitimacy.
