AEW President Tony Khan has announced the official rules for the AEW Unified Championship Match. The title unification bout featured International Champion Kenny Omega facing Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada to determine the first AEW Unified Champion. After some interference during the match, Okada emerged victorious, claiming AEW’s newest championship.
There had been some confusion about the match rules since Continental rules, which differ from AEW’s usual 20-minute time limit and ban on interference, were not clearly established for the unified title. Khan confirmed that Continental Rules apply to the AEW Unified Championship moving forward, with Okada having won under those conditions. Khan also mentioned that if Continental Rules had been enforced in Texas, Don Charis would have been dismissed due to interference, emphasizing that no outside interference will be tolerated in future unified title matches.
Fan Take: This clarification on the rules helps unify AEW’s championship landscape and sets a clear precedent for how future matches will be conducted, ensuring fairness and integrity. For AEW fans, it elevates the stakes and legitimacy of the Unified Championship, potentially attracting more intense and disciplined competition in this growing promotion.
