AEW is heading to Texas, where AEW International Champion Kenny Omega will face AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada in a highly anticipated singles match. During the special “Fyter Fest” episodes of “AEW Dynamite” and “AEW Collision,” announcer Tony Schiavone revealed that Omega and Okada will battle in a double-title “Winner Takes All” match at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 12th. It remains unclear if this means the titles will be unified or simply defended together, similar to how Eddie Kingston holds multiple significant belts in AEW, ROH, and NJPW. Okada has held the Continental title since March 2024 for 441 days, while Omega captured the International title at this year’s revolutionary event.
The rivalry between Okada and Omega dates back to the 2010s, with their most famous encounters occurring in 2017 and 2018. This rivalry culminated in Omega defeating Okada in a three-fall match to win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in 2018. In their singles matches, Omega leads with a record of 2-1-1. Omega was also the challenger in two of Okada’s record-breaking 12 IWGP Heavyweight Championship defenses during his legendary reign.
Fan Take: This match is a massive moment for AEW, showcasing top-tier international talent in a high-stakes environment that could reshape title prestige within the company. For fans, it’s a dream clash that not only celebrates a historic rivalry but also elevates AEW’s global profile and competitive standard in professional wrestling.
