Montreal is the last stop before the big stage
AEW lands in Montreal on July 26 for Redemption 2026, and the promotion is clearly staring down the clock. With All In London looming on the horizon, this show exists as a final filter for the roster. It is the last major event to lock in the card for Wembley, meaning every move and every pinfall carries extra weight.
The current title picture is chaotic. Kenny Omega walked out of the July 8 Beach Break special with the AEW World Championship after pinning MJF. It was a massive win, but moving the belt now leaves the product with a significant booking vacancy at the top of the card. Kenny has a target on his back, and the front office is reportedly already lining up his next challenger for Redemption.
The return of the Psycho Killer
One of the most intriguing elements of this cycle is Tommaso Ciampa, who has been vocal about his intentions for the Psycho Killer gimmick. He is not just talking about July 26; he is explicitly targeting All In London. The ambiguity in his recent comments suggests he is angling for a marquee spot rather than just a mid-card showcase.
Whether his path leads to a gold opportunity or a grudge match, the intensity is the draw. He is operating with a clear sense of urgency that has been missing from some of the lower-tier feuds on Dynamite. If you catch his comments about the coming months, it is obvious he expects his role in the promotion to grow by at least 30 percent in terms of broadcast prominence.
The tag team division remains a problem
Watching the July 16 Dynamite in Boston, the state of the tag division is concerning. Seeing Adam Copeland and Christian Cage—Cage and Cope—compete for the World Tag Team Championship in 2026 feels like a reach into the past rather than a vision for the future. While the crowd reaction to those two is always high, relying on legacy acts to anchor the division suggests a lack of faith in the younger talent.
The return rumors circling Redemption 2026 are already hit-or-miss. Recent reporting suggests as many as seven names could make their comeback in Montreal. That is a dangerous number. Too many surprises can strip the main event of its focus, leaving the audience confused about who actually matters for the London card.
My prediction
Kenny Omega is walking out of Montreal with the belt, but he won't be clean. I expect a post-match angle involving someone from the top of the card—likely a returning face—to shift the narrative toward All In. My bold call: Ciampa inserts himself into an angle with a legacy star before the show closes. It will be the most discussed finish of the summer, even if it leaves some fans scratching their heads at the logic.
