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AEW Grand Slam France Recap: Will Ospreay Edges Kazuchika Okada in Paris Showdown
Amir Azimi
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AEW Grand Slam France Recap: Will Ospreay Edges Kazuchika Okada in Paris Showdown

AEW Grand Slam France Brings Action-Packed Night to Paris

On Tuesday, October 6, AEW made its debut in Paris with a stacked event at the Adidas Arena. The card featured four championship bouts, none of which saw titles change hands, but every match delivered moments worth remembering.

Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada Steal the Show

The AEW World Championship main event between Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada was a thrilling display of championship-level wrestling. Both competitors performed with the intensity and skill their reputations demand. Ospreay secured the victory by hitting his signature Hidden Blade after absorbing two Rainmakers from Okada. Okada’s ambition to land a third Rainmaker backfired when Ospreay countered with a quick Hidden Blade strike, unprotected by an elbow pad, which sealed the win.

This finisher is quickly becoming Ospreay's definitive match-ender, akin to Kenny Omega’s One-Winged Angel, especially when he removes his elbow pad before delivering it—no opponent has kicked out so far. The match suggested that while Okada nearly pulled off an upset, his greed cost him dearly.

Ospreay now sets his sights on defending against Clockwork Carnage at AEW WrestleDream 2026 next Saturday, marking the next chapter in his title reign.

Darby Allin Survives Brutal Battle to Retain TNT Title

Darby Allin faced Kyle Fletcher in a wild and chaotic contest for the TNT Championship. Despite the intense action, Allin avoided any extreme stunts like jumping off the Eiffel Tower. The match escalated into a bloodbath near the end after Fletcher slammed Allin onto the exposed top turnbuckle with a punishing Brainbuster.

Allin locked in a Scorpion Death Lock before finishing Fletcher with two Coffin Drops to keep his title. Fletcher will now team with Kevin Knight to challenge The Young Bucks for tag-team gold at WrestleDream, pending The Bucks’ victory over The Dogs on the second night of AEW Grand Slam France.

Bandido Holds Onto ROH World Title

The opener featured Bandido successfully defending the ROH World Championship against Kofi. Their bout was solid but served mainly as a setup for the ongoing trios title feud involving The New Level, Brodido, and Hangman Adam Page. AEW announced a Two-Out-Of-Three Falls match at WrestleDream where New Level and Swerve Strickland will defend their titles against the former champions, promising more chaos ahead.

The tension between Strickland and Page is palpable, with their rivalry heating up as they kept close eyes on each other ringside during the show.

The French Crowd Shines as True Star

The Parisian audience played a vital role in the evening’s atmosphere, responding energetically from the moment the show opened. Their passion intensified as the main event kicked off, reminding everyone why AEW's first visit to France was special.

The overall pace was relentless, keeping fans engaged throughout. No major surprises unfolded, but the event was an entertaining showcase of high-quality wrestling. We rate this show a solid 8 out of 10.

Full AEW Grand Slam France Results and Ratings

  • AEW World Championship: Will Ospreay (c.) def. Kazuchika Okada — 4.75/5
  • AEW Women’s World Championship: Mercedes Mone (c.) def. Queen Aminata — 3.5/5
  • TNT Championship: Darby Allin (c.) def. Kyle Fletcher — 4.25/5
  • The Don Callis Family (Mark Davis and Jake Doyle) def. Death Riders (Jon Moxley and Gabe Kidd) — 3.75/5
  • Clockwork Carnage Qualifier: Samoa Joe def. Jungle Jack Perry — 3.75/5
  • ROH World Championship: Bandido (c.) def. Kofi — 3/5

Match Highlights from Main Event

  • Ospreay removed his elbow pad before landing the decisive Hidden Blade, clinching the match.
  • Okada survived multiple finishers including the Stormbreaker and Hidden Blade before finally succumbing.
  • Their back-and-forth included powerful moves like the Tombstone piledriver attempt, dropkicks, forearm strikes, and the Phenomenal Forearm.
  • The crowd was electric, reacting loudly from the opening bell through every near-fall and counter.

Women’s Championship Update

Mercedes Mone defeated Queen Aminata after hitting the Lungblower and finishing with the Mone Maker. Post-match, Thekla confronted Mone and landed a Spear, narrowly missing a stomp as Mone escaped.

Rating: 3.5/5

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