AEW made its debut in Paris on Tuesday night with Grand Slam France at the Adidas Arena, delivering a packed card featuring four title matches and a champion-versus-champion main event. Will Ospreay, the AEW World Champion, faced off against International Champion Kazuchika Okada in front of a lively crowd eager for the company’s first major show in the French capital.
Both Ospreay and Okada arrived at Grand Slam France fresh off successful title defenses at AEW All Out 2026. Ospreay had reinforced his reign just last week by defeating Ricochet on the PAC tribute episode of AEW Dynamite. Okada, meanwhile, brought his own momentum into the event, setting the stage for a high-stakes main event between two of AEW’s top champions.
The women’s division also featured prominently with AEW Women’s World Champion Mercedes Moné defending her title against Queen Aminata. Moné’s participation came despite a broken nose sustained when she won the championship from Willow Nightingale at AEW All In 2026. She had shown resilience by competing in a trios match last week, even though her team lost. Her defense against Aminata in Paris tested her further in front of an enthusiastic audience.
The TNT Championship was on the line as Darby Allin put his belt up against Kyle Fletcher. Allin has been a consistent figure in AEW’s mid-card title scene, and Fletcher looked to upset the reigning champion on this European stage. The event also included a qualifying match for the new Clockwork Carnage match at AEW WrestleDream 2026, where Samoa Joe and Jungle Jack Perry battled for a spot in the upcoming challenge.
Kofi made a bid for Bandido’s ROH World Championship, adding another layer of intrigue to the night. Bandido held the title going into the match, looking to retain in an environment far from home, while Kofi aimed to bring the championship to a wider audience.
The undercard rounded out with a tag team match featuring Death Riders—Jon Moxley and Gabe Kidd—against The Don Callis Family, composed of Mark Davis and Jake Doyle. This bout added variety to the card and showcased AEW’s mix of established stars and emerging talents.
The full lineup began at 8 p.m. ET on TBS, with Uncrowned providing live results, grades, and highlights throughout the evening. The emphasis on multiple title defenses and the inclusion of a champion-versus-champion match underscored AEW’s effort to make a strong impression in Paris.
Mercedes Moné’s willingness to compete despite injury reflected the physical demands of AEW’s schedule and the importance placed on the Paris event. Fans inside the Adidas Arena witnessed a mix of high-profile matches and the chance to see AEW’s global ambitions in action, with the company stepping beyond its usual American venues.
Grand Slam France offered a snapshot of AEW’s expanding international reach, testing champions and contenders alike in front of a new and passionate crowd. The night’s results and performances set the tone for AEW’s future European outings and the ongoing storylines across its championship divisions.
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