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This Saturday night, AEW All Out 2026 will take place at the Now Arena in Chicago, Illinois, featuring a lineup of 11 matches. Two of these contests will be part of the Tailgate Brawl pre-show. Wrestling Inc. is here to forecast the winners of each match on this highly anticipated card.
Recently, our prediction accuracy has been mixed—we went 6-3 at AEW All In and 2-2 at Sunday Night’s Main Event—so our streak has room for improvement. All Out is notoriously tough to call, though consensus was reached on several bouts. Our team believes they have a good read on what AEW President Tony Khan has in store for the night. Let’s dive into our picks for All Out 2026!
Eight-Man Tornado Tailgate Brawl: Bang Bang Gang (67%)
The event will kick off with an Eight-Man Tornado Tailgate Brawl on the pre-show, featuring the Bang Bang Gang, led by the unpredictable Juice Robinson. They’ll face off against Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta from the Death Riders alongside David Finlay and Clark Connors of The Dogs. This conflict originates from the rivalry between The Bang Bang Gang and The Dogs; with Gabe Kidd bridging both factions, the Death Riders and The Dogs have allied tactically. Despite the chaotic nature of the match and the pre-show status, the absence of key heels Gabe Kidd and Claudio Castagnoli (both competing in Japan) weakens their chances. The Bang Bang Gang’s momentum suggests they’ll likely secure a pre-show victory to energize the crowd.
Jack Perry vs. Katsuyori Shibata: Perry (91%)
“Jungle” Jack Perry will face Katsuyori Shibata in only their second singles encounter. Perry previously defeated Shibata at WrestleDream 2024 to retain the TNT Championship during his heel phase. This time, Shibata is cast as the villain, but 91% of staff members believe Perry will emerge victorious. This win will set Perry up for a potential feud with Samoa Joe. Shibata’s recent singles record in AEW isn’t strong, making Perry the likely winner.
AEW World Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contender’s Match: Darby Allin and Steven Borden (75%)
Most predict Darby Allin and Steven Borden will become the next challengers for the AEW World Tag Titles. This will be Borden’s first pay-per-view match, and AEW seems eager to capitalize on his rising popularity. As the son of wrestling legend Sting, a potential tag team with Allin—which previously held the titles with Sting—is a compelling narrative. With Sting retired, teaming Allin with Borden creates a meaningful legacy moment that strengthens the storyline.
AEW Women’s World Championship No. 1 Contender’s Match: Thekla (75%)
With Mercedes Mone sidelined due to a broken nose, the number one challenger for her title will be decided as Thekla squares off with Willow Nightingale. The “Toxic Spider” Thekla is favored to win and likely face Mone at WrestleDream next month. Given Nightingale’s lingering injury and recent loss to Mone, it seems prudent to hold off on a rematch. This setup preserves momentum and injury management for the division’s top talent.
Women’s Tag Titles: Brawling Birds (100%)
Despite Divine Dominion’s confidence, Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor—collectively the Brawling Birds—are overwhelmingly expected to retain their AEW Women’s Tag Team Championships in a Chicago Street Fight. The Birds have proven themselves tag specialists, and it seems unlikely they’ll lose their belts anytime soon. Their victory would help maintain audience excitement as the show progresses.
AEW World Trios Championship: Swerve Strickland and The New Level (100%)
The AEW World Trios Titles have changed hands eight times this year, but Swerve Strickland and The New Level are predicted unanimously to defend successfully against “Hangman” Adam Page, Bandido, and Brody King. The challengers, who recently lost the belts at AEW All In, will attempt to reclaim them, but with Kofi and Austin Creed (New Level) making big AEW debuts, it’s seen as too soon for these new champions to drop the gold.
AEW International Championship: Kazuchika Okada (67%)
Tommaso Ciampa has demanded AEW’s “Rainmaker,” Kazuchika Okada, in their upcoming bout. While some believe Ciampa could pull off the upset, most expect Okada—who recently reclaimed the title—to retain. Keeping Okada strong as a top heel champion will build anticipation for future defenses and maintain his status as one of wrestling’s elite performers.
AEW National Championship: Andrade El Idolo (100%)
Andrade El Idolo is universally predicted to keep his AEW National Title against Pac. Andrade’s momentum, popularity, and in-ring performances have been on point this year, whereas Pac has failed to make a significant impact in the singles scene recently. A title change here seems unlikely as Andrade continues his dominant run.
AEW TBS Championship Open Challenge: Persephone (64%)
In her third title defense, Persephone will face an undisclosed challenger in an open challenge. While 64% expect her to retain, the largest alternative prediction is for KAIRI, who may debut and possibly capture the title—a scenario fueled by rumors but not confirmed. This match’s uncertainty adds intrigue about whether Persephone’s reign continues or a new star rises.
AEW World Tag Team Championship: The Young Bucks (67%)
The Young Bucks are predicted by most to win the AEW World Tag Team Titles in a ladder match against Christian Cage & Adam Copeland and FTR. This could be the Bucks’ final tag title run, as they’ve alluded to retirement and contract considerations. Despite the strong competition, the Bucks’ legacy and storytelling reasons make them the probable champs, potentially setting up future feuds with teams like The New Level.
AEW Men’s World Championship: Will Ospreay (83%)
Will Ospreay defends his AEW World Championship for the first time against Jon Moxley, a four-time former champ and significant mentor figure. Although Moxley is a credible threat, the consensus is that Ospreay will keep the title, bolstering his reign’s legitimacy and resolving narratives with the Death Riders. Despite being outnumbered, a quick title loss is unexpected so soon after his capture.
Fan Take:
AEW All Out 2026 showcases a blend of established superstars and rising talents, marking pivotal moments for several careers and title reigns. For fighting sports fans, this event represents a critical juncture where storylines will deepen, legacies will be forged, and the future direction of AEW—and professional wrestling as a whole—will unfold in dramatic fashion.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
