AEW is set to make its debut in Paris, France, on October 6 with the Grand Slam France event, featuring four championship bouts for the attending fans. The AEW World Championship clash between Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada was revealed right after AEW All Out 2026, and now three additional title defenses have been confirmed for the show.
After defeating ROH Men’s Pure Champion Lee Moriarty on the October 3 episode of “AEW Collision,” Kofi aimed to challenge another Ring of Honor champion as well as face an opponent he recently teamed up with. This led to his challenge to ROH World Champion Bandido, sealing their title match in Paris.
Darby Allin will defend the AEW TNT Championship against Kyle Fletcher in France. Following Steven Borden’s injury at All Out during a match involving Fletcher and Kevin Knight, Darby expressed his determination to prove his dominance as TNT Champion. He pointed out that Fletcher never lost the title in competition but vacated it due to injury in April, making this showdown crucial to establish the true champion.
Mercedes Moné, who is preparing to face “The Toxic Spider” Thekla at AEW WrestleDream 2026 on October 17, will have her AEW Women’s World Championship on the line as well. She will defend the belt against Queen Aminata, who enters the match riding a five-match winning streak in AEW and brings a personal connection to Paris, having lived and studied there.
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Fan Take: This landmark event in Paris shows AEW expanding its global footprint while showcasing top-tier talent and multiple high-stakes championship matches. For fight fans, these bouts not only promise intense athletic displays but also signal the sport’s increasing international appeal and the growing prestige of AEW titles on the world stage.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
