# AEW Ospreay Death Riders Split and All In Build > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/reactions-and-background-surrounding-oba-femis-wrestlemania-42-victory > Updated: 2026-08-09T00:25:09.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 21. Will Ospreay’s trajectory in AEW has been defined by his pursuit of the World Championship and shifting factional loyalties. In June 2026, Ospreay advanced to the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Cup at Forbidden Door after defeating Mark Davis, where he ultimately defeated Swerve Strickland to win the tournament. Following his tournament victory, Ospreay’s relationship with the Death Riders faction underwent significant changes. After initially joining the group on July 1, 2026, following a period of recovery from neck surgery, Ospreay officially split from the Death Riders on July 29. This departure was marked by a heated exchange with AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, setting the stage for their high-stakes championship match at All In 2026 in London. Despite the split, Ospreay has maintained connections with faction members; on July 14, Jon Moxley and the Death Riders temporarily aligned with Ospreay to counter a confrontation involving Omega. Following his exit, Ospreay faced Daniel Garcia in retaliation for earlier faction ambushes and is scheduled to wrestle Mark Davis at Grand Slam Mexico on August 5. The rivalry between Ospreay, Omega, and the Death Riders remains a central focus of AEW’s summer programming. ## Claims - Will Ospreay officially quit the Death Riders on the July 29, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Will Ospreay is scheduled to face Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at All In 2026 in London. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Will Ospreay will wrestle Mark Davis in a singles match at AEW Grand Slam Mexico. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Adam Page offered support to Ospreay after his departure, which Ospreay declined. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Will Ospreay handed back his Death Riders patch during his exit segment. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Death Riders attacked Will Ospreay earlier in the Dynamite episode before his departure. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Will Ospreay faced Daniel Garcia on AEW Collision on July 30, 2026 in Detroit. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay exchanged slaps on AEW Dynamite on July 29, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kenny Omega retained the AEW World Championship against Kevin Knight at Redemption 2026. (single source) - Jon Moxley handed Ospreay a plastic bag to choke him out, which Ospreay refused. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Jon Moxley and Death Riders secure victory on AEW Collision Jon Moxley and the Death Riders won an eight-man tag match on AEW Collision, building momentum for his upcoming Continental Cup tournament match against Jack Perry. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jon-moxley-and-death-riders-secure-victory-on-aew-collision ### 2026-07-30: Will Ospreay's split from Death Riders fuels upcoming AEW matchups Will Ospreay quit the Death Riders on July 29 Dynamite, faced Daniel Garcia on July 30 Collision, will wrestle Mark Davis at Grand Slam Mexico and challenges Kenny Omega at All In 2026. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/will-ospreay-leaves-aew-death-riders-faction ### 2026-07-14: Jon Moxley Teams with Death Riders in AEW Faction Showdown Jon Moxley and the Death Riders intervened on AEW Dynamite to support Will Ospreay against Kenny Omega and Kevin Knight, marking a temporary alliance ahead of their All In showdown. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jon-moxley-teams-with-death-riders-in-aew-faction-showdown ### 2026-07-14: Mercedes Mone stokes rumors of Bayley moving to AEW Mercedes Moné’s social‑media teasers have sparked speculation that WWE star Bayley may join AEW, but neither promotion has confirmed a move. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-mon-fuels-bayley-aew-move-speculation ### 2026-07-13: Will Ospreay claims unmatched dominance 2019‑2024 ahead of All In main event Will Ospreay says he dominated 2019‑2024 despite COVID limits, left NJPW in 2023, and will headline All In in Wembley to challenge Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/will-ospreay-claims-unmatched-dominance-20192024-ahead-of-all-in-main-event ### 2026-07-02: Will Ospreay Returns to AEW and Joins Death Riders Faction Will Ospreay returned six months after neck surgery, citing modern medical treatments, and joined Jon Moxley’s Death Riders on AEW Dynamite, setting up a role for the upcoming All In event in London. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/will-ospreay-returns-to-aew-and-joins-death-riders-faction ### 2026-07-01: Mercedes Moné wins back‑to‑back Owen Hart Cups and teases Bayley showdown at WrestleDream Mercedes Moné wins back‑to‑back Owen Hart Cups and hints at a WrestleDream match with WWE’s Bayley as the latter’s contract nears its 2026 end. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-mon-wins-backtoback-owen-hart-cups-and-teases-bayley-showdown-at-wrestledream ### 2026-06-30: AEW Forbidden Door 2026 match altered after Callum Newman’s injury Callum Newman’s shoulder injury forced the cancellation of his planned match with Jon Moxley at AEW Forbidden Door 2026, leading Moxley to defend the AEW Continental Championship against Bandido instead. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aew-forbidden-door-2026-match-altered-after-callum-newmans-injury ### 2026-06-27: Will Ospreay outlines future plans and recalls top AEW moments Will Ospreay recalled his top AEW moments, said he has about five years left at peak, and will contest the Owen Hart Foundation Cup final for an All In title shot. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/will-ospreay-outlines-future-plans-and-recalls-top-aew-moments ### 2026-06-26: AEW President Tony Khan Addresses Maya World’s Tragedy and Willow Nightingale’s Injury Tony Khan said Maya World declined time off after her brother’s death and advanced to the Owen Hart Cup final, while Willow Nightingale’s shoulder injury recovery is progressing and a return is expected soon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aew-president-tony-khan-addresses-maya-worlds-tragedy-and-willow-nightingales-injury ### 2026-06-25: Adam Copeland, Christian Cage attacked backstage before Forbidden Door Adam Copeland and Christian Cage were violently attacked backstage by The Dogs before their Forbidden Door tag title match, following a prior promo clash with Ricky Starks. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adam-copeland-christian-cage-attacked-backstage-before-forbidden-door ### 2026-06-18: AEW announces tag team showdown for Forbidden Door pay‑per‑view Adam Copeland and Christian Cage challenged The Dogs for a Forbidden Door tag‑team clash; Bandido will face Jon Moxley for the AEW Continental title, and the women’s Owen Hart Cup final was set. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aew-dynamite-sets-up-tag-team-showdown-and-title-matches-for-forbidden-door ### 2026-06-17: Mercedes Moné Advances to Owen Hart Cup Final on AEW Dynamite On June 17 2026 AEW Dynamite in Texas, Mercedes Moné beat Hazuki in the Owen Hart women’s semifinal, advancing to the Forbidden Door final, while Team MJF faced Team Briscoe in a 12‑man tag and Ospreay met Swer 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aew-dynamite-in-texas-showcases-owen-hart-cup-semifinals-and-forbidden-door-team-picks ### 2026-06-16: Will Ospreay Prioritizes Owen Hart Tournament Over Honeymoon Ahead of AEW Dynamite Showdown Will Ospreay delayed his honeymoon to focus on the Owen Hart Tournament, while a heated Swerve Strickland promo on AEW Dynamite featured an explicit expletive, setting up their high‑stakes clash for a world‑tag 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/will-ospreay-prioritizes-owen-hart-tournament-over-honeymoon-ahead-of-aew-dynamite-showdown ### 2026-06-13: Sareee pulled from AEW Owen Hart Cup due to neck concerns, Maya World replaces her Sareee missed the June 10 AEW Owen Hart Cup after doctors deemed her neck unsafe; Maya World stepped in while backup Takumi Iroha was also sidelined. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sareee-pulled-from-aew-owen-hart-cup-due-to-neck-concerns-maya-world-replaces-her ### 2026-06-13: AEW pulls Japanese wrestler Saree from Owen Hart Foundation tournament after medical review AEW removed Japanese wrestler Saree from the Owen Hart Foundation tournament after its medical team cleared her as unfit, substituting her with Maya World, who advanced to the semifinals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aew-pulls-japanese-wrestler-saree-from-owen-hart-foundation-tournament-after-medical-review ### 2026-06-11: AEW Owen Hart Foundation Cup: Strickland-Ospreay Final Set as Saree Withdraws Over Medical Clearance Swerve Strickland will face Will Ospreay in the 2026 Owen Hart Foundation Cup final, while Saree exits the women’s tournament for medical reasons and is replaced by Maya World. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aew-owen-hart-foundation-cup-strickland-ospreay-final-set-as-saree-withdraws-over-medical-clearance ### 2026-06-04: Will Ospreay advances to Owen Hart Cup finals on AEW Dynamite Will Ospreay defeated Mark Davis in a chaotic semifinal on AEW Dynamite, securing a spot in the Owen Hart Cup final at Forbidden Door, with the winner set to challenge for the AEW World title at All In in Lond​ 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/will-ospreay-advances-to-owen-hart-cup-finals-on-aew-dynamite ### 2026-06-04: Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland set for semifinals in AEW's Owen Hart Foundation tournament Will Ospreay defeats Mark Davis to reach AEW Forbidden Door final; Swerve Strickland will meet Brody King in the other semifinal of the Owen Hart Foundation tournament. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/will-ospreay-and-swerve-strickland-set-for-semifinals-in-aews-owen-hart-foundation-tournament ### 2026-05-16: Swerve Strickland attacks ROH champion Bandido ahead of Owen Hart Cup Swerve Strickland ambushed ROH champion Bandido after his title defense, declaring his quest for power ahead of the Owen Hart Cup. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swerve-strickland-attacks-roh-champion-bandido-ahead-of-owen-hart-cup ### 2026-05-14: Swerve Strickland attacks Bandido and says he’d have given Oba Femi a WWE title debut Swerve Strickland attacks Bandido and claims he’d have booked Oba Femi to win the WWE title on debut. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swerve-strickland-attacks-bandido-and-says-hed-have-given-oba-femi-a-wwe-title-debut --- Cite as: AEW Ospreay Death Riders Split and All In Build. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/reactions-and-background-surrounding-oba-femis-wrestlemania-42-victory