Kenny Omega‘s long wait to hold the AEW World Championship has finally ended. The Best Bout Machine fought valiantly against MJF in the high-stakes main event of AEW Dynamite Beach Break 2026 and dethroned him to become the new champion.
Following his monumental victory, Omega took to his X to send out his first words as the brand new titleholder. The Cleaner acknowledged winning the World Championship after 1698 days and expressed gratitude to the fans who never stopped believing in him.
After 1,698 days of waiting to get it back, we finished the race. Thank you for never giving up on me and always believing, one more time.
Kenny Omega won the AEW World title in a high-stakes match
The match between MJF and Kenny Omega on Dynamite: Beach Break carried a major stipulation: had the Cleaner failed to defeat his opponent, he would have never been able to challenge for the AEW World Championship again.
Realizing the high stakes, Omega came at MJF with full force and delivered one of the best matches in AEW history.
Moreover, he also got an assist from Will Ospreay, who stopped MJF from using the Dynamite Diamond Ring to attack Omega. As the match approached the end, Omega gained control, delivered multiple knee strikes to the face, and planted MJF with the One-Winged Angel to secure the victory.
Following his win, it was announced that Kenny Omega will defend his AEW World Championship against Will Ospreay, the winner of the Owen Cup 2026, in the main event of All In 2026. The match is set to take place on August 30 at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
