AEW Grand Slam Australia: MJF Retains, Page Earns Title Shot & Full Results

Sydney, Australia, played host to a landmark event for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as Grand Slam Australia took over the Qudos Bank Arena. The event, AEW’s first major show in the country, delivered a night of championship contests and pivotal matchups that are set to reverberate through the promotion.

Championship Clashes and New Challenges

The main event saw MJF defend the AEW World Championship against Brody King. Despite a powerful challenge from King, MJF retained his title, continuing his reign at the top of AEW. The atmosphere within the Qudos Bank Arena was described as electric throughout the encounter.

Earlier in the evening, “Hangman” Adam Page earned a future title shot by defeating Andrade El Idolo. Immediately following the main event, Page confronted MJF, and the two officially signed a contract for a championship match at AEW Revolution, scheduled for March 15 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

TNT Championship Drama

The TNT Championship was contested in a chaotic ladder match, ultimately seeing Kyle Fletcher retain his title against Mark Briscoe. Fletcher, competing in front of a home crowd, celebrated his victory by unveiling a customized championship belt featuring a pink strap. This win followed a recent title reclamation on Dynamite, where he defeated Tommaso Ciampa.

Did You Know? A head shaving stipulation added a particularly dramatic element to one of the evening’s matches.

High Stakes and Shifting Alignments

A Mixed Tornado Tag match between Orange Cassidy and Toni Storm against Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta featured a high-stakes stipulation: a head shaving match. Storm secured the victory over Yuta, resulting in Jon Moxley forcing Yuta to undergo a haircut in the ring.

The AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships remained with the Babes of Wrath, Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale, who successfully defended their titles against Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne. However, their celebration was interrupted by the debut of Lena Kross, who aligned herself with Ford and Bayne, immediately altering the dynamics of the women’s tag team division.

Continental Clash and ROH Action

Jon Moxley retained the AEW Continental Championship in a match against Konosuke Takeshita, which ended in a time limit draw. Beyond the AEW action, Ring of Honor (ROH) tapings also took place, featuring wins for Dalton Castle and The Outrunners over North Shore Wrestling, Mina Shirakawa over Charli Evans, and Mark Davis over The Tuckman.

Expert Insight: The contract signing between MJF and “Hangman” Adam Page immediately establishes a clear narrative heading into AEW Revolution, suggesting a focused build towards that championship encounter.

AEW Grand Slam Australia Results

AEW World Championship: MJF defeated Brody King
AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship: Babes of Wrath defeated MegaBad
TNT Championship Ladder Match: Kyle Fletcher defeated Mark Briscoe
Mixed Tornado Tag Match: Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy defeated Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir. Yuta was shaved bald
AEW Continental Championship: Jon Moxley vs Konosuke Takeshita ended in a time limit draw
Revolution World Title Contender Match: “Hangman” Adam Page defeated Andrade El Idolo

Frequently Asked Questions

Who retained the AEW World Championship at Grand Slam Australia?

MJF retained the AEW World Championship, defeating Brody King in the main event.

Which wrestler earned a title shot by winning at Grand Slam Australia?

“Hangman” Adam Page defeated Andrade El Idolo and earned a future title opportunity against MJF.

What happened to Wheeler Yuta after his match at Grand Slam Australia?

Wheeler Yuta lost the Mixed Tornado Tag match, resulting in his head being shaved by Jon Moxley.

With the landscape of several AEW divisions reshaped by the events in Sydney, fans are now looking ahead to AEW Revolution and the unfolding storylines. Will “Hangman” Adam Page be able to dethrone MJF?