AEW is back in Australia for the second straight year, and this time the company has made its Sydney debut at Qudos Bank Arena. Grand Slam Australia feels less like a special TV episode and more like a full pay-per-view. With multiple championships on the line, personal rivalries boiling over, and hometown heroes returning, the card is stacked from top to bottom.
AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026: Event Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | AEW Grand Slam Australia |
| Venue | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney |
| Time | 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST |
| TV | TNT |
| Streaming | Max, Fubo TV, DirecTV, Sling TV, Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube TV |
Now let’s break down the biggest matches and storylines heading into the show.
MJF vs Brody King: AEW World Championship on the Line
The main event sees MJF defend the AEW World Championship against Brody King.
Two weeks ago on Dynamite, King shocked everyone by defeating MJF in an eliminator match in under two minutes. A distraction from “Hangman” Adam Page helped King score the win and earn this title opportunity.
Their rivalry goes back to Maximum Carnage, where MJF defeated Bandido and then attacked him after the match. King stepped in to protect his tag partner and promised revenge. Now, he has a chance not only to avenge Bandido but also to win his first AEW World Championship.
The big question is simple: can King repeat his earlier victory, or will MJF’s experience and smart tactics help him survive once again?
Hangman Page vs Andrade: No.1 Contender Match
Hangman Adam Page faces Andrade El Idolo to decide who challenges for the world title at Revolution.
Hangman is a two-time former AEW World Champion and is desperate to regain the title after losing it at Full Gear. However, Andrade has been unstoppable since returning in 2026. He has already defeated major names like Swerve Strickland and Kenny Omega.
Interestingly, Hangman admitted he expected to face Omega at Grand Slam before moving on to MJF at Revolution. Instead, he now faces an opponent he has never wrestled one-on-one.
Will Hangman’s experience guide him, or will Andrade’s momentum continue?
Kyle Fletcher vs Mark Briscoe: Ladder Match Finale
Kyle Fletcher returns home to Sydney as TNT Champion. He is looking for a hero’s welcome in front of his hometown fans.
Standing in his way is Mark Briscoe. The two are tied at three wins each in their past meetings across AEW and ROH.
Tonight’s ladder match will settle the score once and for all. With both men known for creativity and toughness, this could steal the show.
Babes of Wrath vs Megabad: Women’s Tag Titles
The AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions, Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron, defend their titles against Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford.
For Cameron, this match is extra special as she competes in her home country as a champion. Last year’s show was very different for her, so this feels like a full-circle moment.
Megabad earned this opportunity by winning an eliminator match. Now they aim to prove that was not a fluke and finally capture the gold.
Toni Storm & Orange Cassidy vs Shafir & Yuta
Toni Storm teams up with Orange Cassidy in a mixed tornado tag match against Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta.
The rivalry turned personal when Shafir and Yuta kidnapped Mina Shirakawa and cut some of her hair. Because of that, tonight’s match carries a big stipulation — the person who gets pinned will have their head shaved.
Storm is also returning to Australia after winning her fourth AEW Women’s World Championship at last year’s event. With revenge on her mind, emotions are running high.
Jon Moxley vs Konosuke Takeshita: Continental Championship
Jon Moxley defends the Continental Championship against Konosuke Takeshita.
Takeshita pinned Moxley during the 2025 Continental Classic tournament and is using that win to justify this title shot. After recently losing the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Takeshita is hungry to regain gold.
Under Continental rules, outside interference is not allowed. That means this will be decided purely inside the ring.
Full AEW Grand Slam Australia Card
- MJF vs Brody King – AEW World Championship
- Hangman Adam Page vs Andrade El Idolo – No.1 Contender Match
- Kyle Fletcher vs Mark Briscoe – TNT Championship Ladder Match
- Babes of Wrath vs Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford – Women’s Tag Titles
- Toni Storm & Orange Cassidy vs Wheeler Yuta & Marina Shafir – Mixed Tornado Tag (Loser Shaves Head)
- Jon Moxley vs Konosuke Takeshita – Continental Championship
