Wrestling standout Will Ospreay has now earned a coveted title shot against AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland.
In a thrilling sequence of events on AEW Dynamite, Ospreay emerged victorious in a star-studded Casino Gauntlet match, outlasting competitors such as Mistico, Jay White, PAC, Shota Umino, Lio Rush, Orange Cassidy, and Hechicero. His final, decisive victory involved delivering an Os Cutter to Orange Cassidy, thereby securing his #1 Contender spot.
This win sets the stage for an epic championship bout between Ospreay and Strickland at the highly anticipated event AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
Post-match tensions were palpable as Strickland quickly entered the ring, engaging in a face-to-face standoff with Ospreay. The silent exchange intensified the anticipation for their match scheduled for June 30, 2024, ending the show on a high note of expectation.
FAQs
Who won the Casino Battle Royale on AEW Dynamite?
Will Ospreay won the Casino Battle Royale on AEW Dynamite, becoming the #1 Contender for the AEW World Championship.
Who will Will Ospreay be facing for the AEW World Championship?
Will Ospreay is set to face AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland for the title.
When is Ospreay scheduled to face Strickland for the AEW World Championship?
The match between Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland is scheduled for June 30, 2024, at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
How did Will Ospreay secure his victory in the Casino Battle Royale?
Will Ospreay secured his victory by executing an Os Cutter on Orange Cassidy for the final pin in the match.
What was the reaction between Ospreay and Strickland after the Casino Battle Royale?
After the Casino Battle Royale, Strickland entered the ring and the two competitors engaged in a tense stare-down as AEW Dynamite went off the air.