Swerve Strickland lost to Will Ospreay in the 2026 men's Owen Hart Cup final at Forbidden Door on Sunday. Ospreay's win earns him an AEW World Championship match at All In on Aug 30.
What happened?
Ospreay and Strickland were the top contenders to win the Owen Hart Foundation tournament from the start.
Ospreay beat Samoa Joe in the first round and Mark Davis in the semifinals.
Strickland took down Bandido in the first round and Brody King in the semis.
Why it matters for Swerve Strickland
The loss is a setback for Swerve Strickland, who had a strong run in the tournament.
Strickland's comments about Ospreay's alliance with The Death Riders were validated to some degree.
The Death Riders came to Ospreay's defense, causing Strickland to leave the ring.
What comes next?
Ospreay will face the AEW World Champion at All In on Aug 30.
The event will take place in Ospreay's hometown of London.
Strickland will look to bounce back from the loss and regain momentum in his career.
The Owen Hart Cup final was an evenly matched contest, with both men giving it their all.
Ospreay's win was a significant one, and he will look to carry that momentum into his title shot.
Strickland, on the other hand, will look to regroup and come back stronger than ever.