MJF vs. Will Ospreay at AEW All In: Months in the Making

One big thing

The highly anticipated MJF vs. Will Ospreay match at AEW All In London has been in the works for months, long before their recent 60-minute clash on AEW Dynamite 250.

Why it matters

This revelation underscores AEW’s long-term booking strategy and highlights the importance of the International Championship in the company’s plans.

By the numbers

• AEW All In is scheduled for August 25 at Wembley Stadium
• MJF and Ospreay’s recent match on Dynamite lasted nearly 60 minutes
• MJF is set to defend his AEW American Championship twice before All In

Behind the scenes

• Creative plans for Ospreay and MJF to feud throughout the summer were in place before MJF’s return at Double Or Nothing in May
• The decision to have their hour-long match on Dynamite was debated internally
• The introduction of the AEW American Championship is believed to be a temporary move to generate heat for MJF

What they’re saying

AEW insiders believe a key goal of this feud is to further elevate the International Championship.

What’s next

• MJF will defend his AEW American Championship against Templario in CMLL on August 2
• He’ll face Michael Oku in Rev Pro on August 11
• The rematch against Ospreay for the International Championship is set for AEW All In on August 25

How do you think this long-term booking strategy will impact the significance of the International Championship? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.