AEW International Champion Will Ospreay challenged Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Title at the upcoming Forbidden Door show. The bout was later made official. On Collision this week, Ospreay went over Kyle O’Reilly before sending a message to Swerve.
“Proven track record, my friend. Every single place I’ve ever gone to and everywhere I’ve ever gone, I’ve challenged for the biggest belts, and I’ve won every single time. Kyle O’Reilly? My God what a professional wrestler. I remember in 2016, a young, immature William needed a friend’s shoulder and he was there. He took me to a British pub in Japan and I’ve always held Kyle to the highest standards of highest respect.
“While I defend this beautiful International Championship, and bring more prestige and add more legacy to it, I am after the World Championship as well. There is nothing in the rulebook saying that I can’t defend this championship and go for the World Championship as well. Two-Belts Billy, get the shirt ready, boys.”
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EXCLUSIVE: #AEW International Champion @WillOspreay shares his thoughts after his first title defense against Kyle O'Reilly on #AEWCollision, and where his sights lay as we move towards #ForbiddenDoor! pic.twitter.com/zDyZcCZxrO
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 2, 2024