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Okada Defends Title; Controversy and Injuries Mar AEW Event

8/25/2025

Summary

Okada Defends Championship

Kazuchika Okada defended the AEW Unified Championship against Swerve Strickland, who is now sidelined with a knee injury.
Adam Page retained the AEW World Championship against MJF in a controversial match with a missed referee call.
Toni Storm maintained her AEW Women's World Championship, defeating Athena despite strong offense from her opponent.
The Death Riders attacked Will Ospreay post-match, raising concerns about his recovery from surgery.
The Hurt Syndicate lost the AEW World Tag Team Championships to Brodido, with interference from Ricochet and Gates of Agony.

Summary

Hayter Makes Comeback

Jamie Hayter returned unexpectedly at AEW's Forbidden Door event in London after a May injury hiatus.
She assisted Queen Aminata during a brawl against The Triangle of Madness.
AEW President Tony Khan acknowledged Hayter's injury impacted the women's division, leading to talent call-ups.
Hayter reported feeling confident and like herself again after overcoming her injury concerns.

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Okada Defends Championship

Kazuchika Okada defended the AEW Unified Championship against Swerve Strickland, who is now sidelined with a knee injury.
Adam Page retained the AEW World Championship against MJF in a controversial match with a missed referee call.
Toni Storm maintained her AEW Women's World Championship, defeating Athena despite strong offense from her opponent.
The Death Riders attacked Will Ospreay post-match, raising concerns about his recovery from surgery.
The Hurt Syndicate lost the AEW World Tag Team Championships to Brodido, with interference from Ricochet and Gates of Agony.

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