All Elite Wrestling’s All In Texas event at Globe Life Field in Arlington on July 12, 2025, delivered a spectacular night of professional wrestling, packed with high stakes, brutal battles, and unforgettable moments that will echo throughout AEW history. From the chaotic main event to the groundbreaking matches across the card, the event truly lived up to the Texas-sized hype.
The main event was a Texas Death Match for the AEW World Championship, featuring the reigning champion Jon Moxley and challenger Hangman Adam Page. Page earned this title shot by winning the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Cup, reigniting his quest for redemption and the gold. The match was a brutal and bloody affair, with Moxley’s violent, rule-breaking style clashing against Page’s resilient, cowboy determination. The two traded barbed wire, chains, glass shards, and chair shots in a no-holds-barred fight that tested their limits.
After a savage battle that saw interference from Marina Shafir, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler YUTA, Will Ospreay, Gabe Kidd, and Swerve Strickland, the climax came when Swerve arrived to save Hangman from the Young Bucks’ onslaught. Armed with a chain, Swerve handed it to Page, who used it to choke Moxley against the ropes. The champion was forced to tap out, ending his violent reign and crowning Hangman Adam Page the new AEW World Champion. The moment was a cathartic payoff to a deeply personal and intense rivalry, with the crowd witnessing the championship finally freed from Moxley’s briefcase.
Before that, the AEW Unified Championship match between AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada and AEW International Champion Kenny Omega was a historic unification bout. Their legendary rivalry, which had spanned years and continents, was renewed in a winner-takes-all contest. Okada ultimately prevailed with his signature Rainmaker move, tying their series at 2-2-1 and becoming the inaugural AEW Unified Champion. The match was a masterclass in storytelling and athleticism, living up to the mythical status of their past encounters and setting the stage for a future tiebreaker.
The women’s division shone brightly as well, headlined by AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm defending against Mercedes Moné, the TBS Champion and winner of the Owen Hart Cup tournament. This match was a clash of styles and personalities, with Storm’s hard-hitting offense meeting Moné’s technical prowess and star power. The bout was a highlight of the evening, featuring intense back-and-forth action and dramatic near-falls. Ultimately, Toni Storm secured victory with an avalanche Storm Zero, retaining her title and ending Moné’s undefeated streak in AEW. Athena’s victory in the Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match set up a future showdown with Storm, promising another classic encounter.
The TNT Championship was also a major storyline. Adam Cole was forced to relinquish the title due to injury just before the event, leading to a four-way match for the vacant championship featuring Daniel Garcia, Dustin Rhodes, Kyle Fletcher, and Sammy Guevara. Dustin Rhodes emerged victorious, capturing the TNT Championship and adding to the night’s list of new champions.
Tag team wrestling delivered chaos and excitement, with The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) defending the AEW World Tag Team Championship in a triple threat against JetSpeed (Kevin Knight and Speedball Mike Bailey) and The Patriarchy (Christian Cage and Nick Wayne). The Hurt Syndicate retained after a hard-fought contest, but the post-match segment saw tensions escalate as Nick Wayne shocked the crowd by hitting Christian Cage with the Unprettier, only to be run off by Rated R and his board of nails, signaling shifting alliances and brewing conflicts in AEW’s tag division.
The AEW World Trios Championship match featured The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata) defending against the Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler YUTA, and Gabe Kidd). The Opps retained after a brutal and emotionally charged match, which included a dramatic chair-assisted Muscle Buster by Samoa Joe. The intense rivalry between these teams added a layer of personal stakes, especially given the teacher-student dynamic between Shibata and Kidd.
Another high-stakes tag team match saw Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay challenge The Young Bucks for their Executive Vice President roles in AEW. The stipulations were career-altering: if Swerve and Ospreay lost, they would be barred from challenging for the AEW World Championship for a year; if they won, the Bucks would lose their EVP titles. The match was a rollercoaster of momentum, with incredible sequences and near-falls. Ultimately, Swerve and Ospreay triumphed, stripping the Young Bucks of their front-office roles and shaking up AEW’s power structure.
The event also featured the Men’s and Women’s Casino Gauntlet Matches, both offering future title shots. Mark Briscoe and MJF started the men’s gauntlet, with MJF eventually winning to earn a future AEW World Championship opportunity. The women’s gauntlet was won by Athena, who secured her shot at Toni Storm’s AEW Women’s World Championship. Both gauntlets showcased AEW’s deep and diverse talent pool, with thrilling eliminations and standout moments.
Additional matches included FTR’s victory over The Outrunners and Big Boom AJ & The Conglomeration defeating The Don Callis Family during the Zero Hour pre-show. The Sons of Texas also defeated Shane Taylor Promotions, adding to the event’s layered storytelling and faction dynamics.
AEW All In Texas was a tremendous showcase of the promotion’s current roster depth, storytelling prowess, and in-ring excellence. The event was awarded a crown score of 9/10, reflecting its near-flawless execution and memorable moments. Toni Storm was named MVP of the night, highlighting her continued ascent and dominance in AEW’s women’s division. The Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match earned the title of Uncrowned Gem of the Night for its exciting and star-studded action, while the Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Moné bout was honored as Match of the Night. The best spot of the evening was credited to the move-for-move sequence between Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, and The Young Bucks, an extraordinary display of tag team wrestling innovation.
As the dust settles on this landmark event, AEW’s landscape is charged with new champions, shifting alliances, and fresh rivalries. The wrestling world will undoubtedly be buzzing about the outcomes and what they mean for the future. With Hangman Adam Page now wearing the AEW World Championship, the stage is set for new stories to unfold, and fans can expect AEW to continue delivering thrilling, unpredictable action in the months ahead.
