Will Ospreay's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Will Ospreay.

Will Ospreay is an English professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as of November 2023, where he is a former two-time AEW International Champion. He is also known for his eight year tenure with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he held various championships, including the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

2016: Best of the Super Juniors Victory and IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Challenge

In 2016, Will Ospreay won the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, becoming the youngest and first English winner. He then challenged for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, but was defeated by Kushida at Dominion 6.19 in Osaka-jo Hall.

August 2017: PWA Heavyweight Championship Win and MCW Intercommonwealth Championship Win

In August 2017, Will Ospreay debuted for Pro Wrestling Australia (PWA) and won the PWA Heavyweight Championship by defeating Robbie Eagles. Shortly after, he also won the MCW Intercommonwealth Championship by defeating Adam Brooks at a Melbourne City Wrestling show.

January 2018: Regains IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 12

On January 4, 2018, at Wrestle Kingdom 12 in Tokyo Dome, Will Ospreay regained the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship from Marty Scurll in a four-way match also involving Hiromu Takahashi and Kushida.

2019: Best of the Super Juniors and IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Win

In 2019, Will Ospreay won his block in the Best of the Super Juniors with a 7-2 record, advancing to the final where he defeated Shingo Takagi, winning the tournament and earning an IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship match at Dominion. At Dominion in 2019, Ospreay defeated Dragon Lee to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship for the third time. After winning the title, Ospreay announced his intention to enter the G1 Climax 29.

February 2020: Wins Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship

In February 2020, at High Stakes, Will Ospreay defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to win the Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship.

November 2020: Title Defence against Ricky Knight Jr.

On November 15, 2020, Will Ospreay defended his Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship, defeating Ricky Knight Jr. at RevPro Epic Encounters 5.

May 2021: IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Win and Injury

In May 2021, Will Ospreay made his first defense of the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Shingo Takagi at Wrestling Dontaku. However, he suffered a neck injury during the match and had to vacate the title on May 20, 2021.

August 2021: Title Defence against Doug Williams

In August 2021, at RevPro's Ninth Anniversary on August 21, Will Ospreay defended his Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship against Doug Williams.

2021: Winning the New Japan Cup

In 2021, Will Ospreay won the New Japan Cup tournament.

2022: Title Defences and Championship Loss

In 2022, Will Ospreay defended his title against Michael Oku at RevPro High Stakes 2022. He then defended against Mike Bailey on Night 1 of RevPro's 10th Anniversary show on August 20. On Night 2, August 21, Ospreay lost the Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship to Ricky Knight Jr., ending his reign at 919 days.

2022: Return to RevPro and Win Against Tomohiro Ishii

In December 2022, Will Ospreay returned to RevPro and defeated Tomohiro Ishii.

2023: New Japan Cup, IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship Pursuit and Win

In March 2023, Will Ospreay entered the New Japan Cup but had to forfeit due to a shoulder injury. In April 2023, NJPW announced a tournament for Kenny Omega's IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, with Ospreay participating. On June 25, 2023, at Forbidden Door, Ospreay defeated Omega to regain the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship.

2023: Sporadic RevPro Appearances and AEW Signing Announcement

Throughout 2023, Will Ospreay made sporadic appearances for RevPro, securing victories over Big Damo, Luke Jacobs, and Eddie Dennis. On December 16, at RevPro Uprising, Ospreay defeated Gabe Kidd and announced that February 18, 2024, would be his final RevPro event due to his signing with AEW (All Elite Wrestling).