Mark Briscoe Challenges Kazuchika Okada for Grand Slam Mexico Match
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By Imani Wright | MEXICO CITY – 2025/06/13 22:46:23
Following a brutal attack on Kenny Omega,Mark Briscoe has stepped up to challenge Kazuchika okada. The challenge was issued via social media, with Briscoe expressing his disappointment in Okada’s actions at AEW Summer Blockbuster.
Briscoe, who considers Omega a friend and recent tag-team partner, stated he believed Okada was above such behavior. In the interest of fairness, he directly challenged Okada to a match at Grand Slam Mexico, promising to inflict pain on his opponent.
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AEW President Tony Khan quickly made the match official for Arena mexico.
Tony Khan makes the match official.
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The animosity stems from the All In contract signing between Okada and Omega, which took a violent turn after Don Callis revealed a setup. Okada targeted Omega’s stomach,which was recently operated on due to diverticulitis. The assault continued as Omega was being stretchered out, with Okada delivering an elbow drop from the top rope onto the stretcher.
Updated AEW Grand slam Mexico Card
“I was challenging him right then and there for a match at Grand Slam Mexico. He promised to cause Okada pain.”
The current lineup for Grand Slam Mexico on Wednesday, June 18, includes:
- CMLL World Women’s Champion Zeuxis vs. Mercedes Mone
- MJF VS. Mystical
- Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) and Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) vs. Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay and The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs & Katsuyori Shibata)
- Kazuchika Okada vs. Mark Briscoe
- Adam Cole,Daniel Garcia,Brody King,Templario,Bandido & Atlantis jr. vs. Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler, Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Josh Alexander & Hechicero
- Ricochet vs. Hologram vs. Lio Rush vs. Mascara Dorada
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What led to Mark Briscoe challenging Kazuchika Okada?
A: Mark Briscoe challenged Kazuchika Okada following Okada’s attack on Kenny Omega at AEW Summer Blockbuster. Briscoe felt Okada’s actions were unfair and uncalled for.
Q: Where will the match between Okada and briscoe take place?
A: the match is scheduled to take place at Grand Slam Mexico in Arena Mexico.
Q: What other matches are scheduled for Grand Slam Mexico?
A: The card includes several high-profile matches, such as CMLL World Women’s Champion Zeuxis vs. Mercedes mone, and a multi-man tag team match featuring Death Riders and the Young Bucks.
