Bailey's Hometown Title Shot
Speedball Mike Bailey Triumphs in Montreal Ladder Match, Securing AEW International Title Shot
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"Speedball" Mike Bailey won a six-man Ladder Match at AEW Redemption 2026 on Saturday night, earning a shot at the AEW International Championship — and he did it in front of his hometown crowd in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Wrestling Inc reported that Bailey climbed to the top of the tallest ladder and outlasted all five opponents to grab the contract.
The win sets up a future title match against either Kyle Fletcher or Bandito, whoever holds the AEW International Championship at the time, according to Forbes. Bailey's Montreal victory gave the moment extra weight, as the crowd cheered on one of their own.
Bailey Climbs Ladder to Seal Montreal Victory
The six-man match featured Bailey, "Jungle" Jack Perry, Nick Wayne, El Clon, The Beast Mortos, and Komander — all high-flying stars, according to Forbes. The action built to a key spot where Bailey reached the top of the tallest ladder. He took out four of the five other men one by one.
Perry was the last man Bailey could not eliminate from the top of the ladder. But Bailey still managed to grab the contract and win the match. Fightful noted that Bailey secured the win in his home province, making the moment personal for both him and the Montreal crowd.
Ultima Weapon on Mortos Seals the Deal
The finishing sequence saw Bailey hit his signature move, the Ultima Weapon, on The Beast Mortos. The Ultima Weapon is a spinning heel kick delivered at high speed — one of Bailey's most dangerous strikes. Wrestling Inc confirmed that the move on Mortos was the key moment before Bailey climbed up and claimed the contract.
The five other competitors — Perry, Wayne, El Clon, Mortos, and Komander — all came up short despite strong showings. 411Mania noted that Bailey defeated all six men, highlighting just how complete his performance was on the night.
Title Shot Sets Up Fletcher or Bandito Showdown
Bailey is now the official No. 1 contender for the AEW International Championship. His next opponent will be whoever walks out of a separate title match as champion — either Kyle Fletcher or Bandito, according to Yahoo Sports. Both Fletcher and Bandito are credible title holders, which makes the future matchup hard to predict.
A Montreal native winning a major contract in his own city is a rare and emotional moment in pro wrestling. Fightful pointed out that the win was especially meaningful given the hometown setting. Bailey now carries the contract until his title shot is scheduled.
AEW Redemption 2026 Delivers High-Flying Action
AEW Redemption 2026 took place in Montreal, Canada and featured several top matches. The Ladder Match was one of the night's highlights, packed with high-risk moves from all six competitors. Yahoo Sports called it a "thrilling" contest, with each man getting a chance to shine before Bailey took control.
The show confirmed AEW's commitment to fast-paced, stunt-heavy matches. All six men in the Ladder Match are known for aerial wrestling styles. The Montreal crowd got exactly the kind of show they came for — and their hometown hero left with the prize.
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