Tommaso Ciampa is back in action, and he didn’t waste any time proving why he’s the new TNT Champion. This week’s episode of AEW Collision from Las Vegas delivered a thrilling night packed with major title matches, surprises, and heated brawls—including an intense Parking Lot Fight and a fiery challenge for next week’s Dynamite. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything that went down.
Tommaso Ciampa Successfully Defends TNT Title in Main Event
In his first title defense since winning the TNT Championship, Tommaso Ciampa faced a massive challenge in a triple threat match against Roderick Strong and CMLL World Heavyweight Champion Claudio Castagnoli. Despite the odds, Ciampa came out on top, pinning Strong after a brutal running knee strike.
But just as he celebrated, Kyle Fletcher appeared and laid down a bold challenge. He told Ciampa he was coming for the TNT Title on Dynamite, aiming to win it before Grand Slam: Australia. The two shared a tense staredown as the show ended.
Young Bucks Advance in Tag Team Title Picture
AEW Collision kicked off with a high-energy tag team match between The Young Bucks and Gates of Agony (GOA). Matt and Nick Jackson used their speed and experience to overcome the power advantage of Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona. The finish came when the Bucks hit the Meltzer Driver on Kaun for the win.
They now move on to a #1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match on Dynamite, joining The Rascalz and a mysterious Wild Card team for a shot at FTR’s AEW World Tag Team Titles.
AEW Collision Full Match Results – Las Vegas, NV
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Young Bucks vs. GOA | Young Bucks win, advance to #1 Contender’s 3-Way |
| Kevin Knight vs. Scorpio Sky | Kevin Knight wins via UFO Splash |
| Mina Shirakawa vs. Viva Van | Mina Shirakawa wins via Figure Four submission |
| Wheeler Yuta & Marina Shafir vs. Dante Martin & Zayda Steel | Death Riders win, Shafir submits Steel |
| Thekla vs. Brittnie Brooks | Thekla wins in under 1 minute |
| Parking Lot Fight – Kingston, Ortiz & Rascalz vs. Big Bill, Keith & GYV | Kingston’s team wins after a car-roof DDT |
| Tommaso Ciampa vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Roderick Strong | Ciampa retains the TNT Championship |
Strap Match Announced for Statlander vs. Thekla
AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander tried to announce the stipulation for her upcoming match against Thekla, but she was ambushed by the Triangle of Madness. After being whipped with a belt, Statlander got on the mic and declared their match on Dynamite would be a Strap Match.
Post-Match Promos and Ongoing Rivalries
- FTR & Stokely Hathaway sent a warning to the Young Bucks, mocking their title hopes and legacy.
- Brody King reflected on his biggest win yet and promised an even bigger one at Grand Slam: Australia.
- HOOK announced he’s temporarily in charge of The Opps while Samoa Joe is out injured.
- MJF vented about Hangman Page interfering in his match and took shots at both Andrade and Brody King.
- Roderick Strong vowed to keep fighting, with Mark Briscoe eyeing the next title shot.
More Action Brewing for Dynamite
With Dynamite approaching fast, here’s what’s locked in so far:
- Tommaso Ciampa vs. Kyle Fletcher for the TNT Championship
- Kris Statlander vs. Thekla in a Strap Match
- Young Bucks vs. The Rascalz vs. Wild Card Team in a #1 Contender’s Match for a shot at FTR
The road to Grand Slam: Australia is heating up, and AEW Collision has set the perfect stage for what’s next.
