Tommaso Ciampa’s first appearance as champ will take place on this weekend’s episode of Collision.
Competing for the first time since claiming the TNT Championship, Ciampa will defend in a three-way against Roderick Strong and Claudio Castagnoli this weekend. The matchup is one of four bouts set for Saturday’s show, which is being taped this evening at The Pearl in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After dethroning Mark Briscoe in an open challenge match last weekend, Ciampa said on Wednesday that he plans to keep the open challenge series going with his reign. The recent WWE departure will get that campaign going in a high-risk match, as he doesn’t even have to get pinned to submit his title.
Ricochet allies the Gates of Agony will face off against The Young Bucks as part of Saturday’s card as well. The matchup was made after the two duos brawled on Wednesday, battling it out at ringside as Ricochet fought with Jack Perry in the ring.
The upcoming tag match isn’t just a grudge bout: The winners will go on to battle in a three-way #1 contenders match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships at next week’s episode of Dynamite.
Speaking of next week’s Dynamite, the show will feature a rematch between AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander and Triangle of Madness leader Thekla.
Statlander agreed to face Thekla for the title once again, but only under the condition that she can decide what stipulation the match will be held under. The champ teased that she will reveal the stip during Saturday’s Collision broadcast.
Here’s a full look at the next week of AEW programming, which also features a previously announced eight-man parking lot brawl match, as well as a showcase for Kevin Knight.
AEW Collision – 2/7/26 (Taped tonight)
- Tommaso Ciampa vs. Roderick Strong vs. Claudio Castagnoli (TNT Championship)
- Kevin Knight vs. Scorpio Sky
- Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Eddie Kingston & Ortiz vs. Big Bill, Bryan Keith, James Drake & Zack Gibson (Parking Lot Fight)
- Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona vs. Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson (Winner competes in next week’s #1 contenders match)
AEW Dynamite – 2/11/26 – Toyota Arena, Ontario, California
- Kris Statlander vs. Thekla (AEW Women’s World Championship)
- The Rascalz vs. ??? vs. ??? (AEW World Tag Team Championships #1 Contenders)
