AEW Collision Preview: Okada Defends Title Against Knight

Two title matches headline the action-packed show in Cedar Rapids.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:41am

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AEW Collision returns to its regular Saturday night timeslot with a stacked card, including two championship matches. Kazuchika Okada will put his AEW International Championship on the line against Kevin Knight, who is looking to capture his first AEW singles title. Additionally, the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships will be defended as champions Megan Bayne and Lena Kross face off against the former titleholders, Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron.

Why it matters

This episode of Collision features high-stakes matchups that could have major implications on the AEW landscape. Okada and Knight have a heated rivalry, and the winner of their title bout will hold significant momentum heading into future events. The women's tag team title match is also a rematch of a recent title change, adding extra drama and importance to the outcome.

The details

Okada and Knight's singles record is currently tied at one win each, and they've been intertwined in recent weeks. Okada and the Don Callis Family ended Knight's first Trios title reign, only for JetSpeed to regain the titles at Revolution. Now, Knight is looking to dethrone Okada and capture the International Championship. In the women's tag team title match, the new champions Bayne and Kross will defend their titles against the former champions Nightingale and Cameron, who are seeking to regain the gold.

  • Okada has held the AEW International Championship for 259 days.
  • Bayne and Kross won the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships at the most recent AEW pay-per-view, Revolution.

The players

Kazuchika Okada

The current AEW International Champion, who has held the title for over 8 months.

Kevin Knight

The AEW World Trios Champion, who is looking to capture his first AEW singles title by defeating Okada.

Megan Bayne

One half of the current AEW Women's World Tag Team Champions, along with her partner Lena Kross.

Willow Nightingale

One half of the former AEW Women's World Tag Team Champions, who is seeking to regain the titles with her partner Harley Cameron.

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What they’re saying

“I pulled off a huge upset over Okada in the Continental Classic, and I'm going to do it again to become the new AEW International Champion.”

— Kevin Knight, AEW World Trios Champion

“Willow and I want those tag titles back, and we're going to take them from Bayne and Kross this Saturday night.”

— Harley Cameron, Former AEW Women's World Tag Team Champion

What’s next

The winner of the Okada vs. Knight match will have momentum heading into future AEW events, potentially setting up a title defense or a new championship feud. The women's tag team title match could lead to a rubber match between the two teams if Nightingale and Cameron are able to regain the championships.

The takeaway

This episode of AEW Collision features high-stakes title matches that could significantly impact the current AEW landscape. The Okada-Knight rivalry and the women's tag team title rematch add intrigue and drama to an already stacked card, making this a must-watch event for AEW fans.