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AEW Collision Hosts Debuts, Title Matches in Final Arlington Show
Tommaso Ciampa, The Rascalz make in-ring debuts as championships are on the line in the last night of AEW's residency at the ESports Arena in Arlington.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:31pm
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The final night of AEW's residency at the ESports Arena in Arlington, Texas featured several high-profile debuts and title matches. Tommaso Ciampa shocked the wrestling world by answering Mark Briscoe's TNT Championship open challenge, while The Rascalz made their AEW in-ring debut against the CRU. The Women's Championship was also on the line as Kris Statlander defended against Thekla, and the International Championship saw Kazuchika Okada put his title on the line against Adam Priest. Additionally, Darby Allin faced Clark Connors in his return to AEW.
Why it matters
This final AEW Collision show in Arlington featured several major storyline developments, including the in-ring debuts of high-profile wrestlers like Tommaso Ciampa and The Rascalz, as well as multiple championship matches that could have significant impacts on the AEW landscape going forward.
The details
Tommaso Ciampa shocked the wrestling world by answering Mark Briscoe's TNT Championship open challenge, setting up a title match between the two. The Rascalz, consisting of Desmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz, made their AEW in-ring debut against the CRU. In the women's division, Kris Statlander defended her Women's Championship against Thekla, while Skye Blue and Julia Hart earned a shot at the tag titles after Babes of Wrath made a deal with Sisters of Sin. Darby Allin faced Clark Connors in his return to AEW, and Kazuchika Okada put his International Championship on the line against Adam Priest.
- The event took place on January 31, 2026 at the ESports Arena in Arlington, Texas.
- This was the final night of AEW's residency at the ESports Arena in Arlington.
The players
Tommaso Ciampa
A veteran wrestler who made a shocking debut by answering Mark Briscoe's TNT Championship open challenge.
Mark Briscoe
The current TNT Champion who issued an open challenge that was answered by Tommaso Ciampa.
The Rascalz
A tag team consisting of Desmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz who made their AEW in-ring debut against the CRU.
Kris Statlander
The current AEW Women's Champion who defended her title against Thekla.
Kazuchika Okada
The current AEW International Champion who defended his title against Adam Priest.
What they’re saying
“I'm back and I'm better than ever. Mark Briscoe, get ready to feel the wrath of the Blackheart.”
— Tommaso Ciampa
“The Rascalz are here to make our mark in AEW. Get ready for the future of tag team wrestling.”
— Zachary Wentz, Member of The Rascalz
What’s next
The results of the title matches and debuts at AEW Collision will likely have significant implications for the upcoming AEW pay-per-view events and television shows.
The takeaway
AEW's final Collision show in Arlington featured an exciting mix of high-profile debuts and championship matches that set the stage for future storylines and title reigns in the company.
