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Ciampa Faces Briscoe in AEW Collision Clash
Former ROH rivals meet for first time in 12 years in TNT Title match
Jan. 31, 2026 at 9:31am
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Tommaso Ciampa is set to make his in-ring debut for AEW on Saturday night's Collision show, where he will challenge Mark Briscoe for the TNT Championship. The two former Ring of Honor stars have not faced each other in over 12 years, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their highly anticipated matchup.
Why it matters
This bout between Ciampa and Briscoe pits two veteran wrestlers with a long history against each other, as they look to rekindle their old rivalry on the AEW stage. The match also represents a significant moment for Ciampa, who is making his first appearance for AEW after departing WWE earlier this week.
The details
Ciampa, known as the "Psycho Killer," will be looking to capture the TNT Title from the current champion, Mark Briscoe. Briscoe, who is known for his hard-hitting, smashmouth style, issued an open challenge on this past Wednesday's Dynamite episode, which Ciampa answered. The two men have not faced each other since their time in ROH over a decade ago, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their upcoming clash.
- Ciampa will make his AEW in-ring debut on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- Briscoe successfully defended the TNT Title this past Wednesday on Dynamite.
The players
Tommaso Ciampa
A former WWE Superstar who is making his debut for AEW, known for his intense, hard-hitting wrestling style.
Mark Briscoe
The current AEW TNT Champion, known for his smashmouth wrestling style and long history in Ring of Honor.
What they’re saying
“I love the Briscoes so much. I have so much respect for them. Mark has always been, to me, the ultimate babyface. He's impossible to dislike. His fire, his charisma... the second I saw him [Wednesday night on Dynamite] and locked eyes, it was just perfect.”
— Tommaso Ciampa
“I think the finest product comes out when it's organic, and Saturday night, man, it's gonna be like we've touched for the first time ever. And I can't wait to just figure it out as we go. He hits hard and he can take a licking and I think everyone knows what to expect. It's gonna be smashmouth.”
— Tommaso Ciampa
What’s next
The winner of the Ciampa vs. Briscoe match will hold the AEW TNT Championship going forward.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated matchup between two veteran wrestlers with a long history promises to be a hard-hitting, smashmouth affair that will showcase the best of what AEW has to offer to wrestling fans.
