AEW Sets Two Title Defenses for January 24 Collision

All Elite Wrestling has announced two high-stakes championship matches for the January 24, 2026, edition of Collision, set to take place at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mark Briscoe will defend his TNT Championship against El Clon, while Claudio Castagnoli puts his CMLL World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Roderick Strong, who earned the opportunity with a recent victory in Mexico.

The bouts were revealed following the January 17 episode of Collision, dubbed Maximum Carnage, which featured several notable moments including Andrade's return to the ring and Zayda Steel's debut. Briscoe, the current TNT Champion, issued a direct challenge to El Clon during the show, leading to the one-on-one title defense. El Clon, a rising competitor known for his high-flying style, accepted the call-out, setting the stage for what promises to be a intense clash.

Strong's path to the title shot stemmed from his performance at CMLL's Viernes Espectacular event on January 17 at Arena Mexico. In his debut for the promotion, Strong defeated Hechicero in a 16-and-a-half-minute match to become the number one contender. Hechicero, who recently signed a dual contract with AEW and...