Hechicero Wins TNT Title Shot vs Komander with Interference

On the January 3, 2026, episode of AEW Collision, Hechicero defeated Komander in a number one contender's match for the AEW TNT Championship, earning a title shot against champion Mark Briscoe on the following week's show. The victory came amid controversy, as newcomer El Clon interfered to tip the scales in Hechicero's favor, marking El Clon's official debut in the promotion.

The bout, held at the Esports Stadium and broadcast live on TNT and HBO Max, showcased the high-flying styles of both competitors. Announced earlier that day by AEW President Tony Khan on social media, the match pitted two prominent lucha libre wrestlers against each other for the right to challenge Briscoe. Khan highlighted the excitement of the matchup, stating, "We have a match I would love to see... where the winner will earn a TNT Title shot next Saturday. It's going to be Hechicero vs. Komander tonight here on AEW Saturday Night Collision."

The contest unfolded with intense action, including Komander's near-victory sequence. After landing a Poisonrana and ascending the top turnbuckle, Komander appeared poised to win. However, El Clon, a member of the Don Callis Family aligned with Hechicero, shoved...