Welcome to Wrestling Inc.’s coverage of AEW Collision on January 31, 2026. Tonight marks the conclusion of AEW’s residency at the Esports Arena in Arlington, Texas.
On the recent episode of Dynamite, Tommaso Ciampa made a surprising return, answering Mark Briscoe’s open challenge for the TNT Championship and reigniting a historic rivalry that dates back to their battles in ROH during the mid-1980s. The TNT title will be on the line during tonight’s event.
Additionally, The Rascalz are set to have their AEW in-ring debut after several backstage appearances. Following a game of rock, paper, scissors, Desmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz were chosen to face CRU in the ring.
Before Kris Statlander defends the Women’s Championship against Tecla, the Babes of Wrath issued a challenge to the Sisters of Sin for the tag team titles, promising to step in tonight if their opponents do not show. Meanwhile, Sky Blue and Julia Hart, whose contracts are coming to an end, will seek redemption in their match this evening.
Clark Connors will be making his AEW return for the first time since Forbidden Door 2025, and he will meet Darby Allin in the ring for the first time.
From the ROH side, Adam Priest recently overcame Rocky Romero and Kazuchika Okada, with Okada set to defend his International Championship at tonight’s event.
Fan Take: This episode of AEW Collision promises major shifts that could redefine title pictures and elevate emerging talents like The Rascalz. For AEW fans, it’s an exciting mix of nostalgic rivalries and fresh matchups that could shape the future landscape of professional wrestling.
