Tommaso Ciampa stunned fans by capturing the AEW TNT Championship from Mark Briscoe on the January 31st episode of “AEW Collision.” Maintaining the tradition of open challenges, Ciampa defended his title for the first time on February 7th in Las Vegas, facing off against both Roderick Strong and CMLL World Heavyweight Champion Claudio Castagnoli in a triple threat match. Despite the tough competition, Ciampa successfully retained his championship. Following the victory, former TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher stepped up as Ciampa’s next contender, aiming to challenge for the title at AEW’s Grand Slam Australia event on February 14th. The match between Ciampa and Fletcher has been officially scheduled for the February 11th episode of AEW Dynamite.
Kyle Fletcher, who held the TNT Championship for 114 days in 2025 before dropping it to Mark Briscoe at Full Gear, is looking to reclaim the title on home soil in Australia. The Grand Slam Australia event marks AEW’s seventh Grand Slam tournament and only the second hosted in Australia, signifying AEW’s ongoing expansion of this special event series, which also includes shows in Mexico and the U.S.
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This storyline adds fresh excitement to the AEW TNT Championship scene, spotlighting Ciampa’s resilience and Fletcher’s hunger for redemption. For AEW fans, it promises high-stakes action and a showcase of top-tier talent heading into a landmark event on international soil, potentially elevating the TNT title’s prestige even further.
