On the March 7 episode of AEW Collision broadcast from Tucson, Arizona, Tommaso Ciampa stunned viewers by turning on Mark Briscoe following his defeat to Daniel Garcia. The incident added a tense and surprising twist to the evening’s action, casting a shadow over the dynamic between the two wrestlers.
FTR Retains Tag Team Titles Against The Rascalz
The show kicked off with FTR, comprising Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood, defending the AEW World Tag Team Championship against The Rascalz, Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz. Despite interference from Stokely Hathaway, who choked Xavier with a cable at ringside while the referee was distracted, The Rascalz mounted a comeback. Wheeler ultimately blocked Wentz’s Hot Fire Flame move, allowing FTR to hit their finishing move, the Shatter Machine, securing the victory.
After the match, Mark Briscoe came to the stage to shake hands with the champions, displaying mutual respect before his later confrontation with Ciampa.
Key Matches and Backstage Developments
In other highlights, Toni Storm publicly challenged Marina Shafir to a match at Revolution, insisting on a strict no-allies ringside stipulation, which Tony Khan approved. Meanwhile, a $200,000 four-way tag team match featured Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) narrowly defeating The Outrunners, LFI, and The Swirl after a fast-paced and hard-fought battle.
Swerve Strickland overpowered Gravity with a combination of impactful moves culminating in a House Call kick. Kris Statlander issued a backstage challenge to Thekla for a two-out-of-three falls match at Revolution, initially met with rejection but later provoking a confrontational response from Thekla.
HOOK and Katsuyori Shibata were seen scouting recruits for their faction, The Opps, with Anthony Bowens expressing interest in joining.
Ciampa’s Betrayal Unfolds During Singles Match
In a pivotal moment, Daniel Garcia faced Tommaso Ciampa in a singles contest with Briscoe joining commentary. Ciampa aggressively smashed Garcia’s head on the broadcast desk and then exchanged a high-five with Briscoe, hinting at camaraderie. However, the atmosphere quickly deteriorated when Garcia shoved Briscoe at ringside and Ciampa collided with Briscoe on the apron, enabling Garcia to pin Ciampa for the win.
Briscoe tried to reconcile, but Ciampa rejected his gesture, slapping away his hand.
Later, when FTR appeared to confront Ciampa, Briscoe intervened to protect the attacker. The two walked up the ramp together, only for Ciampa to suddenly strike Briscoe with a running knee, marking a shocking heel turn.
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW)
Additional Match Outcomes and Events
Megan Bayne and Lena Kross teamed up with Marina Shafir’s assistance to defeat the duo of Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa, with Kross landing a decisive jackhammer suplex for the win. Storm later challenged Shafir for a title match with no allies permitted at ringside.
With the help of @MarinaShafir, @Lena_Kross + @MeganBayne get the win in their debut as a team! Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/eLzAVohdx8
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW)
Meanwhile, The Dogs (David Finlay, Clark Connors, and Gabe Kidd) achieved a quick victory over three local wrestlers, with Finlay hitting the Overkill finisher to end the match decisively.
Main Event Instigates Brawl Among Top Competitors
The closing match featured Konosuke Takeshita against Claudio Castagnoli, with Jon Moxley providing commentary. Castagnoli targeted Takeshita’s left arm and introduced chairs into the match to distract the referee. Hechicero then sprung into the ring, removing Castagnoli’s title belt, causing chaotic confusion. Takeshita capitalized with a tope con hilo dive and later evaded Castagnoli’s Neutralizer to execute his Raging Fire driver, securing the win.
Post-match, Moxley confronted Takeshita, only to be blindsided by Hechicero’s forearm strike. Takeshita then challenged Hechicero to a fair fight. Castagnoli rushed back in, sparking a wild four-way brawl that concluded the broadcast amidst high tension.
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW)
Wrestling Landscape Shifts After Dramatic Episode
The episode of AEW Collision on March 7 was marked by unpredictable twists and intense confrontations, especially surrounding Mark Briscoe’s unexpected attack by Tommaso Ciampa. This betrayal is likely to have lasting repercussions, impacting alliances and rivalries heading into the Revolution event. FTR’s continued dominance as tag champions further establishes their position in the division, while feuds such as Toni Storm versus Marina Shafir and Kris Statlander versus Thekla are intensifying the stakes for upcoming matches.
The heated main event and chaotic brawl set the stage for potential multi-competitor rivalries, underscoring AEW’s unpredictable narrative direction. Fans can expect these storylines to evolve rapidly in the coming weeks, increasing tension as major events approach.
WHAT THE HELL, @MRTOMMASOCIAMPA?!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/v7N7HN3155
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 8, 2026
A stoic @CallMeKrisStat wants another shot at @Toxic_Thekla … this time 2 out of 3 Falls!#AEWCollision is LIVE NOW on TNT & streaming on HBO MAX! pic.twitter.com/67nFCCfOD2
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 8, 2026
With the help of @MarinaShafir, @Lena_Kross + @MeganBayne get the win in their debut as a team!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/eLzAVohdx8
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 8, 2026
It's broken down in Tucson!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/Fq6YkL0aG2
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 8, 2026
