On March 7, 2026, AEW Collision aired live from Tucson Arena in Arizona, offering fans a night packed with dramatic battles and unexpected twists. The event featured notable wrestlers, including Konosuke Takeshita, who secured a major victory that caught many by surprise. This highly anticipated AEW match highlighted Takeshita’s skill against Claudio Castagnoli and reinforced the growing excitement surrounding his presence in the promotion.
AEW Tag Team Titles Retained by FTR After Hard-Fought Battle
The evening opened with a contested tag team championship match between FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz). Both teams appeared evenly matched in the initial phases, with strategic targeting of Harwood’s left arm by The Rascalz. Key moments included Wentz’s floor dive onto the champions and FTR’s use of high-impact moves inspired by the Young Bucks, such as the double knee strike known as BTE Trigger.
Despite The Rascalz performing several near falls that energized the crowd, FTR maintained control and claimed victory after Wentz attempted a springboard dive, only to be caught in the Shatter Machine finisher. The match lasted over 15 minutes and ended with FTR successfully defending their AEW Tag Team Titles. Following the contest, FTR had a tense encounter with Mark Briscoe on the ramp, escalating ongoing rivalries.
Daniel Garcia Upsets Tommaso Ciampa in Competitive Match
Tagging along with the intense atmosphere, Daniel Garcia secured a hard-earned win over Tommaso Ciampa in a match marked by physicality and momentum shifts. Early action featured Garcia’s focused assault on Ciampa’s knee, followed by several impactful sequences including Ciampa’s punishment of Garcia’s head on the announce table.
Momentum swung back and forth in the final moments, with Garcia capitalizing after a miscalculation caused Ciampa to collide with guest commentator Mark Briscoe. This left Ciampa vulnerable and led to Garcia pinning him after a sudden roll-up. The aftermath sparked tension as Ciampa rebuffed Briscoe’s offer of a handshake and aligned himself with FTR in a menacing confrontation, climaxing with a brutal attack on Briscoe at the ramp outside the ring.
Swerve Strickland Controls Match Against Gravity but Lacks Intensity
Swerve Strickland, accompanied by Prince Nana, dominated Gravity in a brief and one-sided contest that concluded with Strickland executing his signature House Call finisher. Despite the quick victory, the match left some fans wanting more intensity from Strickland’s in-ring performance, which contrasted with his recent engaging mic work.
AEW Women’s Title Clash Set for Revolution After Heated Exchanges
Kris Statlander issued a challenge backstage following Dynamite for a two-out-of-three falls match against AEW Women’s Champion Thekla at the upcoming Revolution pay-per-view. Statlander emphasized the need to prove herself after their previous split victories.
In response, Thekla unleashed a fiery and erratic promo on stage, dismissing Statlander’s challenge while taunting her with personal insults and alluding to her victory over Thunder Rosa. Thekla concluded the tirade by declaring,
everything you’re afraid of is everything I am.
– Thekla.
Four-Team Tag Match Delivers Thrilling Action with Private Party Triumphant
The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum), Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen), LFI (Rush and Dralistico), and The Swirl (Blake Christian and Lee Johnson) clashed in a high-octane four-way tag team match for $200,000. The dynamic contest featured multiple signature spots and cooperative team efforts, notably LFI and The Swirl battling each other after doublé-teaming Private Party early on.
The climax saw Kassidy take flight from the top rope landing a flying cutter on Lee Johnson, securing Private Party the win after nearly 12 minutes of fast-paced action, much to the crowd’s delight.
Backstage Developments and Ongoing Storylines Intensify
Hook continued recruiting for his faction Opps, as Anthony Bowens heeded the call to prove his killer instinct by following Hook’s activities. Footage showed Hook testing an unnamed wrestler’s ability to escape his finisher, Red Rum, highlighting the faction’s growing presence backstage. Meanwhile, promos and confrontations set up future matches and rivalries, including Mike Bailey and Kyle Fletcher’s TNT Title bout and a trio of teams preparing for Revolution.
AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions Ambushed Before Interview
Before an interview on AEW programming, Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron were attacked by challengers Lena Kross and Megan Bayne, escalating tension ahead of the tag team title picture. Officials swiftly separated the combatants as the champions lay on the floor, suggesting a fierce rivalry that will continue.
Tag Team Dominance and Squash Match Spotlight The Dogs
The Dogs faction, consisting of Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, and David Finlay, dispatched their opponents Cosmo Orion, GMO Kaminari, and Jaden Monroe in a swift 1:46 squash, firmly establishing the new group’s dominance and presence in AEW.
Tag Team Battle Sharpens Ton Storm’s Feud with Marina Shafir at Revolution
Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa represented The Timeless Love Bombs against Megan Bayne and Lena Kross in a physically intense match. Despite the early control by Bayne and Kross, Storm and Shirakawa fought back with high-risk maneuvers, including a Tower of Doom spot that captivated the audience. The match concluded when Marina Shafir interfered, allowing Bayne and Kross to secure the victory. Following the match, Storm publicly challenged Shafir for a ringside-ban match at Revolution, further deepening the conflict.
Mark Briscoe Addresses His Turbulent Relationship with Tommaso Ciampa
Backstage, Mark Briscoe reflected on the recent betrayal by Ciampa, acknowledging his own mistakes in underestimating the situation. Briscoe signaled his readiness for confrontation by challenging Ciampa and FTR to a trios match on Dynamite, along with the Young Bucks, to settle scores and defend honor in the ongoing storyline.
Konosuke Takeshita Upsets Claudio Castagnoli in Non-Title Showdown
The evening’s highlight featured Konosuke Takeshita facing off against CMLL World Champion Claudio Castagnoli in what was officially a non-title match. The contest was evenly matched at the start, with Castagnoli focusing attacks on Takeshita’s left arm. Takeshita taunted Marina Shafir during the bout, generating crowd energy and further storyline heat.
Late in the match, Castagnoli briefly gained control by attempting to wield the CMLL World Title, but Hechicero intervened to prevent its use illegally. Displaying resilience and tactical skill, Takeshita countered a power bomb and finished Castagnoli with two decisive knee strikes followed by his Raging Fire finisher to claim an impressive victory in just under 15 minutes.
After the match, Takeshita and Jon Moxley confronted each other at ringside, with Hechicero attacking Moxley. Takeshita successfully pushed Hechicero away, leading to a chaotic brawl involving all four competitors before officials restored order as the broadcast concluded.
Looking Ahead to Revolution and New Tag Matches
This AEW Collision episode set the stage for several high-stakes matches at Revolution, including the announced two-out-of-three falls AEW Women’s Title match between Kris Statlander and Thekla, as well as likely tag contests featuring Takeshita and Moxley alongside Castagnoli and Shafir. The ongoing tensions among Tommaso Ciampa, FTR, Mark Briscoe, and the Young Bucks promise more intense encounters in the weeks ahead. Konosuke Takeshita’s victory notably positions him as a key player in AEW’s evolving competitive landscape.
