AEW Collision Preview: TNT Title Defense, Tag Team Gold on the Line, and Storm vs. Purrazzo Clash

One Big Thing

AEW Collision makes its MAX streaming debut tonight from Charlotte’s Bojangles Coliseum, featuring two championship matches and the continuing evolution of wrestling’s new MAX era.

Why It Matters

This marks AEW’s first Collision broadcast on MAX, expanding their digital footprint while maintaining their traditional TNT presence. The show features high-stakes championship matches that could reshape the promotion’s title picture.

Key Matches Tonight

• TNT Championship: Daniel Garcia (c) vs. Mark Briscoe
• AEW World Tag Team Championship: Private Party (c) vs. Action Andretti & Lio Rush
• Toni Storm vs. Deonna Purrazzo
• Rated FTR vs. The Learning Tree
• Jeff Jarrett in action

Match Details

TNT Championship Spotlight

Daniel Garcia defends against Mark Briscoe, who defeated him during the Continental Classic. This rematch stems from Briscoe’s challenge at Worlds End 2024: Zero Hour.

Tag Team Title Fight

Private Party puts their recently won titles on the line against the red-hot duo of Action Andretti and Lio Rush, who earned their shot by defeating Top Flight.

Storm vs. Purrazzo

A fascinating clash between former friends, complicated by Storm’s apparent memory loss of their shared history. Their rivalry spans eight years with Storm holding a 4-0 singles advantage.

By The Numbers

• Private Party’s second title defense since defeating The Young Bucks
• 14 years, 3 months, 15 days since Cope and Jericho last shared a ring
• The Learning Tree holds a 2-1 record in trios competition

What’s Next?

Next week’s Dynamite features Kenny Omega’s return and the Casino Gauntlet Match for a shot at Jon Moxley’s AEW World Championship.

What championship change tonight would most impact AEW’s future direction? Share your thoughts in the comments below.