History was made on the January 31, 2026, edition of AEW Collision as Tommaso Ciampa captured the TNT Championship in his very first match for the company. Following a tense confrontation on Dynamite earlier in the week, Ciampa challenged Mark Briscoe for the gold. The match was a grueling affair, with both men pushing each other to the limit.
Despite hitting multiple “Psycho Drillers,” Ciampa struggled to put the resilient Briscoe away. Ultimately, a devastating running knee strike secured the three-count for the challenger. The victory makes Ciampa only the second wrestler in AEW history, following Mercedes Mone, to win a championship in their debut match.
After the bell, the new champion was met with “you deserve it” chants from the live crowd. However, the celebration may be short-lived, as former champion Kyle Fletcher has already signaled his intent to pursue Ciampa’s newly won title.