AEW’s Summer Blockbuster week concludes with a loaded edition of AEW Collision featuring championship action, tournament qualifiers, and a violent street fight between two of the company’s most dangerous factions.
With the TNT Championship on the line, the AEW World Tag Team Championship picture becoming clearer, and the Survival of the Fittest Tournament continuing to take shape, Saturday night’s AEW Collision promises to have major implications across multiple divisions.
Kenny Omega Returns to Singles Action Against Bad Dude Tito
Kenny Omega returns to singles competition when he takes on Bad Dude Tito.
Fresh off recent appearances in AEW’s championship scene, Omega looks to continue building momentum as he pursues another opportunity at championship gold. Few competitors in wrestling possess the resume of “The Best Bout Machine,” and every time Omega steps into the ring, it becomes must-see television.
Standing across from him is Bad Dude Tito, a competitor who has earned a reputation as one of the toughest and most physical wrestlers on the independent scene. Tito has proven capable of hanging with high-level competition, but defeating Omega would represent the biggest victory of his career.
Omega enters the contest as the favorite, but Tito’s hard-hitting style could make this an interesting challenge. Expect a competitive battle that allows Tito to showcase his abilities while Omega continues his climb back toward the top of the AEW mountain.
Death Riders and Shane Taylor Promotions Meet in Cincinnati Street Fight
One of AEW’s most personal rivalries reaches a new level when Death Riders and Shane Taylor Promotions collide in a Cincinnati Street Fight.
Tensions between the factions have steadily escalated in recent weeks, resulting in backstage attacks, confrontations, and increasingly violent encounters. Now, with traditional wrestling rules removed from the equation, both teams will have free rein to use weapons and anything else they can find to gain an advantage.
Street fights have become a specialty for members of Death Riders, who thrive in chaotic and violent environments. However, Shane Taylor Promotions brings plenty of toughness and aggression of its own, creating the potential for one of the most brutal matches of Summer Blockbuster week.
Fans should expect absolute chaos as both groups look to establish dominance and end this rivalry on their terms.
The Young Bucks and The Dogs Battle for a Championship Opportunity
The road to the AEW World Tag Team Championship runs through Collision as The Young Bucks face The Dogs in a No. 1 Contender Match.
Matt and Nick Jackson remain one of the most accomplished tag teams in wrestling history. Whenever championship implications are involved, The Young Bucks immediately become a threat thanks to their experience and ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
The Dogs, however, have quickly established themselves as one of the toughest and most determined teams in AEW. A victory over The Young Bucks would instantly elevate their standing within the division and earn them a future title opportunity.
With a championship match hanging in the balance, expect a fast-paced contest that could significantly impact the future of AEW’s tag team division.
Survival of the Fittest Tournament Continues
The race to crown a new AEW TBS Champion continues with two Survival of the Fittest Tournament qualifying matches.
Hikaru Shida vs. Zayda Steel
Former AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida enters the tournament as one of the favorites thanks to her championship pedigree and experience on the biggest stages.
For Zayda Steel, this represents an opportunity to score the biggest victory of her career and establish herself as a future player within AEW’s women’s division.
Julia Hart vs. Persephone
Julia Hart looks to continue her rise through the women’s division when she faces Persephone in another tournament qualifier.
Persephone recently impressed during the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and now has an opportunity to secure a spot in AEW’s newest tournament. Hart, meanwhile, remains one of the division’s most dangerous competitors and would greatly benefit from another championship opportunity.
With a future shot at the vacant TBS Championship potentially awaiting the winner, the stakes could not be higher.
The Rascalz and Athena Set for Action
Collision will also feature appearances from two of wrestling’s most recognizable acts.
The Rascalz are scheduled to compete as they continue to establish themselves within AEW’s tag team landscape. Meanwhile, ROH Women’s World Champion Athena will also be in action as she continues one of the most dominant championship reigns in Ring of Honor history.
Both acts could have significant implications moving forward as AEW and ROH continue building toward the summer months.
Final Thoughts
This week’s edition of Collision features a little bit of everything. Championship action, tournament implications, faction warfare, and one of wrestling’s biggest stars returning to singles competition make for a strong lineup.
The TNT Championship Match between Kevin Knight and Myron Reed headlines a card loaded with potential, while the Cincinnati Street Fight and Survival of the Fittest Tournament qualifiers could have major consequences moving forward.
As Summer Blockbuster week comes to a close, AEW has assembled another card that could leave a lasting impact across the company.
AEW Collision Preview: Match Card (6/13/26):
- TNT Championship Match: Kevin Knight (c) vs. Myron Reed
- Cincinnati Street Fight: Death Riders vs. Shane Taylor Promotions
- AEW World Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contender Match: The Young Bucks vs. The Dogs
- Survival of the Fittest Tournament Qualifier: Hikaru Shida vs. Zayda Steel
- Survival of the Fittest Tournament Qualifier: Julia Hart vs. Persephone
- Kenny Omega vs. Bad Dude Tito
- The Rascalz in Action
- ROH Women’s World Champion Athena in Action
