AEW Collision Results: Major Title Shifts and Forbidden Door Build

All Elite Wrestling’s June 13, 2026, broadcast of Collision, held at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, featured significant developments in the lead-up to the Forbidden Door and Redemption pay-per-view events. Kevin Knight captured the TNT Championship in a high-stakes encounter, while The Dogs (David Finlay and Clark Connors) secured a major victory over The Young Bucks. The event was headlined by a chaotic Street Fight between The Death Riders and Shane Taylor Promotions.

Kevin Knight Claims the TNT Championship

Kevin Knight defeated Myron Reed to become the new TNT Champion in a bout highlighted by high-flying maneuvers and technical counters. According to official AEW match results, Knight’s victory followed a super uranage, solidifying his momentum as a heel competitor under the management of Don Callis. Callis emphasized his role in Kenny Omega’s past success, signaling a potential shift in the championship landscape heading into the Redemption event.

The Dogs Defeat The Young Bucks

In a high-profile tag team match, David Finlay and Clark Connors—collectively known as The Dogs—defeated Matt and Nick Jackson. The finish occurred after Finlay and Connors executed their “Full Clip” maneuver on Matt Jackson. This victory positions the duo as primary contenders for upcoming tag team title opportunities, with speculation mounting regarding a potential match against Cope and Cage at Forbidden Door.

The Death Riders Prevail in Street Fight

The main event saw The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Daniel Garcia, and Marina Shafir) overcome Shane Taylor Promotions in a brutal, arena-wide Street Fight. The contest featured extensive use of weapons, including a table shattered by Carlie Bravo and a final sequence involving thumbtacks and glass. The match concluded when Jon Moxley hit a Paradigm Shift on a pile of debris to secure the pinfall victory, according to live event reporting.

Additional Results and Tournament Updates

• Kenny Omega def. Bad Dude Tito: Omega secured a decisive win with the One Winged Angel, later announcing his intent to pursue the AEW World Championship currently held by MJF.
• Hikaru Shida def. Zayda Steel: Shida advanced in the Survival of the Fittest qualifying match via submission.
• The Rascalz def. Aaron & Austin Atlas: The trio continued their momentum in the tag team division.
• Athena def. Tiara James: Following her win, Athena engaged in a physical confrontation with Maya World, escalating their ongoing rivalry.
• Jake Doyle def. Mike Bailey: In an upset, Doyle utilized a sitout powerbomb to defeat Bailey, further establishing his presence in the Don Callis family hierarchy.
• Persephone def. Julia Hart: Persephone qualified for the next round of the Survival of the Fittest tournament after countering Hart’s mist attempt.

Thekla Challenges Stardom

In a segment regarding the AEW-Stardom relationship, Thekla explicitly rejected calls to apologize for her recent actions. She issued a direct challenge to the Stardom roster, inviting the organization’s president to witness her match against Starlight Kid at Forbidden Door. This promo marks a shift in the international crossover narrative, framing Thekla as a central antagonist in the inter-promotional storyline.

Key Takeaways

• Championship Change: Kevin Knight’s win over Myron Reed marks a new era for the TNT Championship.
• Forbidden Door Build: Thekla’s challenge to Starlight Kid and the victory of The Dogs have set clear trajectories for the upcoming inter-promotional pay-per-view.
• Roster Dynamics: The ongoing conflict between Athena and Maya World, alongside the formation of new alliances like “Protokada,” continues to drive the mid-card and title-scene narratives.