Allin Triumphs Over Yuta; El Clon Shines in Debut, Storm and Shafir Clash
AEW Collision returned to the Esports Stadium Arlington on January 3, 2026, delivering a night full of exciting wrestling action. The event featured several key matches and storylines that captivated the audience.
Match Highlights
Darby Allin vs. Wheeler Yuta
Darby Allin faced Wheeler Yuta in a much-anticipated singles match. Allin emerged victorious despite interference from Daniel Garcia and Marina Shafir, who was ejected from ringside for her actions. This match marked the first encounter between Allin and Yuta in over three years.
El Clon’s Impressive Debut
El Clon, part of Don Callis’ family, made a successful in-ring debut, defeating Angelico decisively. His performance included a springboard DDT and a unique Portal Bomb technique. Following his victory, Clon attempted to attack Serpentico but was interrupted by Komander, who later clashed with Hechicero, resulting in Hechicero securing a title match against TNT Champion Mark Briscoe next week.
Women’s Tag Team Action
- Timeless Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa won against Hyan and Maya World. Storm finished off World with her finisher, the Storm Zero, after a competitive matchup.
Other Matches and Build Up
Shelton Benjamin defeated Dante Martin, gaining momentum ahead of his Continental Eliminator match against AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley. Eddie Kingston and Ortiz confronted the Grizzled Young Veterans, asserting their intention to take them on soon.
Next Week’s Action
This episode set the stage for upcoming confrontations, highlighted by Tony Storm battling Marina Shafir next week. Fans can expect further developments in the AEW storylines as the Collision residency in Arlington continues.
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