AEW Collision returns to the Smart Financial Centre in Houston, Texas, on June 20, 2026, headlined by an Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament semifinal match between ROH Women’s World Champion Athena and Maya World. The event, airing at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and HBO Max, serves as a key lead-in to the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view scheduled for June 28 in San Jose.
Who is competing in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Semifinal?
The semifinal match features ROH Women’s World Champion Athena against her former protégé, Maya World. According to AEW, the winner secures a spot in the tournament finals to face Mercedes Moné at Forbidden Door. While Athena holds a 3-0-1 record over her former student, World pushed the champion to a time-limit draw during an ROH Proving Ground match in March. World enters the bout seeking a path to challenge for the AEW Women’s World Title at All In: London, while Athena aims for her first tournament final appearance.
What is the status of the TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest field?
The field for the TBS Championship continues to expand through a qualifying match between Mina Shirakawa and Kris Statlander. The victor will join Hikaru Shida and CMLL World Women’s Champion Persephone in a six-way match scheduled for the July 1 edition of Dynamite. Statlander, a former TBS Champion, previously defeated Shirakawa in an AEW Women’s Title defense last September, providing a historical precedent for their upcoming clash.
How are international partnerships shaping the Forbidden Door card?
The card highlights the integration of international talent ahead of the Forbidden Door event. PAC, who recently challenged Shota Umino for the IWGP Global Championship, is scheduled for action in Houston. According to official reports, Umino confirmed the title match following a successful defense at Yuji Nagata’s Blue Justice XVIII event in Japan. Additionally, Dante Martin faces Místico, a lucha libre legend and current CMLL World Trios Champion, in a showcase of global styles.
What is the current tension between Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa?
Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa are set for a face-to-face confrontation on Collision. The animosity stems from Ciampa’s public disapproval of Jericho’s current persona, despite a previous history of respect for the former AEW World Champion. While Jericho has utilized humor to deflect, he has also challenged Ciampa to prove he can handle the intensity required to face a former world titleholder.
The Young Bucks are scheduled to face “The Lethal Twist”—comprised of Jay Lethal, Blake Christian, and Lee Johnson—in a six-man tag match. The Bucks have a documented history with Lethal dating back to 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch AEW Collision?
AEW Collision airs Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on TNT and is available for streaming on HBO Max.
Who is the opponent for the winner of the Athena vs. Maya World match?
The winner will move on to the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Finals to face Mercedes Moné.
Which championships are being contested on the road to Forbidden Door?
The TBS Championship field is currently being determined through qualifying matches, while the IWGP Global Championship is set to be defended at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view.
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