Ace Austin Officially Joins AEW in Collision Debut Loss

Tony Khan's social-media announcement marks Austin’s transition from TNA to AEW programming.

Overview

AEW CEO Tony Khan confirmed Austin's signing on August 17 by posting an “All Elite” graphic on Twitter.
Austin made his in-ring AEW debut on the August 16 episode of Collision, falling to Ricochet after ringside interference.
GOA members Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona aided Ricochet during the match and delivered a double-team slam afterward.
On August 18, Austin thanked fans on social media and vowed that “the best is yet to come” following his debut defeat.
The former TNA standout arrives as a three-time X-Division Champion and former TNA World Tag Team Champion.