Ricochet Retains AEW National Title on Back-to-Back Nights, Defeats Ace Austin on Collision

Overview

• Ricochet beat Ace Austin on the December 6 AEW Collision in Columbus to retain the AEW National Championship after defeating Dalton Castle at ROH Final Battle the night before.
• Ace Austin secured the Collision title shot by defeating Lee Johnson on Final Battle’s Zero Hour pre-show.
• Tony Khan announced the Ricochet vs. Ace Austin title match on show day following both competitors’ victories at Final Battle.
• ROH Final Battle and AEW Collision were staged on consecutive nights in Columbus, enabling an immediate follow-up defense for the champion.
• The advertised Collision lineup also included Mercedes Moné vs. Leila Grey for the TBS Championship, Blue League matches in the Continental Classic, and segments featuring Swerve Strickland, FTR, and Tony Schiavone interviews.