During the November 7 episode of “AEW Collision,” broadcast live from Chris Jericho’s “Rock N Wrestling Rager at Sea,” Tommaso Ciampa captured the AEW National Championship for the first time. In the event’s main fight, Ciampa clashed with Andrade El Idolo in a competitive battle, seeking revenge for his previous defeat at AEW WrestleDream 2026. The match featured several momentum shifts, and although Andrade seemed poised to win after landing a decisive move, the referee was temporarily incapacitated and unable to make the pinfall. As the match reached its climax, Ciampa countered Andrade’s second move, securing the pin and claiming the title. Following his victory, Ciampa celebrated with his daughter Willow as the show concluded.
This marks Ciampa’s second title run in AEW, after briefly holding the AEW TNT Championship in January following his debut win over Mark Briscoe. Unlike that short 11-day reign, Ciampa will aim to maintain his hold on the National Championship for a longer stretch. Meanwhile, Andrade still has a guaranteed shot at the AEW World Championship but has yet to reveal when he’ll cash in that opportunity.
Fan Take: Ciampa’s win shakes up the AEW landscape by introducing a fresh champion with strong fan appeal, promising exciting rivalries ahead. For fighting sports enthusiasts, this signals a new chapter in AEW’s storytelling, where technical skill and personal stakes combine to elevate the excitement and legitimacy of the competition.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
