As noted before, Saturday’s AEW Collision show featured Ace Austin making his official debut in AEW. Following his match against Ricochet on the show, AEW CEO Tony Khan confirmed that Austin has been signed to an official contract with the company.
Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that Austin’s contract with AEW is for multiple years in length.
In regards to Austin’s departure from TNA Wrestling this past May, it was reported that TNA officials had wanted to retain Austin but couldn’t come to terms on the finances.
In regards to Austin’s ABC tag team partner Chris Bey, it was reported that Bey’s contract with TNA would have expired by now had it not been for his serious neck injury in October of 2024. It was also reported that Bey’s current contract with TNA is approaching its end but he is still with the company and being paid under his deal.

WWE SmackDown Results – Jan. 23, 2026 – AJ Appears, Wyatt Sicks vs. The MFTs, Giulia & Kiana James vs. Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend
WWE SmackDown Notes: Roman Reigns & More Declares for Men’s Royal Rumble, Jordynne Grace & More Declares for Women’s Royal Rumble, The MFTs Wins WWE Tag Titles, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura Set for 1/24 SNME Show, Giulia & Kiana James Wins Shot at WWE Women’s Tag Titles
Various: Braun Strowman Provides Update on His Hospitalization for Knee Infection , CMLL Announces Several Upcoming Events Including Women’s Day Show on March 6th, Current Card for 1/29 TNA Impact! Show, Indies/Misc.




