CM Punk will defend what he claims is the rightful World title against Ricky Starks on tonight's AEW Collision with Ricky Steamboat as special guest referee.
After weeks of carrying around a red bag, Punk revealed the "Real World title" last week which he then spray painted with his X symbol. Starks confronted Punk and said the title should be his after recently defeating him, leading to this rematch.
AEW Tag Team Champions FTR will look to continue their roll on Collision with title defenses as they face Big Bill & Brian Cage. The latter earned their shot after recently winning a battle royal on Rampage. FTR successfully defended against Adam Cole & MJF last Saturday.
TBS Champion Kris Statlander will defend her title against former ROH Women's Champion Mercedes Martinez.
The Acclaimed will speak publicly for the first time since Billy Gunn seemingly retired after their recent loss to AEW Trios Champions House of Black.
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