The National Championship scene is moving quickly in AEW. Prior to Collision (Nov. 7, 2026), Andrade held the title. Now that Collision wrapped, Tommaso Ciampa is the new champion, his first challenger is set, and El Idolo is turning his focus elsewhere.
All this went into motion with Ciampa’s post-show promo. Ciampa is making history as the new belt collector until he takes the world championship. He was the first to win an AEW title in his debut when he captured the TNT strap. He is the first in AEW to win a title airing
on television on a cruise ship, which happened aboard Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea. Ciampa even named this national belt. Or rather, the title whispered it’s name to him. “And she tells me her name is Ruby. Say hello to Ruby. Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she lovely.” I thought Ciampa might croon like Stevie Wonder. Alas, that was not the case.
Andrade replied on social media to Ciampa.
I have 23 years of professional wrestler I made my debut on October 18 2003 ( I was 13year old). There have always been both good times and bad, but the end of 2025 and this 2026, the fans have supported me, they believed in me when I needed them most. I will not let them down. Having already won championships in different countries and now. It is time for me to win every AEW championship, I will be the new collector.
Your family knows that you stole from me!
Next up for Ciampa is “Speedball” Mike Bailey in a title bout for Dynamite. Bailey pointed out how Ciampa’s success taught his daughter that it doesn’t matter how you win as long as you win. Bailey wants to teach the lesson that it doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down. It matters how many times you get up. Bailey is getting up again to take the national title from Ciampa.
Andrade replied with support for his United Empire teammate. El Idolo also turned his focus 100% to the AEW World Championship.
I respect your decision, Amigo UE. Now it’s time for me to focus 100% on the AEW World Championship but one of my goals is to become a double champion!
Andrade still has the Casino Gauntlet contract in his possession for a world title shot, and that is his next goal.
Share your thoughts about the AEW National Championship picture. How long should Ciampa hold the gold? Are you happy to see Andrade focus on the AEW World Championship?
