Athena, Yukihi Win Casino Gauntlet Qualifiers
Collision booked two spots for the Beach Break match to decide Thekla's next title defense.
AEW Collision on July 2, 2026, delivered two high-stakes qualifiers for the Casino Gauntlet to crown the next challenger to Thekla’s AEW Women’s World Championship. Athena outlasted STARDOM’s Rina in a hard-hitting opener, while Maya Yukihi dismantled Julia Hart with crisp chain wrestling and pinfall precision. The results booked the top two spots in the Gauntlet, setting up a stacked field for Beach Break.
Konosuke Takeshita headlines the card against Kyle Fletcher in a singles bout that could reshape the Blue/Orange locker-room power balance. Elsewhere, STP issued an open challenge to the Bang Bang Gang, promising another chaotic brawl to close the show. The undercard featured tag-team action and mid-card scuffles, but all eyes stayed on the Gauntlet qualifiers.
