Tommaso Ciampa Challenges Chris Jericho After Victory Over Myron Reed

On the July 18, 2026 edition of AEW Collision, Tommaso Ciampa defeated Myron Reed after a lengthy exchange of moves that included machetes, suplexes and a decisive flying knee. Following the win, Ciampa grabbed a microphone, referenced his friendship with Paul Wight, and issued a direct challenge to AEW star Chris Jericho for the upcoming Redemption 2026 pay‑per‑view.

Earlier in the year, Ciampa reflected on his bout with Darby Allin for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship, calling the match his "love letter to pro wrestling." He praised the New York crowd at Double or Nothing, expressed admiration for Kenny Omega, and described Allin as his "wrestling soulmate," hinting at future title aspirations.