Ace Austin vs. Ricochet, Paragon vs. Lee Johnson And Blake Christian Confirmed For 8/16 AEW Collision

Two matches have been added to Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision.
First, the promotion confirmed that Ace Austin vs. Ricochet will indeed go down on Saturday’s episode of Collision. The match was set up in a social media video on Thursday, with Tony Khan announcing that the former TNA star is officially All Elite.
Saturday #AEWCollision
8/7c, TNT + HBO Max
TOMORROW!Ricochet vs Ace Austin
After being confronted by @KingRicochet + GOA, one of wrestling's hottest free agents @The_Ace_Austin, aims to make a splash in AEW where the best wrestle!
Ace Austin will debut vs Ricochet,
TOMORROW! pic.twitter.com/7xikaCHGwi— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 15, 2025
In addition to that, Paragon (Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong) will face off against the dynamic duo of Lee Johnson and Blake Christian. Johnson and Christian will look to avoid a two-match losing skid, while Paragon will look to pick up their third consecutive 2 vs. 2 victory.
#AEWCollision
8/7c, TNT + HBO Max
Saturday, 8/16@KORCombat+@RoderickStrong
vs@_BlakeChristian+@BigShottyLeeO'Reilly has been Conglomerating with his old friends, but Strong is trying to focus on The Paragon.
Kyle + Roddy will collide vs Blake & Big Shotty, THIS SATURDAY! pic.twitter.com/0WffgfWfO6
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 15, 2025
Fans can check out the updated lineup for Saturday’s show below. Fightful will have full coverage of the show as it airs.
AEW Collision (8/16)
- JetSpeed (Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight) vs. The Deathriders (Jon Moxley & Wheeler Yuta)
- $100K Four Way Fight: Julia Hart vs. Kris Statlander vs. Anna Jay vs. Penelope Ford
- Winner faces Zack Sabre Jr. at Forbidden Door: Daniel Garcia vs. Nigel McGuinness vs. Lee Moriarty vs. Hechicero
- Ace Austin vs. Ricochet
- Paragon (Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong) vs. Lee Johnson & Blake Christian
If you missed anything from Wednesday’s edition of AEW Dynamite, catch up on the entire show by clicking here.