Grand Slam France delivers championship drama and major WrestleDream developments
PARIS, FRANCE — All Elite Wrestling brought Collision to the Adidas Arena in Paris for its Grand Slam France special on October 10, 2026.
The episode featured two championship defenses, a personal showdown between Chris Jericho and Nick Wayne, and several important developments heading into WrestleDream.
The Young Bucks and Andrade El Idolo successfully retained their championships, while the Clockwork Carnage qualifying series continued and the women’s tag team division gained a new title contender.
Match-by-match results
1. AEW World Tag Team Championship
Winners: The Young Bucks
Matt and Nick Jackson defeated Clark Connors and David Finlay of The Dogs to retain the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
The challengers pushed the champions, but the Bucks escaped Paris with their gold intact.
After the match, Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight attacked the champions, escalating the rivalry ahead of WrestleDream.
2. Nick Wayne vs. Chris Jericho
Winner: Nick Wayne
Wayne scored an important victory over the veteran Jericho, reportedly finishing the contest with a Cutter.
The result strengthened Wayne’s position in their ongoing rivalry and delivered another significant moment for the younger wrestler
3. Swerve Strickland vs. Carlie Bravo
Winner: Swerve Strickland
Strickland defeated Bravo with a Double Stomp, adding another victory to his record.
The bout showcased Strickland’s explosiveness and ability to finish a match decisively.
4. Andrade defeated British standout Michael Oku to keep the AEW National Championship.
Oku presented a challenging test, but Andrade emerged with the title.
The celebration did not last long.
Tommaso Ciampa confronted Andrade afterward and made his intentions clear: he wants a championship opportunity at WrestleDream.
5. Clockwork Carnage Qualifier.
Winner: Speedball Mike Bailey
Bailey defeated Lee Moriarty to qualify for the Clockwork Carnage match at WrestleDream.
The win moved Bailey closer to a major opportunity in one of AEW’s most anticipated upcoming contests.
6. Winners: Kris Statlander and Harley Cameron
Statlander and Cameron teamed with reigning women’s tag champions Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter against Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) and Divine Dominion (Lena Kross and Megan Bayne).
Statlander and Cameron emerged as the winning duo, securing a future AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship opportunity.
The result created a fresh challenge for the division’s reigning champions.
7. Eight-Person Mixed Tag Team Match
Winners: The Death Riders
Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia and Marina Shafir defeated Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly and Willow Nightingale.
The Death Riders secured the victory in a hard-fought faction clash.
Their performance reinforced their position as a dangerous unit, while Strong’s tensions with the group remained a central storyline.
Major storylines coming out of Paris
The Young Bucks face a new threat
Fletcher and Knight’s post-match attack intensified the tag team championship picture heading into WrestleDream.
Andrade has a challenger waiting
Ciampa’s confrontation established a potential National Championship showdown at WrestleDream.
Bailey advances
Speedball Mike Bailey earned his place in the Clockwork Carnage match, adding another competitor to the developing lineup.
Overall assessment
AEW Collision’s Grand Slam France edition delivered a strong mix of championship wrestling, emerging talent and storyline progression.
The Young Bucks’ successful defense kept the tag team titles in familiar hands, Andrade continued his National Championship reign, and Nick Wayne picked up a notable win over Jericho.
The biggest takeaway was the show’s emphasis on what comes next. With new challengers stepping forward and Clockwork Carnage qualification continuing, WrestleDream gained additional momentum.
Final verdict: A productive episode for AEW, highlighted by two successful title defenses, meaningful contender developments and a lively Paris crowd.
