At AEW Collision: Spring Break Thru, Nick Wayne didn’t just break through—he shattered records, kayfabe norms, and probably a few Komander ribs on his way to becoming the youngest singles champion in AEW and ROH history.
In a match that could best be described as “gymnastics meets petty teen energy,” Wayne waltzed into his ROH TV Title match against Komander with zero chill and maximum disrespect—literally spitting in the champ’s face. Bold strategy, Cotton.
Komander responded the only way a high-flying luchador knows how: by turning into a human tornado. A dropkick, some acrobatic rope-running, and a Springboard Hurricanrana later, the champ had Wayne seeing stars. And ropes. Mostly ropes.
The early goings were basically a Komander highlight reel. Fans cheered. Wayne’s dignity packed a suitcase. But then, just when it looked like the match might be over faster than Tony Khan books a 12-man tag, Wayne dragged Komander’s neck across the ropes like it owed him child support. One springboard misfire later, and Komander found himself on the outside wondering what year it was.
Back in the ring, Wayne survived a near-death experience via the Insolito—only to counter it at the last second with the rare and always effective “Feet Up” defense. This somehow led directly into a picture-perfect Superkick and a devastating Pumphandle Duplex (not a typo—it’s like a Suplex, but meaner and slightly more expensive real estate). Three seconds later, history was made.
Komander’s 118-day reign was over—just like that. The man fought off six others to win the belt at Final Battle, defended it across ROH TV, and now… he’s been dethroned by a kid who still has to ask permission to stay out past 10.
Congrats to Nick Wayne. From teenage betrayal arcs to championship gold, he’s now officially graduated from “Christian Cage’s moody intern” to AEW’s youngest singles champ. Next up: stealing someone’s parking spot backstage.