AEW Collision from the Nutter Center in Dayton, OH, set the stage for some intense matches. We are inching closer to AEW Grand Slam 2024. Below is a detailed breakdown of the night’s events.
1. TNT Champion Jack Perry Defeats Christopher Daniels
Match: TNT Champion Jack Perry (The Scapegoat) defended his title against Christopher Daniels (The Fallen Angel).
Result: Perry dominated most of the match with aggressive offense. His moves included a neckbreaker and missile dropkick. Perry eventually won after a knee strike to Daniels’ head. Daniels, despite his experience, was incapable of overcoming Perry’s relentless attacks.
2. Backstage: Wheeler Yuta Comments on Bryan Danielson
Interview: Wheeler Yuta expressed his concern for Bryan Danielson, noting that his focus was divided due to Danielson’s condition. Yuta also prepared for his upcoming match against Anthony Henry.
3. Mark Briscoe & Kyle O’Reilly vs. The Premier Athletes & The Beast Mortos
Match: Mark Briscoe and Kyle O’Reilly (accompanied by Hologram) faced off against Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, and The Beast Mortos.
Result: After intense back-and-forth action, Briscoe and Hologram delivered standout moves like the Jay Driller and a spinning tornado DDT. Hologram secured the win by pinning Nese. Post-match, the rivalry escalated when The Beast Mortos blindsided Hologram, leading to a future challenge from O’Reilly.
4. Wheeler Yuta vs. Anthony Henry
Match: Wheeler Yuta faced Anthony Henry from The WorkHorsemen, who targeted Yuta’s distractions with an aggressive offensive.
Result: Yuta finally snapped out of his daze and unleashed a flurry of strikes and high-impact moves. He sealed the win with the Cattle Mutilation submission. The referee was forced to stop the match due to Henry being incapacitated.
5. AEW Women’s Champion Mariah May vs. Yuka Sakazaki
Match: Champion Mariah May was interrupted during an interview by Yuka Sakazaki, who demanded a title shot. They later squared off in an intense battle.
Result: Yuka showcased her resilience, hitting May with her Magical Girl Splash to claim victory. However, May retaliated after the match, sparking further tension between the two leading up to a likely title match.
6. Trios Match: Komander & Private Party vs. Jon Cruz, Lord Crewe, and Red Jones
Match: Komander teamed up with Private Party to face Jon Cruz, Lord Crewe, and Red Jones.
Result: The fast-paced match saw Komander and Private Party display high-flying, coordinated offense. They sealed the victory after delivering their signature Gin & Juice finisher on Red Jones.
7. The Bang Bang Gang Defeats Cage of Agony
Match: Juice Robinson and The Gunns (Austin and Colten) took on Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona from Cage of Agony.
Result: Despite Cage’s power moves, the Bang Bang Gang turned the tide with their combined efforts, hitting the 3:10 to Yuma to secure the pinfall victory over Cage.
8. Serena Deeb vs. Yuka Sakazaki
Match: Yuka Sakazaki extended her winning streak against Serena Deeb in a match filled with near falls and high-impact moves.
Result: Yuka defeated Deeb with the Magical Girl Splash, marking her ninth consecutive victory. After the match, Yuka faced an attack from Mariah May but managed to fend off the AEW Women’s Champion.
9. Queen Aminata vs. Robyn Renegade
Match: Queen Aminata fought Robyn Renegade in a singles bout.
Result: Aminata secured the win with her Brain Drain finisher, but was ambushed post-match by Serena Deeb, furthering tensions in AEW’s women’s division.
10. FTR Defends AEW Tag Team Titles Against Grizzled Young Veterans
Main Event: FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) defended their AEW Tag Team Championships against the Grizzled Young Veterans.
Result: In a high-energy bout, FTR emerged victorious after locking in a sharpshooter on James Drake. The show ended with FTR celebrating alongside The Outrunners, who ran in to assist them against an after-match attack.
AEW Grand Slam is just around the corner. This episode of Collision set the stage for multiple future showdowns. It also furthered some intense rivalries across AEW. Stay tuned for more exciting action!