AEW Collision Results 7/26/25: Shark Week Title Matches
AEW Collision Results: rhodes Defends TNT Title,Athena in Action from Chicago
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Chicago,IL – july 23,2025 – All Elite Wrestling’s Collision emanated live from the historic Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago,delivering a night of championship action and intense competition. Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness welcomed viewers to the broadcast, setting the stage for a show that promised to continue the excitement of Shark Week.
Rhodes Retains TNT Championship in Technical Battle
The night kicked off with a highly anticipated TNT Championship defense as the veteran powerhouse dustin Rhodes put his title on the line against the technically gifted ROH Pure Champion, Lee Moriarty, accompanied by Shane Taylor.
From the opening bell, Rhodes and Moriarty engaged in a classic wrestling exchange, showcasing their contrasting styles. Moriarty, known for his intricate submission holds and precise striking, immediately tested Rhodes’s mettle.The ROH Pure Champion rejected Rhodes’s initial handshake, signaling his intent to focus solely on the task at hand.
The early moments saw a series of lock-ups and reversals, with Moriarty demonstrating his technical prowess by escaping Rhodes’s holds and applying his own. Rhodes,however,used his experience and strength to counter,taking Moriarty down and working on his left arm. The “Natural” continued to target Moriarty’s limb, but the ROH Pure Champion fought back with an elbow strike and a well-executed dragon screw leg whip. Moriarty’s subsequent pin attempt was quickly kicked out of by Rhodes, who rolled to the outside to regroup.
After returning to the ring, Moriarty took control, mocking the Chicago crowd and focusing his attack on Rhodes’s fingers and right hand, utilizing multiple dragon screw maneuvers. The match then went to a commercial break on HBO Max, leaving fans eager to see how Rhodes would respond to Moriarty’s strategic assault.
Athena Faces Tough Challenge for ROH Women’s World Championship
Following the TNT Championship bout, the focus shifted to the ROH Women’s World Championship. The formidable Athena, a dominant force in women’s wrestling, was set to defend her title against the challenging Alex Windsor. Athena’s reign has been marked by her aggressive style and unwavering determination, making her a difficult opponent for anyone stepping into the ring with her. Windsor, looking to make a meaningful impact on Collision, aimed to dethrone the champion and claim the prestigious ROH Women’s World Championship.
World Tag Team Title Eliminator Tournament Continues
The tournament to determine the next challengers for the World tag Team Championship also saw crucial action. In a quarterfinal matchup, the dynamic duo of Bang Bang Gang, comprised of Juice Robinson and Austin Gunn, faced off against the imposing team of Big Bill and Bryan Keith.This match promised a clash of styles, with bang Bang Gang’s aggressive, often chaotic approach pitted against the power and presence of Big Bill and Keith. The outcome of this bout would considerably shape the landscape of the tag team division.