Las Vegas, Nevada played host to the tapings for AEW Collision on , with the episode set to air on . Several key storylines advanced during the taping, including a significant development in the AEW Women’s Championship picture and a challenge laid down for the TNT Championship.
The Young Bucks Kick Off the Action
The Young Bucks began the in-ring action with a victory over The Gates of Agony in a tag team match. This win continues a strong run for The Young Bucks, who remain prominently featured on AEW programming.
Statlander Assaulted, Strap Match Set for Collision
A heated exchange unfolded during an interview with AEW Women’s Champion Kris Statlander, conducted by Renee Paquette. Thekla and the Sisters of Sin interrupted the segment, launching a brutal attack on Statlander, culminating in a whipping with a strap. In response, Statlander announced she will face Thekla in a strap match on next week’s Collision, significantly escalating their ongoing feud.
Ciampa Wins Three-Way, Faces Fletcher on Dynamite
The TNT Championship landscape shifted following a three-way match featuring Tommaso Ciampa, Roderick Strong and Claudio Castagnoli. Ciampa emerged victorious, pinning Roderick Strong. The aftermath saw Kyle Fletcher confront Ciampa, questioning his legacy and proclaiming himself the greatest TNT Champion of all time. Fletcher asserted that Ciampa’s arrival at AEW was a testament to the promotion’s quality and challenged Ciampa to prove himself against him. Ciampa accepted, setting up a match for Dynamite.
Additional Collision Results
Beyond the featured matches, several other contests took place. Kevin Knight defeated Scorpio Sky, who was accompanied by Leila Grey and Christopher Daniels. Notably, Grey was observed at ringside wearing a large knee brace. In a women’s division matchup, Mina Shirakawa secured a submission victory over Viva Van.
Tag Team Action and Inter-Divisional Interference
Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir were victorious in tag team competition, defeating Zayda Steel and Dante Martin. The match didn’t end cleanly, however, as Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy intervened following the bell, assisting Steel and Martin after a post-match attack. This unexpected crossover moment involved competitors from different divisions.
Thekla Continues Assault on Brooks
Thekla continued her aggressive pursuit of dominance in the women’s division, defeating Brittnie Brooks in singles competition. Following the match, Thekla continued her assault on Brooks, again using a strap, further emphasizing her rivalry with Statlander and the brutality of their upcoming strap match.
Khan Thanks Fans After Double Taping
Following the conclusion of the taping, Tony Khan returned to the ring alongside Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy to express his gratitude to the fans for their support throughout both the Dynamite and Collision tapings. This gesture acknowledged the fans’ dedication in attending both shows.
