Jon Moxley Retains Continental Title at AEW Collision

As reported by wrestlingattitude.com, All Elite Wrestling produced a live, brand-new episode of AEW Collision from the Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky, setting up major pay-per-view developments that included a fresh title match format, an emotional tribute honoring the memory of the late PAC, and a headline singles clash between Continental Champion Jon Moxley and former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. The October 3 broadcast established several marquee matches for upcoming events while showcasing a mix of singles debuts and high-stakes tag team bouts.

Kofi Kingston Debuts Against Lee Moriarty

Making his first singles match appearance for AEW, Kofi Kingston picked up a victory over Lee Moriarty. Kingston secured the win despite continuous interference and distraction attempts from Shane Taylor Promotions at ringside, with Austin Creed accompanying Kingston to the ring. Following the victory, Kingston cut a promo calling out Bandido to demand a future shot at the ROH World Championship.

Tony Schiavone Announces Clockwork Carnage Match for WrestleDream

During the transmission, Tony Schiavone made the official announcement that AEW WrestleDream will feature the AEW World Title on the line inside an innovative Clockwork Carnage Match format. The announcement establishes a new championship match structure for the promotion’s upcoming pay-per-view event. In addition to the title match announcement, Darby Allin appeared to call out Kyle Fletcher for a marquee showdown at Grand Slam France.

Commentators Pay Tribute to the Late PAC

Commentators Paul Wight and Nigel McGuinness paused the action to pay a poignant tribute honoring the memory and legacy of PAC following his tragic passing. The broadcast recognized PAC’s contributions to the industry during an emotional segment called by the commentary team. Later in the event, the show transitioned back to in-ring competition and backstage confrontations.

Jon Moxley Defends Continental Championship in Main Event

In the main event of the evening, AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley turned back a tough challenge from Jake Doyle to secure the victory. Moxley entered the ring accompanied by Marina Shafir. Elsewhere on the card, The Conglomeration secured a decisive trios win, the Death Riders outlasted the Bang Bang Gang in a chaotic six-man tag team contest, and Myron Reed picked up a surprise victory over Dante Martin.

Queen Aminata Challenges Mercedes Moné for Grand Slam France

Queen Aminata scored a hard-fought singles win over Julia Hart during the show. Backstage after the bout, Aminata spoke with Renee Paquette alongside Mina Shirakawa and issued a formal challenge to Mercedes Moné for a championship showdown at Grand Slam France. The challenge follows a wild backstage brawl earlier in the event where Moné attacked THEKLA.