Posted on 7/11/125 by Bob Magee
The final AEW Collision before AEW All In: Texas was an
incredible night of professional wrestling action live from
the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas.
Tonight’s episode of AEW Collision featured stunning footage
of Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland having a heart to
heart like men, Paragon picking up a big Trios Match
victory, incredible All Star 8-Man and 8-Woman Tag Matches,
and Mark Briscoe getting absolutely real with MJF before the
Men’s Casino Gauntlet match this Saturday afternoon.
Here’s everything that happened on this special Thursday
night edition of Collision, including your full AEW
Collision results and recap on the final stop on the road to
AEW All In: Texas.
Kyle Fletcher & RPG Vice (Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero)
vs. Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Relly and Roderick Strong)
AEW Collision opened in thrilling fashion with an intense
Trios battle, setting the tone for the evening as Paragon
faced off against the formidable Don Callis Family
represented by Kyle Fletcher, Trent Beretta, and Rocky
Romero.
Early in the match, Paragon strategically targeted Trent
Beretta, isolating him from his corner and employing
aggressive tandem maneuvers, including a punishing assisted
neckbreaker. Once the Don Callis Family managed to turn the
tables even just slightly, Don Callis emphasized their
intent clearly: "The focus here is to embarrass Adam Cole.
Adam Cole is mentally weak."
The action escalated when Lance Archer intervened, choke-
slamming Kyle O'Reilly onto the ring apron. Yet, Paragon
persisted, showcasing their resilience despite the numbers
advantage. Roderick Strong turned the tide with his
signature offense, including a powerful Olympic Slam and a
devastating backbreaker, which commentator Nigel McGuinness
praised as "Textbook Roderick Strong, lean and sinewy."
The climax came when Adam Cole received a fiery hot tag,
instantly electrifying the crowd. Cole dismantled RPG Vice
with precise strikes and an explosive pump kick sequence.
Kyle Fletcher tagged himself in to face the TNT Champion,
leading to a dramatic exchange. Cole connected with a
breathtaking Panama Sunrise, bringing fans to their feet.
Fletcher narrowly avoided defeat, escaping the subsequent
pinfall attempt. Attempting a final push, Fletcher leveled
Cole with a brutal lariat, momentarily gaining momentum.
However, the tide turned once more when Rocky Romero tagged
in, delivering Sliced Bread Number Two to both O'Reilly and
Strong, only to be blindsided by Adam Cole. Cole capitalized
swiftly, executing The Boom, decisively pinning Romero for
the victory.
After the bell, Fletcher attempted to confront Cole again
but thought better of it when faced with Cole brandishing
his championship title. Callis urged Fletcher to avoid
engaging further: "Don't take the bait. Just walk away."
Death Riders and Gabe Kidd Keep Testing People
We next saw exclusive footage following AEW Dynamite in
Garland, Texas, as the Death Riders issued a stark and
foreboding message backstage.
Jon Moxley opened the segment emphatically, stating, "For
nearly a year, we have been testing people. We have been
pushing people. Frankly, most of them have failed the test.
Turns out this isn't the job they really want. This is the
greatest sport in the world and is the toughest sport in the
world, and they don't have the stomach to endure."
Gabe Kidd directly addressed Katsuyori Shibata with a
pointed challenge, "Shibata-san. You taught me about
fighting spirit. How to show it to the world, how to fight
with all your heart. You go out there and you hang out with
Samoa Joe and Will Hobbs, and you just collect a paycheck.
Now you don't have a single ounce of fighting spirit left."
Wheeler Yuta defiantly called out Powerhouse Hobbs,
declaring his resilience in the face of adversity, "Hobbs.
You have beaten me, battered me, bruised me. But I will
continue to move forward because that is nothing compared to
what the Death Riders have done to me to make me stronger."
Marina Shafir sharply dismissed their adversaries, stating,
"They are pathetic. They are weak. They are brittle, and
they are pussies, all."
Closing the segment with intensity and clarity, Jon Moxley
reinforced their uncompromising stance, "You wanna be in
this business. You can't pretend your way into it. You can't
buy your way into it. You can't glad-hand and kiss ass your
way into it. You wanna do the real thing? You gotta be all
in."
Technique With Taz: La Mística
In a special "Technique With Taz" segment on AEW Collision,
Taz meticulously analyzed Místico's renowned signature move,
"La Mística," providing insightful details into the
complexity and effectiveness of the maneuver.
Taz began by emphasizing the intricate mechanics involved,
"Let's take a close, detailed look at Místico's armbar, La
Mística. As you see, Místico transitions from a very
impressive spinning head scissors into a full sit-up in
midair. This takes major core strength and body control."
He continued, highlighting the technical aspects further,
"As he sits up, Místico then flattens out the man into an
Ude-garami, your authentic name in the sport of judo for
what is known to pro wrestling fans as a Fujiwara armbar."
Closing the segment, Taz praised the overall effectiveness
and skill of the luchador, "La Mística is one of the many
reasons why Místico is a force to be reckoned with."
Sky Flight Issues a Mission Statement
On AEW Collision, fans were formally introduced to "Sky
Flight," the dynamic new alliance consisting of Scorpio Sky,
Top Flight, Leila Grey, and their experienced manager,
Christopher Daniels.
Scorpio Sky opened the segment, reflecting earnestly on his
recent return, "Scorpio Sky is back. Hey, yeah, it's a feel-
good moment. But we have to remember one thing. All of this
can go away at the blink of an eye, and that is something I
cannot let happen again. I've surrounded myself with the
best talent and knowledge I can find. That is Sky Flight
Team."
Manager Christopher Daniels then stepped forward,
articulating the ambitious vision of the group, "Understand
that every championship you have is a possible goal. The
World, the Unified, the TNT. The Tag Titles, the Trios
Titles, and every women's championship, we can lay claim to
them at any time."
Highlighting the group's collective strength, Daniels
elaborated, "You look at the talent in each one of these
athletes, Leila Grey, Top Flight, Scorpio Sky, you add 32
years of the Fallen Angel's experience to guide them. We've
made a team that is exponentially more than the sum of its
parts. AEW, this is Sky Flight Team. And with this team, the
sky's no limit."
Místico vs. The Beast Mortos
In an electrifying contest on AEW Collision, the legendary
luchador Místico faced off against the formidable The Beast
Mortos. The match commenced aggressively with Mortos
utilizing his notable power advantage, quickly countering
Místico’s initial offense. Announcer Nigel McGuinness
highlighted Mortos' resilience despite repeated dives from
Místico: "How about Beast Mortos staying on his feet.
Absolutely impressive after the impact."
Místico persisted, eventually grounding Mortos with a
decisive diving attack. Tony Schiavone captured the
excitement, noting Místico’s aerial risk-taking, "Taking a
big risk, Místico connecting with the shoulder."
Mortos responded powerfully, executing a punishing neck
breaker and a dynamic power slam, gaining a near fall as
Schiavone observed, "Mortos is really showing you something.
The quickness for a guy that size, it's amazing."
As the match intensified, Mortos nearly secured victory with
a Lung Blower, prompting McGuinness' urgent commentary,
"Into a Lung Blower, one, two, and Místico kicks out!"
Displaying his seasoned adaptability, Místico countered
Mortos’ aggressive momentum with a stunning modified
Canadian Destroyer variant, eliciting awe from McGuinness,
"Unbelievable variation of the Canadian Destroyer, seemingly
just as effective."
The conclusion arrived when Místico adeptly countered
Mortos’ Moonsault attempt, quickly seizing the opportunity
to apply his signature maneuver "La Mística, forcing an
immediate tap out from Mortos.
This decisive victory provides Místico considerable momentum
ahead of the Casino Gauntlet at AEW All In: Texas.
MJF Wants All of Místico’s Masks
Following Místico's victory on AEW Collision, MJF appeared
via video backstage, delivering a scathing verbal attack
while holding the mask he previously tore off Místico.
MJF began mockingly, "Who am I, Místico? Oh, that's right.
I'm you. Yeah, because all you do is clap like a seal and
look like an absolute idiot." Displaying the stolen mask
prominently, he sneered, "What's this? You remember this?
Yeah, this is the mask of yours that I ripped clean off your
stupid skull."
Addressing the upcoming Casino Gauntlet match, MJF asserted
confidently, "See, I know you're all excited. You think
you're gonna show into All In Texas for the Casino Gauntlet
match, and you're gonna get in the way of me and my AEW
World Championship. Well, my friend, you've got another
thing coming—that's not happening. You're not gonna get in
because I'm going to pin Mark Briscoe within three seconds
of the bell having rung."
Intensifying his threat, MJF vowed, "But let's say you do
manage to get in, Místico. I'm gonna keep collecting your
masks until I have each and every single one of them, until
you have no choice but to show the world your ugly face."
He concluded emphatically, "I'm gonna prove beyond a shadow
of a doubt that my name is Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and I'm
better than you. And you know it."
Mark Briscoe Has Got to Whoop MJF’s Ass
In an emotionally charged backstage segment on AEW
Collision, Mark Briscoe addressed the deeply personal
comments made by MJF about his late brother Jay on Dynamite,
making it clear that their upcoming encounter at the Casino
Gauntlet match at All In has escalated beyond professional
competition.
Briscoe opened solemnly, "Two days from now, the Casino
Gauntlet match. Man, I'm coming to win. I don't care who
shows up. I'm coming to win. Been in the game for 25 years
now. It's what I do, it's business, but at this point, it's
become personal."
Directly confronting MJF’s comments, he continued
passionately, "MJF, you piece of shit. Hey, I knew you was
going to invoke my brother's name. I called you out on it
before you even did it. I was hoping that I'd be numb to it,
but you know what, it's been 24 hours. And every minute that
goes by, I get more and more pissed off knowing that my
sister-in-law, my nephew, my nieces, my mom and my dad were
sitting there watching the TV while you disrespected my
brother and disrespected my family."
Emphasizing the stakes for the upcoming match, Briscoe
asserted firmly, "So Saturday, told you what my plan is to
win. But Sunday I gotta come back home to Delaware, and
whether I win or not, I'm gonna look my family in the eyes
and I'm gonna say, I ain't let that shit fly."
Briscoe concluded with a definitive warning to MJF,
encapsulating the intensity of the rivalry, "MJF, at this
point, I have got to whoop your ass."
Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland Have a Heart-to-
Heart
We next saw more exclusive footage from after Dynamite, as
Hangman Adam Page approached Swerve Strickland's locker room
to address longstanding issues and seek closure ahead of AEW
All In.
Will Ospreay was also in Swerve’s locker room, and he
immediately assumed Hangman was there to fight and looked to
keep the two separated. After Hangman asked for two minutes
and Swerve agreed, Ospreay left the room, followed by Prince
Nana. Swerve then told Hangman he knew he was there to ask
for help, almost taunting the Cowboy.
But Page went a different direction: "I'm not gonna ask you
for help. I am going into a suicide mission on Saturday. And
I figured if I don't say this now, I might never have the
chance. So I just wanted to do what I should have done two
years ago."
Hangman continued candidly, confronting past events, "The
Bucks, Matt and Nick. At Dynasty and everything since...I
had nothing to do with it. And I know if I were you, I
probably wouldn't believe me, and that's fine."
He expressed lingering pain over past actions, particularly
those affecting his family, "My son still wakes up at night
screaming because he thinks he sees you in his room, and I
hate you for that. I always will."
Seeking clarity, Hangman asked directly, "Do you regret what
you did to me?"
Swerve Strickland paused, reflecting deeply, before
responding, "If you would've asked me this before me
becoming a world champion, I would've looked you dead in
your eyes, and I would've said no. Hell, I’d do it all over
again. But after the world championship, after me main
eventing Wembley, after our cage match, after me losing
things, people, championships, matches, all of it—yeah, I
do."
Hangman informed Swerve about his family attending the
events surrounding All In, to which Swerve replied
reassuringly, "I'll stay clear of them. Hope they enjoy the
show."
Hangman responded briefly but sincerely, "I believe you." As
he went to leave, Swerve stopped him one last time,
reflecting on the childhood home that Hangman had burned
down. Swerve said he had planned for his children and their
children to grow up in that home, pondering deeply, "After
thinking about it...maybe it was time to let go of the past
after all."
As Hangman exited, Swerve picked up the chain Page left
behind and looked lost in thought.
Jon Moxley Responds to Page and Swerve
Following the airing of the backstage footage between
Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland on AEW Collision,
Jon Moxley stormed ringside, accompanied by Marina Shafir,
to voice his disdain for Hangman's approach leading into
their Texas Death Match at AEW All In.
Moxley began by directly criticizing the emotional exchange,
yelling, "What the hell was that? What kind of goddamn
crybaby crap was that? You got a Texas Death Match on
Saturday, kiddo. You better get your head screwed on
straight. That ain't a cowboy I've ever seen."
Marina Shafir sharply interjected, taunting Hangman further,
"Hangman, you're no cowboy. You are a pussy. You are a
pussy."
Continuing his scathing critique, Moxley added mockingly,
"I'll give you this, Hangman. Smartest decision you ever
made was telling your family to stay home on Saturday and
not come to All In."
Moxley then emphasized the brutal reality awaiting Hangman,
roaring defiantly to the crowd chanting, "Cowboy shit," he
responded, "We gonna see some real cowboy shit on Saturday,
huh? Here's the difference between me and Hangman Adam Page.
After Saturday night, I will make no apologies and I will
have no regrets."
He delivered a chilling final warning, "You got 48 hours,
cowboy. You are Texas dead."
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) & The Patriarchy
(Christian Cage and Nick Wayne) vs. The Outrunners (Truth
Magnum and Turbo Floyd) & JetSpeed (“Speedball” Mike Bailey
and Kevin Knight)
In a thrilling 8-Man Tag Team encounter on AEW Collision,
JetSpeed (Kevin Knight & Speedball Mike Bailey) and The
Outrunners faced off against the formidable combination of
FTR and The Patriarchy, consisting of Christian Cage and
Nick Wayne.
The match began with high-paced teamwork, particularly noted
by Nigel McGuinness, who described JetSpeed’s style as
"exciting and scintillating." Early momentum shifted
dramatically when Kevin Knight and Speedball showcased their
synergy with tandem aerial maneuvers. Tony Schiavone praised
their cohesive teamwork, "These two men work so well
together in tandem."
FTR displayed their renowned aggressive style throughout,
with Dax Harwood hitting hard strikes. However, the momentum
saw frequent swings, with Cash Wheeler receiving a powerful
missile dropkick from Speedball Mike Bailey, as Schiavone
exclaimed, "Missile dropkick from the top!"
As the match reached a feverish climax, FTR managed to
deliver their signature Shatter Machine on Turbo Floyd, but
the pin was broken up. Immediately afterward, a near fall
occurred when Mike Bailey impressively countered another
Shatter Machine attempt with a swift roll-up, nearly pinning
Dax. Tony Schiavone vividly captured the tension, "Mike
Bailey rolled him up! 1, 2, no!"
In the match's decisive moment, chaos ensued as Christian
Cage inadvertently speared his partner Dax Harwood. Kevin
Knight seized this critical opportunity, hitting an
impressive UFO on Dax, leaving Schiavone to passionately
narrate, "Kevin Knight fans are standing everywhere!"
Speedball Mike Bailey capitalized swiftly, securing the
pinfall victory over Dax Harwood to clinch the win for
JetSpeed and The Outrunners. This significant victory
provided JetSpeed crucial momentum heading into their high-
stakes Tag Title match at AEW All In: Texas.
Big Boom AJ Wants the Don Callis Family
In a spirited backstage segment on AEW Collision with Lexy
Nair, Big Boom AJ confidently reaffirmed his intent to
wrestle at AEW All In, directly challenging the Don Callis
Family once again. AJ began assertively, "That's right Lexy.
I am here at All In, and I did call out the entire Don
Callis family and Don Callis family. I'm calling you out
tonight. One more time. Right here on Collision."
AJ emphasized unity within his team, introducing Big Justice
and the Rizzler. When questioned by Lexy Nair about
potentially needing more experienced allies, AJ humorously
affirmed he’d be teaming with Hologram and Tomohiro Ishii of
the Conglomeration.
Rocky Romero, flanked by Trent Beretta, Lance Archer, and
Dralistico, interrupted mockingly, belittling AJ's group,
"This is embarrassing, AJ. You are an embarrassment. These
children are embarrassments and you are not a professional
wrestler. You're a man who eats cookies on the internet."
Romero highlighted the apparent numerical advantage, "Well,
I see four of us and only three of you. Is that all you
could conglomerate?"
Unexpectedly, Kyle O'Reilly appeared, decisively announcing
his alliance with AJ’s Conglomeration, "Well, I’ll have you
know, Mr. Rocky, the Conglomeration, it's a frame of mind
and it never left mine. So not only am I very eager to say,
boom. For one night only it all in, the conglomeration is
BBBBBB-back."
Emboldened by O'Reilly's support, Big Boom AJ concluded
defiantly, "Rocky, bring the whole Callis Family. 'Cause
we're bringing our family and we're bringing the BOOM!"
FTR Have Plans for All In: Texas
Following their loss earlier, Stokely expressed significant
frustration, acknowledging a strategic error, "You know
what? I made a lot of mistakes in my career, but I would say
the biggest one so far has been trusting Christian Cage. But
you know what? We'll get to that later."
Directly addressing The Outrunners, Hathaway's tone
intensified, "Outrunners, I'm sure you think that you got
the number on us. I'm sure you think that you two are the
greatest tag team alive today. Well, that is a lie."
Stokely decisively laid down a challenge, clearly stating
FTR’s intentions for immediate redemption, "So Zero Hour, we
will settle the score once and for all."
He concluded by referring ambiguously to their plans for the
AEW World Tag Team Championship match at All In, stating
simply, "We'll be there and whatever happens, happens. Top
Guys out."
Katsuyori Shibata vs. Gabe Kidd
In a deeply personal and hard-hitting contest on AEW
Collision, Gabe Kidd clashed with his former mentor
Katsuyori Shibata. The match featured intense exchanges,
including Kidd landing punishing forearm shots and brutal
chops. McGuinness emphasized the emotional stakes, noting
Kidd's taunt, "You pushed me to this point," underscoring
the deeply personal animosity between student and mentor.
Shibata showcased resilience, landing a precise suplex and a
hard-hitting running pump kick. Tony Schiavone captured the
intensity, exclaiming, "Shibata laying it all in in the
corner to his former trainee!"
The match's critical turning point arrived when Shibata
locked Kidd into his lethal sleeper hold, a move noted by
McGuinness, "Shibata has beaten a number of people with
this." However, Wheeler Yuta caused a crucial distraction
from the apron, prompting Schiavone’s urgent commentary,
"Wait a second, Wheeler, who’s gonna be in that Trios match
coming up on Saturday, getting involved tonight."
Seizing the opportunity behind the referee’s back, Kidd
executed a covert low blow on Shibata. Kidd swiftly followed
this with a devastating piledriver, securing a controversial
pinfall victory.
All Star 8-Woman Tag Match: Megan Bayne, Athena, Thekla &
Julia Hart vs. Willow Nightingale, Thunder Rosa, Queen
Aminata and Mina Shirakawa (with Kris Statlander on
commentary)
In a thrilling main event on AEW Collision, an All-Star 8-
Woman Tag Team match saw Thunder Rosa, Willow Nightingale,
Queen Aminata, and Mina Shirakawa battle against Athena,
Megan Bayne, Thekla, and Julia Hart, with Kris Statlander
joining the commentary table.
The contest was explosive from the onset, showcasing the
impressive power and athleticism these women have become
renowned for. Announcer Nigel McGuinness particularly noted
the dominant presence of Megan Bayne, describing her power
as "absolutely dominant ever since she debuted here."
Late in the bout, Julia Hart executed a stunning moonsault
onto Willow Nightingale. Mina Shirakawa swiftly intervened,
breaking up the pin attempt. Chaos ensued as Queen Aminata
aggressively dragged Thekla out of the ring, forcibly
throwing her into the barricade. Tony Schiavone highlighted
the fierce rivalry, stating, "This is personal, these two
ladies have had this rivalry since Thekla’s arrival in AEW."
Outside the ring, Athena and Megan Bayne were embroiled in a
furious brawl against Mina and Rosa, leaving Julia Hart
isolated. Capitalizing on the moment, Willow Nightingale
delivered her devastating Babe With the Bomb, securing the
victory with a decisive three-count.
Post-match chaos unfolded rapidly as Billie Starkz launched
a surprise attack on the victorious team, igniting an
intense melee. Tay Melo and Anna Jay ran in to assist,
further escalating the brawl. The segment concluded
dramatically, with Kris Statlander sharing an intense stare-
down with Megan Bayne before both were ambushed from behind,
ending Collision in absolute turmoil ahead of AEW All In:
Texas.
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