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AEW continues on its road to Double or Nothing and next week’s Beach Break on tonight’s Dynamite.

Before challenging Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship on next week’s Beach Break edition of Dynamite, Samoa Joe geos one-on-one with Claudio Castagnoli on tonight’s episode.

Three of the four Owen Hart Foundation tournament finalists will speak on tonight’s show, as we will hear from men’s finalists Will Ospreay and Hangman Adam Page. They will face off in the tournament finals at Double or Nothing on May 25. We will also hear from women’s finalist Jamie Hayter in a sit-down interview with Renee Paquette. Hayter faces Mercedes Mone in the tournament finals at Double or Nothing.

In trios action, The Young Bucks will team with Ricochet against Swerve Strickland, Mark Briscoe, and Mike Bailey.

Two title eliminator matches are also set for tonight’s episode.

Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will take on Thunder Rosa, Penelope Ford, and Anna Jay in a four-way World title eliminator contest.

Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada faces Kevin Knight in another title eliminator bout.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Taz & Tony Schiavone, as Hangman Adam Page makes his entrance to the ring, with the Owen Hart Foundation trophy set up on the stage.

Hangman Adam Page & Will Ospreay Face-to-Face

Page said he’s never understood after everything he’s done why even one fan would cheer for him, but it does make a difference, so thank you. Page shouldn’t have to say it, but the past two years have been some kind of special hell. After what happened to his family, he wanted revenge and justice. Page took from another man, his hopes and dreams, nearly killing him, but after the Cage Match with Swerve Strickland, he thought he’d find some sort of joy, but ultimately felt nothing. For one moment, Page thought if he went back to the ring and finish the job, he’d get that closure, but he didn’t. The fans chant “Tell Us Why” and Page said he doesn’t know why, but he took that frustration bottled up and unleashed it on anyone in his way, but all it did was tear those down around him. Page looks right into the camera and said he’d never forget or forgive what Strickland did to him, but he’ll have to put it behind him. When Page made that decision, he chose to enter the Owen Hart Foundation Cup, defeating Josh Alexander & Kyle Fletcher and finally, come Double or Nothing, he’ll wrestle who everyone calls the best wrestler in the world, Will Ospreay.

Right on cue, the birthday boy, Ospreay, comes out and stares at the Owen Cup before walking to the ring. The face-off gets “Holy Sh*t” chants from the crowd, who switch to singing Happy Birthday to Ospreay, who apologizes to Page for interrupting his therapy session. It’s the first time they’ve ever spoken to one another, so it’s a pleasure to meet the Hangman, but in that same breath, he wants to apologize, he knows Page has been a lot. Ospreay knows how much this match means to Page, everyone does. One of Ospreay’s favorite moments in AEW was when Page took the misfits in the Dark Order and showed them leadership, from there, how Page rode that support in becoming AEW World Champion was perfect. However, after Page lost it, everything changed, which Ospreay understands. Last week, after Page beat Fletcher, Ospreay & the fans noticed something Page hasn’t done in a few years, smile. While he’s aware many want Page to become the main character again, Ospreay has a problem with that, he’s not going to lose.

Ospreay brings up Page tearing people like Jeff Jarrett, Christopher Daniels & his friend, Swerve Strickland, down. Ospreay has been doing Page’s job of media calls, meet and greets, taking photos with kids and families, but the best part about it, when the bell rings, Ospreay still shows how this is where the best wrestle. If Page thinks he found his smile, that doesn’t mean Cowboy Sh*t to him. Ospreay understands this is about redemption for Page, but it’s about Ospreay’s ascension.

The camera slowly pans from an intense face-off to see the entire Don Callis Family on stage. Callis can barely get a word out, but says the stupidest day of Ospreay’s life was when he left The Family. Just to prove his stupidity, Callis asks if Ospreay even knows what is standing next to him? It’s a violent, unstable sociopath, who put his mentor in a nursing home. Ospreay held back Page and issued a challenge for any two Callis Family members for Beach Break next week. Page slowly removed Ospreay’s hand, as Callis said they can’t even get through a segment without wanting to kill each other. Callis gleefully accepts, so long as Page doesn’t have another mental breakdown before next week. The Callis Family leaves, as this was an excellent opening segment for all parties involved.

-FTR & Stokely Hathaway interrupt the commentary team running down tonight’s card to ask if Tony Schiavone or Nigel McGuinness have an issue with FTR? Hathaway said FTR issued an apology, but week after week, Schiavone has something to say about them and Hathaway, who Schiavone called a snake in the grass. Hathaway called Schiavone a decrepit, pasty, piece of…he was cut off by Schiavone, who was pushed back into his chair by Dax Harwood. Wheeler told Schiavone to relax and stop being so tense, this is about Daniel Garcia, who made his choice, turning is back on FTR after everything they did for him. Tomorrow night on Collision, it’ll hurt them a lot more than it’ll hurt Garcia, emotionally. Harwood told Schiavone to tell McGuinness, they’ll see him tomorrow, top guys, out.

-Harley Cameron is preparing Anna Jay backstage ahead of her Title Eliminator 4-way. Cameron says she has Jay’s fat ass and they have T&A, tenacity and aggression, but Jay said it’s Tits and Ass, which Cameron said yeah, that too. Jay asked Thunder Rosa, Penelope Ford & Toni Storm, who wants to get choked out? Cameron told Jay to get on, as she piggy backed Jay out of the shot.

Timeless Toni Storm vs. Thunder Rosa vs. Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay in an AEW Women’s Title Eliminator

(Everyone certainly got their moments to shine in this match and I’d say out of the 4, Storm got arguably the least amount. I was somewhat surprised Rosa didn’t win this match and we had the explosion of Thunder Tits at Double or Nothing, as we’re just a few weeks away and Storm has no opponent for the PPV. I thought this was a chance for Storm to not get pinned and a new challenger emerge, but I guess we don’t have one, yet.)

Jay & Ford brawled to the floor immediately at the bell, leaving the former Thunder Storm (or Thunder Tits, if you ask Toni Storm) duo to duke it out quickly. Rosa got a fast start with a head scissors and dropkick into the corner for a near fall. Rosa opted to get the crowd going and ultimately missed a splash, allowing Ford to fly in with a dropkick to the back for a two, which Jay broke up. Knee lift between the ropes followed by a spin kick got Jay a near fall, which Storm broke up, resulting in the crowd popping. Fisherwoman’s Suplex was broken up by Ford, who kicked Storm low and Taz questioned if Storm was wearing a cup? Ford wiped out Jay & Storm with a moonsault off the apron, but Rosa took her time and hit a Tornillo onto the pile as things went to commercial.

Back from break, the match was breaking down, as it was Jay who cut off the Rosa momentum before being tripped up to the floor by Ford. Jay answered with a snap suplex, dodged a Rosa baseball slide, but was planted with a Rosa DDT of her own. Ford went up top and did a moonsault onto the pile. Ford missed her corner handspring on Jay, who connected on a spin kick, but Storm was there to wipe both out with Sweet Cheek Music. Rosa launched off Storm’s back for a dropkick onto Jay & Ford. Thunder Tits couldn’t get Ford up for a double suplex, which was kind of ridiculous, but it was a stall for Megan Bayne to come to the ring and lay out Storm & Rosa, as it’s No DQ in a 4-Way. Jay escaped Fate’s Decent, as Ford tried to attack from behind, which was long enough for Bayne to clock Jay and lay her out with a powerbomb. Harley Cameron sprinted to the ring with a pipe, as she clotheslined Bayne to the outside and decker her repeatedly with the pipe, as they both went to the back.

Back to the ring, Ford had Jay trapped in an Indian Death Lock, allowing Storm to get revenge and stomp Ford low. Storm sank in a cross faced chicken wing (Excalibur called it the TCM Chicken Wing) and got Ford to tap out. Post-match, Rosa came into the ring and hugged Storm before giving her the Women’s Title. Excalibur told us Storm is 12-0 in Title Eliminator matches.

Match Result: Timeless Toni Storm defeated Ford, Rosa & Jay when she submitted Ford

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-CRU (Action Andretti & Lio Rush) walk in from the crowd and appear to be ringside ahead of the next segment involving the AEW World Tag Team Champions.

MJF Hurts People

The Hurt Syndicate come out to a loud ovation from the crowd, as MVP does a roll call before asking where are the best tag teams to step up to challenge them? MVP questions who, as they like to hurt people, but who will hurt them? Top Flight’s music hits, as Darius said they’ve been down on their luck lately, but they can’t look at this challenge and see this as an opportunity. Teams like CRU are scared to step-up, as MVP asks if Top Flight wants to be next to get hurt? Dante said they know they’re the underdogs and no one has their money on them, but have proven themselves against championship caliber teams before and will again. Darius asks if the Motor City wants to see a miracle?

MJF sprinted out, taped fists and beats the hell out of Top Flight, bloodying both Dante & Darius up. MJF wiped very little of Dante’s blood on his shirt before delivering a powerbomb on the edge of the ring. He got into the ring and into Lashley’s face, as MVP handed the mic over and MJF screamed that he hurts people. Lashley took the mic, smiled and I believe he said he’ll have an answer for MJF next week (the mic cut out when Lashley first spoke). MJF walked to the back as his music played.

-The Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada are backstage and scold Excalibur for not having more enthusiasm when throwing it to their EVPs. Okada told Kevin Knight to have a good night, bitch. Ricochet walked in, as this 6-man tonight was his idea, as he knows The Bucks have a Swerve problem and has his number, just like he does Mike Bailey, so if they follow his lead, they’ll be on their way to victory. Ricochet leaves, as The Bucks open their locker room and the Death Riders are sitting in the dark room. Matthew asks if there’s something they can help them with, as they walk in and Marina Shafir slams the door.

-Nick Wayne was about to make his entrance and was immediately cut-off by Christian Cage’s music, as he walks out with Mother Wayne & Kip Sabian. We’re told Nick will wrestle someone from Cage’s past, coming up next.

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Nick Wayne (w/The Patriarchy) vs. Rhino for the ROH TV Title

(The whole surprise aspect was pretty much ruined for this, as AEW announced Rhino would be wrestling on this show and Collision this week a few days ago. Regardless, the Detroit crowd loved Rhino, even though this was a pretty quick match. The slow build to the fall-out of Cage & Wayne continues and I remain curious just how the heck they’re going to make Cage a babyface if all roads lead to him reuniting with Adam Copeland eventually. Side-note, best of luck to Wayne and also Kevin Knight in the Best of Super Juniors over the next month.)

The Detroit crowd popped big for Rhino, as Cage had a smirk on his face as Rhino made his entrance. Wayne used his speed early, hitting a missile dropkick out of the corner and posing before putting the boots in the corner. Wayne kept Rhino grounded, but was too cocky and missed a standing moonsault. Commentary mentioned how Wayne is heading to Japan tomorrow for the Best of Super Juniors tournament, as Rhino delivered a big belly to belly before signaling for the Gore. Sabian ran distraction of the ref, allowing Cage to trip up Rhino. Wayne charged, but was flattened by a spinebuster, as Rhino went for the Gore, Wayne side-stepped, allowing Wayne to deliver a Killswitch for the quick win.

Post-match, Wayne went to rip the ROH TV Title from Cage, who faked like he was about to put it around Wayne’s waist, but instead looked at it. Cage threw the title at Wayne’s feet before leaving with Sabian as Mother Wayne stayed with her son.

Match Result: Nick Wayne via Killswitch to retain

-Footage of Sammy Guevara winning a 4-Way match on Collision last week with Rush, Kevin Knight & AR Fox was shown, as Rush then cut a promo saying Kevin Knight cost him that match and will pay with his blood. If you mess with the bull, you get the horns.

Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana), Mark Briscoe & Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Ricochet & The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson)

(We’ve continued the streak of wild PWG style party matches, as this one had bursts of insane offense, leaving the crowd going nuts. I liked the finish, as Strickland took his eye off the prize ever so briefly and it resulted in getting caught. I’m looking forward to seeing Strickland’s feud with The Bucks continuing on the road to presumably Anarchy in the Arena or Blood and Guts, whichever we ultimately get come Double or Nothing.)

Ricochet wanted to start until he realized it’d be against Strickland, when he tried to bail, but The Bucks weren’t having it, resulting in Strickland kicking Ricochet’s ass out the gate. Strickland charged at The Bucks, who high tailed it, as Briscoe & Bailey hit a great flying hurricanrana before Bailey paint-brushed Ricochet. The Bucks tripped up Bailey long enough to run distraction, as Strickland got caught with a jawbreaker, letting the Bucks hit a double corner enzugiri. The Bucks hit stereo slingshot sentons, as Ricochet did a float over senton, but during their posing, Strickland, Briscoe & Bailey recovered. Ricochet thought they’d head back in the ring as a united front, but The Bucks didn’t bite, as Bailey popped Ricochet with a pump kick, causing him to fall onto The Bucks. Strickland & Briscoe hit double dives on The Bucks, as back inside, Ricochet was picked apart by Redneck Kung-Fu and Tae-Kwan-Do by Briscoe & Bailey respectively. Strickland was caught with a slingshot facebuster by Nicholas and Briscoe with a follow-up moonsault off the apron. Bailey was draped over the top and The Bucks hit the double stomp bounce back powerbomb combo, until Matthew did a huge dive onto Briscoe as a slingshot 450 Splash by Ricochet caps it off as things go to commercial with the crowd going nuts.

Briscoe was dominated the entire break, but was finally able to break free when things returned to Bailey, who ran wild with kicks aplenty. Running Shooting Star on Matthew got a near fall, as a twisting Falcon Arrow led to Nicholas cutting him off in the ropes, but Bailey managed a hurricanrana off the apron on Nicholas onto Matthew on the floor. Bailey rolled through a Shooting Star off the top, but hit the Collision Course for a near fall. The match breaks down, as everyone hit a wild sequence, ending with Strickland decking Ricochet with a House Call, Nicholas ran in with a Destroyer, which Strickland no-sold briefly, connecting on another House Call for a reset.

The Bucks went for a double Superkick on Bailey, who roundhoused both their legs away, Matthew briefly Matrixed out of a superkick, but Bailey took out The Bucks before Strickland made a tag and finally got his hands on The Bucks, delivering a springing uppercut before hitting the Gritty. Double suplex on The Bucks, as Ricochet flew in for a springboard hurricanrana, but Strickland held on and powered into a spinning powerslam. Briscoe with a rolling DVD on Matthew, as Bailey followed with a backflip double knees. Briscoe connected on a Froggy Bow, but Nicholas saved his brother to break the pin. Briscoe with a Blockbuster off the apron, as Bailey hit the Golden Triangle onto Ricochet. Strickland wanted to end it, but Matthew caught him with a small package for the flash pin.

The Bucks & Ricochet scurry away and bask in their victory, as Strickland, Nana, Briscoe & Bailey can’t believe it.

Match Result: The Young Bucks & Ricochet when Matthew pinned Strickland

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Will Ospreay and asks about his tag match with Hangman Adam Page next week when he’s interrupted by MJF, who shilled ShopAEW merch saying to make Max richer and you poorer. MJF told Ospreay he hopes he wins the Owen Hart Tournament, got to All In and win HIS AEW World Title, so he can get an easy W when getting back the title. Ospreay asks why MJF wasn’t in the Owen Hart Tournament, but realizes if he entered, Ospreay would drop him right on his head just like at Wembley and asks how the power in Max’s arms is?

MJF said Ospreay is the reason they put instructions on shampoo bottles, but if they ever wrestle again, he’ll find out there’s no one on the level of the Devil. MJF went to leave, but Ospreay pulled him back in and said he is, as he’s on another level. Ospreay apologizes to Paquette as things go to commercial.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with her sit-down interview with Jamie Hayter and talks about her Owen Hart Foundation Final at Double or Nothing against Mercedes Mone. Hayter said this means more to her than it does Mone, who talked nonsense last week. Hayter said she wants to get to know the real Mercedes, the human behind the hype, not the brand or egotistical woman we’ve seen today. Paquette said Mone said last week Hayter reminds her of herself and Hayter said that’s insulting. Mone runs away last week like she owed Hayter money, but Hayter doesn’t have Mone’s resume, but she has grit and truth. This isn’t about gold or glory, this is about showing that Mone isn’t untouchable, she’s not the second coming. Paquette brought up the back injury for Hayter, but was cut-off, saying Mone is looking past her. Mone burst into the shot and attacked from behind before they were shown brawling in the box seats of the arena into the crowd.

Mone, who just attacked Hayter, tried running again when Hayter got in a few shots. Hayter looked to the camera and was about to say something when Mone again ran in and attacked from behind on the stage, applying the Statement Maker, being pulled off by referees. Mone stood next to the Owen Hart Foundation Cup and smiled as Hayter clutched her back.

-Alicia Atout is backstage with Willow Nightingale and brings up her ongoing issues with the Death Riders. Nightingale said she knows the list of people wanting revenge on Death Riders is growing, but wants to be the first one to put her fist in their faces when Kris Statlander walked in. Nightingale knows Statlander is sorry and asks if she’s just feeling remorseful after losing the Owen? Nightingale reminds Statlander that she could’ve won the Owen last year, but didn’t, because of Statlander. Nightingale stops Statlander from leaving and said if Statlander wants to settle things in the ring, how about tomorrow on Collision, a lot of sickos wanting to see them wrestle again. Statlander accepts the challenge, as the two shake hands.

Kazuchika Okada vs. Kevin Knight in an AEW Continental Title Eliminator

(This turned into one heck of a TV match, even with the pre-match attack on Knight by Rush. We got glimpses of how great Okada can be towards the end of this, as Knight put on another great showing, even in defeat. The post-match beating could at least write Knight off TV while he’s gone for the Best of Super Juniors and I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re getting Okada & Mike Bailey soon, which will be great.)

During Knight’s entrance, Rush attacked from behind and slammed him violently into the steps as Dralistico was out to watch the beating. Rush shrugged off security and choked out Knight with a cable wire until Mike Bailey ran out to make the save and fight off Dralistico, as Rush smirked, bailed and tossed Knight to Bailey. Referee Aubrey asks Knight if he still wants to wrestle and Knight continues to say he does, as Aubrey tells Bailey he has to go to the back. The expression on Okada’s face during all of this is hysterical and gif-worthy for sure.

The bell sounds, Okada quickly spikes Knight with a DDT for a close near fall. Knight got a roll-up of his own, but Okada was up first and hit a massive flapjack. Knight got in a few shots, tried a monkey flip, only for Okada to turn him around and hit his dropkick, causing Knight tumbling outside into commercial.

Knight fought back with a Sky High for a near fall when things returned, as Okada scurried to the corner, but Knight met him with an impressive standing hurricanrana and leaping follow-up splash for two. Knight went for a leaping DDT, but Okada countered into an Air Raid Crash on the knee. Okada went up top and hit his zero hang time elbow drop before the Rainmaker flip-off to the fans. Rainmaker was countered into an inside cradle by Knight, who followed with a backslide for another near fall. Knight leap frogged a Rainmaker into a backflip kick, but as he went for the UFO Splash, Okada got the knees up. Okada missed his signature dropkick, as Knight connected successfully. Knight wanted a springboard clothesline, but Okada dropkicked him in mid-air and followed with a Rainmaker flush for the victory.

Post-match, Okada delivered two more Rainmakers and was about to deliver a third when Knight collapsed and Mike Bailey ran to the ring to make the save again. Okada smiled as he went to the back, as Bailey checked on his tag partner.

Match Result: Kazuchika Okada

-Don Callis Family is backstage and Callis brings up The Outrunners challenging Beretta & Rocky Romero, but ups the ante and tells them to find two more partners to face the entire Callis Family (Lance Archer & Kyle Fletcher were standing by), so Callis can kick their asses like it’s 1983. I should point out Fletcher’s arms looked massive in this camera angle; he’s in insane shape right now.

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-Alicia Atout approaches The Hurt Syndicate backstage and asks about MJF, but Lashley is stopped by their legal counsel, Harrison Landau and tells Atout MJF will have an answer next week.

Samoa Joe vs. Claudio Castagnoli

(Hard hitting main event, with Joe rightfully standing tall ahead of the Beach Break World Title showdown with Moxley. Castagnoli got in plenty off offense and this was pretty even throughout, but I liked they showed that Joe can get the Coquina Clutch at any given moment, driving home that there can be a new champion next week just like that.)

Castagnoli made his way to the arena I believe using the elevator for his entrance, while Joe conducted the crowd during their “Joe’s Gonna Kill You” chants. As both backed to the corner, Castagnoli got in a cheap shot and unloaded uppercuts until Joe side-stepped a charging uppercut and sank in the Coquina Clutch, but Castagnoli scurried to the ropes. The fight spilled outside and Joe brutally slammed Castagnoli into the barricade, so Castagnoli, using sheer power, picked Joe up and draped him on the barricade. Castagnoli charged, but ran into a Uranage on the floor, as Joe dusted off an ROH oldie with an Ole Kick against the railing. Back inside, Joe connected on his corner enzugiri, looked for a Muscle Buster, but Castagnoli bit free and zoned in on the arm as things went to commercial at just about the top of the hour.

It was all Castagnoli during break, who had a Cobra Clutch applied, as Joe fought free with a beautiful snap powerslam for two. Manhattan Drop, big boot, running senton signature combo from Joe, but Castagnoli again went to the eyes and followed with a wild uppercut for two. Picture-perfect springboard uppercut from Castagnoli, who signaled for the Giant Swing, but Joe fired off an up kick, causing Castagnoli to fall right into the Coquina Clutch and immediately tapped out in a fun finish.

Post-match, Joe stood tall in the ring as Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir & Jon Moxley appeared ringside, but Powerhouse Hobbs appeared with a chair to give Joe back-up. Hobbs waffled Castagnoli in the back repeatedly, as Moxley looked on expressionless. Joe set the chair up and delivered a front face suplex onto it, crushing Castagnoli’s ribs and payback for what happened to Katsuyori Shibata last week. Joe stared down Moxley while holding the chair high in the air before they meet next week in a Steel Cage for the AEW World Title.

Match Result: Samoa Joe via submission

AEW Collision 5/8/25

• Daniel Garcia vs. A Member of FTR
• Kris Statlander vs. Willow Nightingale
• Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Dralistico
• Anthony Bowens vs. Lee Johnson

AEW Dynamite: Beach Break 5/14/25

• Jon Moxley defends the AEW World Title against Samoa Joe in a Steel Cage Match
• Hangman Adam Page & Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight from Norfolk, Virginia with an eight-man tag featuring Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada in the same bout for the first time in over two years.

In the All Star eight-man tag, International Champion Omega teams with Mark Briscoe, Kevin Knight, and Mike Bailey against The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson), Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada, and Ricochet.

Okada and Omega teamed at NJPW New Year Dash on January 5, 2023 in Japan, but have not been on opposing teams since a September 2018 Omega and Kota Ibushi vs. Okada and Tomohiro Ishii tag bout in Long Beach, California on an NJPW show.

The second men’s semifinals matchup in the Owen Hart Foundation tournament will also take place on tonight’s show, with Hangman Page facing Kyle Fletcher. The winner moves on to the tournament finals at Double or Nothing on May 25 to face Will Ospreay in the finals. The men’s tournament winner will challenge for the AEW World title at All In on July 12.

AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm will face Miyu Yamashita in a World title eliminator but on tonight’s show.

Appearances from AEW Tag Team Champions The Hurt Syndicate, and MJF are also scheduled for tonight’s episode.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz as they kick things off with the intros for the All Star 8-Man Tag, starting with Mark Briscoe.

AEW International Champion Kenny Omega, Speedball Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight & Mark Briscoe vs. AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada, Ricochet & The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson)

(The first time Okada & Omega have been on opposing sides in a match since 2018 and I’m glad they really treated this like a big deal that they’re finally able to get around to, as the slow build to All In ramps up. This was exactly what you’d expect out of a near 30 minute party match with this caliber of participants involved. Excalibur referenced Reseda, as this is what you’d see during a BOLA weekend for PWG circa 2015 (which is something I’ve mentioned a few weeks ago in a similar match). Knight & Bailey more than held their own with the established AEW names and I’m glad they’re consistently included in with this group.)

Excalibur drove home the history of Omega & Okada during entrances and how this is something everyone has wanted to see in AEW since Okada signed with the company. Both men had an intense face-off prior to the bell and it looked like they would start the match, but Okada bailed and the heels all attacked from behind. Nicholas & Omega officially started and Nicholas wore down the arm, as Matthew had his back turned and kept blindly smashing the arm down of Omega over the top. It worked three times, but Ricochet went to the well one time too many, Omega fed Ricochet’s arm to Matthew, who, after smashing it down, finally realized it was his bald partner. The miscommunication was long enough for Omega to make the tag, as Ricochet suffered locomotion corner splashes, but fought free to tag Nicholas. Briscoe in and ramped up the offense, as we get an 8-way of missed elbow drops, leading to a stalemate. The Bucks tried a Crane Kick pose to Bailey & Knight, who struck the pose and kicked The Bucks right in the face, leading to commercial.

Back from break, Ricochet & Matthew did locomotion Northern Lights on Bailey & Knight, as Matthew leaned back and let Ricochet know what it’s like to have hair, but still got “You’re Still Bald” chants. Matthew & Ricochet both unsuccessfully called for brainbusters, Okada tried as well, but Bailey’s team saved him. The Elite & Ricochet tried a quadruple brainbuster, but were quadruple suplexed for their troubles. Quad slingshot dives by Omega, Knight, Bailey & Briscoe, as Knight & Bailey double teamed Okada back inside with a missile dropkick. Knight fired off clotheslines on Nicholas, who followed with a standing hurricanrana out of the corner for two. Knight tried a leaping splash, but Nicholas got the knees up. Omega tagged in, charged at Okada, who bailed, tripped up Omega with Nicholas on the apron. Omega & Bailey were both hung up on the ropes and apron, as Nicholas & Ricochet hit stereo 450/Swantons heading to another commercial break.

Omega was isolated during break, as all his teammates legs were swept out right as he leapt for a tag, but was ultimately planted by a Matthew DDT. Omega dodged a Ricochet springboard 450, leading Omega dunking his head to the mat, allowing Briscoe to make the hot tag and fire off Redneck Kung-Fu on The Bucks. Knight & Bailey sprinted in and took out The Bucks, as Okada ate a High/Low before Bailey did a Triangle Moonsault and Knight cleared the post for a dive outside. Fisherman’s Buster by Briscoe, but Okada kicked out at two. Jay Driller countered into the Air Raid Crash on the knee by Okada, who followed with the top rope elbow. Rainmaker flip-off pose turned to Omega, as Bailey literally kicked the finger away before doing a lighting quick sequence of kick counters with Nicholas. The match ramps up, as Nicholas caught Bailey with a superkick, Knight leap frogged both Bucks into a Pele kick, but suffered a Ricochet double stomp. Briscoe was there for an Exploder, but Okada met him with a John Woo dropkick, leaving Omega & Okada to finally face-off.

They slug it out, as Omega avoided a dropkick, Okada dodged One Winged Angel, but a Snap Dragon from Omega successfully hit. Omega wanted V-Trigger, but ran right into a signature Okada dropkick. Omega ducked Rainmaker, but ran right into a Superkick Party from The Bucks. Everyone in, as Bailey & Knight are down, Omega & Briscoe are in the Tombstone position, as Nicholas & Ricochet leapt off with a dropkick into a senton as the double Tombstone hit. EVP Trigger dodged by Briscoe, who sent The Bucks & Ricochet flying outside, as Okada tried a blindside Rainmaker, but Briscoe countered into a Jay Driller for two, as Ricochet broke it up. Ricochet went up top, but Bailey cut him off, got him on his shoulders, as Knight hit a wild standing dropkick that sent Ricochet backflipping onto The Bucks outside. Omega hit the Terminator Dive onto the pile, as Briscoe hit a Rolling DVD on Okada, wanted a Froggy Bow, but Ricochet crotched him, allowing Okada to hit a Rainmaker for the win.

Winners: Kazuchika Okada, Ricochet & The Young Bucks when Okada pinned Briscoe

-The Hurt Syndicate arrive backstage with a bunch of folks chanting for them, as MVP said what’s more fun than hearing they hurt people is actually doing it. They beat the hell out of about 6 guys before MVP wants to address the elephant in the room. Benjamin tells Lashley to trust MVP, as MJF is funny and asks how the new car is? Lashley said he can buy his own damn car, but MVP reiterated that if MJF screws them, they’ll hurt him like he’s never been hurt before. That put a smile on Lashley’s face as they seem to be on the same page.

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AEW Trios Champions The Opps (Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata & Powerhouse Hobbs) vs. Myles Hawkins, Rhett Titus & Nick Comoroto

Former ROH TV/Tag Champion Titus kicked things off with Joe, who lit him up relentlessly with strikes and enzugiri in the corner before tagging Shibata. Titus was tossed to his corner, as the former Factory member Comoroto (making his in ring return after 9 months due to hip resurfacing surgery) tagged in, engaged in a chop battle, lost and quickly tagged in Hawkins. Hobbs made the tag to a nice reaction and repeatedly hit knees to the midsection and snap powerslam. Taz brought up how HOOK is recuperating more and more each day and will take care of business when the time is right. The straps are lowered by Hobbs, who hit a brutal spinebuster on Hawkins to get the win.

Commentary mentioned multiple times that Samoa Joe will challenge for the AEW Title against Jon Moxley in two weeks at Beach Break, as right on cue Death Riders sprinted into the ring post-match and briefly attacked, as Joe sank in a Kokina Clutch on the ramp. As Joe’s attention was turned, Claudio Castagnoli set-up a chair in the ring and delivered a Neutralizer onto Shibata (commentary told us this was how HOOK was taken out, even though it wasn’t) before Joe could get back to the ring. Death Riders bailed, as Hobbs & Joe recovered to check on Shibata. Joe took the mic and screamed at Moxley, but they just kept walking out of the arena.

Joe said Moxley likes to come out and act like a boss, but when they throw hands, he acts like a little bitch. Moxley begged for Joe weeks ago, but all he’s trying to do is give Moxley what he wants. Joe said let’s give the people what they want, if Joe is going to fight for the AEW Title, let’s do it in a Steel Cage. His name is Samoa Joe and he will be your next AEW World Champion.

Winners: The Opps

-Renee Paquette sits down backstage with Mercedes Mone, as mentions how one year ago, she said she was on a mission and a year later, she’s a global champion. Paquette brings up the Owen Hart Foundation Finals at Double or Nothing against Jamie Hayter. Mone said she could go on about the legacy of the Harts and Owen, but this is about her legacy. She won her title a year ago at Double or Nothing, what makes you think this year won’t be different? Paquette mentions Mone possibly underestimating Hayter, who is bigger and stronger. Mone said she’s been undefeated since arriving in AEW a year ago and has beaten the best all over the globe, she’s 4 belts Mone and runs on her time. Every time she steps into the ring, she makes history, but puts over Hayter for being scrappy and tough, but insults her Scooby Doo style and a champion can’t look like a cartoon.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with The Patriarchy and brings up Nick Wayne representing AEW in the Best of Super Juniors next week when Christian Cage cut her off and said all questions should go through him. Jay Lethal interrupted and said he’s not here to talk to Cage, but to the champ, Nick. Lethal said he has a bright future, but a lot still to prove and challenges him to a match tonight, the longest reigning ROH Champion in history against the youngest champion in ROH history? Nick said he’s not sure, he’s not warmed up, but Cage accepts immediately.

AEW Women’s Champion Timeless Toni Storm (w/Luther) vs. Mayu Yamashita in a Title Eliminator Match

(I thought this was a very good, albeit too short of a battle, as Yamashita got in a good amount of offense, but Storm was just too much. I’m glad they showed Yamashita highlights before the match and also included her being one of the very few who have won Title Eliminator matches in the past. I’m assuming this was just a one off for Yamashita, who I wouldn’t mind being involved with the AEW women’s roster going forward. I’m glad they’re taking the time given leading up the PPV to tease who could be the one to face Storm at All In, Hayter or Mone.)

We get a pre-match video package of Storm at the TCM Film Festival issuing the Eliminator challenge to any bitch that has the itch. Yamashita answers the challenge and we get highlights of her time in Japan, including her Eliminator win against Thunder Rosa a few years again at a TJPW show.

Both shake hands before Storm works over the arm, but Yamashita responds with kicks. Thesz Press from Storm, who unloads right hands to stand tall. Backbreaker and snap suplex led to Storm going up top, but was cut off with a high kick to the face, sending Storm outside. Storm blocked a PK and swept out the leg on the apron, as Storm tried a hip attack, but missed and was wedged between the ropes. Yamashita literally kicked Storm’s ass until Luther stepped in and suffered the same fate, as Taz told her to stop, as he’s an old man.

It was all Yamashita during break, who hit a Return Crush kick out of the corner, until Storm tried making a comeback, only Yamashita walked through the strikes. Roundhouse decked Storm, who dodged a second one into a snap release German Suplex. Storm charged for Sweet Cheek Music, but ran right into a Skull Kick for a close two. Yamashita signaled for Crush Rabbit Heat, but Storm cut her off with a choke bomb for two of her own. Fisherman’s Suplex with a high bridge gets Storm another near fall, as she wanted Storm Zero, but Yamashita spun out into an Attitude Adjustment. Buzzsaw Kick followed, but Storm dodged a running knee into another snap German, sending Yamashita to the corner. Sweet Cheek Music levels Yamashita, as Storm puts her away with Storm Zero for the win.

Post-match, Mercedes Mone struts out and tells the Norfolk crowd to shut up and say hello to your CEO. After Mone beats Hayter for the Owen Cup, she’s coming for what’s hers, the AEW Women’s Title. Jamie Hayter’s music hits and she decks Mone, wanted a Hayter-ade, but Mone ducked and scurried away. Storm looked impressed by Hayter before opting to writhe around to Hayter’s rave theme song, which was hysterical.

Winner: Timeless Toni Storm

-The Don Callis Family are backstage and said he likes making history, which is what Takeshita & Josh Alexander did last week when they put down Will Ospreay & Brody King. Callis said they’ll make history again tonight, as Fletcher will do the same thing to Hangman Page before Fletcher moves on to Double or Nothing and finally ends Ospreay once and for all. Fletcher said when he beats Page tonight and Ospreay in the Finals, he’ll go on and win the AEW World Title and everyone will be forced to say his name. Callis said allow him and screamed The Protostar Kyle Fletcher!

The Hurt Syndicate Votes on MJF…Again

The Hurt Syndicate make their way to the ring, as MVP brings up in order to bring in another member into the fold, they must give 3 thumbs up, so we’re going to try this one more time and they invite MJF to the ring. Similar to last week, MJF puts over Benjamin & MVP before getting a Bob chant from the crowd, asking if he had a good car ride in? MVP immediately wants to get to the vote. MVP & Benjamin both give quick thumbs up until Lashley really toys with his decision before giving a thumbs down. MJF said he’s about sick of Bob’s sh*t and asks what he wants? MJF has given him women, cars, helped him winning matches and asks if all he wants as some Rogaine and called him a big, bald son of a bitch. Lashley grabs MJF by the face and backs him to the corner, as MJF screams for MVP to save him. Lashley said if MJF wants to prove himself, then he has to hurt people like they do. MJF looked terrified, as The Hurt Syndicate walks off before glancing back at the entrance tunnel, with MVP having to hold Lashley back.

-Footage of last week and Stokely Hathaway joining up with FTR was shown. Hathaway said in 2024, he was looking for a tag team and now he’s found one. Hathaway said people have asked what a team like FTR would have to do with him, but look at what has happened in recent weeks with everyone they’ve taken out. FTR will cement their legacy and win back their AEW World Tag Team Championships.

ROH TV Champion Nick Wayne (w/The Patriarchy) vs. Jay Lethal

Wayne was out alone, but his entrance was cut-off by Christian Cage, who walked out with Kip Sabian & Mother Wayne. Taz said Cage has always been a douche, it’s just now, he’s a bigger douche. Lethal & Nick trade headlock takedowns and head scissor escapes before Wayne regrouped outside, where Cage whispered advice. We get chants for Mother Wayne, as back inside, Nick fired off chops, but Lethal dodged a float over into arm drags and snap dropkick. Nick rolled outside, as Lethal tried a Tope, but pretty much just shoved Nick back, as he rolled through and hit a hurricanrana to answer. Lethal was driven into the steps, as Nick was in control heading into break.

Lethal got in a few pin attempts before connecting on Lethal Combination for a near fall. Lethal went up top, but took too long, as Nick cut him off, wanted a superplex, but Lethal fought free and successfully hit the elbow, everyone thought, but Nick caught him into a cradle for two. Lethal tried Lethal Injection, but Nick raked the eyes, hit a roundhouse kick and Fisherman’s Buster for the win.

Post-match, Cage held onto the ROH TV Title and Nick tried to take it away, but Cage told him to turn around so he can put it on him. Sabian & Mother Wayne applauded, as did Cage, who smirked while giving a golf clap before leaving.

Winner: Nick Wayne

-Excalibur informs us that it’s official, in 2 weeks at Beach Break, Jon Moxley vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Title will take place in a Steel Cage.

Hangman Adam Page vs. Kyle Fletcher (w/Don Callis & Lance Archer) in an Owen Hart Foundation Semifinal

(Fantastic main event, which should surprise no one, as the crowd was loudly into this and on their feet for a good part of it. Fletcher had his close calls and almost stole it at the end, but the combo of Buckshot variations was a cool visual and way to end this. The men’s Owen Hart Finals are now set and it’ll be a first-time meeting between Hangman Page & Will Ospreay, in what should be a phenomenal end to this year’s tournament.)

Page power walked to the ring for an intense face-off before the bell, as commentary talked about how Page was from Halifax, not too far from Norfolk. Callis joined the crew and immediately called Page a scumbag, as he fired off an early chop and Fletcher took a powder. Fletcher back in, pulled the hair and mocked riding Page like a cowboy, so Page escaped, spanked Fletcher and clocked him with a right hand. Page quickly wanted a Buckshot, but Fletcher again went outside, only this time, Page sprinted into the camera shot, clotheslining Fletcher over the barricade into commercial.

Back from break, we see Fletcher was bleeding from the lower back and a replay shows it was from Page whipping him into the LED barricade. Back inside, Page no sold kicks to the chest, wanted Dead Eye, Fletcher avoided, charged, but was turned inside out by a Page lariat. Big back body drop by Page, who followed with a sliding lariat and caught a leap frogging Fletcher into a DVD for two. Repeated corner clotheslines from Page, who hit a fall away slam, sending Fletcher to the apron, as Page connected with his springboard lariat. Page wanted the Moonsault, but Fletcher swept out the leg, hit an enzugiri, thrust kick and violent brainbuster on the apron. They both fight on top of the barricade, where Page slams Fletcher off, then does a moonsault off into a Tombstone in a visually awesome sequence that took things to another commercial break.

Things return right as Page delivers a huge superplex for a double down. Both rise and trade kicks until Page swung for the fences and decked Fletcher right upside the head. Fletcher answered with a snap German, but ran into a pop-up Liger Bomb for two. Page wanted Dead Eye, Fletcher floated out with a big boot, wanted a powerbomb of his own, Page flipped out and hit Dead Eye for a close two. Page tried a Moonsault, but Fletcher got the boots up to the face and hit a sit-out Last Ride for a near fall of his own. Running corner boot connects by Fletcher, but Page floated over a brainbuster into an O’Connor Roll for two. Page wanted a Buckshot, but Fletcher exploded with another charging boot. Both are on the apron again, this time Page hitting another Dead Eye. Page followed with a huge Moonsault, as he wanted a Buckshot, but Fletcher shoved referee Paul Turner out of the way and hit a low kick on Page before delivering a Brainbuster, but Page kicked out to a huge crowd pop.

Callis is losing his mind on commentary, as Fletcher again hit a charging corner boot before taking Page up in the corner. Fletcher wanted his top rope Brainbuster, but Page clotheslined his way out and did a Buckshot variation out of the corner before hitting a proper one to finally put Fletcher away.

Winner: Hangman Adam Page to advance to the Owen Hart Foundation Finals

AEW Collision 5/3/25

• Brody King vs. Josh Alexander
• Timeless Toni Storm vs. Lady Frost in a Title Eliminator Match

The fallout from Sunday’s Dynasty pay-per-view will be felt on tonight’s AEW Dynamite.

Swerve Strickland will go one-on-one with PAC of The Death Riders in a first-time matchup on tonight’s show. Strickland challenged Jon Moxley for the AEW World title at Dynasty, but was defeated after interference from the returning Young Bucks.

In the aftermath of the main event, The Opps brawled with The Death Riders, with Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata, and Hook fighting Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, and Wheeler Yuta. As a result, Samoa Joe and Hook will face Castagnoli and Yuta in tag team action on tonight’s episode.

The Owen Hart Foundation women’s tournament also continues tonight with another first-time matchup, as Thunder Rosa and Kris Statlander go one-on-one with a spot in the semifinals at stake. Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will be on commentary for the Rosa vs. Statlander quarterfinal. The eventual tournament winner will challenge Storm at All In in July for the title.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz as the Road to Double or Nothing begins tonight. They throw it to the Death Riders backstage as Jon Moxley said this is the single greatest roster of pure talent ever assembled in AEW, so why can’t anyone get their act together when it counts? They come with their talent, yet roll back down the hill, not addressing the real problem, they don’t want it. The Death Riders will scorch the Earth with anyone who calls themselves a contender before they give an inch. The Young Bucks have returned, but Moxley doesn’t recognize them anymore, as they’ve stumbled upon a board and they don’t know what game it is. Moxley said he’s be careful if he was them before making any moves.

AEW World Champion Jon Moxley (w/Marina Shafir) defeated Katsuyori Shibata

(Not really a lot to say about this, as I’m surprised at how short this match was, it just felt like it was getting going and instead, just ended. It ultimately made sense, seeing how long the post-match talking segment went, which was fine, but I wish the Bucks & Omega’s verbal exchange would’ve been better.)

Shibata got the early advantage in the grappling battle, leaving Moxley scrambling to the ropes to regroup. Moxley opted to go for strikes, as a chop exchange worked better for him initially, only Shibata screamed for more before sweeping out Moxley’s leg and applied an abdominal stretch into an Octopus Hold. Signature stalling dropkick connected once, but Moxley popped up the second attempt with a lariat, but Shibata kicked out at one. Moxley hit a piledriver, but Shibata no sold and hit a PK flush. Both trade rear naked chokes, with Moxley raking the eyes, allowing him to sink in the choke deep, trap the arm and Shibata went out in a shockingly quick match.

Post-match, The Young Bucks make their way to the ring before Moxley & Shafir could leave. Matthew & Nicholas have a face-off, as Shafir stepped between them, but the camera didn’t catch what Moxley said before he & Shafir left through the crowd. Nicholas told the crowd to give it up for Moxley and ordered the fans to show respect for the EVPs. Everyone wonders why they cost Swerve Strickland the AEW World Title at Dynasty? They did it for their good friend, Hangman Adam Page, as this is what he wanted all along, he never wanted Strickland to be champion ever again and they did that for him, they never forget who their friends are and they love Hangman, just like they know they love them.

Matthew said they did it as a peace offering to Jon Moxley and the Death Riders. They sat at home and realized they have more in common with the Death Riders than they think. They want AEW to be the best company in the world, just like The Bucks do, they all want to change the world. The Bucks are impressed with Moxley, who did what they couldn’t, take over AEW and the AEW World Title. Imagine The Death Riders and the founding fathers, the EVPs together, so they invited Moxley and crew back to the ring to discuss business.

Kenny Omega’s music hits as Excalibur told us you can’t mention founding fathers without mentioning Omega, who got a huge ovation. Omega said The Bucks did this for their friends like Moxley & Hanger, but they forgot to mention. The last time they saw one another, The Elite pushed him off a stretcher during the height of his diverticulitis. Omega never forgot, but he actually forgave them, as when he returned, it was for his legacy, not revenge. We’re trying to bring back the feeling, as Omega talks about back in high school, he’d go to his friend’s house to hang out and the friend had a few dogs, ugly little shih tzu’s, who would always dookie on the floor. Over time, the more the dookie would pile up, he finally put his foot down and brought up how they should hang out at his place. It’s the equivalent of what The Bucks have done in AEW.

Omega said The Bucks shredded documents the last time we saw them and we’re supposed to be shocked by that, when all it was were them shredding receipts for private jets and a chair in your master bedroom facing your bed, which got a chuckle from the crowd. Omega said if it wasn’t for the Death Riders, it was The Bucks that almost killed the company Omega gave his heart and soul for. Omega can’t lie, that time off did them real wonders, Nick looks every bit of the 90 pounds he lost before, while Matt needs to lay off the hot stuff, he looks as red as Nick’s lapels. Omega said it’s time to cut out the middle man, he’ll just come to the ring and fight.

Before this could happen, the coin drop sounded, as Kazuchika Okada power walks to the ring. It was looking like a 3 on 1 until Swerve Strickland’s music hit and he came in from the crowd with Prince Nana and a chair, as The Bucks & Okada bailed quickly. Strickland death stared The Bucks before glancing over at Omega, giving a fist bump. Omega left, as Strickland proclaimed it Buck hunting season, as he has a shotgun ready to go blasting EVPs. Before Strickland could get going with saying anything else, PAC blindsided him from behind as we’re told that match is happening, next.

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Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated PAC

(I really hope PAC is ok, as this never even got a chance to get going before the injury. As of this typing, we obviously don’t know the severity, but having this pivot as quickly as they did, I think it’s safe to say it’s not good. All the best goes out to PAC.)

Strickland recovered right as the match officially began, slamming PAC repeatedly into the barricade outside. Back inside, Strickland hit a violent buckle bomb and leaping corner uppercut before hitting the Griddy. PAC rolled to the outside, as the referee and doctor checked on PAC, who apparently legit hurt his ankle or foot. They all sort of had to reset, as PAC rolled slowly back into the ring, hobbled on one leg, as Strickland hit a thrust kick and Swerve Stomp to win.

-We hear from both teams involved in the $400,000 tag match happening tonight. Ricochet said he’s the captain of his team now and there’s a lot he can do with $400K. While the babyface team, Will Ospreay said he’s going to Disneyworld, Mike Bailey will buy shoes, Kevin Knight will go to Magic City and Mark Briscoe will diversify his portfolio as they all get amped up.

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-Video package on the Women’s Owen Hart Foundation tournament is shown. We’re told Billie Starkz vs. Jamie Hayter as well as Athena vs. Harley Cameron, will take place on Collision this week. Mercedes Mone will face the winner of Athena & Cameron next week on Dynamite in Boston at Spring Break Thru.

-Renee Paquette is backstage and stops Hangman Adam Page from power walking, but before she could ask him about his Owen Hart Tournament match next week against a Wild Card, he pretty much ignored her. Page storms into Swerve Strickland’s locker room and screams at Prince Nana, asking where Strickland’s at? Page told Nana to sit down and listen, he’ll make something clear, at Dynasty, he wasn’t trying to help Swerve. Next week, Page starts the Owen and if Strickland intervenes, he’ll pick up with him where he left off. Page went to walk away, but Nana stopped him and tried to apologize for what they did a year ago, but Page quickly cut him off saying not to say another word, he doesn’t get to say that. Page stormed out and this segment was awesome.

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Will Ospreay, Kevin Knight, Speedball Mike Bailey & Mark Briscoe defeated Ricochet, The Beast Mortos & CRU (Lio Rush & Action Andretti) in a $400,000 8-Man Tag

(This was a party match to end all party matches and similar to the 3-way at Dynasty for the International Title, would’ve fit in perfectly during a BOLA weekend in PWG. While I thought the heels winning could’ve led to some fun stories on what they’d do with their respective $100K, but we’re robbed of seeing what Mortos would’ve done with his winnings.)

Ricochet immediately bailed to have Mortos start with Bailey, who hit a quick hurricanrana off the second, as Ricochet tried a blind tag and sneak attack, but Bailey was ready, so Rush tagged in, as did Ospreay. Andretti ran distraction to allow a blindside, as Ospreay was stomped out in the corner. Ospreay managed to break free and we got an 8-man stalemate. Ricochet ran his mouth too much and all hell broke loose and we got 40 punches in the corner before locomotion splashes and overhand chop waffled Ricochet. The heels went outside, where Briscoe & Ospreay hit stereo dives on CRU, Knight flew over the post to wipe out Mortos andBailey hit a springboard moonsault onto the pile. The babyfaces gave each other an all hands in celebration, as Ricochet tried a dive over the top, they all moved and Ricochet did his wild flip landing on his feet, but realized he was screwed (very gif worthy reaction). He slowly turned around and got paint brushed by all 4 opponents as things went to commercial.

Back from break, Bailey was lighting up Mortos with kicks and running Shooting Star for two. Mortos started hulking up and flattened Bailey with a lungblower into the double down. Ricochet tagged first, but posed for the crowd before missing a springboard dive. Bailey took out CRU with charging boots, only to turn into a massive double stomp by Ricochet. Briscoe ran in and cleaned house briefly before being flattened by a Mortos pop-up Samoan Drop. Mortos tried the same thing on Knight, who countered into a spike DDT. CRU back in and showed off their speedy offense, with Rush hitting Rush Hour and Andretti hitting with a flying neckbreaker. Ospreay sprinted in and hit a handspring double Pele on CRU before Ricochet blindsided him. Bailey in, but Ricochet planted him with the powerbomb into DVD for two.

Briscoe tumbled to the outside with Ricochet, as Mortos was left alone with Bailey. They collided until Briscoe made the save, they both backflipped onto their feet and teased a double Crane Kick, sort of both connecting, as Ospreay flew in with an Oscutter and Knight hit the UFO Splash, but all the heels broke the count. Everyone spilled outside except Ospreay & Mortos, as Ospreay hit Hidden Blade to win it and the $400,000 for his team.

-We see footage of FTR violently turning on Cope at Dynasty. Commentary again question if we’ll ever see Cope again in AEW, as the injuries he sustained on Sunday have ruled him out indefinitely. Tony Schiavone said he’s seen some low, disgusting acts over his wrestling career, but what FTR did takes the cake and Dax Harwood’s daughter would be ashamed of her father. I’m sure that last comment will come back to haunt Schiavone.

The Hurt Syndicate Championship Celebration

MVP said punks jump up to get beat down, as two more challengers stepped up for the Tag Team championship and two more got beat up. Lashley & Benjamin raise bottles of champagne as MVP toasts to another successful defense until MJF’s music interrupts and he came to the ring, falling in line, as Lashley looked disgusted. MJF said they hurt people, look at them, dripping in gold, you’re welcome by the way, as this couldn’t have come at a better time. Tony Khan wanted him to do the Owen Hart Tournament, for what, sweat his balls off, he doesn’t think so. This way, MJF can get back his AEW World Title, as he scratched their backs, without his help, woof, and now, they can help him. MJF asks MVP what’s the initiation process, is it like an old school blood brother contract?

Lashley told MJF to shut his mouth, as it was really cute that MJF tried to help them, but he didn’t get the job done, as it’s another reason, they don’t need him. MJF & Lashley bickered until MVP & Benjamin stepped in. MVP said in order for MJF to join the Syndicate, he has to get three thumbs up, as MVP gives his thumbs up, as Benjamin gives a thumbs down. Lashley hugs his tag partner as they take their Tag Titles and leave, as MVP gives a shrug to MJF, who was left alone, frustrated, shoving the camera out of his face.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford, asking how they were following Dynasty? Ford said that was a taste of defeat, but it changes nothing, as everything Bayne has been through isn’t erased just because Storm survived. Ford said Bayne will be at Collision and doesn’t care who or how many, Bayne stepped up and said she will make you bow down.

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AEW Women’s Champion Timeless Toni Storm made her grand entrance to the commentary team before the upcoming match. Storm crawled across the table like a cheetah, pulling keys out of her purse, telling Mr. Tazmaniac she moved his car, but left her chewing tobacco in there. Taz broke, as this was a callback to Storm in the post-Dynasty presser saying a car with the license plates FTW was double parked.

Kris Statlander defeated Thunder Rosa in an Owen Hart Foundation Quarterfinal

(This was a good TV match, but was completely overshadowed by Storm’s hilarious one liners on commentary, breaking the team repeatedly throughout. While I could see that as a negative in terms of the women in the match, I do like that Storm is out there to see potential future challengers and winners of the Owen.)

Storm said if she teamed with Statlander, they’d be called Thunder Thighs, but if she teamed with Tony Schiavone, they’d just be called Tits. The entire commentary team has lost it laughing, as Statlander showed off her strength early and followed with an arm drag and snap dropkick. Rosa cut off a corner charge, missed her dropkick in the ropes, but Statlander also missed a slingshot elbow. Rosa connected the second try on her dropkick and followed with a seated senton off the apron. Storm mentioned she loves Texas, as it’s big, just like her Big Package that no one has kicked out of. Excalibur said Megan Bayne has unfinished business with Storm, who said the business was finished in her eyes. Both Rosa & Statlander brawled ringside as things went to commercial break.

Rosa was in the driver’s seat when things returned, with Storm giving a PSA to the camera, telling the kids watching to please, try this at home. Storm said the last time she wrestled Statlander, she was dropped on her head and shrunk 3 inches, then saw Mr. Schiavone and she got it right back. Rosa tried a cazadora, but Statlander countered into a Blue Thunder Bomb for a close near fall. Rosa spun out of Wednesday Night Fever and hit a Destroyer for two of her own. Rosa hit a charging knee flush, as she said it’s nothing personal before slapping Statlander in the face. Rosa charged, but Statlander cut her off with a wild lariat and hit the Wednesday Night Fever to win it. Post-match, Storm stood on the commentary table and gave applause as Statlander helped Rosa up, who gave Statlander the ring.

-Don Callis is backstage with Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher saying all roads are leading to a Don Callis Family Final in the Owen Hart Tournament. Callis said Brody King got one over on Lance Archer, but shant happen again against Takeshita. His men are in their 20s, oiled up, hot, the talk of the town. Given the rash of injuries that have taken place to The Family, they’re opening up initiations to join them, so send your resume and bank account info and he’ll take you straight to the top.

-Adam Cole is backstage with the Undisputed Kingdom, as Kyle O’Reilly said ever since joining them, he’s been chasing titles, but it’s kicked off with Cole winning the TNT Title. Roderick Strong said it’s time to win titles of their own. Cole said he came back from back-to-back injuries and the toughest test of his life, but he stands here TNT Champion. They stand before you the paragon of pro wrestling and that is Undisputed.

TV Time with The Learning Tree

Chris Jericho is out somber, saying on Sunday he lost his match, tooth and title, which, despite being disappointing, congratulations Bandido for pulling it off. After months of conflict with one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, himself, Bandido saved his mask, as he was with his family. Bandido has his family and Jericho has his and brings out Big Bill & Bryan Keith.

Jericho said he’d hope all three of them would have titles here tonight, but they couldn’t win the Tag Team titles. Bill cut Jericho off and said he knows what Jericho is going to say, he’s angry and has every right to be, so is he. Keith tried to stop Bill, who said Jericho needs to hear this, as they’ve spoken about this. Bill said he has a lot of respect for Jericho, one of the greatest of all time and decorated champions in history, which is why he decided to join The Learning Tree. However, Bill didn’t sign up to be Jericho’s punching bag when things go wrong. If he & Keith are out there for Jericho to teach them, then teach, but if it’s to publicly humiliate them, let him know now and he can leave. Bill knows Keith feels the same way.

Jericho gets in Keith’s face and asks if that’s true, but says that not why he brought them out there, if they thought that, they have a lot more to learn than Jericho thought. He hand-picked both to stand by Jericho because he saw potential, as they are future champions, but was disappointed in them that they weren’t there for Jericho in his match. Some might say it’s their fault he lost the ROH Title, but not Jericho, it’s ok, he’s not angry, he’s just disappointed. Jericho smashed the giant TV screen with the baseball bat, screaming he’s disappointed, dropping a F bomb in the process, saying he’s disappointed in them. Until they change that, it’s best that Jericho leaves. Jericho left and the fans sang “Hey Hey Hey Goodbye”. I’m sure this is due to Fozzy having a their 25th anniversary tour happening over the next month.

-Footage of the returning 5 Tool Player, Anthony Bowens, answering Max Caster’s Open Challenge during Dynasty Zero Hour was shown. Bowens will be in action on Collision against Blake Christian.

-Alicia Atout is backstage with The Hurt Syndicate, asking where things go from here with MJF? Lashley said MJF is not to be trusted, he doesn’t like MJF and we don’t need him. Benjamin said they don’t need anyone, but little George Costanza is kind of funny. Lashley walked away annoyed before there was a knock on the door and MJF walks in.

MJF said to Atout this is an AB conversation and to C your skank ass out of here, slapped her on the ass and said he’ll see her around. MJF asks MVP if he’s a female dog to him and why he keeps getting treated like a bitch? MVP said they know exactly who MJF is, but they’re in a business and as a consumer, you find out what they want and you give it to them. MVP walks out and MJF is left taking that info in.

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-Chris Jericho is storming out of the arena, smashing things with his baseball bat on the way out before getting into a car and leaving.

Samoa Joe & HOOK defeated Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta

(This was a solid main event and the most logical step in this new Opps/Death Riders feud. I’ve missed angry pissed off Samoa Joe and this feud has thankfully brought that version back out. I can only assume Jon Moxley will step in for PAC whenever this Trios Title match happens. They could do this any time they want, as The Opps winning the titles makes the most sense.)

Joe & Yuta start with Joe no selling a forearm, causing Yuta to high tail it, realizing he pissed Joe off, so he tagged in Castagnoli. Quick uppercuts and jabs traded by both, and Joe hit a corner enzugiri and tag to HOOK, who worked the midsection. Castagnoli didn’t budge on a T-Bone attempt, slammed HOOK down, tagged Yuta, who leaped for a dive, only for HOOK to calmly side step. After three suplexes, Joe tagged back in with his signature snapmare, boot to the back and leaping elbow. HOOK back in, as Yuta is sent to the apron, as he pulled out HOOK’s legs to the apron, allowing Castagnoli to hit a double stomp and take control into the last commercial break, which for another week, happened at the top of the hour.

HOOK tried to mount a comeback, but Yuta cut him off with an Angle Slam for two. Castagnoli toyed with HOOK, who finally battled out of the corner with a huge T-Bone for the double down. Yuta cut off Joe before the tag, but turned into an overhead HOOK throw. HOOK wanted a tag, but Joe wasn’t there, so Castagnoli flew in with a freight train uppercut. Powerbomb/Top Rope Clothesline combo from Yuta & Castagnoli got a close two, as Joe & Castagnoli brawled on the outside, as Joe hit a huge Uranage. Inside the ring, HOOK applied REDRUM before Jon Moxley appeared and ran distraction, allowing Yuta to rake at the eyes to break the submission. Moxley grabbed a chair, but Katsuyori Shibata appeared from behind, applying a Rear Naked Choke on the aisle, Joe had one locked on Castagnoli, as HOOK applied REDRUM on Yuta to get the submission win.

Post-match, Marina Shafir clipped Joe in the knee with a chair, as Castagnoli placed a chair opposite end up and hit HOOK with a Neutralizer onto it. Death Riders bailed, as Joe & Shibata made the save with chairs, as he was left livid with Castagnoli smirking. Joe got the mic and screamed that the Death Riders are cowardly sons of bitches. The Opps came to Baltimore to get into a fist fight and the Death Riders are acting more like D*ck Riders than to come fight. Joe wants to make it simple, The Opps vs. Death Riders, as they’re coming for the Trios Championship. Joe & Shibata help HOOK up and The Opps stand tall to end the show.

AEW Collision 4/12/25

• Jamie Hayter vs. Billie Starkz in an Owen Hart Foundation Quarterfinal
• Athena vs. Harley Cameron in an Owen Hart Foundation Quarterfinal
• Anthony Bowens vs. Blake Christian
• We Hear From FTR
• Brody King vs. Konosuke Takeshita in an Owen Hart Foundation Quarterfinal

AEW Dynamite 4/16/25

• Mercedes Mone vs. Athena/Harley Cameron in an Owen Hart Foundation Semifinal

The final Dynamite before Sunday’s Revolution pay-per-view features a mixed tornado tag team match, plus the Owen Hart tournament bracket reveal.

Before Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland mix it up at Dynasty for the AEW World Championship, they will be on opposite sides of a tornado tag bout on tonight’s episode, with Moxley and Marina Shafir facing Strickland and Willow Nightingale.

The brackets for the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s and Women’s Tournaments will also be revealed on tonight’s episode.

Will Ospreay’s return has also been advertised for tonight’s show. Ospreay was absent on last week’s Dynamite, but defeated AR Fox on the Wednesday night program two weeks ago.

Toni Storm is set to defend the AEW Women’s World Championship at Dynasty against Megan Bayne, but she will face Bayne’s ally Penelope Ford tonight.

Cope will also be in action on tonight’s show, as he takes on Claudio Castagnoli of The Death Riders in one-on-one competition.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz, as the music for Jon Moxley hits and he makes his way through the crowd with Marina Shafir ahead of the opening contest. Excalibur informs us Death Riders have attacked Switchblade Jay White prior to the show and has subsequently taken him out of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, so the brackets have had to be reset and we’ll find them out later tonight. Excalibur tried to get this over like Death Riders wanted Cope not to have any backup against Claudio Castagnoli tonight.

Swerve Strickland & Willow Nightingale (w/Prince Nana) defeated AEW World Champion Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir in a Tornado Tag

(For being the first ever mixed Tornado Tag, this was pretty fun, as the crowd was into it the whole time. Weapons were kept to a minimum, as only a few tables were needed and the crowd brawls weren’t that long either. The post-match was a good way to get some last moment heat for Moxley, as Strickland has yet another reason to win the match on Sunday, not just the AEW World Title, but revenge for Nightingale.)

Strickland & Nightingale bolted to the ring and started the brawl, as Nana is directing the Swerve’s House chants. Shafir dropped Nightingale with a snap suplex on the floor, as she helped Moxley set up a table ringside. Nightingale & Strickland recover, as the bell officially sounds and the match begins with Shafir hitting multiple Judo throws in the ring. Moxley took Strickland into the ring and flipped off the crowd, allowing Strickland to answer with a perfect dropkick. Backbreaker/Shotgun Dropkick combo from Strickland & Nightingale, who followed with locomotion corner splashes before both hit the Griddy. Shafir returned to attack Nightingale, as Moxley fired off a Cutter and launched Strickland into the front row. Moxley called the shots, as Shafir kept up her attack on Nightingale, who finally slapped Moxley, as he teased a Paradigm Shift, but Strickland came in and had Shafir ready to be dropped with Big Pressure. Shafir audibly yelled for Strickland to do it, but neither pulled the trigger, as Shafir & Nightingale slugged it out on the apron. Nightingale tried a charging boot, but Shafir caught and powerbombed her through the table into commercial.

During break, it was all Shafir & Moxley, who set up another table ringside, as Shafir raked at the back of Strickland in the corner before Moxley followed suit. Nightingale returned and turned everything into a Tower of Doom spot, with Strickland taking a superplex in the process. Nightingale flying solo with multiple corner charges, until Moxley grabbed her by the air, as Strickland flew in with a pump knee, leading to a Nightingale cannonball. Strickland hit a slingshot dive outside on Moxley, as Nightingale spiked Shafir with a Spinebuster for two. Moxley tossed Nightingale out of the ring, leading to Strickland returning and winning a slugfest, but Moxley countered a brainbuster into a Rear Naked Choke. Shafir tried a Triangle on Nightingale, who countered by powerbombing Shafir onto Moxley for the reset.

The ladies went to the floor, as Strickland & Moxley slugged it out again in the ring. Strickland ducked a choke into a rolling Flatliner, but as he charged for a House Call, Shafir shoved Moxley out of the way and she took the bullet. Camera completely missed Nightingale knocking Moxley off the apron through the table, as she dropped Shafir with the Doctor Bomb to get the victory.

Post-match, with everyone celebrating, Moxley snuck into the ring and laid out Nightingale with a Paradigm Shift, bailing before Strickland could get his hands on the AEW Champion. Moxley helped Shafir up and they left through the crowd, as doctors tended to Nightingale.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with FTR & referee Paul Turner, as last week on Collision, Dax Harwood put his hands on Turner and has been fined $10,000 for this. Harwood said he’s taken the fine money and wanted to give it directly to Turner, as he apologized and told Turner to buy his wife something and a nice dinner. Wheeler could barely look at Harwood, who apologized for what he did in the heat of the moment, thinking Wheeler was a security guard on Collision, but come Dynasty, their adding to their history of the greatest tag team of all time. Harwood tried to hug Wheeler, who stopped him and said Sunday, they’ll be fine, but after the PPV, they have to talk. Wheeler walked off, as Harwood apologized to Paquette.

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-Highlights of our opening contest was shown, including the previously missed table spot with Nightingale & Moxley. Excalibur told us Nightingale is getting medical attention as we speak and hope to have more information as the night continues.

Men’s & Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Brackets Revealed

Will Ospreay vs. Kevin Knight (replacement for Switchblade Jay White)

Brody King vs. Konosuke Takeshita

Mark Briscoe vs. Kyle Fletcher

Hangman Adam Page vs. a Wild Card

Footage of Knight facing White on Collision last week was shown and we’re told the reason Knight, who lost that match, is in the tournament was due to the endorsement White gave him in the post-match.

Jamie Hayter vs. Billie Starkz

Thunder Rosa vs. Kris Statlander

Julia Hart vs. Mercedes Mone

Harley Cameron vs. Athena

We’re told the tournaments will start this Sunday at Dynasty, but at the moment, we weren’t told which matches it would be. Also, the finals for each tournament will be taking place at Double or Nothing.

Timeless Toni Storm (w/Luther) defeated Penelope Ford

(Aside from the slightly clunky finish, I thought these two worked well with one another and Ford looked good in this, even in defeat. This was a good bounce back win for Storm after Thunder Tits lost the tag main event last week. They’ve done a fantastic job building interest in the World Title match at Dynasty and couldn’t have made Megan Bayne look like more of a monster leading up to it.)

Storm wasted no time, attacking immediately with a spinning back breaker and fisherman’s suplex for a near fall. Storm missed the hip attack, allowing Ford to hit a shotgun dropkick and springboard double knees on the apron before mocking Storm’s pose. Ford clocked Storm with a big boot and was in control heading into commercial.

We returned to Ford hitting her handspring back elbow and charging punt kick, but as she went to lick Storm, her tongue was bit by Storm and it led to a slugfest. Tony Schiavone said he’s never seen something like that, which surprised Taz, who said Schiavone had been doing this since 1932. Storm ramped up, hit Sweet Cheek Music and spiked Ford with a DDT for a near fall. A leg capture STF from Storm led to Ford getting a rope break, as she pulled Storm to the outside and hit a moonsault off the apron. Back inside, Ford hit a gutbuster for two, as she missed a follow high kick, letting Storm hit a snap German suplex. Both appeared briefly on different pages, as Ford dodged Storm Zero, she tried her Matrix Stunner, but Storm avoided and hit Storm Zero for the win.

Post-match, Megan Bayne slowly walked out and gave a golf clap, as she stared down Storm, who welcomed her to fight, but she didn’t bite and just posed.

-Renee Paquette is backstage and asked Swerve Strickland about any update on Willow Nightingale. Strickland said she’s strong and brave, which is why he didn’t have any problem facing the Death Riders with her. Strickland said Moxley knew the history of neck injuries Nightingale has had, so now, he’s on the hunt. Strickland won’t rest until he gets his hands on Moxley again, tonight. By the end of the night, he promises that’ll happen. Paquette seemed very unsettled by the threat, as Strickland went back to sitting by Nightingale’s side, who was tended to by the doctor.

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-Excalibur tells us about All In: Texas week leading up to the big event in July. Dynamite, Collision, Starrcast, Death Before Dishonor and finally All In: Texas will take place during the week.

MVP & Lashley Meet With MJF

MVP & Bobby Lashley make their way to the ring, as we’re told severe weather has caused Shelton Benjamin from being there tonight. Before Lashley could say a word, MJF’s music hits and he makes his way to the ring. A fan had a sign that red Sign My Sign and MJF faked like he would, chucking the pen away, leaving the fan with a hilariously heartbroken expression.

MJF compliments how good MVP looks before telling Bob how much he disrespected him last week. MJF formally introduced himself and said he loves the big man, Shelton Benjamin, wishing him well and to stay safe he’ll see him down the road. MJF said Lashley has done a lot in his career, but this is AEW and he’s standing on the block MJF built. MJF said he could help Lashley & Benjamin hold the Tag Titles as long as they please, just like they could help him regain his AEW World Championship. MJF in the Hurt Syndicate is just good business, MVP knows it, MJF knows it, even the mouth-breathers in the Midwest knows it and told the crowd to talk to him when Peoria ever mattered. Lashley might not want MJF, but Bobby, you big beautiful bastard, you need MJF.

Lashley said let’s be clear, out of respect to MVP, he won’t leave him laying right now and tells MJF he doesn’t like or trust him. The Hurt Syndicate doesn’t need him, unless he proves otherwise, he needs to get out of his face right now. MJF questioned having to prove himself, but says goodbye to the crowd and walks to the back, giving one last glance on his way out.

Big Bill & Bryan Keith’s music hits and they have a face-off with Lashley & MVP, as Bill places a seat down for Lashley to sit and watch what they do.

Big Bill & Bryan Keith defeated ?

We were never told the names of the two Bill & Keith faced, as Bill launched one of them over the top with a gorilla press down to the feet of Lashley. The other tried to attack Bill from behind and rightfully got “You F’d Up” chants, as Keith ran in with a charging knee, as Bill hit a chokeslam for the win.

Lashley & MVP smiled and applauded the slaughter, as Bill took the mic and said on Collision, they whooped Top Flight’s ass and tonight they whooped…their ass and on Sunday, they’re whooping The Hurt Syndicate’s ass. It’s because they want a shot at the AEW Tag Team Titles. MVP was going to say something, but Lashley stopped him and they just smiled and went to the back.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Mercedes Mone and is asked about facing Julia Hart this Sunday in the opening round of the Owen Hart Tournament at Dynasty. Mone said Hart is a former TBS Champion, but not the greatest, as it’ll take more than tricks and spells to defeat her. Paquette brings up on Collision, Athena & Hart taking on Mone & her partner, with Mini-Mone entering the shot, as Harley Cameron said she’s been contemplating, as her & Mone brought the house down…down under. Cameron has been thinking of a great name for them, but before she could say it, Mone silenced Cameron & Mini-Mone, as she walked off, until Cameron called them The Money Wrath Train. Excalibur said there’s time to work shop that before Collision, while Taz said he wants a puppet of his own.

Will Ospreay & Kevin Knight defeated Blake Christian & Lee Johnson

(This match did exactly what it was meant to do, get the crowd, who weren’t entirely familiar with Knight previously, over. By the end of the match, they were fully into Knight and popped when learning Knight & Ospreay will have their Owen Hart Cup match at Dynasty. This was simple, but very effective. The Owen is Ospreay’s to lose, obviously, but I’m hopeful Knight continues looking strong after Sunday, he’s a great signing for AEW.)

Schiavone mentions Christian having a 7 match win streak in ROH, including a win over Knight. Ospreay & Christian trade shoulder tackles and kip-ups. Snap hurricanrana by Ospreay, as he tagged Knight, who hit a leaping splash for two. Double dropkick sent Christian & Johnson to the outside, allowing Ospreay & Knight to ramp up the crowd and hit stereo dives. Back inside, Johnson tripped up Knight, giving Christian a chance to hit an enzugiri, as Ospreay was hit with a Spear on the apron heading to commercial.

Johnson & Christian controlled the entire break, but when things returned, Knight mounted a comeback, leaping a double clothesline attempt, diving for an Ospreay hot tag. Pip, Pip, Cheerio connected on both men, as did the handspring corkscrew kick, but Johnson pulled the legs out, allowing Christian to hit a corkscrew dive. 450 Double Stomp back inside by Christian, but Ospreay countered a suplex from Johnson into a Stundog. Ospreay leveled Christian before tagging Knight, as he ran wild with corner splashes, placed Johnson on Christian’s shoulders, hit a massive dropkick, leading to Johnson hitting a Destroyer on his own partner. Ospreay sent Christian outside, as Knight hit a huge springboard lariat to get the win.

Post-match, Tony Schiavone got on the mic and said the match between Ospreay & Knight in the Owen Hart Cup Tournament will take place at Dynasty. Ospreay & Knight shook hands, but Knight pulled him back in briefly. This was a really strong Dynamite debut for Knight,

The Opps are in the back, as Samoa Joe said he started this group because he knew the battlefield was changing and he knew he’d need to switch up his arsenal. Come Dynasty, he, HOOK & Katsuyori Shibata will be in the building, watching and seeing all. Don’t let them catch you lacking.

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Brody King defeated Lance Archer (w/Don Callis)

(If you like two big dudes just beating the hell out of each other, this was the match for you. A needed win for King here ahead of his opening round Owen Hart Cup match with Konosuke Takeshita. As much as I would love to see a Ospreay (assuming he wins over Knight) vs. Takeshita rematch from their Revolution 2024 classic, I wouldn’t hate seeing King pull off a huge upset and we get a Continental Classic rematch with Ospreay.)

Callis had words with a fan cosplaying as him in the front row (this is the second week in a row this has been a thing, I hope it continues). Archer & King wasted no time trading heavy shots, as Archer hit a clothesline over the top to the outside. Callis said they’re playing the long game, as he wants Archer to win tonight, but this is about softening up King for Takeshita in the Owen Hart Cup. Archer hit a tumbleweed off the apron, but King battled back with a charging cross body against the barricade. In the ring, Archer took the ref, allowing Callis to distract King enough for Archer to hit a big boot and back in control. “F Don Callis” chants from the Peoria crowd, as Excalibur said they’re chanting what we’re all thinking, as Archer & King continue their brawl around ringside into commercial.

We return to Archer hitting locomotion splashes in the corner, but King answered with a stalling German suplex, running cross body and senton for two. King charged, but ran into a Black Hole Slam for an Archer near fall. Big chokeslam connected for another two, as Archer chased referee Paul Turner from the ring. The brief delay allowed King to hit a series of corner strikes, including a cannonball and wild lariat for two. Archer spun out of a powerbomb attempt, but King was there to meet him with another lariat to get the win.

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Cope defeated Claudio Castagnoli

(Real solid main event in what I believe is a first time singles meeting between these two. They could go either way with the Trios Titles at Dynasty. Either you have FTR do the turn then or get more out of this tease and have them win the titles, with Harwood feeling held back having to continue teaming in trios instead of going for tag title gold again. I’m looking forward to seeing which direction they choose.)

The fans tried their best to sing along to Cope’s theme, but there’s just no re-creating the magic of that Grand Slam crowd singing it in Australia. Castagnoli rushed Cope before the bell, as referee Bryce waited to get the word from Cope to officially start the match. Castagnoli sent Cope crashing into the barricade, but Cope recovered and launched Castagnoli off the apron into the LED board, as Cope was relentless with forearms. Back inside, Cope avoided an uppercut into a backslide for two, as Cope held onto the wrist for multiple lariats, only Castagnoli no sold, returning some of his own. Neither gave ground, as Castagnoli went full Mike Tyson, biting the ear of Cope, who ducked a lariat into a sit-out slam for two. Castagnoli tried recovering on the apron, but Cope charged with a Spear through the ropes to the outside. Cope wanted another dive, but Castagnoli hit an uppercut in mid-air into commercial.

Back from break, Castagnoli hung up Cope throat first on the top rope before heading up top, only to be cut off. Cope managed an avalanche bulldog off the top for the reset, as Cope wanted the Impaler, Castagnoli sent Cope into ref Bryce, allowing Castagnoli to get an eye poke, double stomp and Giant Swing for 10 revolutions, but a two count. Castagnoli wanted the Neutralizer, but Cope spun out into the Impaler for two of his own. Cope wanted a sunset flip, but Castagnoli rolled through into the Sharpshooter. Cope managed to reverse into the Grindhouse, but Castagnoli got the ropes and to the apron. Cope followed, but was planted with a snap powerslam on the edge of the ring. Castagnoli launched Cope over the barricade and threw ref Bryce into the ring, demanding a countout. Cope just broke the count, but walked into a huge lariat for two. They trade missed Neutralizer & Spear attempts, as Castagnoli tried a springboard uppercut, only for Cope to hit a big boot in mid-air. Cope charged for the Spear, but Castagnoli hit a pop-up uppercut for two. Neutralizer connects, but again, Cope kicked out. A frustrated Castagnoli grabbed two chairs and wanted a Con-Chair-To, but ref Bryce ripped it away, allowing Cope to hit a low blow and Spear for the win.

-Renee Paquette is backstage, trying once again to get a medical update on Willow Nightingale from Swerve Strickland, who was bickering with Prince Nana, who left. Strickland told Paquette no offense, he’s looking for her husband. Hangman Adam Page power walks in, got into Strickland’s face and said he’s wasting his time as security bolted in. Page said he made a promise Strickland would never hold the title again, Strickland said let it go, Page screamed Strickland broke into his house, Strickland responded Page burned his house down and Strickland admitted he deserved it. Page took this admission in and walked away before Death Riders attacked Strickland from behind, as Moxley sent Strickland crashing into a glass container of some sort before being dragged to the ring.

Strickland was left surrounded by all of the Death Riders, as they all held him for Moxley, who slapped him repeatedly. Yuta dumped a bucket of glass in the ring, as Castagnoli hit the Ricola Bomb onto it. Moxley got in his last-minute trash talk before they all left, only Strickland slowly rose up like he was the Undertaker, laughing at Moxley and crew, as it’ll take a lot more than that to put Strickland down at Dynasty.

AEW Collision 4/4/25

• Mercedes Mone & Harley Cameron vs. Athena & Julia Hart
• Cash Wheeler vs. PAC
• Top Flight vs. CRU (Action Andretti & Lio Rush)
• Speedball Bailey vs. Dralistico (Ricochet will be on commentary)

AEW Dynasty 4/6/25

• Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Title
• Timeless Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne for the AEW Women’s Title
• Kenny Omega vs. Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Ricochet for the AEW International Title
• Daniel Garcia vs. Adam Cole No Interference/No Time-Limit for the TNT Title
• Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, PAC & Wheeler Yuta) vs. Rated FTR (Cope, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) for the AEW Trios Titles
• Chris Jericho vs. Bandido in a Title vs. Mask match for the ROH World Title
• The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) vs. Big Bill & Bryan Keith for the AEW World Tag Team Titles
• TBS Champion Mercedes Mone vs. Julia Hart in an Owen Hart Foundation Opening Round
• Will Ospreay vs. Kevin Knight in an Owen Hart Foundation Opening Round

The AEW International Championship Series continues with a title match on tonight’s AEW Dynamite.

Konosuke Takeshita will defend the title against Orange Cassidy on tonight’s show with the winner going on to defend against Kenny Omega at the Revolution pay-per-view on March 9. Cassidy defeated Roderick Strong on last week’s Dynamite in the first match of the Series to earn this week’s title bout.

Bryan Keith will attempt to collect the bounty placed on Will Ospreay’s head by Don Callis on tonight’s show as Keith and Ospreay go one-on-one.

Action in the trios division will continue to be spotlighted on the show, with Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong of The Undisputed Kingdom facing Daniel Garcia, and FTR’s Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood in a six-man tag.

Harley Cameron will face The Vendetta’s Deonna Purrazzo in singles competition tonight in a bout set up on last Saturday’s Collision episode.

Ahead of his clash with MJF at Revolution, Hangman Page will wrestle on tonight’s show against an unnamed opponent. MJF will also appear live tonight.

Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana have also been announced for an appearance on tonight’s episode.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with pyro hitting and Excalibur welcoming us before he’s cut off to the sound of an ambulance in the back where Cope kicks the doors open and says he wanted to give the Death Riders a preview of their ride tonight. We go back ringside to Excalibur, Tony Schiavone & Taz running down the card saying

Pre-recorded video of MJF getting his AEW “Bet On Yourself” tattoo laser removed, as he said he is getting rid of the biggest mistake of his life, something he got for the fans, as he’s watched on as hypocrites chant Cowboy Shit when he’s literally given them an arm and a leg. The fans witness the best to ever do it in real time, but they choose Hangman? He is now focusing on the three most important letters that matter, MJF.

A truck arrives to the arena with bull horns on the hood, as Hangman Adam Page steps out and power walks through the backstage area before making his way to the ring for the opening contest.

Hangman Adam Page defeated Aaron Solo

Bell sounds and Page fired off a big boot and corner punches in bunches. Solo floated over an attack and hit a corkscrew kick, but missed a follow-up clothesline, allowing Page to clock him with a standard lariat before a Buckshot sealed it quick. Page grabbed a chair and microphone and set it up in the ring in the post-match.

Page said there are three things he hates in the world, running out of biscuits, English Ivy (Hangman is a plant aficionado for those unaware on BlueSky) and when a little bitch spits in his face. So, he’s going to sit here and wait until someone finds him MJF and drags him to the ring to suffer the ass beating of a lifetime.

MJF makes his way out, wiping his hands off on a bloody towel before saying to cut his music. He asks if Page is nuts wanting to fight right now, as he’s heartless and MJF isn’t fighting him right now. MJF doesn’t know if he has a shot at Revolution, so he’ll leave to go home to Long Island to train his ass off. He stopped and said he’s awfully worried about Page’s friend, who he should probably check on. Now is the part where they find out who is actually real. MJF storms off and we see Christopher Daniels a bloody mess backstage. Page takes his chair and marches to the back, demanding where MJF went before finding Daniels, ordering medical staff (who ran out of the shot initially in the distance) to come tend to Daniels. Commentary told us Daniels was obviously the sacrificial lamb in this feud, but reminds us how far Page is willing to go to gain revenge for his friends and family.

-We see Don Callis & Kyle Fletcher up in a suite ahead of the upcoming Bounty Match.

-Highlights of Chris Jericho defending his ROH Title in a great match against Bandido on Collision is shown. Earlier today, Renee Paquette is backstage outside of Jericho’s dressing room, as she congratulates him on a successful defense. Jericho said he knows she’s there for how poorly she treated him last week. Paquette questions how Jericho got involved in this Will Ospreay situation and having Bryan Keith answer a Bounty? Don Callis walks out from Jericho’s dressing room with Mark Davis and called Ospreay a degenerate piece of garbage. Callis said Jericho assured him he has a solution about his Will Ospreay problem. and Jericho has a Bounty Hunter at his disposal and said Bryan Keith has what it takes to be a champion in AEW and beat Will Ospreay, as Bryan Keith is his man. Callis is thrilled and walks off with Davis by his side.

Will Ospreay defeated Bryan Keith in a Bounty Match

(One of the best showings from Keith in his AEW run so far, even in defeat, he looked fantastic here with Ospreay. I know he’s Jericho’s sidekick at the moment, but I’d love for him to win one of these Bounty Matches to give him some credibility as a threat. The Ospreay/Fletcher scrap in the post-match was a nice little step ahead of their Cage Match in 2 weeks, as the fans were on fire when they started to brawl.)

Keith got the early advantage, but a quick snap hurricanrana from Ospreay turned the tides. Both trade stiff chops but Keith connected with one to the windpipe, as Taz dropped an Abdullah the Butcher reference. Ospreay put on the brakes off a whip, hit a big boot and standing sky twister press for a near fall. Ospreay wound up for Hidden Blade, but Keith tried to take a powder, only for Ospreay to meet him with a slingshot dive. Back inside, Keith sidestepped a Pip, Pip, Cheerio attempt, sent Ospreay outside, where Ospreay seemed to jam his leg, putting Keith in control during commercial.

Back from break, Ospreay fired back with chops and a handspring corkscrew kick. Corner charging boot led to Pip, Pip, Cheerio flush for a near fall. Kawada kicks connected, but Keith responded with an enzugiri and big-time lariat. Ospreay managed a Stundog Millionaire followed but an Oscutter flush for a close near fall. Ospreay stared down Callis & Fletcher, but the distraction allowed Keith to hit a pump knee strike. Emerald Tiger Driver connects for two and the visual of Keith not believing the near fall was gif-worthy. Keith went for it again, but Ospreay rolled through into a Styles Clash and Hidden Blade for a great combo to get the win.

Post-match, Callis & Fletcher dared Ospreay to come up at them and Ospreay obliged, but Fletcher met him down the steps and we get our weekly separation of a brawl by security as fans chanted Let Them Fight. Ospreay celebrated with the fans as Fletcher stormed off.

-We see footage of Timeless Toni Storm winning the AEW Women’s Title at Grand Slam and the follow-up attack by Mariah May last week on Collision. We’re told Storm has been told not to travel tonight, so we’ll get an update on her condition this Saturday.

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-A Momo Watanabe highlight video is shown of her time in Stardom as well as her winning the International 4-Way at Wrestle Dynasty to earn a title shot of her choice and we learn that will be the TBS Title and Mercedes Mone at Revolution.

Mone walks out of her locker room and said Watanabe made a big mistake choosing her. Billie Starkz walks into the shot, Mone called her kid and slaps the drink out of her hand. Starkz asks who the hell she thinks she is and Mone runs down her nicknames until Starkz says she forgot one, narcissistic bitch. Starkz re-introduced herself and said Mone should watch her back, as Watanabe walks up from behind. Mone ducks a baseball bat shot and bails, dropping her title. Watanabe picks up the TBS Title and said bye bye Mone Train, at Revolution, she wants the gold. It looks like Starkz & Watanabe are pairing up in AEW and I’m sure Athena will have something to say about this eventually. It was nice seeing Starkz back on AEW TV.

The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum) defeated Murder Machines (Brian Cage & Lance Archer)

(Well, Murder Machines took about 95% of this match only for the classic entrance music distraction led to their quick downfall. I guess it appears The Outrunners are next in line for The Hurt Syndicate, but I would’ve liked Magnum & Floyd to get off at least some more offense instead of just lucking into this presumed title shot. I still believe this will be a 3-way and Archer & Cage will find their way into this match, as they’ve been built as the next challengers for weeks now. Unless they just flat out dispose of The Outrunners ahead of the PPV, which I hope doesn’t happen.)

Before the match, we see footage of The Outrunners making ESPN SportsCenter when they gave a pre-game pep talk to the Omaha Men’s Basketball team. Excalibur said Taz woke him up at 1 in the morning to tell him about it. Cage & Archer wasted no time at the start, but Magnum & Floyd recovered with a series of double dropkicks. Magnum low bridged both men and hit their poses for the crowd before being pulled to the floor, as Murder Machines got control into break.

We return to the fans loudly cheering on Magnum, who continued to get beaten down with corner splashes by Archer. Cage tagged in, but repeatedly missed charges, allowing Magnum to hit a jawbreaker, side-steps Archer and made the hot tag to Floyd, who ran wild. Repeated miscommunication from Cage & Archer until they got on the same page, Archer flattened Floyd with a boot, Cage dropped Magnum with a DVD and a combo strike got a near fall. Cage & Archer wanted the powerbomb/choke slam, but Magnum saved his partner as things broke down.

Archer no sold Floyd’s strikes before starching him with a right hand and choke slam for two. Cage & Magnum fought on the outside, as Archer wanted Black Out, but the Hurt Syndicate music hit. That was the distraction needed, as Floyd wiggled out, got an O’Connor Roll and flash pin. The Outrunners celebrate up the ramp as The Hurt Syndicate golf applaud them as Cage & Archer look furious. MVP told Magnum & Floyd be careful what they wish for.

-Footage of Cope’s quest to take out Jon Moxley’s “Good Squad” is shown, starting with PAC last week on Collision with two Con-Chair-To’s. Moxley said Cope could’ve asked if he wanted a fight, he can appreciate someone around here actually wants to play for keeps. Claudio Castagnoli charges in and says his hats off to Cope, but it’s not him hunting them, now it’s Castagnoli hunting him.

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-Video package of Ricochet’s recent success is shown and his comments last week saying he wants to be a champion in AEW, then denying Prince Nana’s request of getting back the Embassy robe.

Swerve Strickland & Prince Nana Address Ricochet

Nana has a contract with him as he & Strickland come to the ring. Strickland said 3 years ago, he looked Tony Schiavone in his eyes and said he would win the AEW World Title. It’s fitting they’re wrapping up Black History Month when he made history when he fulfilled his destiny, as night in and night out, he showcased the AEW Title to the world. Strickland is no one his wonder and Nana was right when he said 2 weeks ago the AEW Title hasn’t been his focus for far too long, as he’s still the man of this place. Strickland needs gold around his wife, but must rights some wrongs and said to Ricochet they’re done when he says they’re done.

Right on cue, Ricochet’s music hits and he struts out wearing a backwards cap and the Embassy robe and asks if Strickland is stupid or dumb (Mercedes Mone’s line the last few weeks in her promos). Ricochet said winners don’t chase losers and runs down the Padres & Chargers, as Ricochet is getting massive heat during this promo. Ricochet said he’ll be something Strickland will never be again in AEW, a champion. Ricochet turns his cap around to show the Eagles logo. Ricochet denies Strickland’s challenge and said the next time Strickland sees him, he’ll have gold around his waste and he’s not talking about the Louis Vuitton either.

Nana said Ricochet might want to reconsider, as he talked to Tony Khan earlier today and he agreed the fans deserve a rematch. All Ricochet has to do is accept it and said whoever wins that match, will be the #1 Contender for the AEW World Title. Ricochet was upset, but gives credit where it’s due to Nana, as he realizes all he has to do is whoop Strickland one more time to get a World Title shot? Ricochet accepts and said not tonight, as everyone together in the arena can’t afford his fee, so they’ll do it in the City of Angels, at Revolution.

Ricochet’s music hit and he left, but Nana held Strickland back, saying he has to talk to him. Nana is proud Strickland is taking the steps to be AEW World Champion again, it’s what they all want, but he wants Strickland to go back to being who he used to be, the most dangerous man in AEW. Nana said he’s taken a lot of bullets for him, Hangman Page, Sting, The Hurt Syndicate, Ricochet, to see him walking around with his robe, his legacy, he needs Strickland to get that robe back and fix his legacy, if not, he doesn’t know if he can do this anymore. Nana dropped the mic and walked off, leaving Strickland to realize what needs to be done, as he can’t lose Nana.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Hangman Adam Page who said MJF is gone, he left, but when he finds him, if he doesn’t run him over, MJF will wish that he had. Page gets in his truck and leaves the arena.

Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly) defeated TNT Champion Daniel Garcia & FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood)

(An excellent Trios match to help further not only Garcia vs. Cole, but also it looks like FTR vs. O’Reilly & Strong. While Cole & Garcia we’re told is happening on Collision this Saturday, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that end in some sort of draw or double pin to take it to Revolution.)

Wheeler & O’Reilly jockeying for position early until the scrap leads to Wheeler getting the ropes and an up kick at O’Reilly. Cole & Garcia tag in, as each avoid the others series of kicks before having a stalemate and handshake. Harwood & Strong in now, as they trade stiff corner chops until Harwood nails a snap suplex and leg drop for a one count. Fast tag to Garcia, who rolls the dice with a neckbreaker for two. Cole broke up the count, Garcia was upset and had a face-off, which was stopped by an O’Reilly boot. All 6 men start brawling outside and ramps up incredibly quick with big time moves from everyone including shotgun dropkicks, superkicks, backbreakers on barricades and Tornado DDTs off the apron, leaving everyone down as things went to commercial.

Back from break, Strong is dishing out a series of backbreaker until O’Reilly charged off the apron for a diving knee on Wheeler. Gutbuster/Backstabber/PK combo from Cole, Strong & O’Reilly, but Harwood managed to kick out. Harwood was surrounded, hit with a series of knees, but Harwood sent Strong into Cole and sank in the Sharpshooter on O’Reilly, who got the ropes. Garcia & Wheeler reappeared and tried a triple Sharpshooter, but we got a triple small package from the Undisputed Kingdom before all 6 men were up and wiped out for another reset.

Cole & Garcia tag in legally as they ramp up and have a slugfest. Garcia took out Strong with a boot and turned Cole inside out with a lariat. Strong was caught in a Sharpshooter, as he no sold O’Reilly kicks to the chest, so O’Reilly sank in a guillotine. Wheeler applied an abdominal stretch, as while those four were literally tied up, Cole got a jackknife pin on Garcia for the flash win. Garcia had a blank expression, as Undisputed Kingdom stood tall. Garcia offered a handshake, but O’Reilly kicked it away, so FTR shoved he & Strong. Cole & Garcia separated their partners, as Strong spat at Harwood. We’re told Cole is getting a shot at Garcia for the TNT Title this Saturday on Collision.

-We go backstage to Claudio Castagnoli searching for Cope, who bursts into the camera shot and they brawl into the arena and to the ringside area. Wheeler Yuta shows up and attacks Cope from behind, allowing Castagnoli to send Cope into the steps as Marina Shafir is watching on. Cope is thrown into the ring, as Castagnoli hits a chair shot to the back repeatedly until Yuta wanted to Pillmanize the neck, but Castagnoli waved it off and wanted a Con-Chair-To instead. Switchblade Jay White’s music hit and he stormed to the ring. The distraction allowed Cope to recover, grab the chair, hit a few shots and Spear to Castagnoli. Shafir hopped on Cope’s back, but he spun her off in time, right as Yuta charged in with a Busiaku Knee, hitting Shafir. White laid out Yuta with a Blade Runner, as Castagnoli was placed face first on a chair and given a Con-Chair-To by Cope. White held off Jon Moxley with a chair, as he was watching on helpless over the barricade. Cope set up Shafir to for a Con-Chair-To, but before he was about to do it, Willow Nightingale’s music hits and she walks to the ring to take Shafir out with a Con-Chair-To of her own. Moxley was left horrified (fitting, considering there was a Moxley Fears Willow sign ringside), as Cope & Nightingale stand tall, as this was a great segment with the babyfaces FINALLY looking strong over Death Riders, as Moxley’s numbers have begun to dwindle.

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Harley Cameron defeated Deonna Purrazzo

(Cameron got a big ovation from the crowd, not just for her entrance, but the finish as well. For being only 3 years into the business, Cameron continues to improve and being in there with someone like Purrazzo will only benefit her. I enjoyed the match, as Cameron was able to string together offense at the end and finish looked good. I’m not sure where she goes from here, but I assume Saraya is coming back soon and I’d like those two to eventually feud as a way to have Cameron shown she’s no longer the lackey.)

Purrazzo went to the hair early before no selling a Cameron single leg, showing no respect from the start. Taya Valkyrie is watching on backstage, as Cameron got a cazadora arm drag, but tried one too many, as Purrazzo wanted her Venus De Milo, but Cameron rolled out. Tilt a whirl head scissors from Cameron, who followed up with a neckbreaker for a near fall. Purrazzo missed a corner charge, allowing Cameron to go up top, but got her legs swept out. Purrazzo decked Cameron with a pump kick and baseball slide to the outside as things went to commercial.

When things returned, Purrazzo connected on a spin kick and knee lift for a near fall, as she trapped Cameron in the Tree of Woe, but managed to kick her way out of it. Cameron mounted a comeback with an enzugiri and got the crowd going as she hit You’re A Wizard Harley shining wizard for a near fall. Cameron wanted a bulldog, but Purrazzo escaped into a pump kick and high stack powerbomb for two. Venus De Milo briefly applied, but Cameron got a roll-up for two. Both women up, as Cameron hit a reverse roll the dice for the victory.

-Video package of the history of Orange Cassidy as International Champion is shown, as well as Konosuke Takeshita’s current reign as champion. We see the history Kenny Omega has had in the past with both men, as one of these men will face Omega for the title at Revolution.

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-We see Marina Shafir & Claudio Castagnoli loaded into the ambulance together as Cope, Willow Nightingale & Switchblade Jay White close to the door and send the ambulance on their way as commentary tells us it at this rate, it looks like Jon Moxley might have to go at it alone come Revolution.

Konosuke Takeshita (w/Don Callis & Mark Davis) defeated Orange Cassidy to retain the AEW International Title

(A phenomenal first-time singles meeting between these two. I thought this was one of the best Dynamite main events in a long time, as the number of counters these guys had for each other, especially in that closing sequence, was something I’d certainly go out of my way to check out. The crowd was going nuts in the final few minutes of this.)

Callis joined commentary with his personal protector Davis and said tonight we find out who the greatest International Champion is. Takeshita took off Cassidy’s sunglasses, broke and ate them, so Cassidy pulled out his backup pair, which infuriated Takeshita. After a shoulder block, Takeshita took off the sunglasses and presented them to Callis, who put them on to loud boos. The distraction allowed Cassidy to fire off a quick arm drag before both avoided a pump knee and Orange Punch into the stalemate. Takeshita dared Cassidy to hit him, so the slo-mo strikes were thrown, so Takeshita fired off a forearm. Cassidy answered with little kicks being ramped up in the corner, as Takeshita no sold, tried a suplex from the apron back inside, but as referee Bryce backed Takeshita off from a rope choke, Cassidy hit a slingshot DDT. Cassidy kipped up and played to the crowd, which was a huge mistake, as Takeshita rose up and decked him with a forearm, putting him in control into break.

Back from commercial, Cassidy battled back by flying off the top with a cross body, but Takeshita again couldn’t be kept down and he hit a big lariat. Cassidy avoided the Blue Thunder Bomb, floating over, trying his spinning DDT, Takeshita blocked, Cassidy tried a Stundog Millionaire, Takeshita countered into a wild Blue Thunder Bomb for two in an incredible sequence. Cassidy collapsed before Takeshita could hit the pump knee, so he tried a powerbomb, Cassidy countered, tried Beach Break, but both tumbled to the outside. Callis left commentary to try and get in some shots, but referee Bryce put a stop to it. Takeshita hit a forearm shot, but Cassidy cleared off the commentary table, daring Takeshita to fight him, putting his hands in his pockets. Takeshita obliged, wanted a powerbomb, but Cassidy connected on Beach Break as the table just barely broke.

Takeshita just broke the count back inside, as he rolled right into an Orange Punch. Takeshita went back outside, where Cassidy hit a suicide Tornado DDT, as he ripped his sunglasses off Callis. Cassidy went for a diving DDT back inside, but Takeshita waffled him with a forearm in mid-air. Takeshita wanted a Fire Thunder Driver, but Cassidy countered into a Stundog Millionaire. Cassidy wanted a cazadora, but Takeshita countered into a Bastard Driver. He went for another, but Cassidy turned it into a massive flipping cazadora for a near fall. Cassidy looked for the home run Orange Punch, but Takeshita cut him off one final time, this time hitting a Fire Thunder Driver for the win in a fantastic main event.

We’re told in the post-match that we’ll hear from Kenny Omega this Saturday on Collision, as Callis put Cassidy’s sunglasses on Takeshita to stand tall to end the show.

AEW Collision 3/1/25

• Daniel Garcia vs. Adam Cole for the TNT Title
• Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly vs. FTR
• We’ll hear from Kenny Omega

The International Championship Series begins on tonight’s AEW Dynamite in Phoenix.

In a rematch from last year’s Revolution pay-per-view, Orange Cassidy will face Roderick Strong on tonight’s episode. Strong was the International Champion at last year’s Revolution and successfully retained the title over Cassidy.

The winner of tonight’s Cassidy vs. Strong bout will go on to face International Champion Konosuke Takeshita for the title on next week’s Dynamite, with the winner of that contest set to defend against Kenny Omega at this year’s Revolution pay-per-view on March 9.

After their confrontation on last week’s episode, MJF and Hangman Adam Page will go face-to-face once again on tonight’s Dynamite.

In a street fight, Powerhouse Hobbs will take on Big Bill of The Learning Tree on tonight’s show.

In six-man tag team action, The Opps Samoa Joe, Hook, and Katsuyori Shibata will face The Patriarchy’s Christian Cage, Nick Wayne, and Kip Sabian.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Taz & Ian Riccaboni as the music for MJF and it’s time for the opening face-off.

Hangman Adam Page & MJF Face-to-Face

Security surrounded ringside, as MJF & Page (still using the heel tunnel) made their way to the ring, with both agreeing to zero physicality. MJF insulted the crowd and brought up Double or Nothing 2019, the first official match of the company being the Casino Battle Royal. MJF had the match won, but Page screwed him, cheap shotting him like a worm, so MJF had to claw his way to the top, by beating some of the biggest names wrestling has to offer. MJF brought up beating Page to win the Dynamite Diamond Ring, headlining Wembley Stadium, former International Champion and best/longest reigning AEW Champion of all time because he’s better than you and you know it.

Page asks why MJF is talking like he doesn’t know who he is? MJF is a 28-year-old who has accomplished so much, but can’t be happy, is it because there’s something he’s unable to win, from the fans? MJF snapped back and screamed at Page to shut his mouth, he doesn’t care about the fans. MJF thinks it’s funny the fans can determine who is morally redeemable when Page has been given everything on a silver platter and the main character. Page, who drank blood, attacked veterans, drove a syringe into opponent’s face, lighting a man’s house to ash (which got a huge pop). MJF said the fans will tell you Hangman did nothing wrong, as they’ll chant “Cowboy Sh*t” at the top of their lungs and asks if that gives Page the warm and fuzzies inside? MJF asks if everything Page has done, does Page love himself? Did Page love himself when he ended the career of his mentor, that worthless coward Christopher Daniels?

Page fired back that Daniels is 10 times the man MJF ever will be and he’d rip out his spine and give it to Daniels if he could. Page said Daniels gave part of his life to every company he’s been in, fighting for his life in the ring til the very end and knows Daniels wouldn’t have had it any other way. Daniels took care of wrestling, even when wrestling didn’t take care of him. Daniels is the best of pro wrestling and a reason why there’ able to stand in the ring tonight. It’s that humility that MJF doesn’t understand, as MJF doesn’t have the stomach for it. If MJF’s career ended tonight, what would they say about him, that he’s a credit to the sport or he’s an opportunist, a selfish coward, someone who has taken every shortcut possible thinking he’d get the fans admiration. After everything Page has done, the fans still care about him, but he’s not going to be arrogant enough to understand why. Page knows what is right and wrong, he tells the truth about things. He’s lied probably 100 times over the last 5 years, but never to the fans. Everything Page has had, he’s worked for, Tag Titles, World Titles, a family, it hasn’t been easy, while MJF has spent 5 years scheming to the top, lying to everyone standing in his way. Page hopes for MJF’s sake, a small part of him thinks it’s true because it’s not, deep down, MJF knows it.

MJF laughs and baby talks to Page & the fans before saying news flash dipsh*t, it doesn’t matter how you get to the top, he’s earned everything, which he can’t say the same for Page. The Powers That Be made Page the golden boy before this company even started, when all MJF needed was a scarf and a mic. He’s better than Page at everything and asks one thing Page is better at. Page simply said, he’s real before dropping the mic. MJF said Page can be the main character all he wants; he has no problem being the bad guy. An intense face-off occurred before both took their jackets off and were about to fight as security surrounded the ring. MJF faked retreating, but came back and spat in Page’s face. Page charged, but MJF high tailed it with security holding Page back. Page laid out all the security until Christopher Daniels showed up and Page pulled his punch. Daniels said this has been what he was fighting for this whole time, he knows the real Hangman and so does Page, who nodded in agreement. I thought this whole opening segment was excellent and a nice way to ramp up this feud.

-Video package recapping Grand Slam was shown

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with the Undisputed Kingdom, as Roderick Strong says he & Orange Cassidy are destined to dance forever. Strong knows Cassidy is friends with Kyle O’Reilly, but it won’t stop him from defeating him tonight and go on to win the International Title next week from Takeshita. O’Reilly said Cassidy is his boy, but Roddy is going to have to break his back. Adam Cole said they have Strong’s back and that is Undisputed.

The Opps (Samoa Joe, HOOK & Katsuyori Shibata) defeated The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Kip Sabian & Nick Wayne w/Mother Wayne)

(Standard TV match where The Patriarchy controlled the commercial, only for The Opps to power back the second half. Cage wasn’t in very much in this, as the main story was him feeding Wayne & Sabian to the wolves. I’m not sure what the end game of this feud is, but I’m hopeful The Opps can break off into doing something new soon, especially as a repackaged trio. Seeing them vs. the Death Riders would be a fun match down the line.)

New theme and pyro for The Opps, as Joe especially got a massive ovation for their entrance. Shibata starts with Sabian, as both trade working the others arm until a kitchen sink from Shibata led to a tag to Joe, where both lit up Sabian with chops. Joe with the leg trip, as Sabian tried to roll out of the way, only to be flattened by a Joe senton. The same fate for Wayne, who tripped over his own partner before being squashed. Cage faked a tag, but bailed and forced Wayne to be brutally chopped in the corner. Mother Wayne ran distraction, as Sabian decked Shibata from behind, allowing Wayne to hit a snap suplex for two, staying in control during break.

Shibata mounted a comeback by sending Sabian outside and laying out Wayne, as HOOK made the hot tag, dishing out suplexes aplenty, including Cage, who was sent to the floor. Wayne fought off a suplex with a release Fisherman’s suplex of his own, as Joe steps in and cleans house. Cage nearly snuck in for a Killswitch, but Joe sent him outside and nailed a big time tope suicida. Wayne tried to steal a pin using the ropes, but HOOK kicked out, as Wayne was up and hit a high kick, trying Wayne’s World, but leapt into REDRUM. Shibata sank in a choke outside on Sabian, as Joe held off Cage, who refused to come in and try to break things up as Wayne tapped.

-It’s official, MJF vs. Hangman Page at Revolution

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-Highlights of Bandido & The Outrunners defeating The Learning Tree at ROH Global Wars on Monday was shown. Renee Paquette is backstage with Chris Jericho and jokingly asked if Jericho accomplished what he set out to getting pinned by Bandido in Australia? Jericho said if it wasn’t for him, Paquette wouldn’t have a job and he could throw her out of this building. No one would be here without Jericho, saying maybe it’s time for The Learning Tree to start teaching history lessons, as he’s a 9-time World Champion. Jericho is the guy fans asks to take pictures with, while Bandido is the guy they ask to take the picture. Jericho said he’ll give Bandido a ROH Title shot this Saturday and show why people around here are getting a little too comfortable around Chris F’N Jericho.

Powerhouse Hobbs defeated Big Bill in a Street Fight

(This was a pretty definitive win for Hobbs, who stood tall when it was all said and done. I assume Bill could have an out and say Hobbs never pinned him, which I’d be fine with, as anything to have these two brawl more, they’ve been great and the fans have been into it every time it happens.)

Hobbs chucked weapons into the ring on his way out, while Bill carried a backpack, as both brawled into the stands right at the bell. They slugged it out until Hobbs clotheslined Bill over the barricade ringside. Hobbs hit a charge against the barricade, but tried again only for Bill to chuck a case at Hobbs’ legs. Bill pulled a wrench from under the ring and missed three times, allowing Hobbs to get a big chair shot to the back. Referee Aubrey’s expression after that was priceless. Bill was able to grab the wrench and waffle Hobbs in the side of the head, busting Hobbs open. Bill hit a big boot and follow-up choke slam on the steps as things went to commercial.

Back from break, Bill turned his attention to set-up a table in the corner, allowing Hobbs to clobber him with a trash can repeatedly. Hobbs went for a powerslam when Bryan Keith hit the ring to make the save, only to be sent through the table with a spinebuster. The distraction worked, as Bill hit another big boot to sent Hobbs to the stage. Meat Forever chants from the fans, which distracted Bill long enough for Hobbs to hit a World’s Strongest Slam before decking Bill with the backpack, which Hobbs revealed was filled with bricks, busting Bill opened now.

With ring steps set-up on the stage, Hobbs repeatedly drove Bill’s face into them, as Hobbs brought Bill up and just shoved him off crashing through barbed wire tables. Referee Aubrey put a 10 count on Bill, who couldn’t get free from the barbed wire, resulting in Hobbs winning and standing tall. Ian Riccaboni with the reference of the year by name dropping Dan Cortese as his previously favorite Bricklayer until tonight. Not sure how many appreciate that reference, but I certainly did, well done, Ian.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with the Murder Machines, as Brian Cage said they had something to say with The Hurt Syndicate tonight, but surprise, surprise, they’re nowhere to be found. Lance Archer called them out to meet on Collision, as those Tag Titles are coming to them.

-Justin Roberts is in the ring and made the announcement for those not aware that Double or Nothing is coming to Phoenix on May 25^th.

Timeless Toni Storm Title Celebration

Luther accompanies Storm to the ring before heading to the back and giving Storm the spotlight, literally, as the lights go out and a light is on Storm. The whore you all adore, the slut you can’t rebut, the tramp is now the champ! Storm brought up the woman from hell who she beat for the title, calling Mariah May a sick bitch who gave Storm the fight of her life. Storm beat her with her small package, as folks say good things come in small packages, but May should’ve worn protection, as Storm railed her with the biggest package there’s ever been. May has been exiled and given a permanent end, as Storm gave a cheap plug for the new movie she’s in, Queen of the Ring, in theaters March 7^th.

Storm said she is here to defend her title against the best, whether that’s Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale or Wendi Richter. Storm said whoever wants to go face-to-face, tit-to-tit or lip-to-lip, she’s not hard to find, as God is a woman and her name is Timeless. Storm drops the mic and gives a bow and pose as the light fades to black.

-A Gabe Kidd video package is shown, highlighting his run in New Japan Pro Wrestling and his epic against Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom. We’re told Kidd is coming to Collision this Saturday night.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Willow Nightingale, who immediately interrupts and said she was given a minute of precious TV Title last week, only to be interrupted by Paquette’s husband and Marina Shafir. Right on cue, Shafir busts in and attacks Nightingale, as Jon Moxley walks into the shot and brings the camera man out to the stage, along with Wheeler Yuta.

Moxley takes the mic to the ring and said he’s the champion of the World, which means this is his mic, that’s his camera, the fans are sitting in his seats. No one comes into his house and challenges him like Adam Copeland did, as Copeland isn’t here, he’s probably still face down in the dirt in Australia after Moxley nearly popped his head off with his bare hands. If Copeland comes to Revolution, Moxley will finish the job.

Switchblade Jay White’s music hits and he walks out through the tunnel, as Claudio Castagnoli has joined the crew in the ring, as PAC starts walking slowly out from the tunnel. White is surrounded until Cope’s music hit and he attacks Moxley from behind. White drops PAC with a Blade Runner on the stage, as Cope hit Spears on Yuta and an assisted one with White. Cope grabbed Spike from under the ring and swung wildly, as Moxley and crew bailed through the crowd.

Cope & White went after them until Cope grabbed a mic and said this isn’t Moxley’s arena and these fans aren’t his, they’re Cope’s people. Moxley is probably back under his bridge where he lives, so when he sees this, Cope said Moxley has no spine, so he’ll take his goon squad out one by one until it’s man to man at Revolution, where Cope will kick Moxley’s ass.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Mercedes Mone, who said Harley Cameron learned there’s a price to pay when you mess with Mone. We cut to Momo Watanabe backstage at Grand Slam Australia, as she said after winning the International 4-Way at Wrestling Dynasty and challenging any title she wants, she chooses Mone and the TBS Title at Revolution. Mone was insulted and said Watanabe needs to show up on Dynamite and say that to her face.

Megan Bayne defeated Kris Statlander

(I thought the match itself was a nice TV battle and Bayne more than held her own with Statlander. I have no clue what that post-match was, as it was clunky as hell. I assume a tag match is on tap, but we should probably not give Rosa a chair to try to swing in the future.)

Bayne faked a clean break in the ropes after a tie-up and hit a clubbing blow, as Statlander shrugged it off before no selling a shoulder block. Bayne got a boot to the midsection and shoulder block, but Statlander kipped up, swept the leg into a standing moonsault for two. Sliding dropkick from Statlander, who lit up Bayne in the corner with chops and punches until Bayne powered out. Statlander with a high kick, wanting an Electric Chair, but Bayne slid out and hit a huge Spear as things went to break.

Both ladies collide with clothesline attempts until a pump kick from Bayne led to her charging right into a Statlander lariat. Axe Kick from Statlander got a near fall, as she went for Wednesday Night Fever, but Bayne slid out into a deadlift German suplex. They slug it out on the apron where Bayne missed a home run shot and Statlander hit a back suplex on the edge. Statlander tried to recover, but Bayne rose up and hit a suplex back into the ring. Both slug it out in the ropes, until Bayne took the ref, as Penelope Ford ran out and shoved Statlander off the top rope. Bayne hit the F-5 for the tainted victory.

Post-match, Ford attacked Statlander until Thunder Rosa came out with a chair. Rosa came off like she never held a chair before, as she clumsily tried to swing at Bayne, who just stood there before having a little tussle over the chair with Ford. Bayne & Ford just left as Rosa checked on Statlander. Incredibly awkward ending to an otherwise good match.

-Renee Paquette is with Max Caster backstage, who said despite being 0-2, his Open Challenge strategy isn’t the problem. Hangperson Adam Page chased him around the ring before one of his matches and the Open Challenge continues on Collision, as he’ll show there’s no one better than the best.

Ricochet & Prince Nana Have Words

Ricochet came to the ring wearing The Embassy robe and called Arizona a poor man’s Vegas, as much like Kevin Durant, he’s looking forward to getting out of this town as quick as possible. Since the fans are acting like ungrateful animals, he’ll speak to the fans at home. All of the booing doesn’t matter to him, when you boo a winner, you boo into a void of nothingness and Ricochet is a winner, he proved it 2 weeks ago when he beat Swerve Strickland. In reality, he’s proved it every second he’s been in AEW, whooping ass of all the fans favorites. Winners have something to show for their success and shows off The Embassy robe. Ricochet isn’t content with just wearing the robe, he wants gold, he will be the main name on this roster and he wants to win gold. 2025, Ricochet will be champion in AEW, as he’s too good looking not to be.

Swerve Strickland’s music hit as Prince Nana walked out sipping his coffee. No dancing tonight, as Nana is all business as he came to the ring. Nana said he wanted to talk Ricochet one on one, so he asked Strickland to stay home. Nana doesn’t know where this is all going, but he knows Ricochet is wearing something that doesn’t belong to him. Three decades Nana has been in this business and that robe has a lot to do with it. The robe represents pride, integrity and those we have lost. Those who wears the robe has honor and the ability to be great, something nana never gave Ricochet an opportunity to be. If Ricochet is the happy go lucky winner he says he is, do him a favor and give the robe back. Ricochet tells Nana if he wants the robe back, take it. Mocking Nana, Ricochet asks if he’s about to cry before leaving the ring saying he feels it looks really good on him.

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Orange Cassidy defeated Roderick Strong (w/Adam Cole & Kyle O’Reilly) in an International Title Contenders Match

(These two have great in ring chemistry with one another and you knew this would be a solid main event when it was announced. This was exactly the kind of back and forth you’d expect, as Cassidy made the most sense here to get the victory, especially after being off for a stretch. I really liked the post-match, as despite the picture looking like Omega & Takeshita for Revolution, this put a lot of focus on the title match next week and not write off like Cassidy doesn’t have a shot at winning the title for a third time.)

Jim Ross joined commentary, as they talked about how this was the first time in about 6 weeks that we’ve seen Cassidy, it’s given him time to heal up. This is the OG Cassidy with his blue jeans and denim, as Dark Orange is gone for now.

Fast sequence to start, as Cassidy escaped a reverse waist lock, got a quick takedown before throwing a little chop for the stalemate. Cassidy bailed out to the floor and hugged O’Reilly, who had a smile on his face until Cole was there with a serious face. Cassidy slowly rolled back into the ring, as it was Strong’s turn to roll out and hug O’Reilly & Cole, only for Cassidy to hit a dive. One More Time chants from the fans, as Cassidy obliged and hugged O’Reilly again. The delay allowed Strong to hit a dropkick in mid-air from a diving Cassidy off the top. Snazzy slingshot powerslam from Strong, who kept control during commercial.

Cassidy mounted his comeback with a slingshot Tornado DDT, as Strong was up and threw chops, only for Cassidy to kip up, hands in the pocket and hit his snap dropkick. Cassidy sent Strong repeatedly into the turnbuckle before going up top to hit a cross-body. Cassidy wanted his spinning DDT, Strong avoided, Cassidy nearly hit a Stundog, but Strong again dodged, only Cassidy hit the second try on the DDT for another reset. They exchange hard shots until Cassidy hit Beach Break for a near fall. Cassidy signaled for the Orange Punch, but the delay allowed Strong to hit a charging knee and multiple backbreakers capped with End of Heartache for a close two. Strong Hold attempt, countered into a Cassidy roll-up for two, as Strong was up first to hit another backbreaker into a Cloverleaf. Cassidy got the ropes

Cassidy spun up to his feet and ramped up the kicks, only to run into a pop-up gut buster followed by a Sick Kick. Strong wanted another End of Heartache, but Cassidy countered into a Stundog Millionaire and Orange Punch flush to get the victory. A visibly upset Strong recovered and marched to the back being consoled by Cole & O’Reilly as Tony Schiavone gets in the ring to interview Cassidy in the post-match.

Schiavone said if Cassidy wins next week, he has the chance to go for the 3-peat and be the greatest International Champion of all time. Don Callis’ music hits and he walks out with Konosuke Takeshita & Mark Davis. Callis said to him, Cassidy is nothing more than a red headed hippie, a loud mouth punk, as Davis & Takeshita attacked. They held Cassidy so Callis could get in some boots until Kenny Omega’s music hit and he bolted to the ring. Omega was in control briefly until Davis sank in a sleeper and Takeshita hit boots to the ribs until hitting a home run forearm. Cassidy tried to make the save, as Takeshita wanted Raging Fire, but Cassidy countered into a Stundog, Omega hit a V-Trigger and Cassidy with another Orange Punch. Omega & Cassidy stand tall, as commentary talk about how if Cassidy wins the title next week, it’ll be he & Omega at Revolution for the title. Omega held up the International Title, as Cassidy stared it down and the realization sank in for all parties what this could mean. The Don Callis Family bailed, as Omega & Cassidy stare at the International Title to close the show.

AEW Collision 2/22/25

• Chris Jericho vs. Bandido for the ROH World Title
• Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, PAC & Wheeler Yuta) defend the AEW Trios Titles against Daniel Garcia, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker
• The Murder Machines call out The Hurt Syndicate
• Gabe Kidd Comes to Collision

AEW Dynamite 2/26/25

• Konosuke Takeshita vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW International Title