Who will be the Face of TNT?

Title Tuesday was big but it looks like Championship Collision will rival it! Will Christian Cage still be TNT Champion after facing Bryan Danielson?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• ROH World Television Championship: Samoa Joe VS Willie Mack; Joe wins and retains the title.
• Juice Robinson w/ Bullet Club Gold VS Christopher Daniels; Juice wins.
• Kyle Fletcher VS Beefcake Boulder; Fletcher wins.
• AEW TBS Championship: Kris Statlander VS Skye Blue; Kris wins and retains the title.
• Keith Lee VS Turbo Floyd; Keith wins.
• AEW TNT Championship: Christian Cage VS Bryan Danielson; Christian wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Adam “Edge” Copeland is here!

The Rated R Superstar is in Toledo and the fans are fired up! Edge says he’s still not used to them calling him Adam but he appreciates it, Toledo! And he has to say, it is raining, cold and nasty out there right now. But let’s get hot up in here, shall we? Just last Dynamite, Christian Cage… Fans boo and Edge says yeah. Christian had a whole lot of things to say, and in his deluded mind, he must actually believe them. But Edge needed to come out here an address everything he had to say- Wait! Here comes Captain Charisma, but he also has security leading the way! As if having Nick Wayne & Luchasaurus by his side wasn’t enough.

Christian and his crew go to the ring, the security forming a wall between him and Edge. Christian hops up on a corner so he can be above Edge, and fans boo as Christian has the mic. “Toledo, shut your mouths while I’m conducting business!” The fans boo more, then chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” But Christian then says Edge has a lot of nerve and just proved Christian’s point. Edge really thinks he’s that special, huh? He just walks out here on Collision, Christian’s show, to be the opening while Christian is the main event. That doesn’t sit right right Christian, so that’s why he has this security here. It’s for Edge’s protection, not Christian’s.

But Christian will cut to the chase. He has a main event to get ready for. Why doesn’t Edge just step out of the ring, up the ramp, and hit the bricks? Because hold on, Christian isn’t done. What’s gonna happen if Edge sticks around in AEW, to put it nicely, it’ll be like if you’re from Toledo: you’ll be known for nothing! So get to stepping or else security will remove Edge the same way Christian, the Face of TNT & WBD, had the BCC escorted from the business so there wont’ be any funny business. Christian wants a fair fight with Bryan, so if Edge is here and the BCC are here, that won’t happen. But Christian will prove what he’s known all along: that he is the BEST IN THE WORLD!

Fans boo but then Bryan Danielson makes his way out! Fans chant “YES! YES! YES!” and Bryan says he’s happy to hear Christian wants a fair fight. Bryan talked with Tony Khan, and in the interest of a fair fight, Luchasaurus & Nick Wayne are banned from ringside! Now, we really will find out, 1v1, who is the better man and who deserves to be TNT Champion! Fans cheer that and Christian looks worried, but here come Ricky Starks & “Big Bill!” The Absolute has a mic to say no no no no no. What is this? The remake of Wild Hogs? Starks sees a bunch of old guys who should’ve said no to begin with.

But also, he’s gonna let us know who is taking up Starks’ time, his and Big Bill’s time, the NEW AEW World Tag Team Champions’ time! So excuse Starks for breaking up this bash, but he’ll be damned if he lets this go on any longer. And truthfully speaking, there is no respect here for Edge or Bryan, but there is some for Christian, the only AEW champion in the ring until right now. Starks has security move aside a little so Starks can tell Bryan that he hasn’t forgotten what it took to get past the BCC. Don’t look at him with those bug eyes, Adam! No it’s those stupid silk slacks, dumbass.

Yeah, well, Edge didn’t bring style from the other place. Well, Starks took his from The Rock. Can’t help if you’re a midget version of him, so just shut up and talk to Bryan already, kid. Fans cheer that! Starks says wow, that sends him over the edge. Either way, the difference here is that Starks is a real champion! So if you don’t like it, then get with them to do the damn thing right now! That’s a challenge to Edge & Bryan? But wait! FTR is here! Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler are back just a week after their title loss, and fans fire up as they join everyone in the ring!

Cash gets a mic to say seven days ago, AEW medical gave FTR an option. FTR didn’t have to be out there to defend the belts all banged up and under 100%. They could take the night off. But everyone is banged up, year round, the show must go on so FTR said no, they will defend the titles. And sure, that was the wrong choice. But make no mistake, that doesn’t make Starks & Bill the best. That title is reserved for FTR. They may not get an immediate rematch, but that is fine! They will earn the rematch! Titles or not, know FTR are coming for ya!

Dax adds that yeah, they had the choice to just skip it, but like Cash said, everyone’s banged up. Everyone in the audience is some kinda banged up, are they not gonna go back to work? No, we ALL gotta work! And we made a decision. One night only, Starks & Bill were better. But Dax & Cash are too stubborn to stop. You want a fight? Well Saturday night’s all right for a fight, Toledo! And Bryan says speaking of, Starks talked about fighting right now. Christian, how about they make their match NOW!?

Christian is flustered but the fans chant! They want their main event now! But then he shoves a guard into Bryan and the brawl is on! Fans fire up as Bryan, FTR & Edge fight the guards, but that allows Starks, Bill, Christian and the rest to get away. Edge hits an IMPALER! FTR hit a SHATTER MACHINE! Bryan drags the last guard down into the LEBELL LOCK! The guard taps, Bryan smiles at Christian, will this be how the night ends for Collision?

MJF meets with the New England Patriots.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman explains that he loves pro-wrestling because it gives an outlet for a little kid to watching at home to feel they can be a superhero who can stand up to bullying and hate. MJF is with #StandUpToJewishHate and its mission to stop antisemitism. When they chant for MJF’s name, they’re cheering on someone who is Jewish, but who is also charming, witty and funny. MJF met with Robert Kraft, who helped found Stand Up To Jewish Hate, and they both wish to educate people against such issues. Jewish people are two percent of the population yet 55% of religious hate crimes are against the Jews. Please, speak up, step up, and #StandUpToJewishHate.

ROH World Television Championship: Samoa Joe VS Willie Mack!

The One True King of Wrestling Television wants to be the One True King of Wrestling Period, but that means winning more and more here in AEW. Will Joe satisfy his appetite for violence? Or will the Return of The Mack bring Mack to the top?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if a Mack Attack brings down the king!

The Code of Honor is upheld and the bell rings. The two circle while fans rally up. Joe and Mack tie up, Joe wrenches and wristlocks, but Mack spins and wrenches and wristlocks back. Joe puts Mack on ropes, the ref counts, and Joe lets off. Mack and Joe reset, circle, and fans rally up. They tie up, Mack headlocks, but Joe powers out. Mack RAMS Joe but Joe just scowls. Mack says okay, and fans chant for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Mack runs, RAMS Joe, but Joe stays up! Joe nods, runs, but Mack BOOTS! Joe rebounds, Mack dodges, but Joe runs him over! Fans fire up again as Joe stalks Mack to a corner.

Joe JABS, JABS and JABS! The ref counts, Joe CHOPS Mack down, then stands him back up. Fans sing “Joe is gonna kill~ you!” as Joe whips. But Mack arm-drags! Mack ducks ‘n’ dodges and GAMANGIRIS! Joe bails out, Mack aims, PLANCHA! Direct hit and down goes Joe! Mack stands, fans fire up, and Collision goes picture in picture.

Mack shakes his arm out, then he stands Joe up to ROCK him! Joe goes around the way, but then CHOPS as Mack pursues! And CHOPS! Joe puts Mack in, then drags him back out, to CHOP again! Mack CHOPS back! Joe snarls and CHOPS, but Mack CHOPS! They CHOP back and forth on the outside, but then Joe HEADBUTTS Mack away! Mack goes to railing, Joe is on him and puts him in the ring. Joe storms in, drags Mack up, then HEADBUTTS! Mack goes to a corner, and Joe CHOPS him! Joe snapmares Mack to then CHOP him on the back! And KICK him in the front! Joe drops an ELBOW, then covers, TWO!

Joe is frustrated but he keeps on Mack with a JAB! JAB! JAB! Joe runs, but Mack DROPKICKS him down! Mack hurries to push Joe over for a cover, ONE!! Joe is hanging tough but Mack CHOPS him in the corner! Collision returns to single picture, and Mack CHOPS again! Mack then PURPLE NURPLES! The ref reprimands, Mack lets off and grins, but Joe CHOPS! Joe ROCKS Mack, whips him, then runs in, but Mack dodges! Mack comes back to ROCK Joe! Then Mack goes side to side to BOOT Joe down! Fans fire up as Mack goes to the far corner, lines up his shot, and he CANNONBALLS! Fans fire up as Mack stands right up!

Mack drags Joe, covers, ROPEBREAK! Mack moves that arm, covers again, TWO! Joe is still in this but Mack keeps his cool. Fans rally up, Mack paces around and he brings Joe up. Mack ROCKS Joe, shakes out his arm, then ROCKS Joe again! Fans fire up as Joe wobbles, and Joe ROCKS Mack! And JABS! And CHOPS! Joe reels Mack in, whips him to a corner, then runs in, but into a BOOT! Mack goes up but leaps into an atomic drop! Joe runs to BOOT Mack! Then SENTON! Cover, TWO! Mack hangs tough but Joe just nods. Joe brings Mack up, but Mack fights the suplex! Mack wrenches to ROCK Joe again!

Mack goes to a corner, runs back in, but into a POWERSLAM!! Cover, TWO!! Mack survives that rough landing but Joe stays focused. Fans fire up more as Joe brings Mack up. Joe CHOPS and ROCKS and ROCKS Mack again! Joe fires off forearm after forearm, then runs, but Mack blocks the boot! Mack kicks to STUNNER!! Cover, TWO!! Joe survives and shocks Mack! Mack looks to a corner, and he goes up! Fans fire up but Joe trips Mack! Joe then tucks Mack in, brings him out, MUSCLE BUSTER!! Cover, Joe wins!

Winner: Samoa Joe, by pinfall (still ROH World Television Champion)

Joe stays on his throne, and he’s less than three weeks from overtaking Jay Lethal’s title reign record! Will Joe truly be the One True King of Wrestling?

Backstage interview with CJ Perry.

Lexi Nair is with the “hot and flexible” coldest manager in the game. As she strikes back out on her managerial career, does CJ want to say to her future clients? She would ask them if they’ve ever felt like they were stuck on the sidelines while someone else was getting all the spotlight. Have they studied every single move and know that it should be them out there? Does that make them angry? If yes, then CJ knows how that feels. That is the story of her life. She wants to help people, guide people, and to get titles and make stars. If you need that, then come find the woman that makes made men.

But speaking of, Action Andretti steps in and says he feels like he could benefit from CJ managing her. He’s just a phone call away. And if you don’t know, now you know. Well, nice to meet you, Action. That was quick. Will CJ’s stable become a Sight to See?

Danhausen’s jingle is back.

And he says it’s almost time! The clock is ticking. Get your Danhausen masks while you can! Very very very nice, very nice! Very very very nice, very evil!

Juice Robinson w/ Bullet Club Gold VS Christopher Daniels!

The Stray Bullet, the Collision Cowboy, the Rock Hard member of the Bang Bang Gang is in action, primed to go after MJF’s Dynamite Diamond Ring! But will he be rolling into Dynamite? Or will he fail to shoot down the Fallen Angel?

The bell rings and the two tie up. They’re in a deadlock, Juice powers Daniels back to a corner, but the fans taunt the “ASS~ BOYS!” The ref counts, Juice lets off, but then Daniels chases him. Juice bails out, Colten gives him a neck rub, and they say Daniels should just calm down. Juice takes his time getting back in but the fans rally behind Daniels. Juice throws his shirt at Daniels then fires off forearms! Juice CHOPS, whips, but Daniels slides under to then arm-drag! And arm-drag! Daniels has the arm and he grinds it down! Juice kicks around in frustration, fights up, and pulls an ear!

The ref reprimands, Juice whips but Daniels ducks to shove and arm-drag again! Daniels has the armlock again and then drags Juice up to wrench. Daniels grinds the arm, Juice endures, and Juice YANKS Daniels into ropes! Daniels sputters and Juice says Daniels is cheating! The ref argues with Juice about who is the cheater, but Juice storms back up on Daniels. Juice TOSSES Daniels out, distracts the ref, and the Gunns mug Daniels! The fans boo but the Ass Boys get away with that. Daniels staggers back into the ring, and Juice CLOBBERS him! Juice grins while fans boo, and Collision goes picture in picture,

Juice swaggers around, stalks Daniels to ropes, and blows snot on him! Juice then claws at Daniels’ eyes! The ref counts, Juice lets off and he brings Daniels around to TOSS back out! Juice again distracts the ref, but then the ref senses the Gunns creeping up! The Gunns back off, Juice goes out and he whips, only for Daniels to send him hard into railing! Juice writhes and flounders away, Daniels storms up to CHOP! And CHOP! The BCG get upset as Daniels SMACKS Juice off the apron! Daniels then RAMS Juice into more railing! Daniels stomps away on Juice, fans fire up, and the ref has to keep Jay White back.

Daniels puts Juice in the ring, storms up and climbs a corner, but Collision goes to break!

Collision returns and Daniels fights the waistlock with elbows! Daniels is free, but Juice CLUBS him! Juice JABS, JABS and JABS! Then the LEFT HAND O’ GOD! Down goes Daniels and Juice SENTONS! Cover, TWO! Daniels survives and the BCG complain while Juice sneers. Fans rally for Daniels but Juice says yeehaw. Juice brings Daniels up, reels him in, but Daniels NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Daniels stands, catches Juice for a COMPLETE SHOT! Fans fire up and Daniels rises! Juice stands, into a LARIAT! And another! Daniels whips, Juice reverses but Daniels kicks him! STO!

Fans fire up with Daniels as Juice flounders. Daniels brings Juice around, fireman’s carries, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Juice survives and the BCG are relieved, but Daniels calls his shot. Daniels drags Juice up, underhooks, but Juice RAMS him into a corner! LEFT HAND O’ GOD again!! Juice goes corner to corner, to CANNONBALL! Juice fires up, blows more snot, maybe needs a tissue. Juice reels Daniels in, JUICE IS LOOSE!! Cover, Juice wins!

Winner: Juice Robinson, by pinfall

The Stray Bullet still hit the target, and the Bang Bang boys are feeling good. Will Juice win that Dynamite Dozen Battle Royal to then go after that diamond ring? And if so, will MJF just use it to knock Juice out?

Wait, White is kneeling? He presents Juice with his own diamond ring! White puts the ring on Juice’s finger, and then the Gunns stand Daniels up! DIAMOND LEFT HAND O’ GOD!!! Fans boo as Juice gives us a vision of the future he wants to make reality, and he gets a mic. “MJF… You think you’re the only man in the world who can knock a guy out with a ring on his fist? I’ve been knocking losers out like you for years, with nothing on this hand. In fact, this ring right here, I got from TJ Maxx! $24.99! Made of cubic zirconium! But it ain’t the ring, is it? It ain’t the ring when it comes to the Stray Bullet.

“When it comes to Rock hard Juice Robinson, it’s the Left Hand o’ God, and I don’t need anything on it. Trash. But not this left hand. Wednesday, after I win your little battle royal and I win that triple deuce shot for that ring, I’m gonna take that ring from you, Max. And then we’re gonna take a trip to the local pawn shop, and we’re gonna pawn that sucker off! And the Bang Bang Gang is going on vacay, baby!” White has the mic now and he hushes the fans. White tells Max to look! When he wonders why this is all happening, he has one boy to blame: M J F.

MJF brought this on himself when he jumped White from behind with the little devil mask and his paid off gimp squad. Because we all know MJF has no friends! So now this is happening The world is falling apart, and it starts when Juice takes the ring, and it culminates at Full Gear when White is crowned a truly ELITE champion as THE AEW World Heavyweight Champion!! The fans boo more, he hushes them again, and he finishes says J A Y does this better and everybody knows it! If you aren’t down with that, they’ve got two words for ya! GUNS UP! Will the Switchblade cut down even The Devil of AEW?

Dustin Rhodes speaks.

“They say there is a storm coming. Well Houston, we have a problem. Because I am the storm. The Natural, Dustin Rhodes, is coming home, back to Texas, where he belongs. The Dustin Rhodes today in 2023 is as good as he’s ever been, and this Wednesday, I am coming to win the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal. And then MJF, I’m coming for that diamond ring around your finger. But most importantly, at a lifetime dream of mine, to become the AEW World Heavyweight Champion. That belt’s around your waist and I’m coming for it. And my path glory starts this Wednesday night in Houston, on TBS, where it all began, where legends live forever.”

Backstage interview with Nick Wayne.

Lexi is with Christian Cage’s new protege, and says he has been the talk of the wrestling world after what he did to Darby Allin. But on Dynamite, in Houston, Nick will have a sit down interview with Jim Ross, as well as Nick’s own mom. Wait, a sit down interview? Y-Yes… With his mom? Yes. For what? The whole world wants to know why Nick did that to Darby, including his mom? He has to actually explain himself? If the world wants to know, and his mom, then they can find out on Dynamite. Nick storms off, what reason will he give for turning on his former mentor?

Kyle Fletcher VS Beefcake Boulder!

The Aussie Arrow couldn’t shoot down Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho, nor could he slay The American Dragon, but he isn’t giving up just yet. Will he somehow take down the massive man before him? Or will he get crushed by this Iron Savage?

The bell rings and Boulder stomps around. Fletcher and Boulder tie up, and Fletcher can’t even budge Boulder! Boulder shoves him down and motorboats the air! Fans are torn as Fletcher resets and ties up with Boulder again. Fletcher headlocks but Boulder powers up to back suplex. Fletcher lands out, ducks ‘n’ dodges and RAMS Boulder, but Boulder doesn’t budge! Fletcher fires off forearm after forearm, then runs again, but Boulder trophy lifts! Fans fire up as Boulder TOSSES Fletcher! Fans fire up and Fletcher staggers up, but he dodges Boulder to put him on the apron! CALF KICK sends Boulder down!

Fans fire up, Fletcher shrugs and builds speed, to DIVE! Direct hit and down goes Boulder! Fletcher puts Boulder in, “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! OI OI OI!” GAMANGIRI! And then a suplex!? No, Boulder suplexes Fletcher to SLAM him down! Down come the straps and he’s ready to eat! Boulder goes to a corner, pumps the hips and climbs up, but Fletcher CLUBS him first! Fletcher gets up and under to POWERBOMB Boulder!! Boulder staggers up, Fletcher runs to CALF KICK to the back! Then dragon sleeper!! Boulder TAPS, Fletcher wins!

Winner: Kyle Fletcher, by submission

Fletcher knew he couldn’t lift the Boulder, so he decided to squeeze the Boulder! Will Fletcher continue to add to his arsenal so he can win his way to the top?

Backstage interview with The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn.

Renee Paquette is with the AEW World Trios Champions, and says congratulations. They’ve defended the titles three times in one week, so what is next? Before answering that, they gotta get to this. They’ve been champions for FORTY-EIGHT DAYS! And in terms of what is next, Caster hopes MJF is seeing all the hard work they’re putting in and- Stop, stop, stop. Billy & Bowens don’t know where this is going, but if it is a thing for Caster, it’s a thing for all of them. But Caster needs to work on his relationship skills, they are absolutely rotten. Bowens agrees, they’re brutal. The social media posts, the massaging, it’s way too aggressive.

So because they are his friends, Billy knows a thing or two about the ladies, Bowens knows a thing or two about the fellas, the two of them can help Caster make friends. In fact, Renee, step back please. They’ll try this. Tip one: just say the first thing that comes to mind- NO, wait, that’s not good here. Just say something nice. Be a gentleman. Okay, and break. So Caster asks Renee, how about her Oral Sessions? Wow, really? What the hell? Is this the best they can do? She’s out. Caster meant her podcast! But then the former Jericho Appreciation Society rolls up and pokes fun at that failure. It was pathetic.

Also, MJF thinks Caster is a loser! And he’s right! The counting, the scissors, it is DONE. It’s stale! It’s old! It’s time to end it! And they’ve got a plan! Memphis, those pretty pink belts are on the line, and 48 days? No one gives a rat’s ass about that! And come Memphis, the home of Elvis, the X-JAS get a taste! Taste deez nuts! See you later, b*tch! Garcia stays back to take his stance, but Hager denies the dance! Will the Acclaimed make sure the X-JAS keep on their losing streak?

AEW TBS Championship: Kris Statlander VS Skye Blue!

The Galaxy’s Greatest is a fighting champion, and she’s giving the Chicago Skye her shot! But will Mama Kris put this one to bed? Or will Skye go from Blue to Gold?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is the Face of TBS!

The bell rings and Kris circles with Skye. They tie up, Kris powers Skye back but Skye pulls hair to put her in the corner. The ref reprimands, Kris says that’s not like Skye, but Skye lets off. Skye and Kris reset, tie up again, and Kris headlocks to hit a takeover. Kris grinds the headlock, Skye fights up, and Kris wrenches to a wristlock. Skye wrenches, Kris cartwheels and headlocks for another takeover. Skye headscissors, Kris kips free and headlocks back. Skye powers up and out, then follows and RAMS Kris! Kris frons, Skye runs, and then Skye wheelbarrows, but Kris blocks the rest. Skye elbows free, but Kris hits a headlock takeover!

Kris grinds the hold, Skye fights up again and powers out, but Kris runs her over! Fans fire up as Kris flexes, then she scoops to SLAM! Skye staggers up, runs in, but Kris sidesteps and scoops, only for Skye to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Skye runs up, but Kris blocks the headlock takeover to hit a BIG back suplex! Fans fire up as Skye goes to a corner. Kris runs in to UPPERCUT! Kris keeps moving but Skye goes out to ROUNDHOUSE! Skye has Kris, Kris shoulders but Skye dodges to CLUB her! And NECKBREAKER HOTSHOT! Fans fire up and Skye drags Kris out as Collision goes picture in picture.

Skye CHOPS Kris, then follows her to bring her around the steps. But Kris CLUBS Skye! And ROCKS her with a forearm! But then Skye RAMS Kris into the apron! Skye refreshes the count, then CHOPS Kris! Kris CHOPS Skye, CLUBS her, then puts her back in the ring. Kris pushes Skye to a cover, TWO! Skye hangs tough but Kris storms up on her. Skye throws body shots, ROCKS Kris with a forearm, then pie faces her down. And again! Kris gets up to CHOP! Kris suplexes, she holds Skye up, waits until TEN and then SLAMS Skye down! Cover, TWO! Skye hangs tough, goes to a corner, but Kris is on her.

Kris CHOPS Skye, keeps her cornered, and then whips corner to corner hard! Skye bounces off buckles, drops to her knees, and Kris is on her to whip back the other way. Skye dodges the splash to fire off furious forearms! Skye snapmares Kris, then KICKS Kris in the back! Cover, TWO! Skye drags Kris into a chinlock and she grinds Kris down. Kris endures, fights up, rolls, but Skye holds on! Skye squeezes tight, but Kris fights up, only for Skye to throw her by her hair! Skye wraps on a chinlock again, and she leans on the hold. Kris fights up again, Collision returns to single picture, and Kris THRWOS Skye off!

Fans fire up and Kris brings Skye up, but Skye JAWBREAKERS! Skye kicks, Kris blocks, and Kris spins Skye, but Skye BASEMENT ROUNDHOUSES! Skye runs to LARIAT! But then kris sweeps the legs! And SENTONS! Kris fires up, runs in, and she CLOBBERS Skye! Then goes side to side to KNEE! Kris drags Skye back in, fisherman for the DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Skye survives but Kris keeps her focus. Kris storms around, drags Skye up, and she gut wrenches, but Skye slips free! Skye SUPER- NO, Kris blocks and spins, but Skye dodges! Skye runs, tilt-o-whirl DDT! Cover, TWO!! Skye is furious that she hasn’t won yet!

Skye scowls, goes up a corner, but Kris ROCKS her first! Kris CLUBS Skye, climbs up, and goes to the very top! But Skye slips under to POWERBOMB!! Skye goes back up, CROSSBODY, but Kris catches her! POWERSLAM!! Fans fire up while both women are down! A standing count begins as both women stir. Kris rises first at 5 but Skye follows. They throw haymakers back and forth! Kris fires a flurry, runs, but into a SUPERKICK! Skye blocks a kick to KNEE, then she runs to SHINING- NO, Kris catches her! But then Skye sunset flips! TWO!! Kris escapes, Skye SUPERKICKS! And SHINING WIZARDS!

Skye keeps moving, RUNNING KNEE! Skye runs again, but Kris blocks tilt-o-whirl for FIGHT NIGHT FEVER!! Cover, Kris wins!

Winner: Kris Statlander, by pinfall (still AEW TBS Champion)

Skye started showing some edge but Kris is still the Galaxy’s Greatest! Kris offers Skye a hand, but then Willow Nightingale shows up? Willow says don’t bother, and Kris leaves. Kris wanted to show Skye respect, but will anyone show her respect in return?

Backstage interview with Kyle Fletcher.

Lexi is with the Aussie Arrow and he says well wishes to his bro, Mark Davis. But saying that, Fletcher now has an opporutnity. Not to only prove he’s one of the best tag team wrestlers, but that on his own two feet, he is one of THE BEST, and at just 24 years old! There are many in this company he considers the measuring sticks of wrestling. He’s face them in 3v3 and 2v2, but never 1v1. Fletcher says Dynamite, Houston, he is calling out KENNY OMEGA! And Fletcher will prove he IS one of the best, Aussie Aussie Aussie! The Aussie Arrow is aiming high, will he be able to shoot down The Best Bout Machine?

AEW hears from La Faccion Ingobernable.

It opens with the pronunciation of the word, EEN-GOH-BERH-NAH-BLEH! They drive along, and Jose the Assistant narrates that to be “Ingobernable,” to be ungovernable, “you must be uncontrollable. You must be unruly. You must be unstoppable.” LFI arrives in their Bentley, and Rush says El Toro Blanco is back! This time, his group of destroyers, of killers, are going to HUMILIATE everyone, from the weakest to the strongest. So remember: if you mess with the bull, you get the horns! When and where will LFI strike again?

Keith Lee VS Turbo Floyd!

The Limitless One makes his own return to AEW action, still pursuing the goal of making all of AEW #BaskInHisGlory. But with Shane Taylor Promotions watching backstage, will they learn of some possible weaknesses? Or will nothing stop Keith now that he’s back?

The bell rings and fans fire up as the two circle. They sing “OH~ Bask In His Glory~!” but Turbo says shut up! Turbo steps to Keith, kicks low, and then runs up to kick again! Turbo spins to soak up the heat, then he flexes. Turbo brings Keith up and reels him in, but Keith TOSSES Turbo! Fans fire up as Keith runs to POUNCE Turbo! Fans fire up again as Turbo staggers up, into the SPIRIT BOMB!! Cover, Keith wins!

Winner: Keith Lee, by pinfall

Turbo got beat fast! Was there anything in there Shane can use against Keith? Or is he just going to have to match size and strength with his size and strength?

Miro speaks.

“The last few weeks have been testing, with my wife’s hotness being around. But I know what’s gonna happen now that she’s here. Because evil doesn’t penetrate the dark, it seduces you under the bright lights. So now, she’ll be surrounded by all the things that she loves. The pursuit of gold will make her more vicious, more angry. Day after day, week after week, until there’s nothing left of her. And that’s what’s going to happen unless I kill it off at every turn! So let this be a warning!” HE HAS ACTION! “I am willing to destroy every man to protect the one woman. This is the promise of The Redeemer.” Will CJ’s stable fail before it begins?

Rocky Romero speaks.

“Mistico is the greatest luchador Mexican wrestling has ever produced. A man that brought modern Lucha Libre into the current golden era. In Mexico, wrestling is culture, part of the very fiber that makes the country so unique and special. And the luchador is more than just a man. They’re immortal superheroes treated as idols and gods. And the CMLL World Historic Middleweight Champion, Mistico, is the biggest and baddest of ’em all. But in the last year, CMLL, the world’s oldest wrestling promotion, was tested by its greatest villain, the CMLL World Historic Welterweight Champion, Rocky ‘Azucar’ Romero.

“Mexico’s greatest rivalry, Mexico’s greatest champions, will battle for the very first time in a pound-for-pound battle for the crown.” Who will be THE World Historic Champion after both these men go on a Rampage?

Battle of the Belts returns!

The eight edition of this title studded hour returns next week, October 21st, to follow AEW Collision! And first on the card is the AEW World Trios Championships! The Acclaimed will defend against the X-JAS, but will their scissors cut down the sports… enner-tay-ners?

AEW TNT Championship: Christian Cage VS Bryan Danielson!

Captain Charisma ruined Edge just trying to speak to open the show, but now he has to put up or shut up to end the show! Will Christian still be the Face of TNT with no one allowed ringside? Or will the American Dragon be the one to slay him?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who wins this Collision of icons!

The bell rings and fans rally up as the two stare down. Toledo is on Bryan’s side, which annoys Christian. Christian and Bryan circle, tie up, and Christian powers Bryan back. Bryan powers Christian back, their deadlock goes down to the mat, but then rises back up. Christian arm-drags and then motions he will still be champion. Fans boo Christian, rally for Bryan, and Bryan circles with Christian. There’s maybe like a dozen guys chanting for Christian now but everyone else is firmly for Bryan. Bryan and Christian knuckle lock, go around, and they go shoulder to shoulder for a test of strength. They turn, then Bryan rolls to wrench and trip Christian!

Christian boots Bryan away and the two reset again. Fans applaud as the two circle more. They tie up collar ‘n’ elbow, Christian headlocks for the takeover, but Bryan rolls to a cover. TWO, and Christian holds on. Bryan tries gain, TWO as Christian still holds on. Bryan powers up and out, but Christian runs him over! Then hits the takeover! Bryan rolls it, TWO! Headscissors and push-up! Bryan squeezes tight and fans cheer as Christian endures. Christian kicks forward to the ROPEBREAK, and Bryan lets off. Fans rally as Christian grows frustrated. The two go again, collar ‘n’ elbow, and Christian headlocks.

Bryan powers up, powers out, but Christian runs him over again. Things keep moving, Bryan goes up and over to hip toss! And ARMBAR! Christian flails and moves, but into the omoplata! ROPEBREAK, and then Christian bails out! Fans boo but Christian scowls, and Collision goes picture in picture.

Christian catches his breath while calming himself down, but Bryan is patient. However, Christian has Champion’s Advantage so he is in no rush. Christian returns at about 7 of 10, resets with Bryan, but the fans chant “YES! YES! YES!” The two tie up, and Christian kicks low! Christian wrenches, then kicks low! Christian stomps Bryan, stalks him to a corner, then CHOKES him on ropes! The ref counts, Christian lets off, to then wrap an arm around ropes! The ref counts again, Christian lets off again, then Christian UPPERCUTS Bryan to a corner! Christian CHOPS, then follows Bryan as he staggers away.

Christian has Bryan in another corner, to CHOP again! Bryan sputters, Christian keeps close, and Collision goes to break.

Collision returns and Christian fights a waistlock. Fans taunt the “TURTLE NECK! TURTLE NECK!” but Christian pries  the hold open to switch. Bryan switches to get a leg pick, then he turns Christian over! Bryan hooks the legs, fans fire up, and Bryan digs his knuckles in to get at Christian’s arms. Bryan fishhooks Christian, lets off as the ref counts, to then get the arms! Bryan pulls, pulls and ROMERO SPECIAL! Christian endures, it becomes a cover, TWO!! Christian gets free, bails out, then drags Bryan out to join him. Christian whips, Bryan reverses and Christian hits railing hard! Bryan then brings Christian up to whip him hard into more railing!

Bryan runs in to DROPKICK Christian against the railing! Fans fire up, Bryan puts Christian in, then storms after him to get the legs. Bryan ties the legs up in a deathlock, to then have a BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Christian endures, flails, but Bryan lets him down to get the arms! Surfboard cradle, TWO!! Christian escapes again, pokes Bryan in the eyes, then ARMBAR DDTS! Fans boo but Christian soaks up the heat as he flexes. Christian storms up on Bryan, stands on the arm and STOMPS it! Bryan writhes, fans boo, but Christian clamps onto the arm. Christian has the mounted armlock but fans tell him off.

Bryan fights up, knees low, and knees low again! Bryan CHOPS, but Christian kicks low! Christian whips, Bryan reverses and Christian hits buckles hard! Bryan goes right up top to DIVING HEADBUTT but he FLOPS as Christian moves! Cover, TWO!! Christian snarls, goes after the bad arm, and he bends it! Christian wants to break that arm but he digs his knees into Bryan’s face. The ref counts so Christian lets off at 4. Christian drags Bryan around to top wristlock that repaired arm. Bryan endures and fans boo, but then Bryan fights up. Bryan RAMS low, HEADBUTTS, then brings Christian around to HEADBUTT again!

Bryan whips, Christian KICKS back! Christian runs in but Bryan DUMPS him out! Fans fire up as Bryan builds speed, to DIVE into a haymaker!! Fans boo but Christian goes up to the apron. But Bryan waistlocks! Bryan wants to suplex but Christian holds on for dear life! Christian drags himself and Bryan up, throws elbows, then SWING KICKS Bryan! Bryan wobbles, Christian POSTS him, and Bryan staggers back, into a hammerlock! Christian then hits an APRON BACK SUPLEX!! Bryan writhes and clutches that arm, and Collision goes back to picture in picture!

Christian leaves Bryan behind to go into the ring, letting the count handle this. The count reaches 5 of 10 while Bryan is still down, and Christian seems to be confident he has this. Bryan rises up at 7, hurries in and breaks the count at 9! But Christian just TOSSES him out the other side! Christian lets the count restart, but Bryan stands at 5 this time. The fans rally up, Bryan feeds off that energy, and he gets back in at 8! Christian stomps Bryan, digs his boots in at the ropes, but the ref counts. Christian lets off at 4, storms around, and then drags Bryan into a hammerlock. Bryan endures, fights up, but Christian leans on him to keep him down.

Bryan fights, Collision returns to single picture, and fans fire up! Bryan throws body shots, but Christian TOSSES him back out! Bryan again clutches the bad arm, but Christian SMACKS that arm off the desk!! Bryan clutches the wrist, but Christian SLAMS the arm again! Christian shows no mercy as he shouts he is the best in the world, then, now and forever! Christian puts Bryan in, hoists him up top, then UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS! Christian climbs up, soaks up the heat, and then brings Bryan up. Bryan blocks, Christian throws body shots, but Bryan HEADBUTTS! And HEADBUTTS! And HEADBUTTS!

Fans chant “YES!” with every HEADBUTT, and then Christian falls back! Bryan stands to DIVING HEADBUTT!! Direct hit this time! Both men are down, and Christian’s forehead is busted open! The standing count begins, both men slowly rise, and they both stand at 5! Christian UPPERCUTS, Bryan HEADBUTTS, and repeat! Bryan HEADBUTTS Christian down, gives him more, but Christian hits low! Christian CHOPS in the corner, whips corner to corner, but Bryan goes up and over, ducks ‘n’ dodges and LEAPING LARIATS! Fans are thunderous as Bryan stands again! Bryan aims to KICK! And KICK! And KICKS!

Fans chant “YES!” with every KICK but then Christian bails out. So Bryan just DIVES! Direct hit and down goes Christian! Fans rally, both men stand as the ring count climbs, and Bryan puts Christian in fast. Bryan goes back up, “This is Awesome!” as Bryan MISSILE DROPKICKS! Down goes Christian and Bryan covers, TWO!! Christian survives but Bryan doesn’t lose his cool. Bryan runs in but into a mule kick! Christian goes up to FLYING SUNSET FLIP, but Bryan rolls through to then grab an arm! Christian rolls to throw Bryan away, but Bryan dodges the splash! DROPKICK in the corner!

Bryan KICKS, puts Christian up top, and then climbs up after him! SUPER STEINER SUNSET FLIP COUNTER!! TWO!!! Bryan escapes, fans are thunderous, and Christian HOTSHOTS Bryan from the apron! Christian hurries up top, then FROG SPLASHES!! Cover, TWO!!! Bryan survives and Christian can’t believe it! Christian watches Bryan rise, hooks the arms and turns Bryan, but Bryan steps on a leg! Christian kneels and Bryan KICKS! And KICKS! And KICKS! “YES! YES! YES!” BUZZ- NO, Christian ducks it to REVERSE DDT! Christian aims from a corner, he’s sending a message to Edge here!

Bryan rises, Christian runs in, but Bryan KICKS the Spear! To then BUZZSAW Christian down! Cover, TWO!!! Christian survives, but Bryan says it is time to kick his EFFIN HEAD IN!! The fans are thunderous as Bryan gets the wrists, and starts the DRAGON STOMPS! “YES! YES! YES!” Bryan lets off, shakes out the bad hand, and aims from a corner. Christian slowly rises, turns around, BUSAIKU- SPEAR!! Christian hits it outta nowhere! KILLSWITCH ENGAGE!! Cover, TWO?!?! Bryan survives and no one can believe it! Toledo is electric as Bryan and Christian go to opposite corners.

Christian again aims, again runs in, but Bryan dodges! Christian hits buckles, then turns around into BUSAIKU KNEE!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Christian survives, but is put in the LEBELL LOCK!! Christian endures, flails, fans are losing their mind as he kicks around and reaches with a foot! He kicks and he kicks and he gets the ROPEBREAK! Bryan lets go, to drag Christian from ropes for the LEBELL LOCK!! Even with one arm, Bryan is holding on! Christian fights, but here comes BIG BILL!? He wasn’t banned from ringside, but the ref won’t let him get in! But then STARKS CLOBBERS Bryan with a belt!!!

Fans boo as hard as they can as this Absolute farce succeeds! Christian covers, Christian wins!!

Winner: Christian Cage, by pinfall (still AEW TNT Champion)

Starks grins as he and Bill, and then Luchasaurus and Nick Wayne, get in to stomp away on Bryan! And the BCC can’t even get in the arena after what Christian did earlier tonight! But wait, here comes FTR! They’re still here, and they TACKLE Starks and fire off on Luchasaurus! But now it’s 4v2 as Christian’s minions and the AEW World Tag Team Champions- WAIT! EDGE IS BACK!! Edge fires off on everybody! He BOOTS Starks, fires hands with Luchasaurus, then has the edge in the corner! Bill gets both FTR members in choke grips, but they both kick free! Bill tumbles out of the ring, Starks staggers up, but Bill saves Starks from Shatter Machine!

Fans boo, but then Luchasaurus runs up! Edge BOOTS Luchasaurus down! Christian has his Right Hand of Destruction stand down, but they forgot about Nicky! Nick Wayne sees he’s surrounded and fans tell him he messed up. Edge SPEARS Nick down!! The Rated R Superstar & FTR stand tall, but Christian rubs in that he is still the Face of TNT! But will Captain Charisma still face the revenge of his former friend?

My Thoughts:

A great Collision here to follow up Title Tuesday and all that, though it also went about as expected. Really good opening segment with a lot of the different players in the title scenes, and it helped set up the main event but also all the brawling at the end. Christian retains after a great main event, because Starks & Bill don’t like Bryan so they helped screw him over as the loophole over the ringside ban. And of course Edge & FTR turn it around so the Faces stand tall. Am I sensing the creation of Rated FTR as a trio against the TNT & World Tag Team Champions? That’d be an awesome move before having separate title matches at Full Gear.

Really good TBS Championship from Kris VS Skye, and despite what commentary said about last night, this was the match where Skye actually showed some real change in personality and aggression. Kris still retains, but I found it interesting that Willow showed up just to stop Kris from trying to shake Skye’s hand. Is there something going on where Skye and Willow will turn and join House of Black so that it’s a six person faction, three men and three women to go for as much gold as they can? I suppose that’s a fine choice, it gives Skye and Willow a story, but I feel like we should’ve gotten that bigger story of Kris, Willow, Mercedes and Diamante instead.

Great squash from Keith Lee with Shane Taylor Promotions watching. Originally, Brian Cage VS Komander was advertised but perhaps they changed things so that a match with story behind it would happen. Cage VS Komander would’ve been a lot of fun, but that is some serious filler. Samoa Joe VS Willie Mack was really good as an opener, but I figured Joe would retain. Joe is building his way up towards the AEW World (apparently now Heavyweight) Championship, the reason for this match being on AEW TV, but Joe should drop by ROH so he and Dalton Castle can actually finish their ROH World TV title story first.

Really good win for Fletcher and good promo for him, but ain’t no way he’s beating Omega. Nothing against Fletcher but Omega needs to get back up with a win as he takes on the Don Callis Family again. Really good match of Juice VS Daniels and Juice of course wins. Good promo from Juice and White to build their part in the rivalry with MJF. Dustin Rhodes also has a good promo to add his name to this, but as it goes, Juice must be winning the battle royal. Nice to see MJF to be part of the Stand Up To Jewish Hate conference, and thereby be a representative of both AEW and pro-wrestling in general to help get this message out in all possible mediums.

Speaking of MJF and BCG and all that, good promo from Acclaimed leaning into Caster not knowing how to go about being a friend to MJF. The X-JAS making a challenge for next week’s Battle of the Belts is a good move, but you gotta believe Acclaimed is going to retain as the X-JAS is falling apart. Garcia wants to do his dance, Menard and Hager are against it, that’s going to keep rubbing Garcia the wrong way and he is just gonna bail to then find Jericho and help him against Don Callis.

Good promo from CJ Perry with Action, and then great promo from Miro where he’s already roughed Action up. That’s definitely a match, and Action is gonna try and be CJ’s first client, regardless of what Miro does. Though, I feel like in order to make Miro stay the Face in this story, CJ should be signing Heels. Unless Miro is going to be Heel again, despite how much the fans like him? Well, I’d say the long game is that Miro and CJ finally reconcile through all the different matches where he beats down her clients, and he ends up her client once again. And great LFI video, but I still hope they reconcile with Andrade, they can all stand stronger together as they once were.

Good video from Rocky Romero to hype up his match with Mistico, but they still haven’t said the words “title for title” or “winner takes all,” so it doesn’t sound like the belts are actually on the line. I suppose that would make sense, as they don’t want to actually have anyone lose a CMLL belt on AEW TV, and this is all for an honorary title of the pound for pound best. Rocky VS Mistico is still going to be awesome, though.

My Score: 8.7/10