Who gains last minute momentum?

Just 24 hours before Full Gear, the AEW Women’s World & TBS Champions team up against The Outcasts, Saraya & Ruby Soho! Will the champions stand tall before defending their titles?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Miro VS Daniel Garcia; Miro wins.
• Malakai Black & Brody King VS The Boys; Malakai & Brody win.
• AEW TNT Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 4 Way: Brian Cage w/ Prince Nana VS Komander VS Penta El Zero Miedo VS Trent Beretta; Trent wins and will challenge Christian Cage for the title on Rampage.
• Wardlow VS Evan Daniels; Wardlow wins.
• Dax Harwood w/ Cash Wheeler VS Rush w/ La Faccion Ingobernable; No Contest.
• Wheeler Yuta VS Buddy Matthews; Buddy wins.
• Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander VS The Outcasts; Shida & Statlander win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Tony Schiavone is in the ring!

He welcomes us to Collision from one of the greatest sports arenas in the world, The Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California. Tonight begins the Full Gear weekend! So to start, Schiavone introduces the AEW TNT Champion, Christian Cage! Fans are torn as Captain Charisma, His Right Hand of Destruction and his “adopted son” all head to the ring. Christian, Luchasaurus & Nick Wayne enter the ring, and Schiavone says he has two things to ask about. Firstly, the Six Man Tag match they are set to have with Adam “Edge” Copeland, Darby Allin & Sting, with Nature Boy Ric Flair ringside.

But at the same time, there’s a huge Fatal 4 tonight: Brian Cage VS Komander VS Trent Beretta VS Penta El Zero Miedo, to name a #1 contender to the TNT Championship, that match happening later tonight on Rampage! Christian tells LA that “in a town full of plastic, phony people, it’s gonna be nice for you to have somebody out here that’s actually gonna speak a little truth.” Fans boo but Christian says it is lucky for them- Hold the mic up properly for him, Schiavone. But lucky for them tomorrow night on Full Gear, they not only get to see Sting’s last match in LA, they get to see Sting’s last match ever, and that’s a guarantee by Christian!

Y’see, Christian is getting sick and tired of seeing Sting and his stupid face paint. Christian is sick and tired of seeing people bow down to Sting, and calling him “an Icon.” Really? Living off your past and stealing a paycheck makes you an icon? Well, tomorrow night, it’ll all be over. What’s really interesting to Christian is what will happen to Darby after he loses that mentor he has. Hey, Darby, if you find yourself ever needing a little bit of fatherly guidance, Christian knows who to call. But is Ric really gonna be ringside tomorrow night? Schiavone confirms that yes he will.

Well, then, Ric, Christian wants to say it’s a good thing that he looks identical to the Crypt Keeper. Because if Ric sticks his nose into Christian’s business, this will be Ric’s literal come to Jesus moment! As for Adam Copeland… Fans fire up for Edge, but Christian says if Edge hasn’t already, then after Full Gear, he will come to regret ever signing that AEW contract. LA rallies up but Christian tells them to keep it down while he’s conducting business! Edge can fool all these people by saying he came to AEW to reform their legendary tag team, but Christian knows Edge better than anyone, and he knows Edge’s track record.

Christian knows that Edge is really here just to steal Christian’s spotlight! “Here’s the thing, Adam. I am not the same person that I used to be back when. I am Christian Cage. I am the patriarch of AEW! And while you were coddled, cuddled, insulated and taken care of because you were the Golden Boy, I was stuck in the trenches, scratching, clawing and fighting for every inch! And tomorrow night, we’re gonna see who’s career path served who better. Because I guarantee you this… And Beth, keep the girls up late. Keep Lyric & Ruby up late and bring them up really close to that television set, because I guarantee you this: I am going to break your neck!!”

Fans boo and Schiavone says the contender’s match is coming up, the winner getting their title shot. Christian says as the AEW TNT Champion, it is pretty obvious that the powers that be want Christian on screen every second he possibly can. It doesn’t matter who it is he faces tonight, he could beat all four at once anyway! Fans tell him “PROVE IT! PROVE IT!” Oh, he’ll prove it! And just like his close, personal friend, James Harden, Christian will keep running things. Like Harden said, “I don’t work within the system. I am the system!” Then will someone break the system this close to Full Gear?

Backstage interview with Ricky Starks & “Big Bill” Morrissey.

Lexi Nair is with the AEW World Tag Team Champions, and apparently they have an announcement ahead of their Fatal 4 Way tag title defense tomorrow night. Bill says first of all, they are the BTTEIHNQ: Best Tag Team Ever In History, No Question! And the fact is, Ricky & Bill do not have to be pinned or submitted tomorrow to lose the tag titles. So therefore, Ricky spoke with Tony Khan, and Ricky says Tony is a fair man. Tony allowed Starks to choose a stipulation that would be in their favor. And with Big Bill being the tallest man in AEW, Starks says this is now a Fatal 4 Way LADDER MATCH!

That’s right, a very short climb for Bill. And as “Bald FTR” says, “Uhh, we’re, we’re kind of, uhh, the greatest tag team there is, uhh, greatest tag team there ever was.” So tomorrow night at Full Gear, we won’t need acronyms to prove why Starks & Morrissey are THE greatest tag team in AEW history, there it is! When Ricky & Bill walk out of LA, they are walking out as champions, in style, and most importantly, as the greatest team you’ve ever seen! The Absolute has upped the stakes, will they truly stand above the competition at Full Gear?

Miro VS Daniel Garcia!

The Redeemer continues to disapprove of CJ Perry going back to her old ways, especially now that she is praising The Latino Idol, Andrade. But will Miro show Andrade a vision of what is coming for him? Or will the Red Death prove what he can do now that he’s a pro-wrestler and NOT a sports… enner-tay-ner?

The bell rings and the fans rally up. Miro and Garcia circle, the fans want Garcia to “DO THE DANCE!” Garcia rushes in, Miro sidesteps the low dropkick, and Garcia says it was close. They reset, circle, and Garcia goes for a leg. Miro THROWS Garcia right off! Fans fire up while Garcia goes to ropes. Miro storms up, Garcia fires forearms first. Miro TOSSES Garcia to a corner, fires off haymakers, then stomps away! The ref counts, Miro stomps a mudhole but lets off. The fans fire up again, and Miro pushes Garcia around. Then Miro suplexes Garcia high and hard! Fans rally, Garcia kicks from below, but Miro eggs him on.

Garcia kicks, Miro grabs a leg, and Miro stomps Garcia down. Miro drags Garcia up to short arm LARIAT! Miro gets the fans fired up, and he drags Garcia up to GUT WRENCH PLEX! Garcia writhes from the hard landing, then Miro puts up his hands. Fans fire up, but Garcia CLUBS Miro and fires off CHOPS! Garcia won’t let Miro dance as he CHOPS and CHOPS and whips. Miro reverses, runs in but into a BOOT! Miro runs in again but Garcia BOOTS again! Garcia JABS, JABS and JABS! Garcia whips, Miro reverses but Garcia KICKS back! Garcia runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but leaps into Miro’s arms! SWINGING SIDE SLAM!

Fans cheer while Miro smiles menacingly, and fans want him to “DO THE DANCE!” Miro looks around while Collision goes to break.

Miro puts up his hands like Garcia, but says up theirs! He don’t dance! Fans boo and give thumbs down but Miro drags Garcia up. Miro TOSSES Garcia out, then gets on a corner to say he does what he wants, not what they want. Miro then goes out to fetch Garcia, but Garcia throws hands. Garcia fires off forearms, Miro RAMS him into railing, and then KNEES him down! The fans cheer that, and Miro drags Garcia up to whip back into railing! Miro runs in again but Garcia dodges, Miro hits railing! Fans fire up more as Garcia crawls away. Garcia reaches out, fans help him up, but Miro is on Garcia with a SLEEPER!

Garcia slips out and he whips Miro back into railing! Fans fire up as Garcia runs in to BOOT Miro! Garcia high fives fans but then Miro clinches! Garcia throws hands but Miro THROWS Garcia! Miro glares into the camera, then looks at commentary. Miro spares the desk, this time. Miro storms back after Garcia, puts him in the ring, and he revels in the fans chanting. Collision returns to single picture and Miro stalks Garcia. Miro clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Garcia down. Fans rally up as Garcia endures, and Garcia fights up to throw body shots. Garcia is free but Miro knees low! Miro then scoops, but Garcia slips out to CHOP BLOCK!

Fans fire up while Miro hobbles. Garcia reels Miro in but Miro shoves Garcia away. Garcia dropkicks the leg out! Fans rally up, Garcia storms up to fire off hands! Miro backs up into a corner and Garcia fires off! Garcia stomps a mudhole, the fans rally up, and Garcia runs corner to corner, to DOUBLE KNEE! Then he whips, but Miro reverses, only for Garcia come back with a SHOTGUN! Miro stays up but he staggers around. Fans want him to “DO THE DANCE!” but Garcia SHOTGUNS Miro again! Miro wobbles, Garcia runs again, another SHOTGUN! Miro is still up!? Garcia roars, runs, but into the BEST KICK!

Miro snarls and stalks Garcia. Miro says “GAME! OVER!” But Garcia blocks the stomp! Garcia fights up to his feet, SLAPS away on Miro, but Miro ROCKS Garcia back! Garcia ducks, Miro goes for arms, ROCKS Garcia again, but then Garcia ducks the roundhouse! Garcia choke grips, Miro breaks free but Garcia SLAPS back! And SAIDO! Fans fire up and Garcia grits his teeth! Garcia rises, to DO! HIS! Matthew Menard shows up!? Why is Daddy Magic running out here now? Just because Garcia wants to dance?! Fans boo but Garcia dodges Miro! Miro BLASTS Menard, Garcia rolls Miro! TWO!! But Garcia has a JUST FACELOCK!!

Fans fire up as Miro endures! Miro’s admitted his neck is his one physical weakness, but he pries at the hold! Miro throws Garcia off, but Garcia body scissor captures and rolls Miro, into the DRAGON TAMER!! Miro endures as Garcia sits on the hold deep! Even DEEPER! But Miro reaches back to DRIBBLE Garcia’s head off the mat!! Miro snarls, tells Garcia it’s over, BEST KICK into the GAME OVER!! Garcia is OUT, Miro wins!!

Winner: Miro, by submission

The Redeemer lets go when he is satisfied, and has checked off another heathen what dares get near his hot, flexible wife. Will Miro soon look to do the same, or even worse, to Andrade El Idolo? Speaking of…

Backstage interview with CJ Perry & Andrade El Idolo.

Lexi is with the Coldest Manager in the Game and her brand new client, noting Andrade’s big win last week. Is he happy with his new representation? Yes, he is happy, because look! CJ Perry is magnificent. CJ says Andrade is the best wrestler. Third generation wrestling royalty who got started when he was just 12 years old. Andrade was born to do this. That is why CJ has gotten him a spot in the inaugural AEW Continental Classic, “where the greatest wrestlers in the world are entering, it is so prestigious.” Andrade is surprised, but CJ says she negotiated with Tony Khan. Entering also gets him a bonus on his paycheck.

Andrade is surprised. CJ spoke with Tony? Yes, and if he wins the whole tournament, he gets another bonus on top of that. Okay, but why didn’t she tell him this beforehand? CJ whispers to Andrade about something, and that changes his mind. Lexi asks if this is official. Is Andrade officially in the round robin? Andrade wants to double check with CJ on what she just said. And she says yes, it’s true. Andrade says he trusts CJ, so they shake on it. El Idolo is now in the Continental Classic! Will Andrade win that money, as well as that inaugural Continental Championship trophy?

Malakai Black & Brody King VS The Boys!

The Kings of the Black Throne will represent The House of Black in Full Gear’s Fatal 4 Way, so consider this a warm-up. Will they be rolling into what is now a massive ladder match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships?

The teams sort out and Brent starts against Malakai. The two circle, fans rally up, and they even hoot and bark for Brody. Malakai and Brent tie up, Malakai wrenches and wristlocks, but Brent rolls, kips up and wristlocks. Malakai wrenches, Brent uses ropes to flip through and he wristlocks again. Malakai BACK ELBOWS Brent down! Fans fire up and Malakai drags Brent to the corner. Tag to Brody, but Brent gets away to tag in Brandon. Brody runs in, Brandon dodges and CHOPS! But Brody doesn’t flinch! Brandon fires haymakers and kicks, but Brody just barks at him. Brandon runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, wheelbarrows, but Brody SLAMS him down!

Fans hoot with Brody, he aims that big arm, but Brent trips- Well, not really trips Brody, just anchors him a bit. Brandon runs in but Brody TOSSES him out onto Brent! Brody then tags Malakai, puts Brandon in, but Brandon ENZIGURIS! Malakai KNEES Brandon back! And then, DANTE’S INFERNO!! Cover, the Kings of the Black Throne win!

Winners: Malakai Black & Brody King, by pinfall

The House of Black has a big night at Full Gear. Will Malakai & Brody bring home the tag titles while the Lady of the House brings home the TBS Championship? Speaking of…

AEW takes a closer look at the TBS Championship Triple Threat.

Julia Hart says, “Oh, Skye~… It didn’t have to be like this. But you turned your back on me, and now, you will pay for it. And Stat, the best revenge is a massive success, and I’ve been thinking of this success for a long time now. I’m the Princess of the Black Throne, Keeper of Secrets, and your next TBS Champion.” Skye responds by saying she’s coming for Statlander, and that ever since Julia misted her, she hasn’t been the same. But tomorrow night, don’t get in her way.

Kris says both Skye and Julia have had to transform how they portray themselves, they’ve had to dig a little deeper, get a little darker, just to try and come after her, and they still can’t hold a candle to her. Kris has always been #MoreThanAWoman, has always been this strong, and only gets stronger every single day. And it’ll take more than just that to beat Stat! The Galaxy’s Greatest is ready for what could be her greatest challenge, will she still come out of Full Gear the Face of TBS?

AEW TNT Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 4 Way: Brian Cage w/ Prince Nana VS Komander VS Penta El Zero Miedo VS Trent Beretta!

It is a massive match between the Mogul Embassy’s Machine, the AAA Cruiserweight Champion, the Man with No Fear, and #JustTrent. But who will win this Collision to then go on a Rampage against Christian Cage?

The bell rings and the fans fire up and duel. “CERO! MIEDO!” “LET’S GO, TRENT!” are the loudest, and so Penta gets in Trent’s face to say, “CERO! MIEDO!” and pie face him. Then Penta goes to familiar foe, Cage, “CERO! MIEDO!” and the pie face! Penta takes off the glove, but Cage BOOTS him down! And DECKS Trent! And pops Komander up for a FLAPJACK! “Who betta than Cage?!” Cage whips, Penta KICKS back, then Trent ROLLING ELBOWS! Komander springboards to FLYING RANA! Cage tumbles to the apron, Komander y Penta DOUBLE SUPERKICK him down! Then Komander builds speed, Penta gives him the boost into the TORNILLO!

Fans fire up as Komander takes Cage down! Trent then sees Penta build speed, and ELBOWS him down! Fans boo but Trent just looms over Penta. Trent stands Penta up but Penta CHOPS! Trent CHOPS, Penta CHOPS, repeat! They CHOP and CHOP and CHOP, then Penta fires forearms. “CERO! MIEDO!” Penta runs, into a JUMP KNEE! And then a HALF ‘N’ HALF! Penta tumbles out, Komander GAMANGIRIS Trent and springboards to MISSILE DROPKICK! Everyone else is outside, Komander goes up top and fans fire up! Komander tightrope walks but Cage trips him up! Cage then climbs, and he drags Komander up!

DEADLIFT SUPERPLEX onto everyone on the outside!! The fans lose their minds while all four men are down! The Machine stands up and fans fire up, this is even after Cage went through the Like a Dragon Street Fight! Cage whips Trent hard into railing, then he whips Penta hard into railing! Cage RAMS Komander into the apron, then hits an APRON BACK SUPLEX! Cage brings Komander up and DECKS him as Collision goes picture in picture.

Cage stalks Komander to ropes, brings him up and whips, to then ELBOW him back down! Cage flexes and smirks, then stalks Komander to ropes. Cage drags Komander up to CLUB him down, then he CHOKES Komander on ropes. Cage dials it up, 619! Cage steps back in, Penta rushes up but Cage BLASTS him off the apron. Cage scoops Komander, trophy lifts, and TOSSES him out onto Penta! The luchadores go down, but Trent SHOTGUNS Cage to a corner! Trent huffs ‘n’ puffs and runs in, but Cage dodges the elbow to clothesline, UPPERCUT and DISCUS! Then he wrenches to SAIDO Trent away! Cover, TWO!!

Cage clamps onto Trent with a chinlock and grinds him down. Trent endures and fans rally up as Collision goes to break.

Collision returns, Trent whips Cage corner to corner but Cage reverses. Trent tumbles up the corner, tumbles back, and then into the pump handle and PILEDRIVER! Cage taunts, “Who betta than Cage?!” Cage drags Trent up but Penta runs in to KICK a leg! And again! And again! Komander returns, he runs in and gets a boost, MISSILE DROPKICK on Cage! Then Penta GAMANGIRIS! Then Penta sits Cage up, Komander runs in, Penta sidesteps, but then Penta runs in, only for Komander to OVERHEAD SUPLEX him onto Cage! Inadvertent teamwork, and Komander DROPKICKS Trent! But Trent scoops, only for Komander to victory roll, TWO!!

Komander wheelbarrows, Trent stops that to GERMAN SUPLEX! And then another HIGH ANGLE GERMAN! Komander switches, Penta SUPERKICKS him! Trent gets Penta for a HIGH ANGLE GERMAN! And another! Nana coaches Cage up, he runs in but Trent gets under! Cage blocks the German Suplex, elbows free, then fireman’s carries! F- NO, Trent pops up to POISON-RANA! But Cage is up to DISCUS LARIAT!! All four men are down around ringside and the fans are thunderous!  Cage rises, Komander runs in to tilt-o-whirl, but Cage blocks and makes it a dragon sleeper! INVERTED GOURD BUSTER! Cover, Penta KICKS it apart!

Penta SUPERKICKS Trent! Penta whips Trent, Trent reverses but Penta goes up and over, BACKSTABBER! Penta runs up to victory roll Cage, uses that to roll and FLYING DESTROYER on Komander! SLINGBLADE for Cage! Half nelson and pump handle, MADE IN JAPAN for Trent! Cover, TWO!! Trent took one of those from Shingo Takagi, he is able to survive them now! But Penta reels Trent in as fans fire up for “A E DUB!” Cage runs in, Penta SUPERKICKS him! Komander kicks, Penta dodges, and he mule kicks! Penta runs and uses Komander as a step to FLY onto Cage!! Fans fire up as down goes The Machine!

But Komander FLIES to take out Penta! Komander hurries back to the ring, up a corner, and he aims at Trent! CIELITO- NO, Trent dodges! But Komander slips through the lariat, only for Trent to Alabama Lift and STRONG ZERO!! Cover, TRENT WINS!

Winner: Trent Beretta, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the AEW TNT Championship)

And now we have our match for Rampage! Trent has been building momentum, will he bring one more singles title to the Best Friends conglomerate? Or will Captain Charisma be able to handle #JustTrent?

Backstage with Don Callis & “Powerhouse” Hobbs

Lexi is with the Don Callis Family’s leader and strongest member, respectively, and brings up what Hobbs did to Paul Wight in that Street Fight. The word that comes to mind for Lexi is “brutal,” but Callis says the word that comes to his mind is “out.” As in, Wight is out of action, on the shelf, done! Use whatever phrase you want, Hobbs slammed a 450 pound living legend on the hood and windshield of a car and broke him! Never been done before! That’s what the DCF brings. Then what does this mean for Hobbs next? Oh, go ahead and tell her, Hobbs.

Hobbs repeats, “What does that mean? It means anyone can get it. But what’d I do? I took out a giant, THE Giant, a living legend, a multiple-time world champion. I’m 6’3″, 270 pounds, I’m big, I’m Black, I’m jacked. Paul, I know you’re resting away, convalescing in a hospital, but stay away. Cuz anyone can get it.”

Wardlow VS Evan Daniels!

The War Dog warned MJF that his time was running out and that revenge would be coming for him. Will “The Main Evant” be just an appetizer for Wardlow’s appetite for destruction?

OH NO, the moment Wardlow’s in the ring, he CLOBBERS Daniels to a corner! The bell rings, Wardlow reels Daniels in, POWERBOMB! Fans fire up and Wardlow goes up a corner! Wardlow aims to SWANTON BOMB! Fans fire up even more, and Wardlow drags Daniels back up. Wardlow reels Daniels in, to LAST RIDE POWERBOMB!! The symphony has only just begun, but the ref says Daniels is DONE! Wardlow wins!

Winner: Wardlow, by referee stoppage

Wardlow lets it stop there, he doesn’t get paid by the hour. But will MJF’s final hour as AEW World Champion be at the hands of Jay White or Wardlow?

Ricky Starks & “Big Bill” Morrissey head to the ring.

We heard them put out the news that their tag title defense will now be a Ladder Match, and they’re here to keep an eye on some of their opponents. Will Dax The Ax or El Toro Blanco get a leg up on the competition?

Dax Harwood w/ Cash Wheeler VS Rush w/ La Faccion Ingobernable!

The bell rings and fans rally as the two circle. They approach, stare down, and Dax offers a handshake. Rush kicks it away! Dax shoves Rush and Rush shoves back. They tie up, break, then Rush CHOPS! Fans “WOO~” but Dax shakes that off. They circle, tie up and now Dax CHOPS! Rush brushes that off and fans rally up. Rush and Dax circle, tie up again, and go around. Rush puts Dax on ropes, swings but Dax ducks! Dax headlocks, Rush powers out, Dax ducks ‘n’ dodges then slides, but Rush still runs him over! Rush stomps away, fans fire up, and Rush runs. Dax avoids the senton and Rush crashes down!

Dax CHOPS Rush, whips, but Rush reverses. Dax ducks ‘n’ dodges then CLOBBERS Rush! Rush bails out, Dax storms out after him and CHOPS! Dax brings Rush to the ramp, CHOPS and reels him in, but Rush back drops free! Dax writhes, Rush goes to the ring, and Rush says tranquilo. Rush goes back out, CHOPS Dax again, then RAMS him into railing! And then more railing! And then more railing! And then the fourth side! Fans fire up as Dax falls, and Rush stands up on the railing! Rush soaks up the cheering, then he again refreshes the count. Rush goes back for Dax, SMACKS him off railings, and then puts him in the ring.

Rush stalks Dax, CHOPS him in a corner, and then CHOPS again! Dax turns things around to CHOP! And CHOP! Rush turns it around to CHOP Dax again! Dax CHOPS! Rush CHOPS! Repeat! Dax fires off CHOP after CHOP then rains down fists! Starks loves it, the ref backs Dax off, and then Dax runs in, Rush BOOTS, then POSTS Dax! Dax staggers, Rush CHOPS again! And again! And again! Dax’s chest is bleeding from all that damage! Rush stomps and throws forearms, then runs to fake Dax out! BOOT! Dax falls out of the ring and Rush poses, tranquilo! Fans fire up while Collision goes picture in picture.

Rush storms out after Dax, brings him around for body shots, and then UPPERCUTS! Rush CHOPS, Dax CHOPS, repeat! Rush whips Dax into steel steps! Dax hobbles away but Rush pursues. Dax slips into the ring so Rush soaks up the cheers and jeers. Rush steps back in, trips Dax and steps through to have a NAVARRO DEATH ROLL! Dax now endures the Inverted Figure Four! Dax crawls, crawls and has the ROPEBREAK! Rush lets go quickly, then paces around as Dax clutches a leg. Rush drags Dax up, TOSSES him out, then distracts the ref so Jose can get a cheap shot in! The ref has Rush leave him alone, so Rush goes out after Dax.

Dax kicks Rush, and SMACKS him off railing now! And CHOPS him into the chair! Dax CHOPS and ROCKS Rush on repeat! The front row is all fired up! Dax goes back to the ring, catches his breath, but Rush hobbles his way back over. Rush slides in, and he suddenly wants to shake hands. Dax doesn’t fall for it, he dodges the sucker punch and ROCKS Rush! Dax then knees so he can ROCK and CHOP Rush eye to eye! Rush gets up to ROCK Dax in return! Rush suplexes high and hard, then rolls through! Uno Amigo! Another suplex, Dos Amigos! Rush brings Dax up as Collision returns to single picture, THREE AMIGOS! Cover, TWO!!

Dax survives but the fans rally up. Starks brags that he and Bill are the smarter team, Rush and Dax are going to go into Full Gear far less than 100%. Rush and Dax fight for control, and Dax gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! And then GERMAN SUPLEX again! But Rush resists the third to switch and ripcord, and CHOP! Dax sputters, Rush shoves him to a corner and puts him up top. Rush CHOPS Dax again! Rush climbs up, but Dax throws hands in return! Dax CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS until Rush falls back! Dax catches his breath, adjusts up top, but Rush trips him up! Rush SLAPS Dax, climbs up, and goes to the very top! SUPER DUPER PLEX!! Cover, TWO!!

Dax survives and fans fire up again! Jose argues the count but “This is Awesome!” Rush and Dax stir, and Rush stands up. Dax drags himself up with ropes, but Rush storms over. Rush ROCKS Dax, but Dax holds ropes! Rush swings, Dax dodges and CHOPS again! Rush CHOPS, Dax CHOPS, they just CHOP away, keeping the wristlock all the while! They both choke the other! Rush breaks free to ROCK Dax! Dax SLAPS Rush! Now they SLAP back and forth! Rush ROCKS Dax, and again, and again! Dax swings, Rush bobs ‘n’ weaves, DOUBLE HAYMAKERS take both men down! Starks wants a standing count!

The standing count does begin, and fans are thunderous! Dax and Rush stir, they crawl to corners, but the count is 7 of 10! They both drag themselves up with ropes, and stand at 9! Rush fires up, runs in, and they DOUBLE LARIAT! And DOUBLE LARIAT! And DOUBLE LARIAT again! Rush dodges, to LARIAT! Dax is up, he LARIATS! They go again, Rush gets around, BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO!! Dax survives, Rush grows frustrated, and the fans rally up. Rush drags Dax up, slashes his throat, but Dax wrenches out to reel Rush in! PILE- NO, Rush fights that to back drop, but Dax sunset flips! Rush rolls through, but Dax avoids the Penalty Kick!

Dax spins Rush to a backslide, but Rush rolls through! Only for Dax to PILEDRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Even Starks wonders about that count! Fans fire up while both men are down again, then they both bail out. Jose coaches Rush but Dax reels him in. Rush fights free, KNEES Dax, then POSTS him! Rush puts Dax in, but he stares down Starks. Starks says stay back, Starks is the champ. Rush pie faces Starks! Fans fire up, Starks is mad, but Rush goes back to Dax. Starks shows restraint as Rush goes to a corner. Fans fire up, Rush runs corner to corner at Dax, BULL’S- SPEAR from Starks!!

No Contest

Bill goes after Dax now and fans boo, but here comes Cash! Cash fires off with Bill, and then LFI runs in! Dralistico y Vance beat up Starks, Bill CHOKES Dax, but then Dralistico goes after Cash! The House of Black returns and they get involved! Malakai fires off on Dax and Vance, Brody sees Bill! Fans fire up as the biggest men storm around the way, and then step up to each other. They go looking under the ring, and they grab the same ladder! They tug-o-war over it and the fans fire up! Dralistico DROPKICKS it into them both! Then Cash DIVES onto Brody! Dralistico FLIES onto Bill! Fans fire up as the chaos is all over ringside!

Dax fires off on Malakai, Starks brawls with Vance, security and referees rush out to stop this! Fans want not “LET THEM FIGHT!” but we only have to wait another 24 hours! If this is how it is now, how much wilder will it get with ladders involved?!

Backstage interview with Action Andretti.

Lexi is with The Sight to See, and says last week, The Kingdom took out Darius Martin after his match with Roderick Strong. Is there any medical update he can give us? Action says yes, but then he gets interrupted by The Kingdom & Roddy. Mike Bennett says he has the medical update: Darius has a bruised ego and a weak neck! Matt Taven tells Action to stop embarrassing himself, “especially with that Gen Z bowl cut.” Action tells Taven that a word of advice: Shut your damn mouths! But then Roddy shouts, “ACTIIION~! Zip it, dude.” Roddy says he’s found his next victim. It’s ACTIIION~! The Kingdom rolls away, but Action says victim his ass. But will it be his neck that’s the real target?

Wheeler Yuta VS Buddy Matthews!

While he’s been busy with Hook, The Decoder has been meaning to get even with the House of Black’s Juggernaut. But will Buddy be just as enigmatic as the Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil? Or will Yuta have the solution to this mystery?

The bell rings and fans rally for Buddy. Yuta is amused by that, and the two circle. They feel things out, Buddy shoots around to a waistlock, but Yuta switches. Buddy switches, Yuta switches, and Buddy switches again. Buddy spins Yuta, Yuta steps over then slides under to waistlock again. Buddy pries free to wrench and wristlock, then YANKS the arm. And YANKS it again! Buddy wrenches but Yuta chinbars, only for Buddy to wristlock again. Yuta rolls, handsprings and wrenches back to grind the arm. Buddy fights up, pulls hair, but the ref reprimands. Yuta wrenches to wristlock, but Buddy grinds forearms in Yuta’s face.

Buddy wrenches, headlocks and hits the takeover. Yuta keeps his shoulders up, headscissors, but Buddy kips free. Yuta trips Buddy, covers, ONE! Yuta avoids the sweep and he smirks at Buddy. Yuta offers a leg, but then brings it away. Yuta taunts Buddy again, but Buddy still misses. Yuta keeps taunting Buddy, then he steps over and rolls Buddy up, ONE! Buddy swings, Yuta bobs ‘n’ weaves and DROPKICKS Buddy out! Fans rally and duel, “Let’s Go, Yuta!” “YUTA SUCKS!” But Buddy gets on the apron, and Yuta DROPKICKS him off the apron! Yuta goes out, Buddy ROCKS Yuta and then THROWS him into railing!

Fans fire up, Buddy storms up but Yuta RAMS into Buddy! Buddy knees low in return, then sits Yuta in the corner. Buddy hoots a la Brody, and he BOOTS Yuta down! Buddy hauls Yuta up and into the ring, brings him up, but Yuta RAMS him into the corner! Yuta ROCKS Buddy, but Buddy knees low. Buddy whips Yuta to a corner, runs in but Yuta slips out to the apron. Yuta ROCKS Buddy, bumps him off buckles, then slingshots in, but into a facelock! But Yuta dumps Buddy out to the apron! They brawl on the edge, fans rally up, but Buddy TOSSES Yuta to the desk!! Down goes Yuta, and those WOO Energy drinks! Fans lose their minds while Collision goes picture in picture!

Buddy waits on Yuta to get up, and then he stomps him on the apron! Buddy steps inside to refresh the count, then lets Yuta slide in. Buddy grins as he drags Yuta up. Buddy CHOPS Yuta to a corner, storms up but Yuta CHOPS! And CHOPS! Buddy CHOPS back! And CHOPS again! Yuta grits his teeth and shakes his head, so Buddy CHOPS him again! Buddy hoists Yuta up top, ROCKS him, but Yuta BOOTS back! And again! Yuta leaps, but Buddy catches him! Buddy pops Yuta up to a fireman’s carry, then a GUTBUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO! Yuta hangs in there but Buddy KICKS him in the back!

Yuta snarls as he sits up, and he eggs Buddy on. Buddy BOOTS Yuta, but Yuta stays up! Yuta stands, gets in Buddy’s face, and Collision goes picture in picture.

Collision returns as Buddy SOBATS! Yuta drops to his knees, and Buddy stands him up. Yuta swings, Buddy blocks to fire off a strike fest! Buddy stomps Yuta’s foot, then kicks, but Yuta dodges! Yuta ROCKS Buddy! Fans fire up while Buddy goes to ropes. Buddy storms back up on Yuta but Yuta ROCKS him again! Buddy comes back, Yuta ROCKS Buddy again! Yuta then gets around, ROCKS, CHOPS and repeat! Fans fire up as Yuta has the edge with those forearm shots! Buddy drops to a knee, but he KNEES low in return! Buddy reels Yuta in, suplexes, but Yuta slips free to waistlock! buddy fights the German with elbows!

Buddy is free but Yuta ROLLING ELBOWS! Yuta runs, into a SUPERKICK! Yuta rewinds but into a V-TRIGGER! Buddy half nelsons, pump handles, but Yuta cradles! TWO!! Buddy is up, he dodges Yuta, but Yuta rewinds again to shoot around, SNAP GERMAN! Bridging cover, TWO!! Yuta SUPERKICKS, SUPERKICKS, but Buddy blocks! So Yuta just SUPERKICKS again! Buddy bails out, Yuta builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit and down goes Buddy! Yuta puts Buddy in, runs up and wrenches, PAIN THRILLER! Cover, TWO! Buddy is still in this but both men are down. The fans rally up and Buddy flounders to the apron.

Yuta hurries after Buddy, drags him up, but Buddy fights the waistlock! Buddy throws elbows, and then POSTS Yuta! Yuta staggers, into a suplex! GOURD BUSTER onto the top crossbar! Yuta slumps back but Buddy climbs up. Buddy drags Yuta to the top but Yuta holds onto the corner! Yuta ROCKS Buddy, then adjusts. Yuta BOOTS Buddy away, gives him more BOOTS, and Buddy drops to his knees! Yuta still kicks away on Buddy’s face! And then Yuta is on the very top, for a GUILLOTINE CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO!! Buddy survives and fans fire up again! Yuta is too tired to be upset, and he stands back up.

Yuta drags Buddy around by his arms, has the wrists, and he smirks before he gives DRAGON- NO, Buddy avoids the stomp to roll Yuta! TWO, and Buddy BOOTS Yuta! Buddy goes up, Yuta GAMANGIRIS! Yuta climbs, but Buddy slips under to tuck, CHEEKY NANDOS! CHEEKY NANDOS AGAIN! RUNNING POWERBOMB!! High stack, TWO!! CURB STOMP!!! Cover, Buddy wins!!

Winner: Buddy Matthews, by pinfall

A wild battle between the young members of their respective factions, but Buddy grabs a chair? Buddy goes to the ring, but here comes Claudio! The Swiss Superman gets the Aussie Juggernaut to back down! Claudio gets a mic to tell “Buddy Boy,” if he wants the attention of the Blackpool Combat Club, he doesn’t need to cut a spooky promo backstage. All he has to do is ask. Buddy’s been pissing Claudio off for a few weeks, and Claudio likes to make challenges face to face in the light. And Claudio would absolutely hate to have come to LA without kicking some ass. So what does Buddy say? Buddy VS Claudio, unless he has to ask Daddy Malakai first.

But what does Buddy say? If he’s man enough, the two of them, Full Gear! Buddy nods, and now it’s really on Tony Khan to make it official! Will the Zero Hour be that much bigger with these two throwing down?

AEW takes a closer look at the International Championship match.

Jon Moxley says he is sick of showing respect without being shown respect in return. He is sick of being nice. Orange Cassidy says there was only thing on his mind when he realized what he lost. There was only one thing he thought that he needed. Moxley says Cassidy has spirit, but you can’t hurt Moxley with spirt. And the fact remains, “he hits like a b*tch.” Cassidy thought he’d feel like a champion again the moment he won this championship back. But the moment it was in his hands, Cassidy didn’t feel the same, and that’s because of Moxley. Moxley says the last time he lost was because his body failed him, and it won’t happen again.

Cassidy says when he hit that Orange Punch, and Moxley simply turned back to look at him… Moxley says it will be one of them in the end, but it’s going to be Moxley. Cassidy knows he has to win this to feel like a champion again. He HAS to beat Jon Moxley. Who digs deep enough to truly be THE International Champion?

Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander VS The Outcasts!

At Full Gear, The AEW Women’s World Champion has “Timeless” Toni Storm while the AEW TBS Champion has a Triple Threat on her hands. But will they be able to focus on The Knight & The Runaway? Or will this Collision end up a trap game for both champions?

The teams sort out and Shida starts against Ruby. They circle, tie up, and Shida wrenches. Ruby waistlocks, Saraya tries to get a chant going, but Shida switches and wrenches. Ruby stomps a foot, wrenches again and headlocks. Shida throws body shots, powers up, but Ruby throws her for a takeover! Shida headscissors, Ruby kips free, but Shida dropkicks her down! Fans fire up and Shida storms up on the corner. Shida ROCKS Ruby, climbs up, but Ruby slips out to trip Shida! Ruby swings, Shida blocks and then ROCKS Ruby first! Shida torture racks Ruby, for a SLAM! Fans fire up with Shida, and she tags in Kris.

The champs drag Ruby up, they double whip while Saraya protests, but Kris sweeps the leg and Shida SLIDING FOREARMS! Kris handstand LEG DROPS! Cover, TWO! Kris fireman’s carries, Ruby sunset flips free, and cover, TWO! Both women stand up but Ruby slips under, tag to Saraya! Saraya runs up, but into an arm-drag! Kris whips, Saraya ROCKS Kris! Saraya whips, Kris rolls over, and things speed up. Kris hurdles, then runs Saraya over! Cover, TWO! Kris waistlocks, she drags Saraya up, and we see Julia watching backstage in the dark. Kris whips but Saraya reverses, only for Kris to go up and over an droll, but Saraya KNEES her down!

Saraya looms over Kris while fans rally up, and Saraya howls! Saraya CLUBS Kris, tags Ruby, and the Outcasts double suplex. Kris fights that, to double suplex the Outcasts! The fans fire up, tag to Shida! Shida climbs the ropes to CROSSBODY The Outcasts down! Shida whips Saraya to a corner, runs in, and JUMP KNEES! Skye is also watching as Ruby runs in, only for Shida to ROCK her! Shida then snap suplexes Ruby into Saraya! Fans rally, Shida drags the Outcasts up and climbs up. Fans fire up with Shida as she rains down fists on them both! Shida goes to TEN, fires up more, and she kicks Ruby away. But Saraya anchors Shida’s legs!

Ruby runs up and the Outcasts THROW Shida down together! Shida flounders and writhes, the ref reprimands, and Collision goes picture in picture.

Saraya stomps Shida, stomps her more, but Shida hits back. Saraya CLUBS Shida down, drags her up in a facelock, and puts her in the ropes. Saryaa goes to the apron to fire off KNEE after KNEE! Ruby taunts Shida while she’s stuck, then Saraya argues with the ref. Ruby gets a cheap shot in! Saraya covers, TWO! Saraya storms up on Shida at the ropes to CHOKE her! The ref counts, Saraya lets off, and then she drags Shida up. Saraya bumps Shida off buckles, tags in Ruby, and Ruby stomps Shida! The ref counts, Ruby lets off to argue with the ref, and that allows Saraya to CHOKE Shida! Saraya gets away wit it, and Ruby drags Shida up.

Ruby facelocks to grind Shida down, but Shida fights her way forward! Shida and Kris reach out, but Ruby keeps her away! Saraya runs in, the ref stops her, and so the ref misses the tag! Kris runs in but the ref stops her, not knowing what happened! And that allows Ruby to stomp Shida down! Ruby taunts Kris, drags Shida up, and she bumps Shida off buckles. Tag to Saraya, she stomps Shida, then she taunts Kris. Saraya drags Shida up, brings her around, but Shida suplexes! Saraya fights, Collision returns to single picture, and Shida suplexes Saraya after all! Shida crawls for her corner, but Ruby YANKS Kris off the apron!

Look who’s ringside! It’s Cool Hand Ange! He applauds Ruby, but Sarya drags Shida up. Shida fires forearms, Saraya swings Shida blocks! Shida swings, Saraya ducks and mule kicks! Saraya runs, but Shida ENZIGURIS! Fans fire up with Shida but she still falls over! Shida and Saraya crawl, hot tags to Ruby and Kris! Kris rallies with shoulder tackles, then a DISCUS LARIAT! Fans fire up as Kris BLASTS Saraya, too! Kris runs to UPPERCUT Ruby, then goes side to side to KNEE! Kris reels Ruby in, for the FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ruby survives, Parker continues to cheer her on, but things spill out of the ring.

Kris whips Ruby but Ruby reverses, and Kris hits railing hard! Right in front of Parker! Ruby is flustered that he’s wearing her merch. But Kris ROCKS Ruby and puts her in the ring. Tag to Shida, then Shida goes up. Kris Electric Chair Lifts, but Ruby POISON-RANAS free! Shida still MISSILE DROPKICKS Ruby, but Saraya tags in! Saraya DECKS Ruby, YAKUZA KICKS Kris, and then Ruby joins in. The Outcasts reel Shida in, but Shida fights the double suplex! Shida blocks Ruby’s kick, gives it to Saraya, and QUESTION MARK KICKS Ruby! Saraya and Shida fires off forearms, fans fire up as they go back and forth!

Shida and Saraya run, DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! The ref starts a standing count, and Saraya crawls to her corner. But Shida brings Saraya up to CLUB her first! Shida fires away, fans fire up, and Shida runs, but Ruby gets a cheap shot in! Saraya facelocks, Shida wrenches and whips but Saraya reverses, only for Shida to JUMP KNEE Ruby to the floor! Shida dodges Saraya to JUMP KNEE her down! Fans fire up and Parker hops the railing to check on Ruby. Shida goes up the corner, Saraya stands, but she BOOTS the ax handle down! KNIGHTCAP!! Cover, Kris breaks it! Ruby is distracted by Parker being a nice guy.

Saraya TOSSES Kris, but is upset that Parker and Ruby are having their moment! Kris runs in at Ruby, but Parker pushes Ruby aside to take the LARIAT! Shida rolls Saraya, Saraya rolls through, but gets the KATANA!! Cover, the champs win!!

Winners: Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander, by pinfall

Ruby is stunned, but she’s the one who let herself be blinded by love. Shida and Kris are each rolling towards their title matches, will they both hold onto their belts through Full Gear?

Tony Schiavone interviews MJF.

The two sit down backstage, and Schiavone says this is obviously a big weekend with Full Gear tomorrow. He thanks the AEW World Champion for sitting down with him. MJF says, “Thanks for having me, ya fat old pr*ck. Renee busy today?” Well, yeah. Oh, c’mon, Schiavone, he’s messing around, just having fun. Schiavone says in the Kia Forum, AEW Full Gear, MJF defends two titles in one night: the AEW World Championship, and the ROH World Tag Team Championships, but without his partner, Adam Cole. Why? MJF says the answer is that he made a promise he intends to keep.

As much as he knows that Austin & Colten Gunn are incredibly ugly, like very ugly, they’re also very talented. MJF is aware of the tough task he has ahead of him for Full Gear’s Zero Hour. Also it is of note that the screen behind MJF plays highlights of his tag team run with Adam Cole, including their big win at All In London. It even continues to show AEW Grand Slam, the night Cole hurt his foot. MJF says he will do whatever it takes to win, and he means that literally. He told his best friend, Adam Cole, that these ROH World Tag Team Championships would still be here waiting for him when he’s back from injury.

And MJF wants to be real, that injury was his fault. So he will not let Cole down, no matter what. Then let’s talk MJF’s frustrations over Jay White stealing the literal championship belt, #TripleB. MJF says as we all know, the AEW World title means everything to MJF. The Triple B symbolizes all the hard work and dedication to this sport. When Jay White stole it, MJF was furious. But MJF realized why White did it. They’re a lot alike. Unfortunately, White reminds MJF of the parts of him that MJF “absolutely despises.” White is insecure, and stole the belt not to prove to the world that he’s championship material. White stole it trying to prove that to himself.

So MJF has bad news for White. The championship doesn’t make the man, the man makes the championship, which is precisely why on November 18th, in the Forum, Jay White will lose. Because nobody is on the level of the devil. Schiavone says MJF is the longest reigning AEW World Champion. Facts. And a win over Jay White will also make MJF the winningest champion. Plus, Full Gear represents one year to the day that MJF won the title. What does that mean to MJF? And what is the likelihood of MJF still making it through Full Gear as champion? Well, MJF feels a lot of pride in that accomplishment. But likelihood?

Well, okay. Let’s talk that. What was the likelihood of his mother conceiving him when she was using a brand new diaphragm? Umm… What’s the likelihood of a man with, to be honest, several mental disorders, becoming a success story? What’s the likelihood of a Jewish American becoming a pro-athlete? Of anyone becoming a pro-wrestler? Of MJF beating all these great men that the video reel is now showing. What is the likelihood of becoming a top guy? Of being the longest reigning world champion in a company? We would all agree all those odds are slim to none?

So when you ask MJF what the likelihood of him beating the Gunns AND White in one night, when all those men are so supremely talented, of him making it to 365 DAYS as a champion… Of him getting one step closer to his ultimate goal of becoming the greatest AEW World Champion of all time? MJF would say slim to none. But unfortunately for Bullet Club Gold and all his other detractors, MJF likes those odds. MJF smirks, more than ready to once again run the gauntlet. Will Maxwell Jacob Friedman find a way to survive Full Gear?

My Thoughts:

A great go-home Collision here, even for being pushed to Friday for the first time because they can’t have this and a PPV on the same Saturday. I’d say they should really think about that before next time, but Worlds End is already scheduled for Saturday, December 30th. Anyway, great opening promo from Christian Cage in place of those prepackaged promos. Christian of course threatens the livelihoods of Sting and Edge, that’s the kind of Heel he is, but interesting that they’d schedule a TNT Championship just outta nowhere. Awesome Fatal 4, and awesome win for Trent, that title match is… Well it’s opening Rampage, so guess they’re giving it time to breathe. Feels like Christian still wins that so he has momentum going into Full Gear.

Good squash win for Wardlow, so he’s obviously in town ready to strike MJF down when it’s most opportune for him. Good squash win for Kings of the Black Throne so they have momentum going into the now Ladder match for the tag titles. That is going to be awesome stuff, especially after the great match we got from Dax VS Rush and the great brawl to follow. Being a ladder match, just about anything can happen, so there’s a very good chance Starks & Bill retain. And great match from Yuta VS Buddy, even though it was kinda random. Buddy gets a great win, Claudio makes the save, and now we get a great singles match for the Zero Hour.

Miro VS Garcia was also a great match, but of course Daddy Magic had to get involved. Either way, Miro was winning, but that was a good detail for the story developing between Menard and Garcia. Good promo from Andrade and CJ to announce Andrade is in the Continental Classic, and that extra little news she secretly told Andrade has to mean that Andrade could win a world title match if he wins the whole thing. Honestly, that should just be the prize for winning the round robin, same as NJPW’s G1 Climax. Miro should also get in on that tournament so that he and Andrade can have at least one match against each other to help feed their story.

Good promo from Hobbs & Callis, and I would think this foreshadows Paul Wight returning like he returned from the dead or something so he and Hobbs can have a 1v1 match at some point. But until that moment, Hobbs should also get in on the Continental Classic. If anyone can get it, then everyone in that round robin should have to get through Hobbs to get to the finals. Very good promos from Moxley and Cassidy, their match still feels like it could go either way. And good promo from Roddy & The Kingdom to now target Action, that match is also added to Rampage so that stuff actually happens on Rampage.

Good promo from Julia, Skye & Kris ahead of their Triple Threat, and awesome main event tag. Ruby and Parker have another shipping moment that costs The Outcasts, and this of course gives momentum to the champions. Shida and Storm are probably still going to be even going into Full Gear with Storm literally calling her match for Rampage a tune-up. Kris stands tall, and as I’ve been saying, there’s a very good chance we get a new TBS Champion because of the Triple Threat. And then great promo from MJF to close the night, including the video highlight reel playing behind him. Now, something still has to happen with Samoa Joe and The Devil of AEW, but that probably all plays out in the Zero Hour.

My Score: 8.8/10