Can All Ego best the Best Bout Machine?

While the Continental Classic continues with Bryan Danielson wrestling two times within 24 hours, Ethan Page challenge Kenny Omega for the crown of “King of Canada!” Will All Ego end up deflated against the Best Bout Machine?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Eddie Kingston VS Claudio Castagnoli; Eddie wins.
• Willow Nightingale VS Mercedes Martinez w/ Diamante; Willow wins.
• Wardlow VS Willie Mack; Wardlow wins.
• Ethan Page VS Kenny Omega; Omega wins.
• Penta El Zero Miedo & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS Matthew Menard & Angelo Parker; Penta & Komander win.
• AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Bryan Danielson VS Andrade El Idolo; Andrade wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Ethan Page speaks.

“Tonight, we have Hamilton taking on Winnipeg in Montreal, in one of the biggest Canadian showdowns in history. I’m not feeling my best, Kenny Omega, tonight, you’re gonna get my best!”

Kenny Omega speaks.

“Ethan Page, you’ve put in the work, you look phenomenal. And yet you still have a string of bad luck. But you’re still gonna give it the good ol’ fashioned college try! You’re gonna try your best. And you expect to beat me? Don’t disrespect me. Ethan Page, I’ll see you on Collision. Good-bye, mwah, goodnight, BANG.”

Bryan Danielson speaks.

“Andrade, you and I are undefeated in the Continental Classic, so tonight, something’s gotta give. You better bring your A Game, because I’m ready for a fight.”

Andrade El Idolo speaks.

CJ Perry is by his side as he tells Bryan, “I know how good you are. But remember my words: I am better. I am El Idolo!” CJ says tonight, the technical master will simply lose to her client, The Lucha King.

Claudio Castagnoli speaks.

“My two least favorite things in professional wrestling: amateurs, and Eddie Kingston. So let’s get this over with, Eddie.” And in French, Claudio adds they will finish this 1v1. Allonsy!

Eddie Kingston speaks.

The Mad King claps and says let’s go, let’s go! We know what this is! It’s Saturday, it’s Collision! Y’know, Saturday, Saturday, the song, all that good stuff. Hit the music! Claudio, Eddie is gonna… Well, hit the music. The music does play, but will there be very little fun and games tonight in Montreal?

AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Eddie Kingston VS Claudio Castagnoli!

The Mad King put up his titles for this tournament, but he has yet to score any points! Will he do so by bringing down perhaps his most hated rival? Or will the Swiss Superman guarantee someone else will be carrying the ROH World & NJPW Strong Openweight Championships at Worlds End?

The bell rings and Claudio runs up to BOOT! But Eddie URAKENS! And SAIDOS! Claudio bails out, but Eddile builds speed! Eddie DIVES and takes Claudio into railing! Then Eddie puts Claudio in and runs up to KNEE low! Scoop and NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Claudio survives, Eddie snarls, and the fans rally up. Eddie storms up on Claudio as fans rally and duel. Eddie CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Eddie runs, but Claudio slips around, Gotch Lift! NEUTRALIZER! Cover, TWO!! Eddie survives and the fans fire up! Claudio drags Eddie up and ROCKS him with forearms.

Eddie goes to the apron, Claudio drags him up. Eddie ROCKS Claudio back, throws more hands, but Claudio LARIATS! Eddie falls to the apron and then the floor! Fans rally up while the ring count climbs, but Claudio storms out to drag Eddie up. Claudio puts Eddie in, and he DOUBLE STOMPS him! Claudio kicks Eddie around, eggs him on, and fans boo. Eddie sits up, Claudio gives more taunting kicks. Eddie CHOSP! And CHOPS! But Claudio ducks to SWING Eddie! Then the step through, SHARP SHOOTER! Fans boo but then rally up as Eddie endures. Eddie fights around but Claudio drags him from ropes!

Claudio sits deep but he even eggs Eddie on. Eddie powers up, moves around, and gets the ROPEBREAK! Claudio lets go, kicks Eddie around more to taunt him, but Eddie gets up. Claudio gives more taunting kicks, eggs Eddie on, so Eddie SPITS ath im! Claudio fires off UPPERCUT after UPPERCUT! Claudio sits Eddie down but he fires even more UPPERCUTS! Claudio then runs to HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Cover, TWO!! Eddie survives but Claudio drags him up. The fans rally, Eddie throws body shots, but Claudio ROCKS Eddie! Eddie CHOPS! Claudio ROCKS Eddie, Eddie CHOPS Claudio!

Claudio fires more forearms, then a short arm LARIAT! Fans boo more but Claudio looms over Eddie. Claudio drags Eddie up, scoops him, and POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO! Claudio argues with the ref but the ref defends his count. Claudio digs his knee into Eddie’s face, then scrapes Eddie’s face with his sole. The fans rally, Eddie fights up but Claudio stomps him. Claudio ROCKS Eddie with a forearm, but Eddie JABS! And JABS! But Clauduio ducks the left to fire off forearm after forearm! Claudio fires boxing elbows, then digs his boots in! The ref counts, Claudio lets off and Eddie sputters.

Claudio drags Eddie up, RAMS into him, then hoists him up top. Claudio ROCKS Eddie, climbs up after him, and fans fire up as Eddie fights back! Eddie ROCKS Claudio, but Claudio UPPERCUTS again! Claudio climbs back up, CLAWS Eddie’s back, then goes to the very top. SUPER DUPER PLEX!! The fans fire up, Claudio crawls to the cover, TWO!! Eddie survives again and Claudio seethes while Collision goes picture in picture.

Eddie grits his teeth while reaching out for Claudio. Claudio paces around, puts Eddie on ropes, and CLUBS away on him! Claudio runs side to side to then SLIDE ATTACK! And UPPERCUT! Eddie tumbles, Claudio covers, TWO! So Claudio keeps Eddie down with a rain of forearms! Eddie has his guard up, the ref wants Claudio to let off, but Claudio shifts to an ARMBAR! Eddie clasps hands to fight it off, but Claudio uses his legs to pry at the grip. Claudio stomps Eddie as he lets off! Claudio then drags Eddie up but Eddie CHOPS! And CHOPS! ANd CHOPS!

Eddie CHOPS more, then whips, but Claudio reverses to wrench and SLEEPER! Eddie grabs at Claudio’s arms, but he’s fading! Claudio leans on Eddie as he sits down, but the fans rally up. Eddie fights up and throws body shots. Claudio UPPERCUTS and Eddie goes to the corner. Claudio runs in to BOOT Eddie as Collision returns to single picture! Claudio BOOTS again, but Eddie just glares at Claudio! Fans fire up as Eddie storms up on Claudio. Claudio kicks, Eddie blocks and CHOPS! CHOPS! Claudio blocks a chop to short arm LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Eddie is still in this, but Claudio brings him up.

Claudio tucks the arms, but Eddie resists the Ricola Bomb! So Claudio shifts to GUT WRENCH SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Eddie is still in this and Claudio seethes. Claudio kicks Eddie to ropes, kicks him at the ropes, and eggs him on. Eddie CHOPS, but Claudio forearms! CHOP! Forearm! Eddie CHOPS, Claudio forearms! Eddie roars to CHOP, CHOP and CHOP! RIDGEHAND after RIDGEHAND, then ENZIGURI! Scoop and EXPLODER! Then another EXPLODER! Cover, TWO! Claudio hangs tough, but he is dazed from bring thrown around. They both stand, and Eddie MACHINE GUN CHOPS!

Fan sfire up but now Claudio just leans into the shots! Eddie JABS and Claudio wobbles! Then Eddie CHOPS again! And again! And MACHINE GUN CHOPS again! Eddie runs to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! But Eddie clamps on for the STRETCH PLUM! Claudio endures, fights around, ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Eddie lets go in frustration, but the fans rally and duel again. Eddie drags Claudio up, reels him in, but Claudio resists the lift. Eddie still tries, but then he shifts to giving Kawada Knees! Only for Claudio to POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO, but Claudio BASEMENT UPPERCUTS! Cover, TWO!!

Into a CROSSFACE! Claudio pulls back on Eddie’s head and neck and we get the five minute warning! Eddie crawls, reaches out, but Claudio hooks that arm to keep it away! Eddie fights to get the other arm free, and ROPEBREAK! Claudio lets off and hauls Eddie into HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Then he reels Eddie in, tucks the arms, RICOLA- NO, Eddie slips free! Claudio ducks the Uraken to UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO!!! Eddie still lives and the fans are thunderous! Claudio seethes, he CLUBS Eddie down, then CLUBS him again. Eddie CHOPS and CHOPS, but Claudio ROCKS Eddie!

They both stand, the forearms and CHOPS keep going! Eddie and Claudio shift to SLAPPING palm strikes, and the fans fire up as the shots fire off! Claudio UPPERCUTS, but Eddie gets around to HALF ‘N’ HALF! URAKEN!! UPPERCUT! URAKEN AGAIN!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Claudio escapes and no one can believe it! Three minutes left, Eddie hauls Claudio up and in. Claudio resists so Eddie gives him more knees! Eddie tries again, Claudio still resists, so Eddie URAKENS a fourth time!! And then the POWER- NO, Claudio ranas through! TWO and Eddie has the cover! EDDIE WINS!!!

Winner: Eddie Kingston, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Claudio earns 0)

Incredible! Eddie gets those desperately needed points and stays alive in the tournament! Will Eddie give this inaugural tournament its greatest comeback?

Jon Moxley speaks.

“I have people acting all week like I was supposed to be scared of Rush. Supposed to be scared of this guy. He’s a lot of bark. Dudes have been barking at me my entire life. And it never turns out that they have much bite. Was it a hard match? Yeah. Hell yeah. Will next week against Swerve be a hard match? Yeah. But as they say, ‘It is a shame for the helmsman to be surprised when the wind is unfavorable.’ This is the Continental Classic, baby, it’s supposed to be hard.

“Swerve Strickland’s got a lot of buzz. Buzz is cheap. Being at the top of this sport and staying there is another thing entirely. And it’s very, very costly. For a guy like you, in your position, it’s right habout now when you realize it’s a price you’re not willing to pay. Are you gonna be the guy that takes me out? Whatever will be will be. Next week, Swerve Strickland, Jon Moxley, and the ghosts and the demons that always chase me to the ring. This is gonna be something you’ve never attempted to do before, and it’s gonna be a long night, so I suggest you pack a lunch.”

Backstage interview with Hook.

Renee Paquette congratulates the FTW Champion on the big win in last week’s 8 Man Tag, and wants to talk about this issue he now has with Wheeler Yuta. But then Yuta himself walks in and says he’ll explain. Hook is a paper champion amateur! Renee shouldn’t waste time interviewing guys like Hook when she could be interviewing honorable champions like Yuta. Hook says Yuta’s real “honorable,” kicking Shibata in his balls. Yuta says he pinned Shibata to become a record-setting THREE-TIME ROH Pure Champion. He can do it under Pure Rules, or under Hook’s rules if he wants.

Yuta is tired of dealing with Hook, when Hook started this by sticking his nose in Yuta’s business. Yuta can make Hook’s life a living hell for as long as he wants, but he wants to put Hook down. So they’ll do it under FTW Rules. Hook says bet. We’re getting Champion VS Champion to the extreme, but will either belt be on the line?

Willow Nightingale VS Mercedes Martinez w/ Diamante!

The Babe with the Power used to look up to the OG Badass, but then she met her and it’s been bad blood ever since. Will Willow redeem herself from losing out on the ROH Women’s World Championship last year? Or will Mercedes go 3-0 against Willow all time?

The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, go around, and end up on ropes. Willow puts Mercedes in the corner, but lets off as the ref counts. Mercedes storms up, tey tie up again, and now Mercedes puts Willow in the ring. The ref counts, Mercedes takes a swing but WIllow dodges. Mercedes uses ropes as a defense, then Diamante distracts Willow. Willow storms up on Diamante but Mercedes sucker punches her! Mercedes UPPERCUTS Willow, UPPERCUTS her again, then ROCKS her with a forearm. Mercedes stomps away on Willow then lets off to soak up the heat.

Mercedes drags Willow up, ROCKS her again, and then whips. Willow blocks, Mercedes ROCKS her and whips her, but Willow reverses to LARIAT! Fans fire up and Willow has Mercedes on ropes to clothesline! And clothesline again! Willow roars as she clotheslines again and again and again! The ref counts, Willow lets off and brings Mercedes up to whip and CLOBBER! Fans fire up as Willow runs Mercedes over again, then SENTONS! Mercedes bails out, Diamante is there, but Willow goes out after them. Diamante backs off, but Mercedes RAMS Willow into apron!

Diamante mocks Willow, Mercedes CLUBS her, then UPPERCUTS her! Willow staggers around, Mercedes CLUBS her down. Then Mercedes RAMS Willow into railing! Willow writhes, the ref reprimands, but Mercedes “apologizes” before she drags Willow up. Mercedes CLUBS and UPPERCUTS Willow more, then brings her to the timekeeper’s area! Mercedes drags Willow along the railing, DRAPING NECKBREAKER to the floor! Willow writhes and Mercedes doesn’t get away without taking some damage as Collision goes picture in picture.

Mercedes shakes out her arm, goes back to the ring, and she lets the ring count handle this. Willow slolwy rises, drags herself over, and then drags herself into the ring. Mercedes stomps away on Willow, lets off as the ref counts, then storms back up to FULL NELSON her against the ropes! The ref reprimands, Mercedes lets off, but Diamante GAMANGIRIS Willow behind the ref’s back! Diamante gets away and plays dumb, but Mercedes bumps Willow off buckles. Mercedes throws hands but Willow returns fire! Mercedes rakes the eyes, then reels Willow in to bump off more buckles!

Mercedes CLUBS Willow on the back, pulls hair to stand her back up, and then RAMS her in the back! And again! The ref counts, Mercedes lets off, and Collision goes to break.

Collision returns and Mercedes throws body shots. Then she snap suplexes, Una Amiga! Then Dos Amigas! But Willow blocks tres to snap suplex in return! The fans fire up, but Mercedes fires palm strikes and an UPPERCUT! Mercedes runs, Willow follows then dodges to BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Willow pounds the mat, the fans rally, and Willow runs in to back body block! And clothesline! She snapmares Mercedes away, goes up and MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up, Willwo roars and she CANNONBALLS! Then she drags Mercedes to a cover, ROPEBREAK! Mercedes saves herself and crawls to the apron.

Mercedes wants a timeout? The fans boo, but Diamante gets on the apron. Willow DECKS her! Fans fire up, and Willow gut wrenches. Mercedes fights, the back and arms holding her back! Mercedes ROCKS Willow to FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Willow is still in this but barely. Mercedes seethes, she wants on Willow to rise, and she kicks Willow around. SAIDO! But Mercedes isn’t done, she drags Willow up for another SAIDO! Fans boo but Mercedes soaks it up. Mercedes looms over Willow, Willow slowly stands, and Mercedes hits an EXPLODER! Willow tumbles to a corner and Mercedes storms up on her.

Mercedes Electric Chair Lifts Willow, CLUBS her, CLUBS her again, then has the crucifix lift! RAZOR’S EDGE BOMB! Cover, but Willow cradles Mercedes! WILLOW WINS!!

Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall

The Babe with the Power showed she had the toughness and the savvy to lure Mercedes in! But now OG Badass and Cuban Diamond beat down on Willow! The fans boo, but the bullies stomp and bump Willow off buckles! Diamante goes to fetch a ladder! Mercedes stomps Willow, Diamante slides the ladder in and Mercedes JAMS Willow with it! Diamante then brings out a steel pipe, but here comes Kris Statlander! But from the crowd side! Diamante runs cuz Kris has a chain wrapped around her hand! Mercedes runs for it, too! Will things only escalate between these four?

Backstage interview with the former Jericho Appreciation Society.

Renee is with Daddy Magic, Cool Hand Ange & Big Hurt Hager ahead of the tag match against Penta & Komander, in front of the hometown crowd of Montreal. Menard cannot wait, but Hager wants to talk about Danhausen! He’s under investigation for stealing Hager’s hat, and then sticking it down his pants! Hager is getting FBI and the Mounties on it! Does he look like he’s kidding? He’s got hat fever! Hager is out.

Well, okay, Menard continues what he was saying. When he thinks of Montreal, he thinks of the greats! Celine Dion, Jacques Villeneuve, “The Rocket” Richard, and tonight they add two more names! Menard & Parker! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT! Parker asks Renee if she knows just how many times they’ve sat in these very stands, stared down at that wrestling ring, and dreamed of being in there? Well tonight is the night it happens! They are home, in front of their fans, friends and family, the people they love! Menard goes on and on in French, and then in walks Ruby Soho.

Saraya is not far behind and she has Anna Jay with her. They both knew this was gonna happen. Saraya has Renee move aside because she’s about to be very unladylike. Menard is upset, Saraya says to stop spitting all over the place. They each want the other to handle this situation, so Menard drags Parker along to get ready for the match. Saraya asks Ruby why she wants to hang around that loser for. What is Ruby hiding in her jacket? Saraya reveals Ruby is wearing Parker’s merch! Saraya knew she smelled the scent of betrayal on Ruby! What betrayal? Saraya says Ruby is an evil witch! Just like Toni Storm!

Saraya says Ruby’s never been there for her, so Saraya won’t be there for Ruby next week when she faces Riho! Ruby’s gotta prove herself to Saraya that she still wants to do this! Anna, you keep an eye on Ruby. Saraya storms off, are The Outcasts about to have a complete fallout?

Swerve Strickland speaks.

“I don’t feel pain when it comes to me chasing my goals. When it comes to me shutting people up and proving everybody wrong. Nine points, I’m the leader in this Classic. But let’s not stop there. This is bigger than this tournament. I’m the leader of this damn company. Whether it’s in the ring, whether it’s on PPVs, whether it’s me getting interviewed on TMZ, or whether I’m on the field in Jacksonville talking to the NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, I run the industry.

“So really, save all this footage. Please. Stock all this up. Because I’m gonna run this all back when I’m the leader and on top of AEW as the world champion, making history. But first it starts with the Continental Classic. Jon Moxley next, Dallas, Texas. I can’t wait. You called yourself the Ace? I’m hungry. I’m feasting. I need that. You say you drink blood, you say you crush bones, you say you do all this violent stuff. I do, too. I’ll see you in Texas. Whose house? Swerve’s house.”

Wardlow VS Willow Mack!

The War Dog decimated AR Fox, and that didn’t sit right with Fox’s friend. Will the Return of the Mack put Wardlow in his place? Or will the Maestro of Mayhem write another Powerbomb Symphony in Montreal?

The bell rings and fans chant for “WARD~LOW!” Mack and Wardlow slowly step up, then tie up. Mack goes for a leg but Wardlow throws him away. Fans chant for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Mack fires off haymakers and runs, but into a DROPKICK! Fans fire up but Wardlow just paces. Mack checks his face, but Wardlow RAMS him into the corner! And he fires off UPPERCUTS! The ref counts, Wardlow lets off, and he runs back in, but Mack dumps him out! Wardlow lands on his feet but Mack PLANCHAS! He just bounces off Wardlow!! And Wardlow HEADBUTTS back!

Wardlow puts Mack in the ring, jumps right up to the apron, and then runs in at the corner, but Mack moves! Wardlow hits buckles, Mack rolls him up, ONE!! But Mack hurries to STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, ONE?!? Mack is stunned but he hurries to run, and RAN- NO, Wardlow stops Mack to bring him up, POWERBOMB!! Fans are thunderous and Wardlow storms around. Wardlow hauls Mack up, to POWERBOMB!! And then the wind up, LARIAT! Wardlow snarls and brings Mack back up, reels him in again, and hook the horns, for the LAST RIDE!!! Wardlow doesn’t even cover, he knows Mack is OUT! Wardlow wins!

Winner: Wardlow, by pinfall

Mr. Mayhem does not care about how he wins, only that he wins! Will nothing stop his path of destruction as he pursues vengeance on MJF?

The House of Black speak.

Malakai reviews FTR’s situation: Their best friend in the world is gone, and the only people that truly care about them is… Well, the House. And Buddy adds that if FTR doesn’t believe them, it will be the end of FTR. Will Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood understand that if you can’t beat them, it’s best to join the House of Black?

Ethan Page VS Kenny Omega!

All Ego may be having an I Quit match with Tony Nese at ROH Final Battle, but he wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity to face The Cleaner in their home country. Will Hamilton or Winnepeg be celebrating the most when they can claim the title of hometown to the King of Canada?

The bell rings, the fans rally up and the two circle. They shake hands, circle again, and tie up. Omega waistlocks, Ethan pries at the hold but Omega pulls hair. Ethan still wrenches to a wristlock, then wrenches again. But Omega rolls, kips up, and wrenches back to then hammerlock and headlock. Fans cheer but Ethan powers up and out. Omega runs Ethan over, shakes out the beat up arm, and thing sspeed up. Ethan CLOBBERS Omega with his own beat up arm! Ethan throws body shots and haymakers in the corner, then follows Omega to another corner. We see Nees watching as Ethan CHOPS Omega!

Ethan whips Omega corner to corner, runs in, but Omega elbows back! Ethan runs back in, Omega goes up and over then comes back to RANA! Fans fire up while Ethan bails out. Omega starts the Terminator Drums then builds speed. But Ethan knows this trick, and he gets in, HEADSHOT CUTTER! Omega flounders out of the ring to Ethan’s frustration, but the ring count starts. Ethan goes out to fetch Omega, brings him up, and then ROCKS him with a right! Omega CHOPS in return! And CHOPS again! Omega refreshes the count, to then whip Ethan into railing! But Ethan comes back to CLOBBER Omega!

Fans fire up as Ethan shakes out the arm and tells cameramen to move aside. Ethan whips Omega at railing, but Omega stops himself! Omega ELBOWS back, goes up the railing, QUEBRADA to the floor! The fans fire up again and Omega hurries to get Ethan up. Omega puts Ethan in, slides in an druns, to KOTARO KRUSHER! Cover, TWO! Ethan is tougher than that but Omega keeps cool. Omega brings Ethan up but Ethan fights the scoop! Omega throws body shots, but Ethan throws them in return!

Ethan scoops Omega now, to SLAM him! Omega stands but Ethan ROCKS him! And ROCKS him again! Ethan whips, Omega holds ropes, and Omega BOOTS back! Omega reels Ethan in to suplex up and out! They both fall to the floor hard and fans say “This is Awesome!” as Collision goes picture in picture!

The ref checks them, Omega and Ethan stir, and they slowly rise up. Omega stands, Ethan follows, and they both roll into the ring. Omega JABS! And jABS! And JABS! Omega throws JAB after JAB, then winds up to CHOP! Ethan falls back, Omega drags him back up. Full nelson, but Ethan scrambles to the ropes! Omega CLUBS away on Ethan, then BOOTS him out of the ring! Ethan tumbles back to the ramp, Omega goes out after him. Omega drags Ethan up to ROCK him with another right. Ethan ELBOWS in return! Omega ROCKS Ethan, Ethan ROCKS Omega, repeat!

The ring count climbs as the two brawl right at ringside! The ref tells them to get back in but the forearms keep flying! Both men wobble, Omega CHOPS! Omega has a wild look in his eyes as he gets Ethan back up, for an APRON BACK SUPLEX! Ethan writhes and crawls to a corner as Collision returns, to then FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE Omega down! Ethan puts Omega in, then HEADSHOT- V-TRIGGER!! Omega snipes Ethan, hoists him up, POWERBOMB! V-TRIGGER!! Cover, TWO!! Ethan survives and Omega seethes. Omega says one more, and he loads up!

Omega says BANG, he runs, but Ethan avoids the V-Trigger to waistlock! Omega switches, whips, and BLINDSIDE V-TRIGGERS! Then he full nelsons, but Ethan breaks free and arm-drags! Omega BOOTS back, goes up, but Ethan ROCKS him! ICONOCLASM! And then the DDT!! Cover, TWO!! Omega survives and fans fire up! Ethan storms up on Omega, reels him in, but Omega fights the lift. Ethan CLUBS away on Omega, reels him in again, but Omega again fights the lift. Omega wrenches free, fireman’s carries, and “YOU! CAN’T! ESCAPE!” ROLLING SENTON, but Omega takes a moment.

Omega goes up, MOONSAULT, but Ethan moves! Omega staggers up, but he deflects Ethan’s boot to SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Ethan flounders, the fans fire up, and Omega brings Ethan around. Another full nelson, but Ethan fights it! Ethan swings, misses, SNAP DRAGON! Ethan goes to a corner, Omega storms up on him and puts him up top. Omega ROCKS Ethan, climbs up, and fans fire up. Omega stands on the very top, but Ethan throws hands! Omega CLUBS Ethan, Ethan throws more hands! Ethan then scoops Omega for a SUPER POWERSLAM!! Ethan crawls to the cover, TWO!!

Omega survives, reminding everyone why he’s been a champion everywhere he’s been! But Ethan calls for the end, gets Omega up to the crucifix, but Omega slips free and Electric Chair Lifts! But Ethan fights free to roll-up, TWO! Omega V-TRIGGERS! Ethan BOOTS! Ethan falls on the cover, TWO!! Ghost pin, TWO!! Ethan is on the ropes, Omega V-TRIGGERS! Reload and V-TRIGGER! Electric Chair Lift, ONE WINGED ANGEL!! Cover, Omega wins!!

Winner: Kenny Omega, by pinfall

All Ego came through on his word to give it his all, but it still wasn’t enough to best The Best Bout Machine! Omega still shows Ethan respect by raising his hand, what will it take for All Ego to prove he’s worthy of gold?

Wait, speaking of gold, AEW World Tag Team Champion “Big Bill” storms out here and BOOTS Omega down on stage!! Fans boo, Ethan hurries to go help Omega but Bill laughs and gets away while Ethan hobbles up the ramp. Fans boo but are Big Bill & Ricky Starks making sure the Golden Jets can never cash in their golden tickets?

Backstage interview with CJ Perry.

Lexi Nair is with CJ and brings up Andrade taking on Bryan Danielson tonight in the Continental Classic. There is a lot riding on this match tonight, can she walk us through the pressure they’re feeling? CJ says if you look at Andrade’s résumé, Andrade was born to do this. He is a multiple time singles champion, multiple time tag team champion, and multiple time trios champion. He has won gold in five different weight classes across four different countries, flies higher than any Cruiserweight, hits harder than any Heavyweight, and has all the tools to beat Bryan tonight!

But then Miro storms in and says HE is CJ’s husband, and is trying to figure out the last time CJ said so many good things about him. Lexi says she’ll leave this to them and exits. Miro asks why CJ is so mad when he simply told her to stay home. He is the bread winner, she is the queen. Is he really that delusional? He told her to stay home to cook, clean and listen, and then “denounces” her! Well, a woman’s gotta get her hands dirty every now and again. When his dad went fishing, his mom cleaned the fish. When his dad killed boars with his bare hands, his mom guts them.

When Miro hunts, CJ cleans. But don’t worry, he won’t touch Andrade at all. But once the tournament is finished, so is Andrade! The Redeemer storms off, simply counting the days until he can unleash his wrath on The Idol. Will Andrade be ready for when that day comes?

Julia Hart speaks.

“Being the Princess of the Black Throne comes with lots of responsibilities. Number one: Being the TBS Champion. Number two: Always honoring the House. And number three: Always knowing what’s behind everyone’s mask. I can see behind everyone’s masks. Some disgusting, some brilliant, I don’t judge. But there is one in particular I can’t seem to figure out: The Living Dead Girl, Abadon.” Abadon whispers that soon enough, the Hart stops beating! Forces of darkness are set for a collision, but who will come away with the gold?

Penta El Zero Miedo & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS Matthew Menard & Angelo Parker!

While Top Flight has accepted the trios challenge, Penta & Komander are tuning up for that match. Will there be #CEROMIEDO in Montreal? Or will Daddy Magic & Cool Hand Ange make themselves living legends in their hometown?

The teams sort out and Menard starts against Penta. Fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~! OLE~, OLE~!” Menard and Penta circle, and Pneta says listen! “CERO! MIEDO!” Menard says, “Oh you piece of crap! What do you think you’re doing out here? This is MY crowd!” Fans chant for Daddy Magic, but Penta takes off the glove. Perfect pass to Alex, and then “CERO! MIEDO!” But Menard stops it! So Penta SOBATS, headlocks, but Menard powers out. Penta stops to KICK Menard, then whips again. Menard reverses but runs into a BOOT! And a GAMANGIRI! Penta keeps moving but Menard follows to clothesline!

Menard runs, Penta follows, but Menard dodges. Penta dodges, clinches, trips and covers, ONE! Menard sweeps and covers, ONE! Penta handsprings up and fans cheer the stare down. Menard and Penta shake hands, but then Menard CLUBS Penta! Komander tags in to springboard and MISSILE DROPKICK! Parker tags in, he kicks and whips to then DROPKICK Penta! Fans fire up with Parker and he brings Komander up. Parker whips corner to corner, Komander goes up and over and superhero landing! Fans fire up, Parker runs in but Kmoander sidesteps, drops, kips up and arm-drags!

Komander arm-drags Parker more, then DROPKICKS Parker down! Fans fire up, Komander brings Parker over and tags in Penta. The luchadores double whip, Komander runs in to SPLASH! Penta runs up to GAMANGIRI! Penta sits Parker down, sets up, and Komander chases Menard off before he runs to step-up DROPKICK! Menard runs in now, but the luchadores dodge to DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Menard sits down onto Parker, Penta and Komander combine for MONKEY FLIP CANNONBALL! Fans fire up as the luchadores stand tall, “CERO! MIEDO!” They build speed to DIVE into forearms!

Menard & Parker fire up, they whip Penta & Komander into railing and then fire off hands as Collision goes picture in picture!

Parker puts Komander in the ring while Menard POSTS Penta! Parker drags Komander up, says he’s having a hell of a hair day, then hits a snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Parker keeps on Komander, drags him up to wrench the arm, and he whips Komander to a corner. Tag to Menard, and Parker whips Menard so Menard can whip Parker in to forearm smash! Drop toehold and the BOOYAH ELBOW! Menard covers, TWO! Menard is frustrated but he drags Komander up. Komander throws hands, but Menard CLUBS him down! Menard bumps Komander off buckles then soaks up the cheers and jeers.

Menard stands Komande rup, climbs up the corner, and he rains down fists! Fans count, the ref counts, but Menard gets to DIX (ten in French). Menard then tags Parker, and Parker drags Komander up, but Collision goes to break.

Collision returns, Menard & Parker double whip but Komander holds ropes. Komander BOOTS Menard, ELBOWS Parker, then uses a Tiger Feint to throw Parker out! Komander dodges Menard, hot tag to Penta! Penta dodges Menard to SLINGBLADE! Then SLINGBLADE for Parker! SUPERKICK for Parker and fans fire up agian, “CERO! MIEDO!” The luchadores build speed, they slide out as Parker & Menard duck, and then they DOUBLE DROPKICK Menard & Parker down! Fans fire up as Penta puts Parker in, then sends Menard into railing! Penta storms up but Parker throws a forearm!

“This is Awesome!” as both men go back and forth with forearms! Both men wobble, Parker ROCKS Penta! Penta winds up but Parker counter punches! Parker swings, but into a half nelson, pump handle, MADE IN JAPAN!! Cover, Menard breaks it! Menard CHOPS Penta, CHOPS again, then whips. Penta sunset flips on the return, but Menard rolls through to get the legs! Penta fights, but Menard gets the BOSTON CRAB! But Komander SHOTGUNS Menard down! Komander tags in, runs in, wheelbarrow, but into a CODE BREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Komander survives!

Penta SUPERKICKS Parker! Menard whips but Penta reverses and sends Menard out! Parker swings, misses and Penta mule kick! Komander goes up, Penta reels Parker in, “CERO! MIEDO!” CIELITO FEAR FACTOR!!! Cover, the luchadores win!

Winners: Penta El Zero Miedo & Komander, by pinfall

A killer combination and they’re still going to add El Hijo Vikingo to the mix! Will the lucha trio ground Top Flight? Or will Action Andretti & The Martin Brothers simply use Penta’s team as a launch pad to the top?

Nigel McGuiness sits down with Keith Lee and Shane Taylor.

Nigel notes that at one point, the Pretty Boy Killers were one of the most dominant tag teams in ROH. Shane says at the height of their dominance, “dis bish” Keith decided to jump ship. Shane doesn’t see that drive to be the best and take over anymore. If Keith is gonna bring that Keith to Final Battle, he “should’ve let that disease kill you.” Keith tells Shane that he’ll make a couple things clear. “Just like physics doesn’t have an answer for me, Lady Death doesn’t have an answer for me, I guaran-damn-tee that Shane Taylor doesn’t have an answer for Keith Lee. You will learn your lesson.”

Final Battle is on the horizon, and it might be the biggest and wildest one yet! Who will stand tall when the Pretty Boy Killers collide once and for all?

AEW shares the reactions after last Wednesday’s Gold League competition.

Rush is angrier than he was before losing to Moxley, and Lethal is frustrated and furious being mathematically eliminated from the finals. But Jay White says Lethal still is one of the greats, it’s just that The Switchblade is a cut above. Mark Briscoe doesn’t wanna talk about how he lost again, he just wants to get going. Will El Toro Blanco, Black Machismo and the Sussex County Chicken just have to settle for being someone’s spoiler now?

AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Bryan Danielson VS Andrade El Idolo!

The American Dragon just defeated the Dragon Slayer last night on Rampage, but he’s not going to slow down! Will Bryan continue to be arrogant in victory? Or will he have to see if he can be arrogant in defeat?

The bell rings and we’re on the clock. Bryan and Andrade shake hands and the fans cheer the sportsmanship. The two circle, tie up, and Andrade wrenches an arm. Bryan rolls, hooks a leg, but Andrade wrangles him down. Bryan gets up, wrenches, goes after the arm, but Andrade trips Bryan. Andrade steps through, Bryan gets away, and the fans cheer as the two reset. Bryan and Andrade feel things out, knuckle lock, and the fans duel. The two go shoulder to shoulder in a test of strength, then they turn around and Andrade throws Bryan up and over. Bryan comes back but Andrade hooks a leg.

Bryan bridges, Andrade jumps up but Bryan turns that into a MONKEY FLIP! Fans fire up as the two stand off agian. “OUI! OUI! OUI!” Andrade nods and applauds, then the two reset again. They tie up, Andrade headlocks, but Bryan pries the hold. Andrade holds tight, fans rally up, and Bryan moves around. Bryan powers up and out, but Andrade runs him over! Andrade goes back to the headlock and he grinds Bryan again. Bryan fights up, powers out and drops down, but Andrade runs him over again! Back to the headlock and Andrade grinds Bryan down.

Bryan fights up, the fans rally, and Bryan powers out. Things speed up, Bryan hurdles but Andrade runs him over! And again! Cover, TWO! Bryan hangs in there but Andrade headlocks. So Bryan hits a BIG back suplex! Bryan checks his bad eye, but then he storms up on Andrade. Bryan wrenches, and hits an ELBOW BREAKER! Andrade kneels, Bryan KICKS him! Andrade stands up to shove Bryan. Bryan KICKS the arm, Andrade CHOPS with the other! Bryan KICKS, and KICKS, but Andrade blocks to DRAGON SCREW! And then another DRAGON SCREW! Bryan gets up, Andrade dodges to CLOBBER him!

The fans rally up and Andrade pumps himself up. Andrade runs corner to corner but Bryan dodges! Andrade hits buckles and tumbles out tot he floor! Bryan goes corner to corner and DIVES from the corner! Not the best hit but both men are down. Fans rally up, Bryan hobbles up on Andrade and CHOPS him against railing while Collision goes picture in picture.

Bryan KICKS, CHOPS and repeat! Andrade CHOPS back! And again! Bryan HEADBUTTS Andrade, Andrade BOOTS Bryan! Andrade huffs and puffs and gets back in the ring while Bryan drags himself up. Bryan steps in but Andrade stomps him! Andrade rips the eyepatch away to fire off forearms! Andrade stomps Bryan around, the ref reprimands and backs him off. The ref checks Bryan, the stitches are bleeding, but Andrade reels him in. They go up the corner, and Bryan fires forearms back on Andrade! They brawl, Andrade HEADBUTTS and HEADBUTTS!

Bryan wobbles, he HEADBUTTS back! Bryan goes to the very top, to SUPER STEINER! Both men are down and the ref checks them again. Andrade sits up and fans rally. Andrade BOOTS Bryan,b ut Bryan CHOPS! Andrade fires a forearm, Bryan fires back! Collision returns to single picture as the CHOPS go back and forth now! Andrade gets the edge, and he CHOPS Bryan to ropes. Then Andrade ROCKS Bryan with a right. Andrade shakes out his hand, whips, but Bryan reverses, only for Andrade to KICK him away! Andrade runs in but Bryan TOSSES Andrade up and out!

Fans fire up and Bryan builds speed, to DIVE into a forearm! Andrade hits Bryan right on that bad eyebrow! Andrade grins as he wipes the blood off his arm. Andrade steps back in the ring, the fans rally and duel, and Andrade grabs a leg. Andrade steps through, FIGURE FOUR! Fans “WOO~!” but Bryan endures! Bryan reaches out, claws at the mat, but Andrade starts to bridge! Bryan fights it by moving around! Bryan reaches, Andrade bridges, but Bryan gets the ROPEBREAK! The fans are thunderous as Andrade lets Bryan go. Andrade says he’s that close, though.

Bryan crawls to a corner, Andrade storms up to BITE Bryan’s forehead! The fans rally, Bryan has a bloody nose now, too. Andrade stands Bryan up, puts him on the top rope, and then he fires forearms! Bryan wobbles, the eyebrow is swelling, but Andrade HEADBUTTS him! And HEADBUTTS again! And then he DIGS his thumb into the eye! The ref reprimands, fans boo but Andrade snarls. Andrade brings Bryan up but Bryan resists the superplex! Fans fire up as Bryan throws bodyshots! “OUI! OUI! OUI!” and Bryan HEADBUTTS Andrade! Andrade SLAPS! Bryan CHOPS! Andrade SLAPS! Bryan CHOPS!

The fans fire up as Bryan fires off shots! Andrade falls back and Bryan adjusts! bryan MISSILE DROPKICKS Andrade down! The fans fire up as Bryan seethes and sits back up. Bryan and Andrade rise, and Bryan KICKS! And KICKS! And KICKS! “OUI! OUI! OUI!” But Andrade ducks the buzzsaw to roll Bryan, but Bryan rolls through! Bryan traps the arm but Andrade rolls through then steps through! Bryan drags him down to a cradle, TWO!! Andrade escapes, dodges, and swings. Bryan dodges, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! The fans are thunderous and hope they “FIGHT FOREVER!”

However, there’s a time limit so both men rise up. Bryan and Andrade trade shots, JAB for JAB! JAB! JAB! JAB! Bryan gets the edge, then spins, but Andrade blocks to Reverse Gory Especial! And then Andrade RAMS Bryan into a corner! Bryan ends up on the top rope, Andrade climbs up as the five minute warning hits. SUPERPLEX!! And then a roll through, for a snap suplex! So then that was a grande uno amigo! And then Andrade gives some Latino Heat before THREE AMIGOS! Cover, TWO!! Andrade seethes, he puts Bryan in a drop zone, and he goes up the corner. But Bryan trips him up!

Bryan brings Andrade back to the top rope, for a SUPER BACK SUPLEX!! Cover, TWO!! But into the LEBELL LOCK!!! Andrade endures, flails, reaches out, crawls forward, but Bryan shirts to a RINGS OF SATURN! ROPEBREAK by a literal foot! Bryan lets go, then hausl Andrade up to back suplex! Andrade lands out of it, wobbles, but he avoids Bryan’s knee! Boot feint to ELBOW!! Cover, TWO!!! Bryan survives, but Andrade is oddly amused! Andrade has Bryan in a corner, runs corner to corner, but Bryan gets up to ROCK Andrade! They brawl with forearms again!

We’re under three minutes, the two fire off fast and furious! Bryan KICKS and KICKS then runs corner to corner, to DROPKICK! Bryan keeps going, but Andrade boot feints and ELBOWS again! Bryan is down in the corner, BLINDSIDE CIEN SHADOWS!!! Andrade rains down fists in the corner! The ref wants Andrade to let off, so Andrade runs to CIEN SHADOWS again!!! And then Andrade hauls Bryan up, hammerlocks and LA SOMBRA DDT!!! Cover, ANDRADE WINS!

Winner: Andrade El Idolo, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Bryan earns 0)

No mercy from Andrade, at least not bell to bell. He does check on Bryan after, just as Doc Sampson does. The BCC hurry out here, Yuta checking on Bryan while Claudio backs Andrade down. Andrade is offended, he was showing Bryan respect! The ref stops these two from fighting, Andrade and Claudio have to save it for their Blue League match. Will El Idolo stay undefeated even through to Worlds End? Or will the Swiss Superman look to rebound next round?

My Thoughts:

A great Collision, though bit redundant having a Gold League recap vignette that also featured some of Moxley’s and Swerve’s promos that we got in full. But it’s not like they could not do them all at once to save time, right? Sorry, I’m being sarcastic. But a small gripe when Moxley’s full promo and Swerve’s full promo were both really good. And both Blue League matches tonight were awesome and great choices to bookend the night. Eddie finally getting a win and Bryan finally taking a loss make great moves for the halfway-ish point of this tournament. Mostly, Eddie needs to stay alive so he can actually fight to defend his titles.

Claudio and Andrade have a very natural reaction given how the BCC gets. Claudio VS Andrade is going to be great stuff, too. Miro’s promo with CJ was good, too, bringing up the traditional gender roles and how that’s what Miro grew up with but not CJ. Andrade better hope he makes it to Worlds End and the tournament finals to delay Miro coming for him. At the same time, feels very likely that the moment Andrade’s match week five ends and he’s not going to the semifinals, Miro pounces to set up a match between them for Worlds End instead.

Good promo from Julia and Abadon to add some hype to their match. Really lends to hwo Abadon herself is supernatural, something that was only superficial up until this point. And good promo from Yuta and Hook to set up their match. FTW Rules from these two is going to be great, but I would hope they come up with a championship stipulation. Is this for the FTW title? Will Hook then have to try Pure Rules in a match for the ROH title? Will there be something even wilder for Winner Takes All? We can only hope.

Great match from Willow and Mercedes, great save made by Kris, feels like we’re getting a Street Fight Tag match between Willow & Kriss VS Diamante & Mercedes. Great promo from X-JAS with The Outcasts to add more to the Parker x Ruby romance. Saraya is on her last nerve with this, she is about to replace Ruby with Anna so that Ruby then gets to spend more time with Parker. Great tag match from Menard & Parker VS Penta & Komander, but given the stories behind these teams, it made sense Penta & Komander won. The loss adds to the woes that’ll break X-JAS up while the luchadores have momentum before facing Top Flight.

Decent squash from Wardlow on Mack, but the detail was Wardlow throwing up the horns. Some would call those devil’s horns, perhaps another tease that Wardlow is among the minions beating up on people. And great match from Ethan VS Omega, but I figured Omega would win that. Omega needs to stay strong while Jericho is “hurt” (who knows how much is kayfabe and how much is shoot), but then I should’ve figured Big Bill would attack Omega so that Omega is the same as Jericho. Golden Jets are probably gonna be absent for a few weeks, and then they make a heroic return to go after Starks & Bill to set up the title match for Worlds End.

My Score: 8.8/10