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Mitchell’s AEW Dynasty Results & Report! (4/6/25)

Whose Dynasty is this?

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Will the reign of terror finally come to an end?

AEW’s most dangerous men, Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland, battle for THE World Championship, and the right to lead this Dynasty!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Zero Hour – Six Man Tag: AR Fox & Top Flight VS Nick Wayne & The Cru; Nick & Cru win.
  • Zero Hour – Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge: Max Caster VS Anthony Bowens w/ Billy Gunn; Bowens wins.
  • 2025 Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Will Ospreay VS Kevin Knight; Ospreay wins and advances.
  • AEW World Tag Team Championships: Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin w/ MVP VS “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith; Lashley & Benjamin win and retain the titles.
  • 2025 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Mercedes Mone VS Julia Hart; Mone wins and advances.
  • AEW World Trios Championships: The Death Riders VS Rated FTR; The Death Riders win and retain the titles.
  • AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm VS Megan Bayne; Toni wins and retains the title.
  • 2025 Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Kyle Fletcher VS Mark Briscoe; Fletcher wins and advances.
  • ROH World Championship Title VS Mask: Chris Jericho VS Bandido; Bandido wins and becomes the new ROH World Champion.
  • AEW TNT Championship, No Time Limit, Full Ringside Ban: Daniel Garcia VS Adam Cole; wins and
  • AEW International Championship Triple Threat: Kenny Omega VS Ricochet VS “Speedball” Mike Bailey; wins and
  • AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley VS Swerve Strickland; wins and

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It’s the AEW Dynasty Zero Hour!

Join Renee Paquette, RJ City & Jeff Jarrett in discussing, analyzing and predicting all of the action here in the City of Brotherly Love!

 

Backstage interview with Ricochet.

Lexy Nair is with The One & Only and brings up his challenge for the AEW International Championship being in a rather unusual circumstance. Ricochet wanted Kenny Omega, but now he’s got Omega and Mike Bailey. Where is his head at? Ricochet says it is no secret that since his AEW debut, he has been on the quest for championship gold. And despite his Herculean efforts, he has been screwed all along the way. Whether that was AEW stacking the odds in Triple Threats, some prancing, dancing manager, or a bunch of jackasses in the crowd, Ricochet has been screwed.

But now, they are in Philadelphia, the city of champions! Nothing will stop him from being the NEW AEW International Champion, and showing everybody why Ricochet is Outta This World! AHA~! Ricochet heads out, but will he fly like an eagle and become a champion?

 

Zero Hour – Six Man Tag: AR Fox & Top Flight w/ Leila Grey VS Nick Wayne & The Cru w/ The Patriarchy!

There is a lot of history here, as we’ve seen The Whole Fox’n Show win $300,000 alongside Darius & Dante Martin, but we’ve also seen Fox assault The Patriarchy’s Prodigy within an inch of his life. Darius & Dante used to be on the same team with Lio Rush & Action Andretti, but ambition and ego got in the way. Nick claims he is only fighting Fox for himself, but will he and The Cru still stand tall together? Or will Fox & Flight soar like the eagle here in Philly?

The teams sort out and Philly is fired up for “A R FOX! A R FOX!” as he starts against Action. The bell rings, but then Action bails out. The fans boo, The Cru laughs, but Fox FLIES! Down goes The Cru! Top Flight goes after Nick and then helps with The Cru! The fans fire up as Dante throws down hands, Darius stomps, and Fox puts Nick in the ring. Nick bails out, The Cru rushes in, but Fox fires kicks and hands on them first! The fans fire up, Fox runs, but The Cru split the difference! Lio grabs a leg, Action hits a NECKBREAKER! Cover, Darius BOOTS Lio onto it! Darius whips, Lio reverses, and Nick trips Darius!

Nick drags Darius out but Darius DECKS Nick! Dante half nelsons Lio but Lio fights and arm-drags free! Dante runs up, Lio slips under, and Action CLOBBERS Dante! Action tags Lio in, the Cru storms up on Fox again, and they fire hands! The fans boo, Action CHOPS, and The Cru double whip. Fox KICKS Lio, TOSSES Action, then goes Matrix to dodge Lio! Hot tag to Darius! The fans fire up as things speed up! Darius CLOBBERS Lio, BLASTS Nick, then BOOTS Lio! Darius keeps moving, and he BULLDOG HOTSHOTS Lio! SUPERKICK for Action! GAMANGIRI for Lio! But Nick RAMS Darius into steel steps! Darius tumbles and the fans boo, but Nick eggs Philly on!

Kip Sabian makes a cameraman focus on Nick, the “star” of the show, and Nick drags Fox Darius into the ring. Lio stomps Darius, rains down fists, but the ref reprimands. Lio lets off to taunt Dante, “SUCK IT!” Lio bumps Darius off buckles, tags Action, and Action fires hands. Action tags Nick, Nick stomps Darius and snapmares him. Nick drops a leg, then covers, TWO! Nick stays on Darius with kicks, then he bumps Darius off buckles. Tag to Lio and he stomps Darius. The fans rally but Lio snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Lio keeps Darius down with a facelock but the fans rally again. Darius fights as Dante & Fox coach him up.

Darius reaches out, Lio grinds the hold, then Lio gator rolls Darius away. Tag to Action and he stomps Darius. Action kicks Darius and talks trash but the fans rally again. Darius CHOPS Action, then UPPERCUTS! Action CLUBS Darius, then he snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Darius is tougher than that, but Action clamps on with a chinlock. The fans rally as Darius endures, but Action thrashes him around. Action drags Darius up, RAMS him into the corner again and again, then tags Lio. Lio snapmares Darius, then KICKS him in the back. Lio swaggers, then he sucker punches Dante! The ref keeps Dante back, and Lio CLAWS Darius’ face!

The fans boo, Lio grins, and Lio brings Darius around to wrench. Darius fires body shots, but Lio CLUBS him down. Lio gator rolls Darius again and tags Nick. Nick stomps Darius now, but the fans boo more. Nick drags Darius up, snapmares and KICKS! Cover, ONE!! Darius is toughing it out but Nick keeps him down with a facelock. Nick drags Darius over, tags Lio, and they mug Darius. Darius fires body shots in return, then he ROCKS Lio! And ROCKS him again! The fans fire up but Lio BOOTS Darius! Then he sucker punches Fox! But Darius DROPKICKS Lio! Both men are down, and the fans fire up again!

Darius crawls, Lio shakes out the stars, and Darius hot tags Dante! The fans fire up as Dante rallies on Lio, then whips. Lio reverses, runs up, but Dante slips out, goes up and around, and GAMANGIRIS! Dante SUPERKICKS Nick, then springboards in, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Lio stays in this but the fans fire up with Dante. Dante hurries to a corner and climbs. Kip is creeping up but Dante stares him down. Action sneaks a chain necklace to Lio! Lio runs up, but Dante SUPERKICKS him down! And he sees the chain! They both scramble for it! They tug-o-war while Kip keeps the ref distracted!

Dante THROWS Lio out, but Action rolls Dante up! TWO, and Lio is back to roll Dante, for Action to BOOT! Lio fires a fast strike fest, then Cru DOUBLE BRAINBUSTERS! Cover, Darius breaks it! Darius TOSSES Lio, then goes out to throw hands! The fans fire up while Action stands Dante up. Action torture racks, but Dante fights free! Dante flips up and over Action, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then springboards to LARIAT! The fans fire up while both men are down! Action and Dante crawl, hot tags to Nick and Fox! A fated encounter as Fox RAMS into Nick! Fox goes up, up, but Nick avoids the 450 attack! Only for Fox to flip through and CANNONBALL Action!

Nick reels Fox in, but Fox hits the ANARCHY! Lio is back, he kicks Fox, and then whips. Fox reverses, then runs up to A-LIST LARIAT! Fox ELBOWS Action, skins the cat, and DROPKICKS Lio to then roll and STUNNER Action! Fox dodges Lio, then DOUBLE CUTTERS Lio & Nick!! The fans are thunderous and Fox has targets all around the ring! Fox builds speed to FLY! Down goes Cru! Then he FLIES and Fox takes out Nick! The fans fire up more as Fox puts Nick back in! Fox runs, and he FLIES to take out Cru again! Fox is right up top, Philly roars for the SWANTON but onto knees! Nick runs up, but Fox goes Matrix!

Nick SUPERKICKS Fox! Darius is back in, he slips around Nick and hits a SPANISH FLY! But Action mule kicks, knee lifts, and ROLLING ELBOWS! Darius CHOSP! Action ROUNDHOUSES! Action whips, Darius reverses, but Action handsprings to BACK ELBOW! Dante slides in but Action shoves him. Dante springboard SHOTGUNS! Lio slides in, he bobs ‘n’ weaves to whip, but Dante reverses. Lio reverses that, Dante reverses back, but gets RUSH HOUR! Fox BOOTS Lio! Nick BOOTS Fox! Nick goes up, but Fox is right up after him! LOW MEIN PAIN!! The fans are thunderous but Kip distracts the ref again!

Leila YANKS Kip down! And then dares Superbad to do something! But Shayna SHOVES Fox off the corner!! WAYNE’S WORLD!! Cover, Nick & Cru win!!

Winners: Nick Wayne & The Cru, by pinfall

It may not have been The Patriarchy, but the numbers game is the same! Has the Prodigy found teammates that actually respect him? Will Nick use this momentum as he goes into NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors?

 

Zero Hour – Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge: Max Caster VS ???

Platinum Max promised just last night on Collision to do this, so here he is. He shows off his “official” document, and he has them cut his music like a certain other Max. “Philadelphia, you are lookin’ live at the Best Wrestler Alive!” The fans boo, but Caster says, “There’s been a lot of names talked about with this match. But we all know that the Maximaniacs here in Philly only wanna say one name and one name only. Guys, it’s time to chant my name! ‘Let’s Go, Max! You’re the Best Wrestler Alive! Let’s Go, Max! You’re the Best Wrestler Alive!'” Wait, the fans are actually trying it? But Caster says you gotta match his inflection!

The fans try but Caster stops them. Even when he gets what he wants, it isn’t enough. Caster tells Philly they are allegedly the greatest sports city in the United States. Allegedly! So what he needs right now is for them to show up for him like they did all the great Philly athletes in history. They need to show up for the Best Wrestler Alive, Platinum Max, and here’s something that’ll make them feel at home. Caster unzips the jacket, to reveal a BEN SIMMONS Philadelphia 76ers jersey! The fans boo, but Caster says let’s try this again! Just like you would for Simmons… “Let’s Go, Max! You’re the Best Wrestler Alive!”

The fans change it to “Worst Wrestler Alive,” so Caster says they’re not as great as New York like where he’s from. The fans boo but Caster says time for business. Who can survive the Best Wrestler Alive? We all look to the stage, and then the lights go out! A new song plays, and it’s ANTHONY BOWENS! Philly erupts as The 5 Tool Player has returned and he looks better than ever! And he even has Daddy Ass with him! Will the Scissor King, The Pride of Pro-Wrestling, finally shut Caster up?

The fans cheer, “F HIM UP, BOWENS, F HIM UP!” Caster points to his document, but Bowens snatches it and TOSSES it! They shove each other, the ref has them back up, and Bowens puts his entrance attire aside. The bell rings, Caster runs up, but Bowens DECKS him! Bowens eggs on the Best Wrester Alive to then mule kick, front KICK, and FAMOUSER! The fans fire up and Bowens says “Throw ’em up!” Everyone puts up their scissors, and Bowens winds up to show ROCK!! Cover, Bowens wins!

Winner: Anthony Bowens, by pinfall

Caster is 0-8 at his own challenge, but the biggest thing about this is that Bowens is ready to make history! Will nothing and no one stop The 5 Tool Player from being THE Face of AEW?

 

When the chance is in front of you to build a legacy…

… how will you seize it? What lengths do you go to in your mind? Where do you allow yourself to go physically? Because any true Dynasty only exists when you win. On a night like this, in a city built by a championship grit, the moment is yours, so take it!

 

2025 Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Will Ospreay VS Kevin Knight!

The Aerial Assassin and The Jet teamed together and were victorious, but now they must test each other as opponents. Ospreay already called his shot for All In: Texas, will he hit this one out of the park? Or will Knight be #2Fly2Stop now that he’s All Elite?

The bell rings and the fans sing for “OSPREAY~, OSPREAY OSPREAY OSPREAY~!” Knight smiles and brushes that off. Ospreay and Knight shake hands, the fans cheer the sportsmanship, and the two tie up. Knight wrenches to wristlock, but Ospreay uses the ropes to flip through. Ospreay wrenches and wristlocks, but Knight fights up. Knight rolls, handsprings, and wrenches to WRING Ospreay! The fans are torn as Knight smiles and eggs Ospreay on. Ospreay runs up, Knight hurdles then REVERSE MONKEY FLIPS Ospreay! Ospreay goes to a corner, Knight runs up to LARIAT, then he cravats for a snapmare.

Knight runs, SLIDING SHOULDER TACKLES, then covers, ONE!! Ospreay is tougher than that but Knight keeps cool. Knight stomps Ospreay, UPPERCUTS him, then wrenches and whips. Ospreay grabs ropes, then he FLAPJACKS Knight! Ospreay BOOTS Knight right out of the ring! The fans are thunderous already and Ospreay PLANCHAS! Down goes Knight at the ramp! The fans fire up, Ospreay bows to the Owen Hart Cup itself, and he puts Knight back in the ring. Ospreay springboards, PIP PIP CHEERIO! Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Ospreay keeps his focus on Knight. Ospreay brings Knight up, and CHOPS!

The fans “WOO~” and Ospreay stalks Knight to a corner. Ospreay CHOPS Knight again! Knight goes to a corner, but he puts Ospreay in the corner to CHOP back! But Ospreay clamps on with a COBRA TWIST! Knight endures, but Ospreay digs his knuckles into Knight’s ribs! The fans rally, Knight pries at the hold, and Knight hip tosses free! Knight then drags Ospreay up, but Ospreay CHOPS! Ospreay whips Knight to a corner, but Knight comes back and CLOBBERS Ospreay! And CLOBBERS him again! Knight whips, Ospreay reverses, but Knight goes up and over to come back and LARIAT! The fans fire up with Knight now!

Knight scoops Ospreay, SLAMS him, then UFO SPLASHES! Cover, TWO! Ospreay is still in this and the fans rally up. Knight drags Ospreay up to fireman’s carry, but Ospreay slips free to spin Knight around! Knight fights the suplex, then Knight suplexes, but Ospreay STUN DOG MILLIONAIRES! Ospreay whips, Knight reverses, but Ospreay NEURALIZER KICKS! The fans fire up, Ospreay crawls to a cover, TWO! Knight stays in this and Ospreay nods. The fans rally up as Ospreay prepares the elbow pad. Ospreay aims from a corner, Knight rises, HIDDEN- NO, Knight hurdles over! And BOOTS in return!

Knight runs, BOOTS again, then reels Ospreay in! GERMAN SUPLEX, but Ospreay lands out! Ospreay CHOPS, runs, but Knight runs up! Ospreay gets around to SNAP GERMAN! Ospreay holds on, but Knight fires elbows! Ospreay CHOPS again, then runs, but into a DROPKICK! Knight gets air again and fires up! The fans cheer, Knight runs, but into a SPANISH FLY! Both men are down and the fans fire back up! Ospreay rises first, and he drags Knight up. Ospreay CHOPS Knight back down! Ospreay stands Knight up again, and CHOPS! The fans rally and duel, and Knight stays on his feet! Ospreay CHOPS Knight again!

Knight glares up at Ospreay, shakes his head, so Ospreay eggs him on. The fans fire up as Knight fires a forearm! Ospreay CHOPS! Knight forearms, Ospreay CHOPS, repeat! Ospreay fires up, the fans are with him, and he CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Knight shakes his head, roars, and he fires forearm after forearm! The fans fire up as Knight fires shot after shot, then DECKS Ospreay!! Knight brings Ospreay up, whips, but Ospreay reverses! Knight ducks the chop to CHOP, then runs, into the TIGER WALL KCIK! Knight DROPKICKS first! Knight goes corner to corner but Ospreay BOOTS him! Ospreay goes up, Knight sends him to the UPPER ROOM!

Ospreay tumbles out, Knight builds speed, but Ospreay dodges! Knight slides out, goes up and over the corner to PLANCHA! Down goes Ospreay and the fans are thunderous! Knight says L F G, then puts Ospreay in the ring. Knight runs up, SATELLITE- NO, Ospreay puts Knight on the apron! Knight ROCKS Ospreay, but Ospreay KNEES him in return! Ospreay runs, FLYING SUNSET FLIPS, but Knight holds onto the ropes! Ospreay pries Knight free, tucks him in, but Knight sits back up! SATELLITE DDT to the ramp!! The fans are thunderous again, and even losing their minds, while both men are down.

Referee Aubrey Edwards checks both men, and somehow they’re both okay to continue. Knight rolls into the ring, but Ospreay is still down at 5 of 10! Ospreay stirs at 6, rises at 8, but Knight SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODIES! Direct hit at the ramp! The fans are electric as Knight puts Ospreay in, then somersaults for the SATELLITE DDT!! Cover, TWO!?! Ospreay survives all those high impacts and Knight is shocked! The fans rally and Knight goes a corner. “This is Awesome!” as Knight aims, springboards, but Ospreay dodges! Ospreay runs up, slips through the lariat, then hauls Knight up! Knight RANA, but Ospreay blocks it!

Ospreay raises Knight up, but Knight RANAS after all! Cover, TWO!!! Ospreay narrowly escapes and Philly is giving this a standing ovation! Ospreay ROCKS Knight, Knight wobbles but roars! Ospreay SWATS the lariat, HOOK KICKS, then calls his shot! OSC- DROPKICK! Antiair from Knight connects, then he hurries to the corner! Knight is up top, U F O LANDING!! Cover, TWO!?!? Ospreay survives and Knight can’t believe it! Knight goes to a corner while the fans duel as hard as they can, and Knight springboards in! FLYING- CUTTER!! Ospreay hurries to springboard, but Knight catches him to a backslide! TWO!!!

Ospreay hauls Knight up to POWRBOMG, then STYLES CLASH!!! Cover, TWO!?!? Ospreay doesn’t hesitate, he just springboards, OSCUTTER!! Cover, TWO!!!! Knight survives again, but Ospreay aims again! HIDDEN BLADE!!! Cover, Ospreay wins!

Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall (advances to the semifinals)

Knight wants to be #The1YouLookUp2, but Ospreay is still #OnAnotherLevel. They shake hands to show respect, and while Ospreay moves on in The Owen, Knight prepares for the Best of the Super Juniors. Will both these men be hoisting up trophies before the end of the summer?

 

AEW World Tag Team Championships: Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin w/ MVP VS “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith!

The Hurt Syndicate crashed the Private Party, they outdrew The Gunns, and they ran through the Outrunners. Needless to say, they’ve been dominant. But The Redwood & Bad Apple were given an ultimatum from Chris Jericho: They need to win something that matters, or be cut off from The Learning Tree. Will Bill & Keith finally win when it matters? Or will Lashley & Shelton show them how they hurt people?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who’s really the biggest and the baddest!

The teams sort out and MVP joins commentary. Lashley starts against Keith and the fans rally up. Keith backs off to a corner and the ref has Lashley step back. Keith then steps out from the corner, circles with Lashley, but then he tags Bill. The fans cheer for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” as Lashley and Bill stare down. They circle, tie up, and are in a deadlock. Lashley pulls hair, puts Bill in the corner, and he tags Shelton. Bill CLUBS Lashley then ROCKS Shelton! BOOT for Lashley, BOOT for Shelton, then Bill LARIATS Lashley up and out! Bill runs to LARIAT Shelton up and out! The fans fire up for Bill as he gets himself fired up!

Bill waits on the Hurt Syndicate, and MVP leaves commentary to he can huddle up with them. Philly cheers Bill on more while Lashley storms back into the ring. But then Shelton tags in, so Bill goes out after him! Bill ROCKS Shelton, puts him in the ring, but Shelton STEP-UP KNEES Bill! The fans fire up while Bill flops in! Shelton tags Lashley and they get Bill up. They mug Bill, Lashley bumps Bill off buckles, then RAMS into him again and again! The fans are torn, the ref counts, but Lashley lets off to flex. Lashley bumps Bill off buckles, tags Shelton, and Shelton fires hands. Shelton then winds up, but Bill UPPERCUTS!

Shelton dodges a lariat, waistlocks, but Bill powers him to the corner. Tag to Keith and Bill scoops Shelton to SLAM! Keith drops a KNEE on Shelton’s face! Cover, ONE!! Keith rains down fists, then lets off to stand Shelton up. Keith ROCKS Shelton, but Shelton snarls. Keith ROCKS Shelton, but Shelton LARIATS Keith! Shelton whips Keith, then BACKDROPS him! The fans fire up while Keith writhes. Shelton puts Keith in the corner, fires hands, then he tags Lashley. Shelton digs boots into Keith, and Lashley runs up, but he blocks Keith’s boot! Lashley LARIATS Keith down, and the fans fire up for Lashley!

Lashley drags Keith up, TOSSES him out, then tags Shelton. Shelton goes after Keith, and he RAMS him into the barriers! Then the apron! Then the barriers! Then the apron again! Shelton brings Keith around, to THROW into the barriers! The fans cheer and sing, “We Hurt~ People!” Shelton drags Keith back up and into the ring, then stalks him. Shelton keeps Keith from Bill, then tags Lashley. The Syndicate mugs Keith, then Lashley stares Bill down while he suplexes Keith! Lashley holds Keith up, and with one hand, before the SLAM! Cover, TWO! Keith snarls as he toughs it out, but Lashley stays on him for a gut wrench!

Lashley has the Canadian Rack, but Keith lands out of the Dominator! Lashley ducks a kick, rolls Keith up, TWO! Both men stand, Lashley runs up, but Keith sends him into buckles! The fans rally as Keith and Lashley crawl, hot tag to Shelton! Shelton pushes Keith back, blocks a boot, then kicks, only for Keith to block! Keith ducks the Dragon Whip! Hot tag to Bill! Bill LARIATS Shelton, DECKS Lashley, then LARIATS Shelton again! Bill sends Lashley into a corner, runs up and SPLASHES! SPLASH for Shelton! Another SPLASH for Lashley! Another SPLASH for Shelton! BOOT for Lashley and the fans fire up again!

But Shelton GERMAN SUPLEXES Bill?! Cover, TWO!! Bill snarls as he stays in this, but Shelton fires hands! Bill glares at Shelton while the fans sing, “We Hurt~ People!” Shelton runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Bill scoops for the SCRAPBUSTER! Cover, TWO! MVP is a bit worried but claims he’s on his feet to get a better look. Bill grabs Shelton for the SKYSCRAP- ARM-DRAG! And SUPERKICK! Shelton has Bill in a corner, runs up, but Bill BOOTS Shelton down! Tag to Keith, and Bill runs in for a SPLASH! But Lashley CLOBBERS Keith! Lashley then catches Bill to FLATLINER! The fans fire up while Lashley stalks Bill!

Lashley reels Bill in, but Bill scoops Lashley! SNAKE EYES, and a LARIAT! Lashley is outside the ring, Bill goes out after him! MVP argues with the ref as Bill runs up, but Lashley sends him into barriers! Lashley runs up, but into BOOTS! MJF is there?!? SUCKER PUNCH from MJF, then Lashley SPEARS Bill!! MJF applauds and the fans cheer! Lashley is pissed, he can’t believe MJF just helped him take out Big Bill! Lashley storms back to the corner, MJF shrugs, and The Syndicate sees Keith is all alone. Keith knows it, too, and Shelton GERMAN SUPLEXES him! Lashley adds a SPEAR!! Cover, Hurt Syndicate wins!

Winners: The Hurt Syndicate, by pinfall (still AEW World Tag Team Champions)

Maxwell Jacob Friedman said he’d prove himself to the Hurt Syndicate, and he gave them the unsolicited assist. Will Montel Vontavious Porter have to talk with him about it later? As for Bill & Keith, will this be the last straw with The Learning Tree?

 

2025 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Mercedes Mone VS Julia Hart!

The (self-proclaimed) greatest TBS Champion is facing a former TBS Champion, both of them wanting to win the Women’s Owen Hart Cup. Will #FourBeltsMone soon upgrade to five? Or will the Princess of the Black Throne soon become the Queen of Harts?

The bell rings and the fans duel. The two circle, tie up, and Mone waistlocks. Hart switches, then headlocks, but Mone powers up and out. Hart handsprings over and the fans cheer. Hart smiles, but Mone kicks low! Mone whips, but Hart blocks the hip toss! Mone blocks a hip toss, but Hart knees low and flips up and over! Mone takes a swing, Hart ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Mone flounders to a corner, the fans fire up, and Hart runs up, only to be sent into buckles! Mone stomps a mudhole in, then digs her boots into Hart. The ref counts, Mone steps off and throws her armbands at Hary.

Harley Cameron is watching backstage with “Mini Mone,” and Mercedes Mone scoops Hart. Mone puts Hart in the Tree of Woe, then Mone stomps another mudhole in. The ref reprimands, Mone sneaks some heel kicks, then she gut wrenches Hart off the corner for CIPHER- NO, Hart victory rolls it! TWO and Mone victory rolls it! TWO, and Mone goes for the Gory Especial! Hart fights that to a backslide, TWO! Mone CHOPS! Hart sputters, Mone knuckle locks, and Mone goes up, up, but she slips! Mone arm-drags anyway, but the fans boo. Mone just does her dance to show it doesn’t matter. Mone then runs in at the corner, but Hart dodges!

Hart runs side to side, and Hart ELBOWS Mone! Hart wrenches the arm, and now she goes up the corner! Hart tightrope walks to go Old School! The fans cheer and Hart runs to BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Hart dribbles Mone off the mat and the fans fire up! Cover, TWO! Mone bails out but Hart storms out after her. Mone grabs Hart’s legs, Hart kicks her away, then cartwheels to dodge! But Mone still RAMS her into the barriers! Mone then goes to the apron, and she METEORAS to the floor! Mone grins and points to the Owen Hart Cup. The fans duel, Mone drags Hart up and makes her look at the trophy. Mone puts Hart in the ring, covers, TWO!

Mone is annoyed but she clamps onto Hart to KNEE her in the back again and again! Mone runs and METEORAS! Cover, TWO! Hart stays in this and Mone is annoyed. Mone paces, the fans rally up, but Mone drags Hart to her feet. Mone scoops and SLAMS Hart, then pretends she can’t hear the fans. Mone clamps onto a chinlock while the fans duel, and Hart endures as Mone squeezes tight. Hart fights up and JAWBREAKERS free! Then she cradles Mone, TWO! Mone DROPKICKS Hart down! Cover, TWO! Mone grows frustrated but she looms over Hart. Mone drags Hart up, reels her in, and snap suplexes!

Mone rises up, that’s just Una Amiga. Then she hits Dos Amigas! The fans boo, but Hart wrenches and WRINGS Mone’s arm! Then STANDING MOONSAULT, but onto knees! Mone covers, TWO! Hart stays in this and Mone is furious! Mone drags Hart up and scoops her into the Tree of Woe! Mone stomps away again, then sits down to mock Hart. Mone SLAPS Hart, then goes out to the apron. Mone soaks up the cheers and jeers, then climbs up the corner, only for Hart to sit up! SPIDER SUPLEX! The fans fire up while Hart shakes her head. Mone runs back in, but Hart sits up! Mone POSTS herself, falls to the floor, and Hart is up top! SUPER CROSSBODY!

The fans fire up while both women are down! Hart drags Mone up and puts her in the ring, but Mone scoops her! Hart tilt-o-whirls through to DDT! Cover, TWO! Mone survives and Hart grows frustrated. Hart drags Mone up, runs, and tilt-o-whirls again, but Mone stops that to CIPHER UTAKI! Both women are down and the fans fire up! Mone and Hart crawl to center, and Mone brings Hart up. Mone goes for the Gory Especial, but Harty sunset flips! Mone stops that, drags Hart up, but Hart trips Mone to a jackknife bridge! TWO, Mone high stacks! TWO, and Mone Gory Especials! Hart fights it, so Mone THROWS her to the corner!

Mone SLAPS Hart, then runs, but Hart goes up to catch Mone into a TARANTULA!! Mone endures, the fans fire up, and Hart lets go at 4. Hart then steps in, tilt-o-whirl and IRON OCTOPUS! Mone endures, reaches out, and fights her way over to RAM Hart into buckles! Roll-up and TWO! Hart kicks, Mone blocks, and Mone KNEES her! Mone staggers up, into BOOTS! Hart stomps Mone for good measure before she climbs the corner. The fans fire up, and HART SAULT into BOOTS! BACKSTABBER! Mone drags Hart back up, another BACKSTABBER! The fans boo while Mone looms over Hart. Mone clamps on, but Hart fights the drop!

Hart pries free, ELBOWS Mone, then ROCKS her! Hart runs, slips around, CRUCIFIX DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Both women are down and the fans fire up again! Hart grabs at Mone, but Mone reels her into the CROSSFACE!! Hart endures, reaches out, but Mone is between her and ropes! Hart pries at the hold, and opens it up to put on the HARTLESS LOCK!! Mone flails, the fans are thunderous, but Mone pushes to a cover, TWO!! Mone has the CROSSFACE again!! Hart’s arms are free but the facelock is on tight! The fans rally for Hart as she crawls, rolls, and has the cover! TWO, but the CROSSFACE is on deep!

Hart endures, the fans rally harder, and Hart keeps fighting! Mone shifts sides to pull way back! Hart keeps clawing at the mat, rolls again, then slips out to OKLAHOMA ROLL! TWO!! Mone has the SEATBELT! Mone wins!!

Winner: Mercedes Mone, by pinfall (advances to the semifinals)

The CEO had one of her toughest matches yet, but she’s the one that cashes in! We now see Athena is watching backstage, and Athena will face Harley Cameron in their own opening round match. Who will Mone meet in the semifinals?

 

AEW World Trios Championships: The Death Riders VS Rated FTR!

These teams have battled before, but that was when Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta & Pac were trying to keep Adam Copeland from the AEW World Championship. That mission had Dax Harwood feeling like he and Cash Wheeler were taking a backseat on a detour that went nowhere, but that disagreement has since ironed out. Will Cope, Dax & Cash soon reign together? Or will the Swiss Cyborg, Decoder & Bastard continue to hold these titles hostage?

Philly sings Metalingus to the end, just for Cope, “CHANCE TO FEEL ALIIIIIIIVE~!” Then The Death Riders make their entrance, and the fans boo. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see which side falls apart first!

The trios sort out and Dax starts against Pac. They circle, the fans rally behind Rated FTR, but also chant, “F U, YUTA!” Dax and Pac tie up, go to a corner, and they turn things around back and forth. Pac is in the ropes as a defense and the ref has Dax back up. Dax and Pac reset, tie up, and Pac headlocks. Dax powers up and out, but Pac runs him over! Pac runs, Dax drops down, but Pac slides under a boot to roll Dax up! TWO, and Pac waistlocks to O’Conner BRIDGE! TWO, but Pac wrenches Dax to a BACKDROP! Pac drags Dax over, BRUTALIZER, but Dax has the ROPEBREAK! Pac lets go and Dax is frustrated already.

Cope & Cash coach Dax to keep cool, then Cope tags in. The fans cheer as The Rated R Superstar tells off Claudio & Yuta. Cope and Pac tie up, they end up in a corner, and the ref counts the break. Pac lets go, but then wrenches the arm! Tag to Yuta and Philly boos their hometown villain! Yuta wrenches Cope to YANK the arm, then he wristlocks. Cope pulls Yuta’s shaggy beard and TOSSES him to a corner! Cope ROCKS Yuta, ROCKS him again, then tags Cash. Cope whips Yuta for Cash to slingshot SHOULDER TACKLE! Cover, ONE!! Yuta stands but Cash CHOPS him! Yuta goes to a corner, Cash UPPERCUTS! And CHOPS!

Cash bumps Yuta off buckles, wrenches him, then tags Cope. They whip Yuta for a DOUBLE FLAPJACK! Yuta flounders, but Pac runs in! So he gets a DOUBLE FLAPJACK! Claudio tags in then runs up, but Cope & Cash dodge for Dax to fire haymakers! Claudio staggers, Cash & Cope join in! Rated FTR pinballs Claudio, then Cash goes up! Cope & Dax hoist Claudio up to Cash for a SUPER POWERSLAM! Cover, but Yuta is in! Dax LARIATS Yuta, Cope LARIATS Pac! Cash covers, TWO! Claudio bails out, Cash DIVES out onto him! The fans fire up with Cash and he puts Claudio back in the ring.

Cash climbs, but Pac runs up! Cash kicks at Pac, the ref backs Pac off, but Yuta SHOVES Cash into the UPPERCUT! Claudio drags Cash over, tags Pac, and the Death Riders stomp away! The ref counts, Pac tells the fans off, and then Pac glares at Dax. Cash sputters to ropes, but he’s far from his team. Pac stomps Cash, then runs to BOOT him down! Pac soaks up the heat, then he drags Cash over. Tag to Claudio, the Death Riders mug Cash and Claudio stomps a mudhole in! The ref counts, and Claudio tags Yuta in. The fans boo even louder now, but Yuta & Claudio still mug Cash. Yuta snapmares Cash, drops a knee, then covers, ONE!

Yuta clamps onto Cash with a chinlock and he grinds Cash down. Cash fights up, fires body shots, then he headlocks. Yuta powers up and out, drops down, but Cash catches him into a POWERSLAM! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Pac runs in and BLASTS Dax, but Cope DECKS Pac! Pac crawls, he brings Yuta with him, hot tag to Claudio and- Dax?! Dax takes that from Cope so he can fire hands on all of the Death Riders! Dax rains down fists int he corner on Claudio, then CROSSBODIES Pac! Atomic drop for Yuta, then a whip, but Yuta reverses, only for Dax to reverse back and LARIAT! Dax whips Claudio, Claudio reverses, but Dax reverses to LARIATR!

Claudio stays up and roars! Dax LARIATS again, and again, but then Claudio dodges to POP-UP- NO! Backslide! TWO!! Claudio stands, but Dax trips him! Yuta scrambles in to DECK Dax! Cope grabs Yuta for the GRINDHOUSE CROSSFACE! Claudio is up, he trips Cash! Dax trips Pac! DUELING SHARPSHOOTERS!! The fans are thunderous as Claudio and Dax trade SLAP after SLAP! They let the others go so they can slap and fire furious fists! Dax runs, into a POP-UP UPPERCUT! Cope runs up, Claudio POP-UP UPPERCUTS! Claudio LARIATS Cash, then roars! The fans fire up, but then Yuta tags in so now they boo!

Claudio has Dax by the legs and SWINGS him around! We go to TEN and Yuta DROPKICKS Dax! Cover, TWO!! Dax survives and Yuta is furious! The fans tell Yuta off but he rains down fists on Dax! Yuta tags Claudio, they get Dax up, then tag to Pac. They send Dax to a corner, Yuta ELBOWS, Claudio UPPERCUTS, Pac ELBOWS, and repeat! The cycle of violence continues, then feed to the gut wrench! Pac gives Dax a TOMBSTONE while Claudio BLASTS Cope! Yuta is up top, FASTBALL SPECIAL! Pac goes up, ANOTHER FASTBALL!! Cover, Cash breaks it!! The fans are thunderous as Cash saves this one for the team!

Claudio drags Dax up, puts him in the corner, then Yuta sends him in. Dax dodges, Claudio POSTS himself! Dax dodges Yuta to hot tag Cope! Cope CLOBBERS Yuta & Pac, then whips Yuta for a BACKDROP! Cope DECKS Pac, FLAPJACKS Yuta, then IMPALER for Pac! Cover, TWO!! Pac survives and the fans fire up again! Cope hauls Pac up, hoists him to the top rope, and he tags Cash. Cash tags Dax, and they go to the adjacent corners! Cope brings Pac up for the SUPERPLEX! There’s Power, Cash hits GLORY! Dax hits DIVING HEADBUTT! Cover, Claudio breaks it! The fans boo, but Claudio BOOTS Cash! Cope LARIATS Claudio!

Yuta MISSILE DROPKICKS Cope, then kips up! Dax POP-UP SLINGSHOT POWERBOMBS Yuta! But Pac ghost pins Dax, TWO!! Pac clamps on with the BRUTALIZER!! Dax endures, Claudio intercepts Cope, and Yuta hurries to grab Cash in a SLEEPER! The fans boo but Cash drags Yuta from the ropes! Cash runs to FALL onto Pac! The fans are thunderous as Cash saves Dax again! Claudio and Cope are on the outside, and Cope whips Claudio into railing! The fans rally for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” while Pac crawls away. Pac tags Yuta, the fans boo, but Yuta aims at Dax. Dax stands, but SHATTER MACHINE hits! Cope SPEARS Yuta!! Dax covers, CLAUDIO BREAKS IT!!

The fans can’t believe it as this one keeps going! Cash drags Pac up, and suplexes Pac and himself up and out of the ring! Cope has Claudio on the outside, but now Claudio whips Cope into railing! Cope comes back to SPEAR Claudio down!! Dax and Yuta are in the ring and “This is Awesome!” Cope slides in, and he’s in a corner. Yuta rises up, Cope runs in, but Yuta hurdles! Cope avoids spearing Dax, but Yuta shoves Cope into Dax! Then BUSAIKU KNEE on Dax! Cover, DEATH RIDERS WIN!

Winners: The Death Riders, by pinfall (still AEW World Trios Champions)

The Decoder gets a win in his hometown, and they hate him for it! But it was really the fact Rated FTR was not 100% on the same page that allows the Death Riders to survive! Will their reign of terror define AEW in 2025?

As for Rated FTR, they are frustrated with how this went, but Cope still offers Dax his hand. Their miscommunication did cost them, but they hug it out. The fans cheer as the three stand together, but then Dax reels Cope in!? PILEDRIVER?!? The fans boo and Cash is stunned! How could Dax do that to a man with a bad neck like Cope?! But then Dax grabs chairs!! Dax storms into the ring, and he puts one down to put Cope’s head on it! And he has the other chair, to offer to Cash?! Dax wants Cash to have the honors?! Cash says hell no, and he SHOVES Dax down! The fans cheer Cash having the level head, and he helps Cope up.

Cash then feeds Cope to Dax?! SHATTER MACHINE?!?! FTR is united after all, and now they hit a FULL METAL MIND BREAKER!!!! Cope is helpless as Dax puts the chair back under Cope’s head, but then Cash takes the other chair after all! CON-CHAIR-TO!!! And then ANOTHER CON-CHAIR-TO!!!! FTR don’t even let the medics get in, and Cash steals the neck brace to wear it mockingly! Cash hops onto the stretcher and Dax pretends to give him CPR. Cash “revives” and he says Cope needs the brace more than he does. Dax & Cash leave Cope, and now the medical team can put on the neck brace and even place Cope on the backboard.

From there, Cope is taken out of the ring and put on the stretcher to be wheeled to the back. The fans cheer in hopes Cope will be alright, but it might be too soon to tell. Needless to say, the question isn’t “What’s next for FTR?” but #WhyFTRWhy?

 

AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm w/ Luther VS Megan Bayne w/ Penelope Ford!

After the epic conclusion to the incredible trilogy against Mariah May, Timeless Toni has perhaps shifted genres to star in a mix between Greek mythology and gritty sports drama. The underdog champion even gives us her take on a Rocky Balboa training montage for her entrance! But will she unlock the Eye of the Tiger? Or will this be more Wrath of the Titans?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who eats thunder and craps lightning!

The bell rings, the fans rally behind Toni, and the two storm up. They tie up, and Megan powers Toni to a corner. The ref counts, Megan lets off with a smirk, but the fans rally for “TONI! TONI STORM~!” The two tie up, but Megan throws Toni away! Toni storms back up, headlocks, but Megan powers up! Megan powers out, then she runs Toni over! Megan soaks up the heat while Toni rises up. Megan scoops, Toni slips free to waistlock, but Megan RAMS her into a corner! Megan runs, but into a BOOT! Toni then goes up and over, keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Megan catches the crossbody! Megan pops Toni around, but Toni slips free!

Toni RAMS Megan into a corner, whips, but Megan reverses. Toni goes up and up to CROSSBODY! The fans fire up but Ford panics! Toni KICKS Megan, KICKS again, then KICKS, but Megan blocks! EXPLODER! The fans boo but Megan looms over Toni. Megan drags Toni up, scoops her, and holds her up before she SLAMS him down! Megan “kicks dirt” at Toni, then drags her back up. Megan whips Toni to the corner, Toni bounces off buckles, and Megan scoops! The fans rally for Toni but Megan gives her a FALL AWAY SLAM! Megan runs and BOOTS Toni off the apron! Luther is there to help coach Toni, but Megan builds speed!

Megan DIVES, and down goes Luther at the ramp! Toni kicks Megan and uses Luther as a boost for a TORNADO DDT to the floor! The fans fire up and Toni drags Megan up into the ring. The fans rally as Toni climbs, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Megan is still in this and she goes to the ropes. Toni is on Megan with a whip, but Megan reverses. Ford trips Toni up while Megan distracts the ref! Then Megan BOOTS Toni down! The fans boo but Ford applauds while Megan paces. Megan drags Toni up, then RAMS her into a corner! Megan RAMS Toni in again and again and again, but she stops as the ref counts 4.

Megan snarls and winds up to CHOP! Megan talks trash on the fans, then whips Toni corner to corner. Megan runs in and SPLASHES, then she BUTTERFLY SUPLEXES! Toni writhes and Megan is having fun now. Megan soaks up the heat while Toni crawls to ropes. Ford taunts Toni then cheers on Megan as Megan scuffs Toni again and again. The ref backs Megan off, but Ford CHOKES Toni! Ford gets away with that, and Megan drags Toni up. Toni fires body shots, but there isn’t much to them. Megan short arm LARIATS! And short arm LARIATS! And then short arm LARIATS again! Megan is toying with Toni at this point but the fans still rally.

Megan drags Toni up, puts her on the ropes and CHOKES her! Ford poses with Megan but the ref counts. Megan stops at 4, then Ford CHOKES Toni again! The fans boo but Ford licks Toni! And no biting this time! Toni still gets up to CHOP Megan, and CHOP, and forearm, and repeat! Toni runs, and THESZ- NO, Megan catches Toni to OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Then another OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Ford loves it, and Megan hauls Toni up again! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Megan drags Toni to a cover, TWO!! Toni stays in this and Ford argues the count. Megan just rains down forearms! Cover, TWO!

Megan SLAPS Toni! Megan stalks Toni to the ropes, CHOKES her again, then lets off. Ford storms up to CHOKE Toni some more! The fans boo, but Luther drags Ford away with an Electric Chair! Ford freaks out, Megan is furious, but now things are even! Toni fires forearms on Megan and the fans fire up! Megan swings, misses, and Toni ROCKS Megan! Megan roars, Toni dodges, and Toni hits the THESZ PRESS! And rains down fast hands! The fans fire up but Megan pushes free. Toni roars and she runs in for a SPLASH! The fans fire up as Toni hits a TORNADO DDT! Toni isn’t done, she ties up Megan’s legs for a QUEEN ANGELITO STRETCH!

Megan endures, reaches out, and the fans rally as Toni pulls on the facelock! But Megan powers up with her arms alone, and she drags Toni along to the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Toni lets go in frustration, but Toni brings Megan in. Megan BACKDROPS Toni to the apron! Toni ROCKS Megan, Megan ROCKS Toni! Megan goes up the ropes and brings Toni in with a deadlift BACK SUPLEX! Megan then drags Toni to the drop zone, goes up the corner, but Toni waistlocks! Megan ELBOWS Toni away, climbs more, but Toni is right after her! SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX!! A rough landing for them both and the fans are stunned!

The fans rally for “Women’s Wrestling!” while both women are down, and the standing count climbs. We pass 5 of 10, but both women sit up at 7. Toni grabs Megan to CLUB her! Megan ROCKS Toni! Toni ROCKS Megan, but Megan ROCKS Toni! The forearms keep going, then Toni fires a flurry! Toni has Megan in the corner and fires more shots! The fans are thunderous for Storm, but Megan BOOTS her! Megan runs, but Toni dodges! SNAP GERMAN! Megan flounders, Toni has her closeup, but Megan stops the hip attack! Megan carries Toni for a GERMAN SUPLEX of her own! Megan huffs ‘n’ puffs and drags Toni back up!

Megan suplexes, for the FALCON DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Toni survives and the fans fire up! Megan is furious, but she drags Toni up to the fireman’s carry! Toni hits a crucifix takedown, TWO! Toni dodges the boot, waistlocks, but Megan switches! Toni fights the German Suplex to switch and GERMAN SUPELX! Megan flounders to a corner and the fans fire up! SWEET HIP MUSIC! But Megan rises?! So Toni HEADBUTTS her back down! Toni goes to the corner, she gets another closeup, and she runs in, SWEET HIP MUSIC!! And then a THIRD SWEET HIP MUSIC!! Toni isn’t done, here’s THE FOURTH!!

Toni drags Megan up for STORM ZERO!! Cover, ONE?!?!? Megan is truly superhuman and Toni has no idea what to do! Toni kicks Megan low, reels her in, but Megan BACKDROPS free! And LARIATS! And LEAPING LARIATS!! Megan isn’t done, she hauls Toni up for a SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!! The fans boo but Megan drags Toni up again. Fireman’s carry, and “BOW! DOWN!!” FATE’S- CRADLE!! TONI WINS!!

Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall (still AEW Women’s World Champion)

In a very Rocky way, the champ took hit after hit but still pulled out the victory! Megan is still a monster, will she simply go on a rampage until she’s back again?

 

2025 Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Kyle Fletcher w/ Don Callis VS Mark Briscoe!

For the fourth time already, we see The Aussie Arrow and the Sussex County Chicken cross paths in a 1v1 showdown. Kyle trails in the series and that really sticks in his craw. Will Mark #ManUp and make things 3-1? Or will The Protostar be the one taking a step closer to the Owen Hart Cup?

Mark makes his entrance and Kyle DIVES onto him at the ramp! The fans boo but Kyle puts Mark in the ring and the ref rings the bell! OFF COME THE PANTS, and Kyle GAMANGIRIS Mark in the corner! Kyle then brings Mark in, grins, and suplexes, but Mark cradle counters! TWO! Mark clinches to EXPLODER! Kyle tumbles out, Mark builds speed, but Mark blocks a boot to UPPERCUT! Don Callis is on commentary to complain about Redneck Kung-Fu, just like he did on Collision. Mark goes to the apron to join Kyle, but Kyle SUPERKICKS him first! Kyle then runs up, but Mark BACKDROPS Kyle to the apron!

The fans fire up while Kyle hobbles around, and Kyle BLOCKBUSTERS to the floor! Mark grabs a chair, tosses it into the ring, but the ref tells him not to use it. The fans boo because they know how Mark gets down. Mark says, “Boo this man!” The fans boo the ref, but the chair is still put aside. Mark WRECKS Kyle with a dropkick, then he fires hands. Mark stomps Kyle down, then high-fives the front row. Mark goes up onto the barriers, the fans cheer more, and BANG BANG! FOLEY ELBOW DROP! Philly appreciates that, and Mark goes looking. Mark brings out another chair! The fans cheer as Mark puts that in the ring.

The ref reprimands Mark, so Mark just puts more chairs in! The ref does his best to clear those out but Mark keeps adding more chairs! The fans cheer as Mark finally sits one up! Mark builds speed but Kyle gets in! SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF onto the chair! Cover, TWO!! Mark survives being hoisted on his own petard, and we see Konosuke Takeshita watching. Konosuke likes how his felly Don Callis Family member is doing, but the fans rally for #DemBoys! Kyle KICKS Mark to a corner, then fires forearms and body shots! The ref counts, Kyle sits Mark down, and then he soaks up the heat! The fans boo Kyle while he flexes on the corner.

Kyle hops down and drags Mark up. Kyle wrenches and scoops to SLAM, then he paces. The fans tell off Callis even though he’s just on commentary. Kyle tells the fans to hush, then he drags Mark up. Mark CHOPS, ROCKS, and repeat! The fans fire up but Kyle scoops and SLAMS Mark again! Kyle then basement SUPERKICKS! Kyle grins, brushes himself off, then taunts Mark. Mark goes to ropes, Kyle eggs him on, but Mark REDNECK KUNG-FU UPPERCUTS! Mark CHOPS and ROCKS Kyle, then UPPERCUTS again! Mark whips, Kyle reverses, but Mark goes up, out, only for Kyle to BOOT him down!

The fans boo but Kyle brushes off his boot. Kyle then goes out and fetches Mark. Kyle reels Mark in, then hoists Mark up for an APRON POWERBOMB! Mark falls in a heap but Kyle grins. Kyle drags Mark up, to APRON POWERBOMB again! Kyle drags Mark up again, but the ref wants him to stop. Kyle says fine, fine. But then he BARRIER BOMBS Mark instead!! Kyle leaves Mark behind, and he soaks up the heat while he flexes again. Mark flounders while the ring count climbs, and Kyle paces while he waits. Mark drags himself up at 6, flops at 7, but springs in at 9! The fans cheer and Kyle is annoyed. Mark drags himself up while the fans rally again.

Kyle runs corner to corner, GAMANGIRI!! And then he hoists Mark up top, climbs up to join him, and Kyle hushes the fans. But Mark fires body shots! The fans fire up as Mark BITES Kyle’s forehead! Mark SHOVES Kyle down, Kyle tumbles, and Mark aims! MISSILE DROPKICK! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! A standing count starts, and now we see Brody King watching. Kyle stalks Mark, but Mark CHOPS! And ROCKS! And CHOPS! Kyle bumps Mark off buckles to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP! Mark CHOPS back! And CHOPS again! And again! Kyle knees low, KNEES again, then KNEES again!

Kyle soaks up heat, then runs the ropes, but Mark dodges and comes back! Kyle dodges, and DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men are down again and the fans fire back up! The fans rally, Mark and Kyle rise up, and they both nod. They fire forearms back and forth! Mark ROCKS Kyle, Kyle ROCKS Mark, repeat! The fans fire up as the shots keep going, then Mark gets the edge! Mark winds up, but Kyle BOOTS first! Kyle whips, Mark ducks ‘n’ dodges to CLOBBER Kyle! Kyle goes to a corner, Mark runs up, and Mark LARIATS! Mark reels Kyle in, FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Kyle survives but Mark is not deterred!

Mark drags Kyle up, CHOPS, then fireman’s carries. Kyle grabs ropes, Mark pries him free, but Kyle gets around! Mark fights the Half ‘n’ Half, elbows free, but Kyle SUPERKICKS! Kyle reels Mark in, but Mark slips out of the bomb to fireman’s carry! Kyle fights free of that to reverse suplex and gut wrench, to LAWN DART! The fans fire up while both men are down! Kyle and Mark stir, and Mark is on the apron. Kyle reels Mark in through the ropes but Mark fires body shots. Kyle KICKS Mark, then goes to the apron! Kyle brings Mark in, but Mark fireman’s carries! Kyle fights free again to ENZIGIRI! And SUPERKICK!

Kyle reels Mark in, grins, and suplexes to APRON BRAINBUSTER!! Kyle drags Mark into the ring, suplexes again, another BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, TWO?!?! Mark survives and shocks Kyle! Callis storms off commentary to argue with the ref, but that was a fair count! Kyle drags Mark up, puts him in the corner, and he puts Mark back up top. Kyle SLAPS Mark, then climbs. Kyle suplexes Mark, but Mark slips free! Mark SLAPS Kyle on the back! And then straitjacket and torture racks! But Kyle grabs the ropes! Mark SLAPS Kyle’s back again, then goes up to HEADBUTT the back of Kyle’s head again and again!

Mark lifts Kyle with the crucifix, for a B T BOMB!!! Cover, TWO!?!?! Kyle survives, but Mark SLIDING LARIATS! Mark hurries up and the fans are thunderous! FROGGY-BOW!! Cover, TWO?!?!?! Kyle survives again and Callis can breathe again! Mark reaches for the sky and calls his shot! Underhooks, but Kyle spins and victory rolls, TWO! Mark rolls Kyle up, TWO!! Mark kicks low, underhooks, but Kyle wrenches out and suplexes! But Mark slips free again! Straitjacket, torture rack, CUTTHROAT DRIVER!!! Callis is freaking out, but both men are down! Philly is thunderous, but then Kyle flops out of the ring!

Mark says whatever, and he goes up top! Mark aims to SUPER FROGGY-BOW!!! Mark hurries to get Kyle back in, and he goes right back up! FROGGY-BOW!!! But into BOOTS!! Kyle runs and GAMANGIRIS again! Then GAMANGIRIS again!! Kyle hoists Mark right up top, climbs right up after him, and shouts as he hits the TOP ROPE BRAINBUSTER!!!! Cover, KYLE WINS!

Winner: Kyle Fletcher, by pinfall (advances to the semifinals)

The series is 2-2, but Kyle gets his win in the spotlight! Will The Protostar soon stand atop all of AEW?

 

ROH World Championship Title VS Mask: Chris Jericho VS Bandido!

The Learning Tree can never leave anything at just a victory. He already beat The Most Wanted in a standard title match, but he still felt Bandido needed to learn his place. Jericho humiliated and perhaps even traumatized Bandido’s family by beating Gravity down in front of their mother and sister, and then he stole Gravity’s mask! Bandido took his brother’s mask back, but now he must put his own mask on the line tonight. Will Bandido win it all or lose it all here in the City of Brotherly Love?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is truly El Campeon de Honor!

The Code of Honor is skipped, the bell rings, and CODE BREAKER outta nowhere!! Cover, TWO!! Bandido survives that sudden shot, but Jericho rains down fists! The fans boo Jericho but he mocks them. Jericho CHOPS Bandido, whips him, then CLOBBERS him! LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Bandido stays in this but Jericho soaks up the heat. Jericho wants Bandido’s mom & sister to see as he rains down fists! Jericho CHOPS Bandido, then CHOPS again! Jericho whips, Bandido handsprings, but Jericho dodges! Jericho BOOTS Bandido down, then BOOT- NO, Bandido goes Matrix and even headstands!

Jericho runs up, Bandido dodges, then TOSSES Jericho out! Bandido runs to DIVE! Direct hit at the ramp but Bandido reloads! The fans fire up as Bandido FLIES! Down goes Jericho at the ramp! The fans fire up, Bandido drags Jericho up, and Bandido whips Jericho hard into railing! And then into more railing! Bandido hugs his mom and tells her, “Tranquilo.” Bandido puts Jericho in the ring, climbs up the corner, and TORNILLO! Cover, TWO! Jericho stays in this but Bandido argues it. The count is the count, so Bandido drags Jericho up. Bandido reels Jericho in, suplexes, and he holds Jericho up with one arm!

The fans count with Bandido, and he goes past TEN to then go to TWENTY! Then THIRTY!! The count keeps going and Philly loves it! FORTY!! Jericho is red in the face as we hit FIFTY!! Then SIXTY!! A full minute of suplex and the fans fire up! Cover, TWO!! Jericho survives but the fans rally behind Bandido! Bandido drags Jericho up, whips him to a corner, but Jericho reverses. Bandido goes up, out, and Jericho is sputtering from that stalling suplex! Jericho flops out of  the ring, so Bandido DROPKICKS him into the post! Bandido fires forearms, then runs up again, but Jericho pops him up! POWERBOMB from apron to floor!!

The fans fire up while both men are down! The ref checks and somehow Bandido is still in this. Jericho stands and soaks up the heat. But then he stares down Bandido’s mom! “You gonna cry again?!” Mom and daughter, and all of Philly, cheers for Bandido! Jericho flips them all off for it! Jericho goes back to the ring as the count climbs. Bandido is still down at 7 of 20, then 10! Jericho soaks up the heat, then lounges in the corner. Bandido rises at 12, but he still needs to drag himself up. Bandido rolls in at 15! The fans chant at Jericho, “Please Retire!” Jericho drags Bandido up to hit a BIG back suplex! Cocky cover, TWO!

Jericho paces while the fans boo. Jericho SLAPS Bandido while he’s down! Bandido sits up but Jericho slaps him more. Bandido SLAPS! Jericho SLAPS! It is a SLAP fight! Bandido fires a flurry of forearms, then runs, but into a BOOT! Cover, TWO! Jericho is annoyed but he mocks the fans booing him. Jericho drags Bandido up, but Bandido blocks the punches to fire body shots! They brawl, and Jericho gets the edge again! Jericho whips, Bandido KICKS him, then runs! Tilt-o-whirl and DDT! Jericho tumbles away and the fans fire up! Bandido feeds off that energy and he shakes the ropes! Bandido SOBATS, KNEES, and JUMP SOBATS!

Jericho falls, the fans fire up, and Bandido runs, but into a DROPKICK! Bandido goes to the apron, and Jericho shouts at Bandido’s mom again! The fans boo Jericho, but Bandido gets up to jump and SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Jericho survives but mom and sister still cheer Bandido. Bandido goes up, up, but Jericho trips him! Jericho CHOPS Bandido, and CHOPS, and then climbs up the corner. Jericho soaks up heat, then he rains down fists! Jericho goes to NUEVE! “Hi, guys!” TEN! SUPER- NO!! Bandido stops the Super Steiner and hoists Jericho back up! But Jericho SUPER RANAS after all!!

Jericho rises, the fans boo, but Bandido gorilla presses Jericho! One arm! And the SLAM! Then Bandido goes up, up, and Latino Heat before the FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Bandido shouts out Eddie but Jericho knew Eddie well! The fans rally for Bandido as he rises back up. Jericho goes to a corner, Bandido runs in, but Jericho puts him on the apron! Bandido GAMANGIRIS, goes up top, and he TORNILLOS into a CODE BREAKER!! Cover, TWO!! Bandido survives and the fans fire up! Bandido and Jericho sit up, and they’re back to back. They look over their shoulders at each other, and they nod. Time for five paces to the corners!

The fans rally as both men march, but then Jericho SUCKER PUNCHES Bandido! Roll up, feet on the ropes! TWO!! Jericho goes up, “Hi, Guys~!” But Bandido stops the headscissors! Jericho shifts to roll Bandido into a cradle, TWO!! Bandido BOOTS Jericho, reels him in, gut wrench and torture rack! X KNEE!! Jericho staggers, he’s on the ropes! Bandido deals the hand, BLACKJACK- NO, Jericho stalls, then victory rolls, TWO!! Both men stand, Jericho trips Bandido! WALLS OF JERICHO!! Bandido endures as Jericho sits deep on that back! Bandido claws at the mat, the fans rally, and Bandido powers up to fight his way forward!

Jericho still sits deep on the hold, but Bandido still makes the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Jericho holds on but the ref counts! Jericho lets go at 4, but he shoves the ref! The ref warns him, the fans fire up, and Bandido SUPERKICKS Jericho! Both men are down again and the fans rally! Wait! Bryan Keith hobbles out here! The ref stops The Bad Apple, but GRAVITY is here! Gravity fires off hands on Keith to help protect his brother! More refs come out here, but Jericho grabs Floyd the Baseball Bat!! The fans boo, but Jericho CLOBBERS Bandido!! Jericho hides the evidence, then he crawls over to cover! JERICHO WINS?!?!

Winner: Chris Jericho, by pinfall (still ROH World Champion)

Wait, Aubrey hears from Bandido’s mom and sister. They protest how this happened, but Jericho wants this to wrap up already. The family exposes the BAT! The fans cheer but Jericho is furious! The refs all talk this out, and Justin Roberts makes the announcement: This match must CONTINUE! The fans cheer as justice is served, but can Bandido recover after taking that shot? Wait, Jericho grabs Bandido’s sister!! But she SLAPS Jericho!! Bandido BOOTS Jericho, then scoops him! Torture rack and X KNEE!! Jericho staggers to the ropes, BLACKJACK 21 PLEX!! Bridging cover, Bandido wins!!

Winner: Bandido, by pinfall (NEW ROH World Champion)

Now THIS is justice! Bandido regains the title he never truly lost, and he also keeps his mask and defends his family’s honor! If Jericho is no longer champion, what is The Learning Tree to do now?

 

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Mitchell’s AEW Collision Results & Report! (4/5/25)

Collision Before Dynasty!

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Will the Death Riders be ready for Rated FTR?

Not even 24 hours before AEW Dynasty, Cash Wheeler will battle Pac, both looking for last minute momentum before the World Trios Championship match!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher VS Will Hobbs & Tomohiro Ishii; Konosuke & Kyle win.
  • Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge: Max Caster VS Mark Briscoe; Briscoe wins.
  • Top Flight VS The Cru; Top Flight wins.
  • Cash Wheeler VS PAC; Pac wins.
  • “Speedball” Mike Bailey VS Dralistico w/ The Beast Mortos; Bailey wins.
  • Mercedes Mone & Harley Cameron VS Julia Hart & Athena; Hart & Athena win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher VS Will Hobbs & Tomohiro Ishii w/ Rocky Romero!

The Don Callis Family is going to be a big part of this year’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, but they’ve still got some business to handle. But will The Alpha & The Aussie Arrow shoot down The Powerhouse & Stone Pitbull? Or will Hobbs & Ishii conglomerate and handle town bidness?

The teams sort out and Ishii starts, and he calls out Konosuke! The fans like that, and Konosuke says fine. They step up as the bell rings, and Ishii shoves Konosuke. Konosuke shoves back! The fans fire up as the two run and RAM into each other! And then RAM again! And RAM again! Konosuke and Ishii fire forearms back and forth and the fans fire up more! Neither man is backing down, then Konosuke fires a flurry! Ishii roars and ROCKS Konosuke! The fans fire up, but Konosuke snarls. Ishii RAMS Konosuke! Konosuke rebounds to RAM Ishii! They RAM again and again, and Konosuke wobbles! Ishii runs, but into a BOOT!

Konosuke whips, Ishii reverses, and Konosuke RAMS him! Ishii rebounds to CLOBBER Konosuke! Konosuke is up to CLOBBER Ishii! They RAM again, then roar! They RAM shoulders one more time, and finally fall over! The fans fire up, both men crawl, hot tags to Hobbs and Kyle! Fletcher is a bit worried, but then he frowns as fans chant “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Kyle steps in, circles with Hobbs, and the two tie up. The fans rally as the two push each other, and Hobbs powers Kyle back. Kyle turns things around to put Hobbs in a corner, then he rolls back just to flex. “Meat, baby! Meat!” The fans boo, that’s not enough meat.

Hobbs grins as Kyle says he is that real meat! Hobbs and Kyle circle, tie up, and Hobbs puts Kyle in the corner! Kyle shouts for the ref, the ref counts, and Hobbs backs off. Hobbs flexes and fans cheer that meat! Hobbs and Kyle reset, circle, and then Kyle BOOTS Hobbs! Kyle fires off kicks and stomps in the corner! The fans boo, the ref counts, and Kyle stops at 4. Kyle soaks up the heat, then he drags Hobbs up. Kyle reels Hobbs in, but Hobbs powers out of the DDT! Hobbs drags Kyle up to TOSS him into the corner! Hobbs fires fast hands and the fans fire up! Kyle guards, Hobbs waits, and then Kyle lets his guard down. Hobbs ROCKS him!

Hobbs tags Ishii and they double whip Kyle. Ishii ROCKS Kyle, Hobbs POUNCES Kyle! The fans cheer and Ishii stalks Kyle. Kyle sputters, Ishii stands him up, but Kyle scoops to SLAM! The fans rally, Kyle runs, but then Kyle fakes that Rocky trips him! The ref was busy with Konosuke so he isn’t sure what happened, but then Kyle DECKS Ishii! Hobbs ROCKS Kyle! Konosuke BOOTS Hobbs! Kyle & Konosuke whip Ishii to DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! They both flex, the fans boo, but Collision goes picture in picture.

Kyle rains down fists on Ishii, then rains down forearms! Kyle lets off to huff ‘n’ puff and storm around. Kyle tags Konosuke, Konosuke drags Ishii up, and Konosuke whips Ishii out of the ring. Konosuke storms out after Ishii, and SMACKS him off the commentary desk! Konosuke ROCKS Ishii, CHOPS him, then puts him in the ring. Konosuke stands Ishii up to CHOP, and CHOP, and then ROCK Ishii! Ishii shakes his head and eggs Konosuke on! Konosuke fires forearm after forearm, then a BOOT! Ishii CHOPS Konosuke, but Konosuke DECKS Ishii! Konosuke drags Ishii up, snapmares and clamps on a chinlock.

Ishii endures while Konosuke grinds him down. Hobbs and the fans rally up, and Ishii fights to his feet. Ishii fires body shots but Konosuke fires knees! Konosuke suplexes, but Ishii fights free! Ishii wrenches, ducks a lariat, but Konosuke fights the back suplex! Konosuke rains down elbows, then fires boxing elbows! Ishii wobbles, Konosuke winds up, ROLLING0 NO, Ishii ducks to SAIDO! Both men are down and Collision returns to single picture, but Kyle BLASTS Hobbs! Kyle says “SUCK IT!” while the fans boo. Kyle & Konosuke whip Ishii to a corner, then Konosuke runs up. Ishii dodges to then ROCK Kyle!

Konosuke runs back in but Ishii sends him into Kyle! Kyle flops out of the ring, Ishii fires forearms on Konosuke! Konosuke fires back, whips, but Ishii reverses. Konosuke swings, but Ishii ducks the lariat! ALPHA ELBOW! Konosuke roars, but Ishii suplexes first! The fans rally while both men are down, and Ishii crawls for his corner. Hot tag to Hobbs! The fans fire up as Callis calls Hobbs a vulture. Hobbs rallies on Kyle & Konosuke, LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans fire up but Kyle & Konosuke mug Hobbs. They whip, Hobbs breaks the double lariat to DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up with “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!”

Hobbs nods, and he runs in at the corner! SPLASH for Konosuke! SPLASH for Kyle! And repeat! And repeat! The fans fire up as the straps come down! Hobbs catches Kyle for an URENAGE! POWER DRIVE- NO, Hobbs blocks the knee to fire forearms! Hobbs whips, then pops Konosuke up, but Konosuke ELBOWS him! Hobbs takes a swing, but Konosuke slips around to waistlock! Konosuke powers up to GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up, Konosuke takes aim, POWER DRIVE- SPINEBUSTER!! Hobbs can’t make the cover, he’s running on empty! Hobbs crawls to his corner, but so does Konosuke, hot tags to Ishii and Kyle!

Kyle runs up, Ishii dodges the boot! Ishii ROCKS Kyle again and again, then ducks a lariat! Ishii waistlocks, Kyle switches, but Ishii fights the Half ‘n’ Half! Ishii elbows free, runs, but Kyle CALF KICKS at the ropes! Kyle brings Ishii in, scoops and- NO, Ishii slips free! GERMAN SUPLEX! Kyle is dazed while Ishii rises! Ishii runs, but Kyle ducks the lariat to SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Ishii flounders away, Konosuke joins Kyle. Hobbs runs up, but Kyle & Konosuke dodge to SUPERKICK ALPHA ELBOW COMBO! They then run in together, DOUBLE BOOTS for Ishii! Then Kyle goes up, Konosuke suplexes Ishii to him!

But Ishii SUPER STEINERS free?! The fans are thunderous and Hobbs returns! Konosuke ROCKS Hobbs, swings on Ishii, but Ishii catches him to a suplex! Ishii uses that to hand Konosuke off to Hobbs! POWERSLAM! Ishii ROCKS Kyle, whips him, and Hobbs SNAP POWERSLAMS! Ishii runs to SLIDING LARIAT! The fans fire up and Ishii stands Kyle up. Ishii suplexes. Kyle fights that to wrench out, but Ishii HEADBUTTS and LARIATS!! Cover, TWO!! The fans rally as Ishii rises. Ishii drags Kyle up, suplexes, but Kyle fights that! Ishii fights Kyle’s suplex, Konosuke joins in, and they DOUBLE BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, HOBBS BREAKS IT!

The fans fire up as this one continues! Konosuke and Hobbs DOUBLE LARIAT! Konosuke BOOTS, ROCKS, and reels Hobbs in, BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Kyle has Ishii, winds up, and LARIATS! But Ishii’s right up!? The fans fire up, but Kyle SUPERKICKS! Ishii roars, runs back in, but into a gut wrench, TOMBSTONE!! Kyle isn’t done, he suplexes for the BRAINBUSTER! Cover, Don Callis Family wins!

Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher, by pinfall

Callis is proud of his guys, because now they’re rolling into those Owen Hart Cup matches! Will Kyle once again best Mark Briscoe to then head for the Cup?

 

The Cru speaks.

Action Andretti calls out Dante & Darius Martin, and says, “Are y’all really sure you wanna do this tonight? Y’all been ducking us for months! Months! And now we’re here.” Lio Rush says, “We put y’all in the spotlight. You understand that? After beating y’all’s ass week after week after week, and tonight, it ain’t gonna be no different.” But then they spot Nick Wayne. The Cru steps to him and asks what’s up. Nick says sup, and Action tells Nick that they’ve got Top Flight tonight. Wherever Top Flight goes, AR Fox seems to follow. Remember that conversation had last week? Has he been thinking about it?

Nick says yeah, he has. So what’s he say? Nick is thinking of all the factors, all the outcomes if he helps The Cru. But in all honesty, he’s just too valuable to help them. Best of luck to them, but Nick says no. Oh, wow, Nick said no? Guess he needs daddy’s permission to do stuff, huh? What was that? Lio says Daddy Cage has Nick in a cage, and needs to give his permission for Nick to come out and play. Nick needs no one’s permission. He does what he wants, when he wants, and how he wants. So just know, if he sees Fox, it’s not for them. It’s for him. The Prodigy heads out, but will he still help The Cru one way or another?

 

Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge: Max Caster VS ???

So for the seventh time now, Platinum Max is in the ring with the documentation and mic in hand. “Peoria, you are looking live at the Best Wrestler Alive!” The fans boo, but Caster says he is lucky to be alive because he had to drive here, by himself, through a tornado, through gale force winds, all just to wrestle for you here today. Unlike someone he used to team with, not that he’ll say names. But there is only one thing that the people in “P-Town” want! The Maximaniacs wanna chant his name! It’s easy to do, so follow along! “Let’s Go, Max! You’re The Best Wrestler Alive!” No, the fans prefer “Max, You Suck!”

Caster says he should’ve known that Peoria couldn’t remember eight words, they are just so stupid. But that’s why the Best Wrestler Alive is going to a real city. Sunday in Philadelphia, the Open Challenge is on in the City of Brotherly Love! And based on the lack of rhythm here, there ain’t no brothers here in Peoria. The fans boo, but Caster says time to get to business. Who can survive the Best Wrestler Alive? Caster waits, but “Reach for the sky, boy!” It’s Mark Briscoe! Caster is freaking out, because now he’s got the Sussex County Chicken to deal with! Will Caster fail to #ManUp against the former ROH World Champion?

The bell rings and Caster swings! Mark dodges to CHOP! Mark fires forearm after forearm, then fires up! The fans are with him, and Mark runs, but he ducks a boot! Redneck Crane Stance! Caster still swings, but Mark blocks and REDNECK UPPERCUTS! Caster falls, the fans fire up, and Mark stalks Caster to ropes. Mark whips, Caster reverses, but Mark CLOBBERS him! Callis complains that Redneck Kung-Fu can’t be legal. Mark runs in at Caster, but Caster BOOTS him! Caster goes up, but another UPPERCUT sends Caster down! Mark then runs to CANNONBALL TOPE! Down goes Caster and Mark high-fives the front-row!

Mark stalks Caster back into the ring, and says time to take his head off! The fans cheer that and Mark runs, but Caster follows Mark! But Mark catches Caster and reels him in to underhook! JAY DRILLER! Cover, Mark wins!

Winner: Mark Briscoe, by pinfall

Platinum Max is now 0-7 for his own challenge, and now Mark has momentum going into his battle with Kyle Fletcher. Will it be #DemBoys that move on towards the Cup? Will Caster reconsider putting that Open Challenge out in Philly?

 

Backstage interview with Jay White.

Lexy Nair is with The Switchblade, his left hand wrapped up heavily, as she brings up the horrible circumstances that now rule him out for the Owen Hart Cup. Replacing him is Kevin Knight, and White says he perhaps spoke too soon that it wouldn’t be Knight’s year in The Owen. Congratulations to Knight on this opportunity, White is very happy for him. Just remember, Knight, you’re only there because White can’t. And as for Will Ospreay, he gets to avoid Jay White once more. Ospreay can keep peddling the lie that he is on some unobtainable level, prancing around as the unchecked “GOAT” in White’s ring.

Ospreay’s words will catch up to him, just not today. He can flap those gums a little bit longer, all thanks to The Death Riders. Because White cannot compete, let alone win, the 2025 Owen Hart Cup thanks to The Death Riders. Even though the gold should already be on White’s shoulder, it is not! All thanks to The Death Riders. Moxley and his gang wanna make this personal, to put it lightly. But that is fine! They didn’t take White out, they just gave him a gift. They gave him time to plan and prepare! And when they see him again, Moxley & The Death Riders will regret ever thinking about The Switchblade.

Because White quite often enjoys reminding people who he is, but it is time he reminds himself. White IS The Switchblade, a cut above, and nobody’s got what he’s got. White heads out, but when and where will we see him return for revenge?

 

Top Flight w/ Leila Grey VS The Cru!

What was a high-flying fleet of four was eventually split in half because of ego and ambition. Darius & Dante want payback for the ambush attacks, but Action & Lio just want to leave them in the rearview mirror. Will AEW soon be under Cru’s control? Or will Top Flight reach new heights?

Leila struts out on stage, but where are Darius & Dante? They CLOBBER The Cru from behind! Payback for the blindside attacks, and the fans fire up as the brawl is on! Dante CLUBS Action, Darius UPPERCUTS Lio, and repeat! Darius CHOPS Lio, Dante CHOPS Action, and then Darius SMACKS Lio off the apron! Leila nods as her boys have control. Darius sends Lio into the steps, Dante CHOKES Action, and then things go into the ring. The bell rings, Top Flight storms up, but The Cru run! Top Flight duck, and now they’ve surrounded The Cru! Top Flight throw hands, Darius keeping on Lio and Dante with Action.

They’re in the corners, and Top Flight rain down fists! The fans count along, and we go all the way to TEN! Darius TOSSES Lio, Dante CHOPS Action, and Dante brings Action around to bump off buckles. Tag to Darius, Dante spins Action, STO LARIAT COMBO! Darius rains down fists, then he wrenches Action to a wristlock. The fans rally for Top Flight but Action breaks free and throat chops! Tag to Lio, but Darius DROPKICKS him down! Darius CHOPS Lio, UPPERCUTS, then whips. Lio reverses, leaps, but into an atomic drop! Darius runs and BULLDOG HOTSHOTS Lio! But Action mule kicks Darius! Then ARABIAN PRESS!

The fans are torn while Darius is down, but Dante DAREDEVIL DROPKICKS Action! But Lio DIVES onto Dante! All four men are down on the outside and the fans rally up. “This is Awesome!” even as The Cru puts Darius in the ring, and Collision goes picture in picture.

The Cru stalks Darius, then CHOP! And ROCK! And CLUB him down, to then CLOBBER him! Lio soaks up the heat, then he CLOBBERS Darius! Lio rains down fists, BITES Darius’ forehead, but stops as the ref counts. Lio talks trash on Peoria, then on Dante, before he CHOPS Darius! Lio puts Darius in the corner, CHOKES him, but Action tags in. The Cru mugs Darius more, then Lio tags back in. Lio stomps a mudhole in, tags Action, and Action drags Darius up. Darius fires body shots, UPPERCUTS, but Action CLUBS him down! Action scoops and SLAMS Darius! Cover, TWO! Action is annoyed, but he stays between Darius and Dante.

Lio jaws at Dante, Action puts Darius on the ropes, and Action CHOKES Darius again, but Collision goes to break.

Collision returns and Action has Darius in a chinlock. Darius endures and the fans rally up. Darius fights to his feet, fires body shots, then ROCKS Action! Action shoves Darius, runs up, but into BOOTS! Action comes back, DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down! The fans rally for Top Flight as Action and Darius crawl. Leila coaches Darius, hot tags to Lio and Dante! Dante CLOBBERS Lio, CLOBBERS him again, then ducks a shot to JUMP KNEE! Half nelson, but Lio fights free to shove, only for Dante to springboard SHOTGUN! Cover, TWO! Lio stays in this but Dante fires up. The fans fire up with him as he drags Lio up.

Dante has a cravat, but Lio CLAWS Dante’s eyes! The ref reprimands but Lio tags Action. Lio rolls to get a leg, and Action hits a NECKBREAKER! Dante is down, but here comes Darius! Lio spins him for Action to mule kick, knee lift and ROLLING ELBOW! Lio fires fast hands and DECKS Darius! Darius flops onto ropes, Action drags Dante up, and Action whips. Dante reverses to send Action to a corner. Lio ROCKS Dante, whips him in, but Dante reverses! Action goes up and out, Lio slips under, and he UP KICKS Dante into an ENZIGIRI! Lio LARIATS Dante down, but Dante gets back up! Only for Action to springboard FLYING LARIAT! Cover, TWO!

Action is frustrated and argues with the ref, as does Lio, but the ref defends his count. The Cru snarl and drag Dante up. Darius saves Dante from the double suplex! The Cru and Top Flight trade haymakers back and forth! The fans rally up as things speed up! Action & Lio kick low, then fire more shots! Lio whips Darius, Action whips Dante, but Top Flight grabs the ropes to stop. The Cru runs up, but Dante jumps over and Darius BOOTS Action! Dante DIVES onto Lio! Darius mule kicks Action! Darius suplexes, but Action turns that around for a FALCON ARROW! Only for Dante to ghost pin! TOP FLIGHT WINS!

Winners: Top Flight, by pinfall

Lio CLOBBERS Dante, he’s a sore loser! The fans boo but Action adds on with stomps! Action shouts, “You think you better than us?” But AR FOX is here! Fox BOOTS Action, and BOOTS Lio! But here’s Nick Wayne! He goes up, up, and WAYNE’S WORLD!! Nick says he told Fox that he’s got his eye on him! Nick does it for Nick, but then he looks at The Cru. BREAKING NEWS from Tony Khan, this isn’t going to end here! Nick Wayne & The Cru are now facing AR Fox & Top Flight in a Six Man Tag for Dynasty: Zero Hour! Will The Prodigy, The Sight to See & The Man of the Hour show Fox & The Martins who really run things?

 

Backstage interview with Jamie Hayter and Billie Starkz.

Lexy Nair is with two of the Women’s Owen Hart Cup contenders, and says it is official that they face off in the first round. They all know that the winner of the Cup will face THE AEW Women’s World Champion for the title at All In: Texas. Jamie was impressed with Billie here, and she must say, fair play. Billie does hold her own. Jamie liked Billie before, but she really likes her now. That said, some friendly advice: Watch out for Athena. What was she doing coming out after their match, eh? Trying to steal the moment? Why’s she up in Billie’s business like that? Jamie would keep an eye on her if she were Billie.

But to be honest, if Billie thinks that for one second, Jamie will question herself going into the tournament when she’s already beat Billie, then Billie’s in fairytale land. Although, Jamie is up to Billie changing her mind. Billie snatches the mic from Lexy to tell Jamie that she’s not a failure, and has been trying to prove that to everyone here! And Jamie will see that in the Owen Hart Cup. Billie storms off, and Jamie says yes, she will. It is going to be quite the rematch to help open the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, but will Billie be reminded that Hayter Hits Hard?

 

Renee Paquette moderates a sit-down meeting.

She thanks Daniel Garcia, Matt Menard, Adam Cole, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly for taking this time to talk ahead of the TNT Championship match. There will be no time limit and no one else allowed at ringside. Garcia is finally defending the title on PPV as a fighting champion against someone with a veteran status like Adam Cole. Is Garcia feeling the pressure? Cole apologizes for interrupting and taking Garcia’s turn, but he would like to say something. Earlier today, Cole was thinking about the very first time he and Garcia faced off. It was about two years ago, Cole coming off the worst injury of his career while Garcia was still young, brash, and maybe confused.

After all, Garcia had aligned himself with Chris Jericho, was trying to figure out who he was. Fast forward to today, and Garcia is THE TNT Champion and a damn good one. But recently, Cole has been thinking that Garcia hasn’t really changed much. Garcia is still confused, because he thinks that he’ll beat Cole for this title at Dynasty. Cole has beaten Garcia before, Garcia has never beaten Cole. The last time they faced each other, if Cole had just five seconds more, five seconds, Cole would be champion now. Plus, this Sunday will mark Adam Cole’s 17th wrestling anniversary, and it is in Philadelphia, where Cole had his very first match.

Cole says it has been a long time coming to win singles gold here in AEW. And he promises us that it his destiny at Dynasty to win this championship. Garcia says Menard was right. Garcia didn’t have to give Cole another shot at this. But Garcia wanted to out of respect for everything Cole has done in these 17 years. Cole has done a lot, and has had many chances to show he is “the guy” around here. But just like how Garcia has given Cole chances at this title, Cole hasn’t done that, either. Garcia wants that to settle in: This is Cole’s last chance with Garcia. No more shot at this or that, it is done. There have been 17 years of opportunities for Cole, those were Cole’s 17 years.

But the next 17 years will belong to Garcia. Cole asks Roddy & Kyle to step out, and then asks Renee for that, as well. Garcia also has Menard exit, so now it is just Garcia and Cole. Cole wants Garcia to listen. Cole knows Garcia knows this, but Cole has a ton of respect for Garcia. Cole said it before, will say it again. But sometimes, he has to tell Garcia the truth. And the truth is, Garcia is not ready to lead the charge. Garcia is not ready to run a promotion, he is not ready to be THE champion. But Cole has ran practically every promotion he’s ever worked for. He has been world champion, he has broken records in more places than he can count.

Cole has been “The guy” longer than Garcia’s been wrestling! So if anyone knows what it takes to be a true champion, it is Cole. Garcia is not ready. Not yet. And if he doesn’t understand that, Cole will whoop that ass and show him on Sunday. Garcia gets up in a huff but Cole stands up, too. Garcia knocks on the table, then takes the title and leaves. Will Garcia make Cole eat those words? Or will the TNT Championship soon be Undisputed?

 

Cash Wheeler VS PAC!

Dax Harwood got caught off guard by Wheeler Yuta, but then Adam Copeland took Claudio Castagnoli to the limit, making Rated FTR and Death Riders 1-1 in this singles match series. This tiebreaker is all about momentum going into the AEW World Trios Championship match, which side will have the upper hand at Dynasty?

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Cash puts Pac on ropes. The ref counts, Cash lets off slowly, but Pac shoves him down! The fans boo but Pac mockingly claps. Pac offers a hand but Cash storms up on him instead. They tie up, end up in a corner, and Pac has Cash cornered. The ref counts, but Pac headlocks. Pac hits the takeover, Cash moves around, but Pac pushes him to a cover. ONE, and the two stand up. Cash powers up and out, Pac runs him over, but Cash is back up! Pac hits a headlock takeover again and he grinds Cash down. Cash endures, fights up, and he powers out again.

Pac runs Cash over again, then keeps moving. He runs Cash over again, then runs, handsprings over the dropdown and he hip tosses! Then he hits another headlock takeover! The Bastard taunts Cash that he’s got the technical edge, but Cash fights up and wrenches free. Pac knees low, bumps Cash off buckles, and then bumps him off more buckles. Pac bumps Cash off more buckles, then he soaks up heat from Peoria. Pac stomps Cash’s leg, kicks him more, but the ref counts. Pac pie faces Cash, eggs him on, then whips corner to corner. Cash reverses, then catches Pac to a backslide! TWO, and Cash reels Pac in for a headlock.

Pac powers up and out, but Cash runs him over! And runs him over again! Things speed up. Pac hurdles but Cash turns hip toss into hip toss! Then he dodges a lariat to DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Pac tumbles out! Pac is frustrated, but Cash mockingly offers a hand. Pac seethes and the ref has Cash back up. The ring count climbs while Pac calms down, and Pac says hold on. Pac is back at 7 of 10, RAMS into Cash, and he slingshots up and over! Pac keeps moving, counters the hip toss, but then Cash counters the counter! They go back and forth like that, Pac puts Cash on the apron, but Cash DECKS Pac!

Cash climbs, the fans fire up, but Pac anchors Cash’s legs. Cash CLUBS Pac, but Pac ROCKS Cash! Pac climbs up, then brings Cash to the top rope! But Cash fires body shots! Cash ROCKS Pac, hops down, and he LARIATS Pac off the corner! The fans fire up and Cash climbs up again, but Pac hurries to trip Cash up! Cash falls to the apron in a heap! Cash hobbles back up, and Pac runs to BLAST Cash off the apron! Cash hits railing on the way down, and he writhes on the floor. Pac goes to the apron as Cash stands, and mule kicks him! Then ASAI MOONSAULTS! Down goes Cash and Pac is fired up while Collision goes picture in picture.

Pac paces around to soak up more heat, then he hauls Cash up for a BACK SUPLEX on the floor! Cash writhes more, Pac mockingly blows a kiss, and he leaves Cash behind. The ring count is climbing, Cash is still down at 8, but he springs in at 9.5! Pac mockingly applauds again, then he stomps Cash down! Pac stomps Cash some more, circles him as he goes, and then kneels for a cover. ONE, but Pac clamps on with a headlock. Pac grinds Cash down but Cash endures. Cash fights up, fires body shots, but Pac hits a BACK- NO, Cash makes it a CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Pac CLOBBERS Cash! Pac snarls while Cash checks his jaw.

Cash sits up, goes for ropes, but Pac stalks him. Pac CHOKES Cash on the ropes, soaks up the heat, but he stops as the ref counts 4. Pac paces while Cash sputters, and Pac talks some trash on Cash. Pac stomps Cash down, clamps on a chinlock, and he even digs his knee into Cash’s back. Cash endures, pries at the hold, fights up, and he fires body shots! Collision returns to single picture as Pac kicks low and snap suplexes! Cash goes to a corner, Pac grins and runs in, and UPPERCUTS! Cash flops down, Pac pushes him to a cover, TWO! Cash is still in this but Pac stays on him with a chinlock. Cash endures again while the fans rally up.

Cash fights up, JAWBREAKERS free, and the fans rally more as Cash ROCKS and CHOPS! Pac SOBATS! Pac reels Cash in to snap suplex again! Cash flounders to a corner, but Pac runs up, only for Cash to TOSS Pac up and out! Cash gets moving, and he DIVES! Direct hit at the ramp! The fans fire up as Cash roars and rises to his feet! Cash huffs ‘n’ puffs, then he drags Pac up and into the ring. Cash goes up, up, and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Pac survives but Cash JABS! JABS! JABS! Pac swings, but into a wrench and UPPERCUT! Cash runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then LARIATS! The fans fire up with Cash again!

Pac goes to a corner, but Cash CHOPS him! And ROCKS him! And CHOPS again! Cash fires forearm after forearm, then whips corner to corner. Pac reverses, Cash goes up and over, and Cash keeps moving. Pac drops down, jumps up, but into a POWERSLAM from Cash! Cover, TWO! Pac survives but Cash stays focused. Cash drags Pac into the drop zone, climbs up the corner, and CAHS SPLASH FLOPS as Pac moves! Both men are down now and the fans rally up! Pac crawls to ropes, drags himself up the corner, and he goes to the very top! Pac aims, but Cash hurries up after Pac now! SUPER HALF HATCH! Cover, TWO!

Pac survives and Cash grows frustrated, but he fireman’s carries. Pac slips free to SOBAT! And front KICK! And then SOBAT again! Pac runs, and he BOOTS Cash in the back, to then SNAP SUPLEX! Pac stands Cash up, but Cash LARIATS! Both men are down again, but Cash huffs ‘n’ puffs and rises back up. The fans rally for Cash as he goes to a corner. Cash runs corner to corner, but Pac SUPERKICKS him down! Pac then hurries up top! BLACK ARROW but Cash moves! Cash reels Pac in, PILEDRIVER! Cover, TWO?!? Pac survives and neither Cash nor Peoria can believe it! But wait, here come Wheeler Yuta & Claudio Castagnoli!

The fans boo, but wait! Cope is here! Cope brawls with Claudio, but Yuta slips in while the ref is busy with them! BUT DAX IS HERE! Yuta CLOBBERS Dax with the bell hammer! Cash hits Yuta with a PILEDRIVER! But Pac ghost pins Cash! PAC WINS!!

Winner: Pac, by pinfall

The Death Riders regroup and grin at Rated FTR as they steal this one away! They wave bye and say see you in Philly. Cope & Cash look to Dax, who took that proverbial bullet for Cash. Cope & Cash offer their hands to Dax, and Dax accepts. The fans cheer as these three stand tall together, but will they be able to grab the gold on Sunday?

 

Shane Taylor Promotions speaks.

Shane Taylor himself says, “Hey, yo, check this out, Bravo.” Carlie Bravo asks what’s up. Shane says he is sick of letting people walk around here feeling safe. He is sick of letting people walk around here feeling comfortable. He is sick of hearing people talking about battlefields and warfare, and talking like they all gangster, when we know they ain’t built like that! Bravo says yeah, it is crazy. People here talk about battlefields, wars, “better not catch you lacking,” like they somebody’s big homies. Like, they ain’t your homies. They don’t even respect big homies. It’s why STP got the problems they got!

People be like, “STP, chill!” Chill for what? Who is these dudes? They ain’t Opps, they just opportunities! Shawn Dean says there’s nothing but space and opportunity. They slide on opps like Joe all the time! They done told y’all that STP is them! They done told y’all to run ‘n’ hide cuz STP is outside! They gonna stay outside! STP hopes you see them like good vision, because STP can’t wait to disrespect them. Rumble, bad men, rumble. Shane & The Infantry have called out Samoa Joe, Hook & Katsuyori Shibata, will these teams open fire on each other?

 

Ricochet is here!

Peoria is annoyed to see The One & Only walk out to the ring, but he’ll be on commentary for this next match. Will he keep it to just watching? Or will he make sure Speedball hits a speedbump?

“Speedball” Mike Bailey VS Dralistico w/ The Beast Mortos!

Collision returns as Speedball makes his entrance. Ricochet says he got tricked. He was told he’d do commentary, but he had no idea it was for this match. The bell rings and the fans rally up. Dralistico tries but the fans boo him. Bailey steps up and the fans cheer. Dralistico tries, he gets boos. Bailey tries and he gets cheers. Dralistico says forget it, and he goes to leave. The fans boo more, so Dralistico says fine, he’ll stay. Dralistico storms in, Bailey trips him, and things speed up. Bailey handsprings over, then hurdles, drops, but Dralistico leaps. Dralistico RANAS, but Bailey comes back to trip Darlistico up.

Bailey stands Dralistico up to whip, but Dralistico reverses. Bailey RANAS, then kips up! Dralistico swings, Bailey dodges and the two trade off strikes and blocks. The fans cheer as the two have a standoff. Dralistico and Bailey bow in respect, but then Dralistico flips Bailey off! Bailey blocks a kick, but Dralistico dodges a chop to body blow! And CHOP! Dralistico whips, Bailey reverses and KICKS Dralistico down! The fans fire up but Mortos is annoyed. Ricochet claims Bailey isn’t looking at commentary because he’s afraid of Ricochet. Bailey stands Dralistico up, but Dralistico CHOKES Bailey to the corner!

The ref reprimands, Dralistico lets off, and he CHOPS! Bailey sputters along the ropes, Dralistico cheers himself on, then he whips. Bailey handsprings, Dralistico sidesteps, but Bailey fires off the lightning kicks! ENZIGIRI and Dralistico falls. Now Bailey looks at Ricochet and dares him to come closer. Bailey goes out, but to go after Dralistico. However, Mortos stands in his way! Bailey says move aside, but then Dralistico KICKS Bailey in the leg! And whips Bailey into railing! Ricochet applauds, and Dralistico gives Bailey an atomic drop off the desk! Then SUPERKICKS him down! Ricochet cheers, the fans boo, and Collision goes picture in picture.

Dralistico drags Bailey up, stands him against the desk, and he wants Ricochet to hear this one. CHOP! Ricochet likes it! Dralistico soaks up the heat while he leaves Bailey behind in the ring. Dralistico argues with the ref, but that lets Mortos BOOT Bailey down! Mortos scuffs Bailey, steps on Bailey’s toes, but steps away as Dralistico steps back out. Dralistico SMACKS Bailey off the steps! Dralistico pulls on Bailey’s hair, the ref reprimands, but Dralistico lets off to argue. Dralistico puts Bailey back in the ring, then CHOKES him in the corner! The ref counts, so Dralistico rains down fists! The ref coutns again, so Dralistico stops.

Dralistico runs side to side and BOOT WASHES! Dralistico then lounges on the corner to say tranquilo. Dralistico clamps onto Bailey with a GROUND COBRA! Bailey endures, Dralistico lets go to then put him in the corner, but Collision goes to break.

Collision returns and Dralistico springboards in, but Bailey dodges! Bailey goes up to springboard and MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up and Bailey snarls. Ricochet looks a bit worried, but Bailey aims to mule kick! And AX KICK! And then BUZZSAW! Dralistico is down but the fans fire up as Bailey STANDING SHOOTING STARS! Cover, TWO! Dralistico toughs it out, but he also bails out to the apron. Mortos helps Dralistico up, but Bailey goes up, up, and GOLDEN TRIANGLE! Mortos takes the hit! Bailey glares at Ricochet, Ricochet dares him to do something. Dralistico FLIES and takes out Bailey!

The fans boo as Dralistico puts Bailey in the ring. Dralistico springboards, FLYING CODE BREAKER! Cover, TWO! Bailey survives and the fans fire up! Dralistico argues with the ref but the count was fair. Dralistico underhooks, TIGER- RARNA from Bailey! TWO and Dralistico sunset flips! TWO, and Bailey kicks, but Dralistico ducks to roll him up! TWO!! Bailey dodges a lariat, comes back, but Dralistico dodges! HEEL KICK from Bailey! Then the SPINNING HEEL KICK!! Cover, Bailey wins!

Winner: “Speedball” Mike Bailey, by pinfall

Ricochet is annoyed, but then he storms in to LOW BLOW Bailey!! The fans boo as Ricochet smirks and Bailey falls. Ricochet then locks ‘n’ loads for the SPIRIT GUN! Ricochet takes his leave, but will he get away with cheap shots like that when it’s him, Bailey and Kenny Omega fighting all at once?

 

Backstage interview with Kris Statlander & Thunder Rosa.

Lexy Nair is with The Galaxy’s Greatest and La Mera Mera, and notes that they will be facing each other in the opening round of The Owen Hart Cup. Rosa says for the first time ever, too. Kris says she’s been waiting a long time for this. Rosa says her, too. Unfortunately, the circumstances aren’t quite what Rosa wanted, so she’ll apologize right now. A lot of people depend on Rosa, from her family to her own future in AEW. So nothing personal, but she will take this all the way. Kris says if it’s nothing personal, send Kris’ apologies to Papa Thunder. Because that Owen Hart Cup is coming home to her.

Rosa says first off, don’t talk about her dad. Second, Kris doesn’t know what it is to be THE AEW Women’s World Champion! Oh, does Rosa mean the title she gave up? They argue about what’s coming, and then Rosa shoves Kris! Kris grabs Rosa by the neck, but Rosa SLAPS back! The two get face to face, and Kris says she’ll see her in round one. Kris storms off, could their match determine the whole thing?

 

Mercedes Mone and Harley Cameron warm up backstage.

#FourBeltsMone still can’t believe she’s stuck with Harley as her partner. Harley can’t believe it, either! She’s so pumped up! No, remember, stick to the plan: Stay out of Mone’s way. Mone’s got this. Yes, they’ve got this! No, Mone’s got this. Mini Mone says they’ve got this, and Harley thanks her. Mone tells the puppet to shut up, forgetting it’s really Harley. Harley, why’re you down there? Stretch normal. Harley is stretching all parts at once! Arms and hips! Ride the Money Wrath Train~! Don’t sing a song about it… Mone has Harley stand up, and they finish their stretching. Will this odd couple be alright going into the Owen Hart Cup?

 

Mercedes Mone & Harley Cameron VS Julia Hart & Athena!

Speaking of the Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, The CEO is going to face The Princess of the Black Throne in the opening round and it happens at Dynasty! The wild Aussie and the Fallen Goddess meet in the opening round at a later date, so this is all about moment. Will the #MoneyWrathTrain (all Harley’s idea) run right through Peoria? Or will the Hart and Forever Champion Always Win?

The teams sort out but the ref has to keep Athena and Mone from popping off already. The fans cheer on Athena as she starts against Mone, and this could be a preview of things to come. They talk trash, start pushing, and then Mone pie faces Athena! Athena pie faces back, but then Mone dodges her to tag Harley! Mone laughs but the fans boo. Athena smirks as she circles with Harley now. They tie up, go around, and Athena waistlocks. Harley drop toeholds, floats to a facelock, then gator rolls with her. Athena slips out to facelock in return, but Harley wrenches out. Athena handsprings, arm-drags, and she has an armlock on Harley.

Harley fights up, reaches out, but Hart tags in first. Athena hands Harley off to Hart for a wrench, wrench, and arm-drag! Hart has the armlock but Harley endures. Harley fights up, but Hart reels her into a cradle, TWO! Harley is up but Hart kicks low. Hart whips Harley to a corner, runs up, and she ROCKS Harley! Hart grins, runs, but Harley dodges! Harley ROUNDHOUSES from the apron, then goes up, in, and around to ENZIGIRI! Cover, TWO! Harley stays cool and she brings Hart up. Harley clamps onto the arm, tags Mone, and Mone brings Hart around to scoop. Hart slips free to roll Mone, TWO!

Mone runs up, but into a backslide, TWO! Mone knees low, throws Harty down, then dusts herself off. Athena is upset with the ref, but Mone scoops Hart to put her in the Tree of Woe. Mone stomps a mudhole in, then stops as the ref counts. Mone does her dance, then runs corner to corner. Hart sits up and Mone hits buckles! The fans rally as Hart then hangs upside-down like a bat! Mone is unsettled, but she runs in again. Hart sits back up, flips over Mone and rolls her to an O’Conner! TWO, but Hart dodges to run and tilt-o-whirl! IRON OCTOPUS! Mone endures, reaches out, but Hart pulls on that arm!

Harley has Mini Mone and throws her in! The ref picks up the puppet, but that lets Mone pull hair to get free! Mone gut wrenches Hart for a CIPHER UTAKI! Cover, TWO! Hart stays in this but Mone stays on her as Collision goes picture in picture.

Mone rains down fists, then covers, TWO! Mone stays on Hart and bumps her off buckles. Tag to Harley, they reel Hart in and double suplex! Harley covers, TWO! Hart stays in this but Harley stays on her. Harley KNEES Hart low, KNEES her again, then RUSSIAN LEG SWEEPS! Cover, TWO! Harley stays between Hart and Athena, then brings her up to bump off buckles. Tag to Mone, she stomps Hart down, then digs her boot in. The ref counts, Mone steps off, and Mone snapmares Hart to run and METEORA! Cover, TWO! Hart stays in this but Mone stays between her and Athena. Mone taunts Hart, then sucker punches Athena!

Mone drags Hart over, the ref stops Athena, but that lets Harley & Mone mug Hart! Mone soaks up the heat, then tags Harley. Harley stomps Hart, brings her up, and whips her to ropes. Harley CLOBBERS Hart, covers, TWO! Harley stays on Hart and bumps her off buckles. Tag to Mone, and Mone scoops Hart for a SLAM! Mone clamps on a chinlock and digs her knee into Hart’s back. Hart endures, fights around, and Collision returns to single picture as the fans rally. Mone shifts to a motorcycle stretch, but Hart fights up to JAWBREAKER! Mone comes back, she keeps Hart from the corner, then whips her into the corner!

Harley tags in and she stomps a mudhole into Hart. Harley rolls, runs back in, but Hart BOOTS her! Hart ELBOWS Mone, slips under Harley, but Harley reels her into a waistlock! Hart fires elbows, then hot tags Athena! Mone tags in, but Athena dodges! Mone blocks a kick, spins Athena and Gory Especials, but Athena flips up and out! Athena reels Mone in, lifts her up, Canadian Rack! Mone slips free, but Athena BOOTS her down! And DROPKICKS her back down! The fans fire up but Harley tags in! Athena fireman’s carries Harley, but Mone runs up! Athena catches the crossbody! The fans fire up for this feat of strength, FALL AWAY SLAM SAMOAN DROP COMBO!

Athena kips up and roars! The fans fire up as Athena tunes up, and runs up, WAR GODDESS FOREARM! Cover, but Mone breaks it! The fans boo but Mone whips. Athena reverses and sends Mone out! Athena builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit and down goes Mone! Athena shouts, “This is MY show now!” But Harley grabs her at the apron! TORNADO DDT to the floor! Harley helps Mone up, but Hart is up on the corner! Hart SUPER CROSSBODIES! Down goes everyone! The fans fire up while all four are on the floor, and they cheer for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” Athena and Harley crawl into the ring and rise back up.

Harley fires a forearm! And another! And another! Harley fires a flurry, then roars! The fans are torn but Harley runs, into a POP-UP POWERBOMB! Athena high stacks, then deadlifts Harley! Hart tags in, Athena hits the SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Hart is up top, for the HARTSAULT! Harley moves, Hart rolls through, but Mone hits a BACKSTABBER! Athena gets under Mone for a POWERBOMB! Harley wrenches Athena for a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up while all four women are down again! Athena and Mone bail out, Hart and Harley crawl to each other. Hart fires as shot, Harley fires back!

“This is Awesome!” as the shots go back and forth! Harley wrenches and serves up SOLE FOOD! Then she clamps onto Hart for the PUMP HANDLE SAIDO! The fans fire up again and Harley shouts, “FEEL! THE! WRATH!!” Harley drags Hart up into the dragon sleeper, but Hart slips free to shove Harley back! Hart kicks low, reels Harley in, but Harley fights the lift! Harley Alabama Lifts Hart for an ALABAMA- NO, Hart flails around to have the IRON OCTOPUS! Harley endures, Athena intercepts Mone! Mone backs off, Harley TAPS! Athena & Hart win!

Winners: Julia Hart & Athena, by submission

The Fallen Goddess struck fear into the heart of The CEO, and Mone claims she doesn’t care. Mone storms off, but will she soon see how heartless Julia Hart can be? Or will Mone look to add the Queen of Harts Championship to her collection?


My Thoughts:

A great Collision as the go-home to Dynasty, with some good Dynasty hype packages that I skipped. Good go-home stuff here, such as the promos going into the Women’s Owen Hart Cup. Good promo from Hayter and Billie, though it makes me think Hayter doesn’t know Athena has been Billie’s abusive mentor the last two years. And very good promo from Rosa and Kris to really add some heat to their match. And of course, great move with the women’s tag match main eventing, given the star power of Mone and Athena alone. Great win for Hart & Athena, but that would suggest Mone wins at Dynasty.

Great stuff for the Men’s Owen Hart Cup, as well. Konosuke & Kyle VS Hobbs & Ishii was a great opener, and while I figured the Don Callis Family would win, I feel bad that Hobbs has started to drop off again. He’s not in the tournament, and no other matches are being added to Dynasty at this point, so I guess Hobbs just has to wait and see if he’s getting a midcard title match for Double or Nothing. Speaking of, very good promo segment from Garcia and Cole to add some last bit of heat to their match. While Cole told Garcia he “isn’t ready,” and that would suggest Garcia wins to show Cole he is ready, I feel like Cole does still win this because he really needs something to stay afloat.

Caster’s Open Challenge getting the better of him never gets old, and this was a good win for Mark Briscoe going into what will likely be a loss to Kyle Fletcher at Dynasty. If Caster is holding the Open Challenge again so soon, I really hope Bowens answers it. That’d be a great little surprise for Dynasty, as we’ve all been waiting and wondering about Bowens’ return. And it can kick off a proper feud between Caster and Bowens that can go on to Double or Nothing and maybe even All In: Texas. After all, as two of AEW’s top homegrown names, these guys deserve something big to really top off their story together.

Very good promo for Shane Taylor Promotions to call out The Opps, and that can be a great feud to build both teams in the trios division. Good promo with The Cru, though being Heels, they of course spin things as if they weren’t the ones staying away for so long. And good involvement of Nick Wayne again. Very good match of Cru VS Top Flight, and a good combination of Top Flight winning but Cru & Nick Wayne standing tall. That Six Man Tag will be good stuff, and regardless of who wins, this will definitely add to the story of Nick Wayne and Christian Cage.

Very good stuff from Cash VS Pac, and naturally Claudio & Yuta had to get involved. That brought out Cope & Dax, and while Pac steals the match, at least Rated FTR stands together united. At least, for right now. There’s still a big chance that the moment they lose, Rated FTR falls apart and Dax again loses his cool. The question will be if Cash sticks by Dax or by Cope. I feel like FTR needs to stick together so that the AEW Tag Division doesn’t lose a great team. Plus, it would just make sense as it felt like both Dax & Cash were turning given their feud with The Undisputed Kingdom.

Very good promo from Jay White to put Knight over while still putting him, Ospreay, and even the Death Riders on notice. While it is a shame that White will be out for some time because of the busted hand, this could be an opportunity for him to return with the Bang Bang Gang alongside him to stand against The Death Riders. Like, Juice Robinson is still out with his own injury, but The Gunns kinda dropped off the mat after losing to The Hurt Syndicate. I’m pretty sure Austin & Colten still owe Death Riders for some such beatdown over the past year, but they could also just want the trios titles back.

And a great match from Bailey VS Dralistico, even with Mortos and Ricochet hanging around. Great win for Bailey, but Ricochet of course had to attack him just because. Given this math, I would think Kenny Omega retains because Bailey and Ricochet focus more on each other than on him. Kenny may not be what he once was given the diverticulitis taking some of his intestines, but he’s shown to still have the same savvy and grit as before, and so this can be a case where both challengers are underestimating him and they both fail for that reason.

My Score: 8.8/10

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Dynamite before Dynasty!

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Will The Death Riders cancel Dynasty?

Claudio Castagnoli faces Adam Copeland while Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir face Swerve & Willow, all before the PPV this Sunday! Will the champions of AEW make sure their challengers can’t make it?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Mixed Tornado Tag: Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir VS Swerve Strickland & Willow Nightingale; Swerve & Willow win.
  • Toni Storm w/ Luther VS Penelope Ford; Toni wins.
  • “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith VS ???; Bill & Keith win.
  • Will Ospreay & Kevin Knight VS Blake Christian & Lee Johnson; Ospreay & Knight win.
  • Brody King VS Lance Archer w/ Don Callis; Brody wins.
  • Adam Copeland VS Claudio Castagnoli; Cope wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

BREAKING NEWS for the Owen Hart Cup!

Just as the brackets were ready to be revealed, it is revealed that The Death Riders attacked him as he arrived in the arena! Will The Switchblade be ruled out of the tournament before it even begins? Or will it still be his era?

 

Mixed Tornado Tag: Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir VS Swerve Strickland & Willow Nightingale!

The Maniac admitted that no woman, and perhaps no person, scares him quite like The Problem from Moldova. But the Most Dangerous Man & Babe with the Power aren’t afraid. They are going to take the fight to the Death Riders and smile anyway! Will Swerve be smiling as he heads for Dynasty in Philadelphia? Or will Moxley & Marina take Swerve & Willow out like they did Jay White?

Well, there’s no waiting for a bell as Moxley & Marina rush Swerve & Willow at the ramp! The fans fire up and the bell rings as Swerve fires hands on Moxley! Swerve BOOTS Moxley, Willow ROCKS Marina, and the fans cheer on “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Swerve ROCKS Moxley, then rips Moxley’s shirt away! Willow ROCKS Marina and high-fives the fans, but Moxley elbows Swerve. Swerve blocks a bump off the steel steps to body shot! Marina fires knees into Willow, but Swerve sends Moxley into railing! Willow does the same to Marina! The fans fire up but then Moxley CHUCKS a chair into Swerve!

Marina snap suplexes Willow to the floor! Willow writhes, Moxley & Marina go looking for goodies. They bring out a TABLE! The fans fire up, and the Death Riders set up that table. Swerve storms up, Willow ROCKS Marina! Swerve kicks Moxley, fireman’s carries, and Willow shoves Marina into the ring. Moxley fires elbows to fight free, then he puts Swerve on the desk! Willow has Marina in the ring, but Moxley gets on the desk with Swerve! Marina slips free of Willow’s scoop to CHOP her! And SAYANAGI! And SAYANAGI! Moxley rains down fists, talks some trash, and Marina top mounts Willow for a facelock.

Willow fights up and RAMS Marina into a corner! Willow CHOPS Marina, Moxley whips Swerve, but Swerve reverses! Moxley crashes into the steel steps at the same time Willow sends Marina into a corner! Willow CHOPS again! The fans fire up and Willow brings Marina around to snap suplex! Marina bails out, but Willow pursues. Willow CLUBS Marina, Swerve has Moxley in the corner. Moxley CLOBBERS Swerve, things speed up, and Swerve hurdles, only for Moxley to CLOBBER him! Moxley flips off the fans and Peoria boos in return. Swerve drop toeholds but Moxley fights to stay up! Moxley grabs at Swerve, but Swerve bends Moxley’s fingers!

Willow CHOKES Marina with her boot to the neck! Swerve whips Moxley to DROPKICK him down! The fans again fire up for “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” while Willow goes up a corner. Swerve brings Moxley around, BACKBREAKER to MISSILE DROPKICK! Moxley flounders away to ropes, and Swerve high-fives Willow. Moxley goes to a corner, Willow sends Swerve in and he UPPERCUTS! Willow runs in and LARIATS! Willow sends Swerve back in for another UPPERCUT! Snapmare, and Swerve goes up to FALLING UPPERCUT! Swerve hits the Griddy and Willow struts around. But Marina runs up to BOOT Willow!

Moxley gets up to hit a CUTTER on Swerve! Marina CHOKES Willow on the ropes, then lets off to put Willow in a corner. Marina CHOPS, Moxley has Swerve on the outside, and Moxley TOSSES Swerve over railing! Marina KICKS Willow in the corner, KICKS again, then stomps away. Marina CHOKES Willow, Willow slaps and claws at Marina, but Marina stands her up for a cravat. Marina puts Willow on the ropes to CHOKE her! Marina & Moxley soak up the heat, then let off so Marina can KICK Willow in the back! Marina drags Willow up, puts her in a corner, and CHOPS! The fans rally for Willow but Marina stomps her in the corner.

Moxley coaches Marina, even while Willow fires body shots. Moxley & Marina talk trash on Willow, but Willow SLAPS Moxley! The fans fire up, but Marina ROCKS Willow! Marina drags Willow up to CHOP, then Moxley reels Willow in!? The fans boo, but Swerve slides back in! He has Marina in a half nelson while Swerve has Willow in the underhooks! Swerve dares Moxley to take his shot, because he’ll take his shot on Marina! The fans fire up as Marina dares Swerve to do it! Moxley says fine, and he lets Willow go. Swerve lets Marina go, but then Willow shoves Moxley, and he runs into Swerve!

The fans fire up as Willow fires a flurry of forearms on Marina! Willow runs, but Marina HIP TOSSES her! Marina grabs a leg, steps over and then rolls Willow to THROW her! Willow flounders to the apron, Marina storms out after her, and Marina ROCKS her! Willow snarls and ROCKS Marina! And BOOTS her! Willow powers up, but Marina gets under the boot! STRETCH MUFFLER into a POWERBOMB, DOWN THROUGH THE TABLE!! The fans lose their minds while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Moxley gets Swerve in underhooks! PARADIGM SHIFT to the floor! Swerve flops over and Moxley goes to regroup with Marina. Prince Nana checks on Swerve but Marina digs her boot into Willow. Marina then drags Willow up, and DUMPS her onto the wrecked table! Moxley has Swerve back in the ring, and CLAWS at Swerve’s face! Moxley crossface forearms Swerve down, then goes out to chase Nana off. Nana stays by the timekeeper’s area, and Moxley has Swerve on the apron. Moxley grinds his forearm and elbow into Swerve’s face and neck, then Marina joins in, to BITE Swerve’s fingers! Swerve flails and tries to get free, but Marina only lets off when she wants to.

Moxley goes looking again, and he brings out a second table! Moxley & Marina set this table up, and they drag Swerve up. Willow stirs but Marina & Moxley mug Swerve with hard kicks. Moxley shoves Swerve to a corner, then fires Marina up. Marina runs in at Swerve, but Swerve dodges! Marina hits POST, Moxley goes after Swerve! Dynamite returns to single picture as Moxley puts Swerve up top. Swerve fires body shots, shoves Moxley down, but Marina’s back to ROCK Swerve! Marina climbs up to CLAW Swerve’s back! Moxley climbs up and he CLAWS Swerve’s back! The Death Riders are both up there, and they both CLAW Swerve’s back!

But Willow returns! She gets under Marina & Moxley, and we get a TOWER OF DOOM!! The fans are thunderous after seeing that double powerbomb superplex combo, and Willow drags herself back up. Marina goes to one corner, Moxley goes to the other. Willow LARIATS Moxley, then runs to back body block and LARIAT Marina! Willow whips Marina into Moxley, then runs to SPLASH them both! Willow snapmares Marina to BOOT her down! But Moxley grabs Willow by her hair! The fans boo, but Swerve JUMP KNEES Moxley! Moxley falls into a corner, Willow runs and CANNONBALLS! Moxley tumbles out, Swerve PLANCHAS him down!

Willow whips Marina to SPINEBUSTER! High stack, TWO! Marina survives, Willow is frustrated, but Moxley TOSSES her back out! Swerve returns to ROCK Moxley! Moxley fires back, the two go forearm for forearm! The fans cheer Swerve, boo Moxley, and then Swerve shoves to HIP TOSS, gator roll, but Moxley fights the suplex! Moxley suplexes to SLAM Swerve, and has the REAR NAKED CHOKE! Marina clamps onto Willow’s foot, keeps her in a corner, but Willow fires body shots! Swerve is caught in the body scissors while Marina climbs up on Willow. But Willow picks Marina up off the corner, to POWERBOMB her onto Moxley!

All four fighters are down and the fans are thunderous! “This is Awesome!” as Marina and Willow find each other and start throwing forearms! Moxley and Swerve find each other, and they start throwing SLAPS! The ladies scrap to the outside, the gentlemen throw hands! Marina RAMS Willow into the railing! The forearms go faster and faster in the ring, then Swerve gets the edge with fast hands! Moxley CLAWS eyes and BITES Swerve’s forehead! Moxley runs, but into an UPPERCUT! Swerve runs, but he feels Moxley behind him, so he ducks under! Moxley comes back, into the FLATLINER! The fans fire up and Swerve goes to a corner!

Swerve aims, “Whose House?!” But Marina shoves Moxley aside and takes the HOUSE CALL!!! The fans are stunned, but Swerve smiles. Willow POUNCES Moxley, and he falls through the table! The fans are thunderous again, and Swerve fires Willow back up. Willow gets Marina up, BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!! Cover, Willow & Swerve win!

Winners: Swerve Strickland & Willow Nightingale, by pinfall

Consider the Problem solved! Willow finally gets the better of Marina, but Moxley is back up already! And he grabs Willow for PARADIGM SHIFT!! The fans boo and Swerve is pissed! Moxley runs away, Peoria telling him off as he goes. Moxley acts like it doesn’t matter, he and Marina just get outta there. Will Swerve make sure Moxley doesn’t survive Dynasty?

 

Backstage interview with FTR.

Renee Paquette is with Cash Wheeler, Dax Harwood, and even AEW referee, Paul Turner. Renee says that last Saturday Night Collision, Dax put his hands on AEW officials and has since been fined $10,000. Dax paid the fine, but he asked for Paul to be here. Why is that? Dax says yes, he is about to pay the fine, but he wanted Paul here in front of the world so that Dax could apologize to both him and Cash for his actions. He let his emotions get the better of him, and he got Tony Khan to allow him to personally hand the check over to Paul. In front of the world, here is the $10,000 for Paul personally to use, perhaps take his wife out for a nice dinner or buy something for the family.

Dax again apologizes for how he treated Paul. Paul accepts the apology, and he can understand it all being heat of the moment. This means a lot to him. Of course, Paul, but just don’t cash that in until Friday, wink wink. Dax pats Paul on the back and Paul takes his leave. Renee says things have been rather heated lately, but this Sunday night, Dynasty on PPV, Rated FTR challenges The Death Riders for their AEW World Trios Championships. Are they going to be able to put their issues aside by then? Dax says yes, FTR are brothers, he loves Cash more than almost anyone in this world. The things they’ve done in these 11 years can never be eclipsed by one event.

Dax wants to let Cash know that he apologizes for what he did. It was an emotional moment, and he mistook Cash for a security guard. Just know that he would never, ever do something like that. But on Sunday night, they add to the legacy of FTR by making Rated FTR the NEW AEW World Trios Champions. Dax loves ya, bud. Dax wants to hug Cash, but Cash stops him?! Cash says yes, they are brothers. And on Sunday, they will be fine. But after Sunday, they need to talk. Cash heads out alone, Dax is unsure what to make of that. Dax apologizes to Renee for this, Renee assures him it is okay. But will FTR be fine with tensions running this high?

 

AEW presents the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Brackets!

Starting on Sunday with Dynasty, this year’s Owen Hart Cup will culminate with Double or Nothing on Sunday, May 25th, in Glendale, Arizona! As such, the Men’s Owen Hart Cup will feature: Brody King VS Konosuke Takeshita! Kyle Fletcher VS Mark Briscoe! Will Ospreay VS Kevin Knight, who subs in for Jay White after what The Death Riders did to him. And lastly, Hangman Page VS a mystery Wild Card! Who will be lucky enough to step to The Cowboy?

In the Women’s Owen Hart Cup, we will see Jamie Hayter VS Billie Starkz, Kris Statlander VS Thunder Rosa, Julia Hart VS Mercedes Mone, and Harley Cameron VS Athena! Another star-studded bracket, who builds their Dynasty with this opening round?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Collision!

In a preview of these opening round matches, we will see some unique team-ups! Mercedes Mone must work together with Harley Cameron against Julia Hart and Athena! Will the wild Aussie be willing to help #FourBeltsMone? Or will The Fallen Goddess & Hart Always Win?

 

Toni Storm w/ Luther VS Penelope Ford!

Just as Timeless Toni was reaching the climax of her speech on last Saturday Night Collision, the Superbad Girl had to interrupt it with a boot to Toni’s face! Penelope & The Megasus got the better of the AEW Women’s World Champion that night, but will Toni pay Penelope back? Or are things only going to get worse before Dynasty’s world title match?

The bell rings and Toni ties up with Ford. Toni powers Ford to the corner to fire off fast hands! The ref counts, Toni stops at 4, and Ford bails out. Toni storms out but Ford kicks and CLUBS Toni. Ford whips, Toni reverses, and Ford hits the apron! Toni CHOPS Ford, then pursues around the way. Toni pushes Ford in, but Ford kicks her in return! Ford CLUBS Toni, rums, but into a scoop and BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up, Toni drags Ford up to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect but Toni doesn’t mind. Toni hauls Ford up and snap suplexes! The fans rally as Toni aims from a corner.

Toni runs corner to corner, but Ford dodges! Hip attack hits buckles, then Ford hits a JAWBREAKER and SHOTGUN! Toni flops out of the ring to the apron, and Ford slingshot KNEE DROPS! Ford mocks the closeup, then storms into the ring. Ford stomps Toni at the ropes, drags her up, but Toni ROCKS Ford! And ROCKS her again and again! Toni whips, Ford reverses, and Ford BOOTS Toni down! The fans boo but Ford mocks them while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Ford drags Toni up, puts her on the apron, then goes out to bring her up. Ford CLUBS Toni again and again, but Toni HEADBUTTS in return! Ford staggers back, Toni BOOTS her into the post! Toni kicks Ford back into the ring, then drags her up. Ford DECKS Toni! Toni goes to a corner, Ford stomps a mudhole in, but the ref counts. Ford stops at 4, then drags Toni onto the ropes to CHOKE her! The ref counts, Ford lets off at 4, and Toni sputters around the ropes. Ford CLUBS Toni, CLUBS her again, then CHOPS her in the corner. Toni staggers away but Ford pursues, and she rolls Toni up, TWO! Ford kicks Toni around, soaking up heat at the same time.

Ford kicks Toni down, covers her, TWO! Toni is tougher than that, but Ford clamps on to KNEE her in the back again and again! Ford wraps on a chinlock, but Luther and the fans rally up. Ford shoves Toni down, then STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Ford clamps back onto Toni’s arms and pulls back for a motorcycle stretch! Toni endures, even as Ford pulls on the arms. Toni fights up, but Ford THROWS her down by her hair! Dynamite returns to single picture while the fans boo. Toni goes to a corner, Ford runs and handsprings in, BACK ELBOW! Ford goes side to side to BOOT Toni, but she doesn’t let Toni fall.

Ford licks Toni’s face! But Toni BITES Ford’s tongue!! Ford screams in pain, the ref reprimands and counts, but Toni won’t stop! Ford KNEES low, but Toni fires a forearm! The forearms go back and forth, but then Ford knees low! Ford whips Toni to the corner, but Toni comes back to THESZ PRESS! The fans fire up as Toni rains down fists! Then Toni rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT! Toni whips, Ford reverses, but Toni reverses back to hit a BIG back suplex! Ford flounders to a corner, but Toni runs in, SWEET HIP MUSIC! DDT on top! Cover, TWO! Toni doesn’t hesitate, she ties up Ford’s legs into the QUEEN ANGELITO STRETCH!!

Ford endures, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Toni lets go in frustration, but the fans rally up again. Toni drags Ford up, but Ford TOSSES Toni out! Ford HOTSHOTS Toni, then goes to the apron. Ford ASAI MOONSAULTS! Down goes Toni and the fans fire up! Ford puts Toni back in, then fireman’s carries, GUT BUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO!! Toni survives and Ford is shocked! Ford snarls, Toni sits up, but Toni ducks the Buzzsaw! SNAP GERMAN! STORM- NO, Ford NORTHERN LIGHTS in return! But Toni holds on, stands Ford up, but Ford goes Matrix! Toni stops the stunner, shoves and kicks Ford, STORM ZERO!! Cover, Toni wins!

Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall

There’s the payback, but now Megan walks out on stage. Megan applauds the champion, but Toni dares her to bring the fight already. Toni holds up the title, and Megan decides to step closer. But only to fetch Ford and head back. Will The Megasus be a golden Greek goddess soon enough? Or will Toni conquer this Labor of Hercules?

 

Backstage interview with Swerve, Nana & Willow.

Renee checks in at Willow is being examined by the training staff. Do we have any update on Willow right now? Swerve says Willow is strong, powerful, and brave. That’s why Swerve didn’t mind facing The Death Riders with Willow by her side. When it came to getting in the ring with two of the most dangerous men in AEW, and perhaps all of pro-wrestling, Willow welcomed the challenge. But Moxley, knowing the history of neck issues that Willow has, and Moxley still did what he did… Now he’s on the run. Swerve will not rest until he has his hands on Moxley. Not before Philly, not at Dynasty, but tonight!

Swerve vows that by the end of tonight, Swerve will have his hands on Moxley! Swerve has put The Maniac on notice, will The Death Riders make sure to be scarce for the rest of the show?

 

AEW prepares for All In Week in Texas!

In the lead up to Saturday, July 12th for All In: Texas, Dynamite will hit Garland, Texas on Wednesday, July 9th! Then there’s a special edition Thursday Night Collision on July 10th, also in Garland. ROH Death Before Dishonor is Friday, July 11th, in the Arlington ESports Stadium! Plus, Starrcast Texas will be Friday and Saturday in the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, and the “main event” is of course All In: Texas, Globe Life Field, with a special 3 PM Eastern start time! AEW is truly going all in for All In, what about you?

 

The Hurt Syndicate is here!

Montel Vontavius Porter & Bobby Lashley are here, and Peoria sings along with the song, “We Hurt~ People! We Hurt~ People!” Unfortunately for Shelton Benjamin, weather delayed his flight, he won’t even make the show, but let’s all hope he and everyone else out there stays safe. The All Mighty Lashley goes to speak, but MJF interrupts with his entrance! Maxwell Jacob Friedman struts out here, mic already in hand, and already on Lashley’s bad side. MJF smirks as he steps into the ring, has them cut his music, and the fans cheer him on! MJF says aw shucks, and then he asks the Hurt Syndicate pardons the interruption.

MJF also notes that MVP looks awesome tonight. Can we give it up for MVP? The fans cheer, and wait, there’s a pocket of fans already telling MJF to shut up. Uh, no, MJF’s gonna talk. MJF again says pardon the interruption, but last week, “Bob” disrespected him. But MJF will let that slide because Lashley is friends with MVP, and he doesn’t know MJF like MVP knows MJF. So allow him to formally introduce himself: He is Maxwell Jacob Friedman, M J F. He is a generational talent, and he knows about Lashley all too well. MJF also knows about The Gold Standard, Shelton Benjamin.

MJF looks into the camera and tells Shelton that he knows there were some travel issues today. MJF loves you, big man, see you down the road, hope you’re home safe. And c’mon, we all know about Bobby Lashley, right? The fans cheer, and MJF says Lashley’s one of the all-time greats. Lashley’s been around the block, but however, this is AEW. And baby, you’re standing on the block MJF built. Now, MJF knows this place like the back of his hand. He knows how to get to the top, and how to stay on top, for a record-breaking reign. And MJF can help Lashley & Shelton hold onto the tag team titles for as long as their cold hearts damn well please.

MJF says all cards on the table, he knows they can help him, too. They can help him get back what is rightfully his: The AEW World Championship. The fans are torn about that, but MJF says basically, what he’s getting at here is MJF in the Hurt Syndicate is just good business. MVP knows it, MJF knows it, and hell, even the mouth-breathers in the Midwest know it! The fans boo, but MJF says, “Talk to me when Peoria ever matters ever, alright? Let’s pipe down, this isn’t even a real place.” MVP has MJF hold on, and whispers something to him. MJF says that is fair. What MJF is getting at is this: Lashley may not want MJF, but Lashley…

MJF puts his hand on Lashley’s shoulder as he says, “You big, beautiful bastard you, you need MJF.” MJF smiles and says he rests his case. Lashley tells MJF that he’ll be real clear here. Out of respect for MVP, Lashley will NOT leave MJF laying right here, right now. Lashley does NOT like MJF. The fans cheer that! Lashley does NOT trust MJF, and The Hurt Syndicate damn well does NOT need MJF. So unless MJF can prove otherwise, he needs to get out of Lashley’s face right now. MJF asks if they want him to prove himself. Well, okay. He thanks them for their time, and he tells Peoria he wishes he could say the same, but he’s going to leave cuz they stink.

MJF exits the ring, MVP talks with Lashley, and it seems they’re torn. MVP votes one way, Lashley votes another, will Shelton have to be a tiebreaker down the line? But wait, The Learning Tree makes their way out here! Big Bill & Bryan Keith stare down with Lashley & MVP as they cross paths. The Redwood & Bad Apple offer The Hurt Syndicate “front row seats” to stay and watch this. Bill & Keith are still proving themselves worthy of a tag title opportunity, will they make the cut right here and now?

“Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith VS ???

The bell rings, and Keith BOOTS ♣ right outta the ring! Bill TOSSES ♪ across the ring, then BOOTS him down! Lashley is amused by this, and Bill hoists ♪ up in a military press! Bill TOSSES ♪ right out of the ring! The poor guy tumbles all the way to Lashley’s feet! The other guy CLUBS Bill, but uh, it does nothing. Well, it does piss Bill off, and the fans tell ♣ he messed up. ♣ apologizes, but Bill CHOKES him! “What’re you doing?! You wanna hit me?!” Bill RAMS ♣ into the corner, then feeds him to Keith’s KNEE! Keith shouts, “Get him, Bill!” Bill makes sure Lashley is watching as he hoists ♣ up, and SKYSCRAPER CHOKE SLAMS! Cover, Bill & Keith win!

Winners: “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith, by pinfall

Lashley sarcastically applauds, but Bill grabs a mic to tell the Hurt Syndicate, “On Collision, we whooped Top Flight’s ass. Tonight, we whooped… their ass!” We never really did get their names… Bill says on Sunday in Philly, he and Keith will whoop Hurt Syndicate’s ass! Because they want that match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships! The fans like the sound of that! Lashley stops MVP from saying something, and gives a thumbs up to Bill? Is that a yes on the match? Guess we’ll have to wait and see what boss man Tony Khan decides.

 

Backstage interview with Mercedes Mone.

Renee is now with The CEO, and notes that tonight, we saw the Owen Hart Cup brackets. Mone is now set to face the former TBS Champion, Julia Hart, in the opening round this Sunday at Dynasty. Mone says Julia Hart is very mysterious and unpredictable. And although Hart is a former TBS Champion, she’s not the Greatest TBS Champion of All Time now, is she? HAHAHA! It’ll take a lot more than tricks and spells to stop the Money Train. Well before Dynasty, this Saturday Night Collision, we will see Hart teaming with Athena against Mone and- “PEORIA~!” Puppet Mone is back! “Say hello to your C E O!”

Harley is bringing back the ventriloquism to say yes, it’s her. And yes, she knows what Mone is thinking, good to see her, too. And Harley has also been thinking. They really brought the house down Down Under. And hear her out. A new dream team is forming! Mone & Harley, The Train Station Money Wrath Excellence Golden Choo-Choo! What do you think? Mone says chew on this: Harley just needs to stay out of Mone’s way on Collision, got that? GOT THAT?! Y-Yes… Good to see you! Mone leaves and Harley says yes, she has the perfect name now. The Money Wrath Train! CHOO-CHOO, all aboard! But will this one go off the rails thanks to Collision?

 

Will Ospreay & Kevin Knight VS Blake Christian & Lee Johnson!

Speaking of the Owen Cup and odd couple team-ups, The Aerial Assassin is teaming up with his future opponent in The Jet! Will these two be the flyest team in all of AEW? Or will they be put on ice by the Vanilla Baby & Big Shotty?

Ospreay gives thumbs down to Blake and the fans join in. The fans then rally up for Ospreay while the teams sort out. Ospreay starts against Blake and the bell rings. The fans cheer as Ospreay circles with Blake. They feel things out, tie up, and Ospreay powers Blake back. Blake headlocks first, but Ospreay wrenches and headlocks. Blake powers up and out, but Ospreay runs him over! Blake kips up, how very Ospreay of him. Ospreay himself is annoyed seeing that, but Blake SOBATS! Blake talks trash, headlocks, but Ospreay powers up and out. Blake runs Ospreay over, but Ospreay kips up, then struts! The fans cheer, and Ospreay swivels the hips!

Blake kicks but Ospreay blocks this time. Ospreay throws the foot down but Blake ducks the lariat to THROW Ospreay by his hair! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Blake struts. Blake mocks the United Empire crown, then whips Ospreay to ropes. Ospreay ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA Blake! Blake goes to ropes, Ospreay tags Knight! They double whip, then drop toehold and UFO SPLASH! Cover, Lee breaks it! Ospreay whips Lee but Lee reverses to TOSS Ospreay! Knight kicks Lee, then whips, but Lee reverses. Blake CHOP BLOCKS Knight from the front, and Lee adds a basement DROPKICK! Lee soaks up the heat while he and Blake loom over Knight.

Lee & Blake reel Knight in, but Ospreay saves Knight from the double suplex! Ospreay & Knight dodge Blake & Lee, then they DOUBLE DROPKICK! Blake & Lee bail out, the fans fire up, and Ospreay nods to Knight. They coordinate, and the fans fire up more as both men go to corners. They crisscross, Ospreay DIVES onto Lee while Knight FLIES over the corner to take out Blake! The fans fire up again, and Knight high-fives the front row. Ospreay & Knight dap it up, and fans cheer “A E DUB!” as Knight puts Blake in the ring. Knight stomps Blake, then brings him up to UPPERCUT! The fans cheer as Knight wrenches and whips.

Blake reverses, Lee trips Knight up! The fans boo but Blake adds a basement DROPKICK! Blake then APRON SPEARS Ospreay! Blake struts around while the fans boo, but Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Blake drops an elbow on Knight, then pushes him down for another! Blake pushes Knight down again, winds up, and he stomps Knight! Blake stands on Knight, then drags him over to tag Lee. They stomp Knight, then Lee stands Knight up. Lee bumps Knight off buckles, and he CHOPS! Knight pushes Lee into the corner to CHOP! Lee kicks low, brings Knight around and snap BRAINBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! Knight survives but Lee drags him up again. Tag to Blake and they mug Knight. Blake puts Knight on the ropes and grinds his face off them! The ref counts, Blake stops at 4, but Lee CHOKES Knight behind the ref’s back!

Blake stands Knight up to UPPERCUT! Blake snapmares Knight, runs, and basement DROPKICKS again! Tag to Lee, he jumps in then ELBOW DROPS! Cocky cover, TWO! Lee stays cool and then clamps onto Knight’s arm. Lee taunts Ospreay, then stomps away on Knight. Lee drags Knight up to snapmare, then he clamps on with a chinlock. Knight endures, fights up, and fires body shots. Knight backs Lee down, but Lee turns things around. Knight fires a body shot but Blake throws Knight down! The ref reprimands but Blake tags in. Lee runs in at Knight in the corner to LARIAT! Dynamite returns to single picture as Lee goes back to Blake.

Lee & Blake coordinate, and Lee MONKEY FLIPS Blake so Blake can HANDSPRING LARIAT Knight! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, he’s not former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion for nothing! Blake drags Knight up, whips him to a corner, and then Blake sends Lee in. Knight BOOTS Lee, then he BOOTS Blake! Blake & Lee go together, but Knight HURDLES the double lariat! Hot tag to Ospreay, and Ospreay springboards to DOUBLE CROSSBODY! The fans are thunderous as Ospreay DECKS Blake! And DECKS him again! Ospreay whips, Blake reverses, but Ospreay handsprings, NEURALIZER! Cover, TWO!

Blake survives but Ospreay has the fans behind him. Blake goes to a corner, Ospreay runs in, but Blake puts Ospreay on the apron! Ospreay ROCKS Blake, but Lee YANKS Ospreay down! Lee sets Ospreay up, Blake FOSBURY TOPES! Blake puts Ospreay in, then climbs up top. Blake says time for a taste, 450 DOUBLE STOMPS!! Tag to Lee, Blake SHOTGUNS Knight! Lee hauls Ospreay up for the fisherman, but Ospreay wrenches out! Blake ENZIGIRIS Ospreay, Lee has him in again, AOI- STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! Blake storms up and waistlocks, but Ospreay switches. Blake ELBOWS Ospreay, but Ospreay HOOK KICKS Blake!

The fans fire up while Blake and Ospreay flop over! Ospreay crawls, hot tag to Knight! Knight runs up on Blake to STINGER SPLASH! Then a BOOT for Lee! Knight brings Lee around, suplexes, but Lee slips free! Lee waistlocks, Knight switches, but Lee ELBOWS Knight! Lee runs, but Knight pops him up onto Blake’s shoulders! Knight says it’s time, 2FLY DROPKICK makes Lee POISON-RANA Blake!! Blake flops out of the ring, Ospreay returns, and Ospreay PLANCHAS out onto Blake! The fans fire up as Knight goes to the corner! Knight waits on Lee, then springboards in, FLYING LARIAT! Cover, Knight & Ospreay win!

Winners: Will Ospreay & Kevin Knight, by pinfall

The aerial assault wins out, and now Schiavone joins Ospreay and Knight for an interview in the ring. Schiavone says as we learned earlier tonight, Ospreay and Knight are going to face off in the first round of this year’s Owen Hart Cup. Big announcement on that: That very match will take place as part of Sunday’s Dynasty! The fans sure like that! Ospreay and Knight had a good time as teammates, but who will fly the highest when they go 1v1?

 

The Opps speak.

This time, Katsuyori Shibata is on camera as they got a cameraman to join them this time. Samoa Joe smiles and says, “Hey, it’s Samoa Joe here, along with Hook & Shibata, and we’re collectively known as The Opps. And you may be wondering, why did I start this group in the first place? Well quite simply put, I understood that the battlefield was changing, and that the nature of warfare was changing with it. So I knew that when I came back to the battlefield, I needed to bring a different arsenal. And that’s what these men here represent. And as a matter of fact, now that we’ve had a few experimental forays out there into the ring, we’d like to expand our influence in AEW.

“And that’s why come Dynasty in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Opps will be in the building. They will be watching all, and they will be seeing all. And please, please, please… Don’t let us catch you lacking.” Joe leaves it at that, but who will end up easy prey for these three big game hunters?

 

Brody King VS Lance Archer w/ Don Callis!

While this Hound of Hell is going to face Konosuke Takeshita in the Owen Hart Cup, the Don Callis Family is putting quite the obstacle in his way. If #EverybodyDies, will the King of Death be next? Or will Brody take a bite out of the Murderhawk Monster?

As for Don Callis himself, he is not amused by this Don Callis cosplayer in the front row. “You think you’re funny?” Callis whispers an insult to the guy, then goes to commentary. The bell rings and the fans rally for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Archer and Brody tie up, go around, and then break. Brody barks, the fans join in, and the two big men RAM! And RAM! And RAM! “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Archer laughs, fires a forearm, but Brody gives it back! “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Brody CHOPS, but Archer throat chops! The ref reprimands, Archer tells him to shut up, then Archer runs. But Brody runs up to ROCK Archer!

Brody runs but Archer ROCKS him! Archer runs, but Brody follows! Archer BOOTS Brody, then LARIATS him up and out! The fans boo but Archer goes out to the apron. Archer CANNONBALLS Brody to the floor! Archer tells off Peoria, then he stalks Brody. The ref wants this back in the ring but Archer tells him to back off. Archer runs in at Brody, but Brody sends him into railing! The fans fire up as Brody ROCKS Archer! Archer takes a seat, Brody barks and the fans join in. Callis admits that Brody terrifies him, and Brody runs up to SPLASH Archer against railing! Callis asks why this is allowed, but the fans fire up with Brody.

Brody drags Archer up and into the ring, then storms up to the apron. Archer distracts the ref so Callis can grab at Brody! Brody barks at Callis so Callis scurries away, but Archer KICKS the ropes! That jams Brody up, and Archer BOOTS Brody down! The fans tell Callis off while Archer has Brody on the apron. Archer stands on Brody’s neck! The ref counts, Archer steps off, and Archer whips Brody into the steel steps! Brody goes down in a heap, Archer refreshes the count, #EverybodyDies! Archer drags Brody up, but Brody CHOPS! And CHOPS! And ROCKS! Archer staggers, but he ROCKS Brody back! And CHOPS, too!

Archer talks trash on the front row while he has Brody in a headlock, especially the kid with the sweatbands. But Brody breaks free to CHOP! Brody says sup, kid! Brody and Archer fire hands, Archer sends Brody into railing, and Archer tells the ref to shut up. The fans rally, Archer SMACKS Brody off the desk, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Archer slips into the ring to argue with the ref, then Archer goes back out after Brody. Archer CLUBS Brody on the back, whips him hard into railing, and Brody slumps down. Archer stands on Brody, talks trash to the fans, then soaks up the heat. Archer digs his knee into Brody’s head, but steps off so he can stand Brody up. Brody ROCKS Archer! Archer goes into the ring, Brody pursues, and Archer goes to a corner. Both big men catch their breath, and Archer kicks low! Archer bumps Brody off buckles, digs his boots in, but stops as the ref counts 4. Archer glares at the ref but the ref reminds him he’s the authority here.

Archer goes back to Brody, CLAWS Brody’s eyes, then lets off as the ref counts. Archer paces, then he drags Brody up. Archer whips, Brody reverses, and Brody runs up, only to get buckles! Archer ROCKS Brody, then leans on him in the corner. Archer stands Brody up, but Brody CHOPS, and CHPOS, and CHOPS! Brody fires hands again and again, but Archer kicks low! Archer ROCKS Brody, bumps him off buckles, then RAMS him into the corner! Archer CLUBS Brody, then CLAWS his eyes! The ref counts, Archer stops at 4, but he CLUBS Brody down again. Archer digs his knees in, the ref counts, but Archer stops at 4.

Dynamite returns to single picture, Archer runs corner to corner and back again, and he ELBOWS Brody! Archer says that’s one, and he runs again, for an ELBOW! Archer says that’s two, and he goes again! Brody dodges and waistlocks! Archer fires elbows, but Brody still GERMAN SUPLEXES! The fans fire up while both behemoths are down! Peoria barks for Brody as he and Archer rise. Brody CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS! Archer swings, Brody BOOTS the lariat, then ROLLING ELBOWS! Archer staggers, Brody runs, and Brody CROSSBODIES! The fans fire up, and Brody hauls Archer up!

Brody scoops, SLAMS, and fires up! Brody runs to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Archer stays in this and he goes to a corner. Brody huffs ‘n’ puffs while the fans rally up, and Brody goes corner to corner! But Archer CROSSBODIES in return! The fans fire up as Archer kicks Brody, KNEE SMASHES and runs, but into a BOOT! Brody runs, but into a HELLICOASTER! Cover, TWO! Brody survives but Archer prepares his Murderhawk talons! Choke grip, CHOKE SLAM!! Cover, TWO!?! Brody survives and Archer is furious! The ref gets right out of the ring, and Callis says he doesn’t blame Archer for being mad at the ref.

Brody crawls to a corner while Archer seethes. Archer runs in, blocks a boot, and he LARIATS! Archer runs, but Brody follows to SPLASH! And LARIAT! Archer sits down, the fans bark with Brody, and Brody runs corner to corner! CANNONBALL! Brody drags Archer up, winds up, and short arm LARIATS! Cover, TWO!! Archer survives and Brody is surprised. The fans rally up, “Meat Forever!” Brody reels Archer in but Archer fights the lift! Archer choke grips again, but Brody breaks free! Brody runs, dodges, and LARIATS!! Cover, Brody wins!

Winner: Brody King, by pinfall

Two titans clashed, but it was the King of Death that survives! Callis is not happy, but did Archer at least soften Brody up for The Alpha?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Dynasty!

Tony Khan heard Big Bill make his case, and it is happening! Bill & Keith will challenge Lashley & Benjamin for the AEW World Tag Team Championships in Philadelphia! Will the Redwood & Bad Apple make Chris Jericho proud? Or will the Hurt Syndicate simply hurt the Learning Tree’s Branches?

 

MORE BREAKING NEWS for Collision!

We saw Dax and Yuta battle last Saturday, and we’re about to see The Rated R Superstar battle the Swiss Cyborg. That of course leaves Cash Wheeler to face The Bastard, PAC! Who gains some last minute momentum before Dynasty? But that’s not all, as The Cru and Top Flight will finally have it out 2v2! Will Lio Rush & Action Andretti prove they never needed Darius & Dante Martin? Or will it be the other way around? Then, “Speedball” Mike Bailey is in action against Dralistico! Ricochet will be on commentary, will he keep it civil between him and Bailey? Or will they get into it 24 hours before challenging Kenny Omega for the International title?

Last but not least, the Don Callis Family’s Kyle Fletcher & Konosuke Takeshita prepare for the Owen Hart Cup by taking on some familiar foes. The Protostar & The Alpha are taking on Will Hobbs & Tomohiro Ishii! Will Kyle & Konosuke get more than they bargained for with The Powerhouse and The Stone Pitbull?

 

Adam Copeland VS Claudio Castagnoli!

While Cope failed to take the AEW World Championship from Moxley, Rated FTR wants to reign together by taking the AEW World Trios Championships away from The Death Riders! We saw there is dysfunction between Dax & Cash, but can Cope at least make it through the Swiss Cyborg? Or will Claudio cancel the match by dulling Copeland’s edge?

Peoria finishes singing Metalingus for Cope before Claudio makes his entrance. Claudio then attacks the moment he’s in the ring! The fans boo, the ref backs Claudio off, but then Claudio goes after Cope again! Claudio wants the bell, the ref tells him to back off so he can talk to Cope. Cope says ring the bell, so the ref rings the bell! Then Claudio’s all over Cope again! Claudio stomps a mudhole, the ref counts, but Claudio stops at 4. The fans boo, Claudio storms back up to fire body shots. Cope flops out of the ring, Claudio pursues, and Claudio whips Cope hard into barriers! The fans boo but Claudio seethes as he stalks Cope.

Claudio drags Cope up, DECKS him, then has Cope up against the barriers. Claudio runs up to UPPERCUT Cope down! The fans boo as Claudio digs his boot in, and the ref cosplayer says to get this in the ring. Claudio puts Cope in the ring, tells the real ref to shut up, but Cope attacks Claudio in the ropes! The fans fire up as Cope fires off knees, then has Claudio on the apron. Cope ROCKS Claudio, runs and BLASTS Claudio off the apron! Claudio hits barriers then flops to the floor! The fans fire up and Cope goes out after Claudio. Cope fires hands, SMACKS Claudio off the steel steps, then whips him hard into railing!

Claudio slumps down, Cope storms up, and the fans rally as Cope fires forearm after forearm! Cope makes Claudio take a seat again and the fans cheer. Cope snarls, stands Claudio back up, and puts him in the ring. Cope brings Claudio around to ROCK him! Claudio fires body shots an an UPPERCUT! Claudio HEADBUTTS Cope, brings him around, and UPPERCUTRS, into a backslide! TWO, and both men stay hooked up. They fight up, Cope swings Claudio around to short arm LARIAT! Claudio stays up, so Cope short arm LARIATS again! Claudio seethes, Cope snarls, and Cope short arm LARIATS!

Claudio roars and he short arm LARIATS in return! And again! But Cope short arm LARIATS again! And again! The fans rally while both men stay up, and Cope LARIATS one more time! Claudio BITES Cope’s ear! The ref reprimands, Claudio spits, and then short arm LARIATS! Cope stays up so Claudio short arm LARIATS again! Cope dodges the next one, BOOTS the lariat, and hits the COPE-A-SETIC! Cover, TWO! Claudio bails out, the fans rally for Cope, and Cope builds speed again. Cope SPEARS Claudio to the floor! The fans fire up while both men are down! Cope and Claudio stir, the ring count starts, and Peoria loses their minds!

Cope and Claudio slowly rise, Cope staggers to the ring and rolls inside. Claudio rises as the count continues, and Cope builds speed again! Cope DIVES into an UPPERCUT! Claudio grins as he has Cope on the floor, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Claudio grits his teeth as he drags Cope up, and then whips him hard into steel steps! Claudio soaks up the heat, rolls into the ring, and lets the count handle Cope. Cope stirs but he’s still down at 5 of 10. Claudio paces, then goes out after Cope. Claudio puts Cope in the ring, then clamps right on with a chinlock. Claudio leans all his weight on Cope, then shifts into a COBRA CLUTCH! Cope endures, fights up, but Claudio KNEES him low! Claudio clamps on the chinlock again, then goes back to the Cobra Clutch. Cope endures but Claudio leans all his weight on the hold again. Cope fights, but Claudio thrashes him around!

The fans rally while Claudio leans on Cope. The ref checks on Cope, the hand drops once! The ref checks again, and Cope is back up! Dynamite returns to single picture as Cope fights to a BIG back suplex! Both men are down and the fans rally up. Claudio goes to the apron, Cope staggers over, but Claudio RAMS into Cope! Claudio looks to the outside, and he hoists Cope up! Cope fights the suplex and now he tries, but Claudio fights off that suplex! They fight for control, and Cope fires body shots! Cope ROCKS Claudio, but Claudio HOTSHOTS Cope! The fans boo while Cope flops back, and Claudio storms into the ring.

Claudio climbs the corner, but Cope rises to ROCK him first! Cope fires more shots, but Claudio fires back! Cope fires forearm after forearm, then he goes outside. Cope climbs up the corner from there, but Claudio fires body shots! Cope and Claudio brawl up top, then they go to the very top! SUPER DUPER BULLDOG! Cope takes Claudio down, but he’s also down after that landing! A standing count starts, the fans rally up, and both men rise at 4 of 10. Cope reels Claudio in, but Claudio fights the DDT! Claudio sends Cope at the ref, then pokes him in the eyes! Claudio trips Cope, but Cope BOOTS free! Claudio returns to DOUBLE STOMP!

The fans are torn, because here comes the GIANT SWING! The fans cheer as Cope goes around and around, and Claudio THROWS Cope at TEN! Cover, TWO!! Cope survives and Claudio grows frustrated. Claudio hauls Cope up, reels him in, but Cope fights free to kick low! IMPALER DDT!! Cope crawls to the cover, TWO!! Claudio survives thanks to that delay, Cope’s gas tank is perhaps running low. The fans rally up as he and Claudio rise up again. Cope whips Claudio to a corner but Claudio reverses. Claudio runs up but into a BOOT! Cope hops up, up, and FLYING SUNSET FLIPS! Claudio rolls through and steps through, SHARPSHOOTER!!

The fans boo while Cope endures! Claudio sits deep on the hold, but the fans rally as Cope reaches out! Cope pushes up off the mat, but Claudio shifts right to a CROSSFACE! Cope endures, pries at the grip, then gets his other arm free! Cope drags Claudio down into the armlock, and now he has the GRINDHOUSE CROSSFACE!! Claudio endures, fights around, reaches out, but Cope shifts around to have the CROSSFACE on that side! Claudio still fights for the ropes, drags Cope with him, ROPEBREAK! Both men flop to the apron while the fans boo. Cope and Claudio catch their breath while the ref says to get in the ring.

Claudio and Cope rise, Cope runs up, but into an APRON POWERSLAM!! The fans go nuts, and then Claudio TOSSES Cope over the barriers! Claudio wants the ring count to start, so he ushers the ref into the ring. The count begins, Cope stirs at 4 of 10, but he’s still down at 6! Cope drags himself up at 7, flops over the barriers, then scrambles to the ring! Cope slides in at 9! Claudio LARIATS him down! Cover, TWO!! But Claudio hauls him right up to reel him in! Cope BACKDROPS free, but Claudio lands on his feet! Cope runs, Claudio hurdles, then Claudio springboards, but into a BOOT!

The fans fire up while Cope and Claudio are both down again! The fans want them to “Fight Forever!” but the show has to end somehow. Cope runs up, but into a POP-UP UPPERCUT! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Claudio is furious but he gets Cope right into the GOTCH NEUTRALIZER!! Cover, TWO?!?! Cope survives and Claudio is beside himself! Claudio goes outside, and he grabs a pair of chairs! Claudio doesn’t care about this match if he can sideline Cope! The ref says don’t do it but Claudio puts one chair under Cope’s head! Claudio then has the other chair, but the ref grabs it! The fans cheer as the ref takes that chair from Claudio!

Claudio says okay, fine, and he lets the ref take the chair. The ref puts the chair aside, and Cope LOW BLOWS Claudio!! That’s what Claudio gets for trying to use the Con-Chair-To! The fans fire up as Cope rises, and Cope takes aim from the corner! Claudio stands, into the SPEAR!! Cover, Cope wins!

Winner: Adam Copeland, by pinfall

It was a vicious battle here on Dynamite, and it’ll certainly be even worse on Dynasty! Can Cope & FTR make things Rated R

 

Backstage interview with Swerve & Nana.

Renee hopes for one last opportunity to ask about Willow’s condition, but it is clear Swerve is still hunting down Moxley. Renee interrupts their argument, but Nana storms off. Swerve tells Renee sorry, all due respect, but he’s looking for Renee’s husband right about now. The camera follows Swerve as he storms off down the hallway. Swerve looks around, but then it’s HANGMAN PAGE who finds Swerve first! The Cowboy shouts at Swerve, “I’ve been looking for your dumbass!” Hangman says Swerve is wasting his time. Security rushes in, looking to keep this from getting physical.

Hangman reminds Swerve that Hangman made a promise. Hangman will NEVER let Swerve be AEW World Champion again, and he’s a man of his word! Swerve tells Hangman needs to let it go and move on to something else already. Hangman says Swerve broke into his house! Swerve says Hangman burned down Swerve’s house! Hangman says Swerve deserved what he got, and Swerve says, “I KNOW!” What?! “I said… I know.” Hangman seems taken aback, then he storms off in the other direction. Swerve made quite the confession there, but he’s back on the prowl. Only for Moxley & Pac to hit him first!

The security tries but now Marina kicks them over! Yuta even joins in as Moxley & Pac mug Swerve! Moxley says he heard Swerve’s looking for him! The Death Riders drag Swerve up, and they THROW him through GLASS!! Moxley says Swerve was looking for him, so congrats, he found him! The Death Riders aren’t done as they drag Swerve out of the glass, and go through a door to walk into the crowd! The fans boo as The Death Riders TOSS Swerve over barriers to be ringside again. Claudio is still here, so now all the Death Riders mug Swerve! The fans boo, but Claudio hauls Swerve into the ring. The Death Riders now surround Swerve.

The fans boo as Pac & Yuta sit Swerve up, and Moxley tells Swerve that he’s going to see who’s the most dangerous one around here. What is that bucket? Yuta dumps out broken glass! Claudio then drags Swerve back up, crosses the arms, RICOLA BOMB onto the glass!! The fans lose their minds while Swerve writhes. Moxley & the Death Riders take their leave, but then Swerve sits up! The glass digs into his back, but Swerve’s eyes stare daggers at Moxley. Moxley is in disbelief as Swerve LAUGHS. The fans rally for “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” If not even this can stop him, will The Realest once again reign over the AEW Dynasty?


My Thoughts:

A great Dynamite as a go-home to Dynasty, though with some questions when it comes to what they’ve set up for the Owen Hart Cup. Why is there a Wild Card in only the Men’s Owen Hart Cup, and why isn’t it considered the replacement for Jay White? I will give them credit that the Wild Card was the plan all along, because no one could’ve accounted for White getting injured. But why wasn’t there a wild card for the Women’s Owen Hart Cup? That aside, both tournaments have great names, and we’re going to get some great matches. Another great promo from Harley with Mone, they’re going to have a very fun match with Athena & Hart.

Toni VS Penelope was a very good match, but it’d be nice if they did the match graphics correctly. Megan didn’t go out there Penelope but Luther did go out there Toni, despite what they put in the lower third. It can’t be that hard to put those together. But Megan just leaving it at a stare down is actually some good stuff, it shows she can think strategically, so she’s even more menacing than just being big and strong. But I still think Toni finds a way to win as the underdog champion. Out of the Women’s Owen Hart Cup, I’m leaning towards Thunder Rosa winning so that she can make good on going for the title she never truly lost.

Very good promo segment from MJF with The Hurt Syndicate, and very intriguing how MVP is still trying to plead MJF’s case. Great segue into Bill & Keith showing up and squashing those two guys that we never got the names of. Which I suppose is very fitting for squash matches because it was going to turn out this way no matter what. Lashley & Shelton VS Bill & Keith for Dynasty is going to be great, and I wonder if MJF interferes on Hurt Syndicate’s behalf to help them keep the belts, just as he said. Even if he doesn’t, Bill & Keith will likely lose, so as to disappoint Jericho and start us down the road to Bill standing up against Jericho.

Ospreay & Knight VS Blake & Lee was a great tag match, with Ospreay & Knight naturally winning. Ospreay VS Knight is going to be a great match for the Owen Hart Cup, but I would think Ospreay wins. Ospreay stated his goal of going to All In, and he can’t do that without winning the Owen Hart Cup at Double or Nothing. Brody VS Archer was a great match of big meaty men, and naturally Brody wins so he also has momentum going into the tournament. But here’s an interesting thing. why is Will Hobbs not in the Owen Hart Cup? He’s been running hot as of late, so he better be going for like the TNT or Continental title to make up for missing out.

That said, Hobbs & Ishii surely take the loss to Kyle & Konosuke as the Don Callis Family goes into the Owen Hart Cup. Kyle and Mark Briscoe will battle once again, and I think Kyle wins that so that there’s a chance of Kyle VS Ospreay in the finals. The Wild Card for the match with Hangman is also interesting, perhaps a long awaited return that’ll also give Hangman a great opening round match. Hangman also had a great promo with Swerve, where Swerve actually showed some remorse and took some responsibility for how things went between them.

Good promo from FTR with Dax being very apologetic, and with Cash being somewhat surprisingly unwilling to forgive. Cope VS Claudio was a very good main event, and naturally Cope won. For starters, it ties up the singles series we’re getting, and Cash VS Pac this Saturday will be rather telling for the title match. Swerve & Willow VS Moxley & Marina was an awesome tornado tag match, and kudos on Marina and Willow with that table powerbomb. Moxley really adds some heat hitting Willow with the Paradigm Shift as a sore loser, and then we got quite the brutal closing with Death Riders beating down Swerve.

Swerve still getting up after all that was a great visual, and I would hope he wins the title. It’d be very intriguing to see Swerve and Hangman feud again now that both men are working to be redeem themselves and be Faces.

My Score: 8.9/10

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