AEW Collision: A Night of Championship Action and Storyline Developments
AEW Collision took place at the Covelli Center in Youngstown, Ohio, delivering a night filled with championship matches, intense rivalries, and key developments leading into Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster. The event showcased some of the most anticipated storylines and matches in AEW, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting week of wrestling.
AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Match
Divine Dominion (c) Defeated TayJay
The show kicked off with the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship on the line as Divine Dominion defended their titles against TayJay. The challengers put up a strong fight throughout the match, but Divine Dominion once again proved why they are the top team in the women’s division. Their victory improved their record to 12-0-1, continuing one of the most dominant runs in recent AEW history.
The dominance of Divine Dominion is starting to mirror the sustained success that Jade Cargill once had in AEW. Fans are now wondering who can finally end their reign and claim the titles.
Following the match, a backstage segment saw the Don Callis Family confronting Konosuke Takeshita. They mocked him for aligning with The Conglomeration and also acknowledged the arrival of Kevin Knight into the group.
Shane Taylor vs Alan Angels
Shane Taylor defeated Alan Angels in a decisive match before taking part in trios action later in the evening. The match was largely a showcase for Taylor, who controlled the action from start to finish. Afterward, he delivered a promo declaring Shane Taylor Promotions the most violent group in AEW and drew a line in the sand against The Death Riders.
Jon Moxley responded quickly, as he and The Death Riders made their way to the ring, escalating tensions between the two factions.
The Death Riders vs Shane Taylor Promotions
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC) Defeated Shane Taylor Promotions (Lee Moriarty and The Infantry)
The rivalry between The Death Riders and Shane Taylor Promotions continued in a trios match. For months, The Death Riders have been criticized for lingering in feuds with the same opponents, but this rivalry feels fresh and engaging. The action was intense, and AEW wasted no time building toward the next chapter.
After the match, it was announced that PAC will face Mark Briscoe on Wednesday’s Dynamite Summer Blockbuster. If this rivalry continues, there is plenty of reason for fans to remain invested.
Tommaso Ciampa vs Beef
Tommaso Ciampa continued his path of destruction with a dominant victory over Beef. While the match served as another statement performance for Ciampa, the real story came after the win. Ciampa attacked Beef and demanded that Tony Schiavone inform the world that Ciampa is better than Chris Jericho. He then directly called out Jericho, stating that he can no longer run or hide from him.
Clark Connors vs Juice Robinson
Clark Connors scored a significant victory over Juice Robinson in one of the night’s more competitive contests. The action started quickly as Connors immediately went on the attack. The match also highlighted the growing momentum behind the reunited Bang Bang Gang. With Ace Austin now aligned with the group and The Gunns back in action, the faction is nearly back at full strength, with Jay White remaining the lone notable absence.
The emerging rivalry between Connors and The Dogs against the Bang Bang Gang appears to be a natural fit and could become a featured storyline moving forward.
AEW World Trios Championship Match
The Conglomeration (c) Defeated LFI
The Conglomeration successfully retained the AEW World Trios Championship against LFI. Orange Cassidy secured the deciding fall, allowing the champions to continue their reign. Following the match, focus immediately shifted toward Wednesday’s Dynamite Summer Blockbuster, where Cassidy will face Andrade El Idolo.
Several matches and storylines for Dynamite were advanced throughout the main event and its aftermath, helping establish a loaded card for Cincinnati.
Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Quarterfinal Match
Hazuki Defeated Persephone
The main event featured an international showcase as STARDOM’s Hazuki faced CMLL Women’s World Champion Persephone in an Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Quarterfinal Match. The bout served as an early taste of Forbidden Door season, with both competitors delivering a strong back-and-forth contest. Hazuki ultimately emerged victorious, advancing to the semifinals of what has become one of AEW’s most anticipated annual tournaments.
After the match, both competitors showed mutual respect. That respect was short-lived, however, as Mercedes Moné interrupted the moment and attacked both women. Moné targeted Hazuki, her next tournament opponent, while also assaulting the woman who defeated her for the CMLL Women’s World Championship.
The attack provided a dramatic conclusion to Collision and further intensified the Owen Hart Tournament picture.
Final Thoughts
This week’s AEW Collision successfully balanced championship matches, storyline progression, and tournament action. Hazuki and Persephone delivered a strong main event, Divine Dominion continued their impressive title reign, and multiple feuds gained momentum heading into Dynamite Summer Blockbuster.
With Forbidden Door just weeks away, AEW continues building several compelling stories across the roster, making Wednesday’s Summer Blockbuster one of the most anticipated television events of the month.
