Here’s a quick look at the highlights from tonight’s AEW Collision taping in San Jose, California, before the big Revolution pay-per-view this weekend.
- Hangman Page delivered a brief promo right after Dynamite wrapped up.
- In a match that lasted just over 12 minutes, Kevin Knight defeated El Clon with a UFO splash. The crowd was a bit quiet during this one, and Knight had a slip while attempting a superplex.
- The Triangle of Madness—Thekla, Julia Hart, and Skye Blue—won against Viva Van and two local wrestlers in under a minute. Thekla finished the match with a spear. Afterward, tensions flared as Kris Statlander interrupted, powering up with a slam on Blue and targeting Hart. Thekla retaliated, swinging a title belt at Statlander.
- Mark Davis defeated Komander in under 12 minutes. Komander impressed with a missile dropkick and a moonsault to the outside. However, he missed a crucial move and fell to Davis’s piledriver.
- The Demand—Ricochet, Toa Liona, and Bishop Kaun—took down The Bang Bang Gang, which included Juice Robinson and Ace Austin, in a match that went just under 15 minutes. Ricochet landed a blow with his National belt. The post-match promo stirred up a lot of reactions from the audience.
- Lena Kross clinched victory against Mina Shirakawa, energizing the crowd with some hard-hitting exchanges. Kross finished the bout with a high kick and a jackhammer in under 10 minutes.
- In a competitive match, Andrade El Idolo beat Mascara Dorada with a hammerlock DDT after some intense exchanges, including a memorable tornillo and a near fall. The match lasted about 19 minutes and drew plenty of excitement.
- After this clash, Bandido appeared but was quickly ambushed by Rocky Romero. Brody King and Swerve Strickland also made their presence felt, leading to a chaotic scene. Bandido managed a stunning dive, while Andrade made a hasty retreat.
- Tony Khan expressed gratitude to the crowd after the show and shared some memories about Roy Shire.
For more insights, check out Dave Meltzer’s updates on Wrestling Observer Radio for a deeper dive into the night’s events.
The buildup to Revolution is heating up, and fan reactions on social media show that excitement is in the air. Polls and discussions reveal that many fans are eager to see the outcomes of these matches, especially after tonight’s fierce rivalries were showcased. This event marks a significant moment, reflecting how wrestling has evolved to capture fan engagement and storytelling effectively. Stay tuned for the drama to unfold this weekend!
