AEW’s latest episode of Collision delivered an action-packed night of professional wrestling. From ladder matches to intense rivalries, the show had it all. Let’s dive into the results and highlights from the July 29th episode.
The night kicked off with a highly anticipated ladder match for Andrade El Idolo’s mask. Andrade faced off against Buddy Matthews, and they delivered a high-flying, hard-hitting encounter. Andrade showcased his athleticism with a moonsault off the ladder, earning a “holy shit” chant from the crowd. Despite Buddy’s resilience, Andrade ultimately emerged victorious, winning back his mask.
In a backstage segment, Miro was attacked by Aaron Solo, setting the stage for a future battle between the two. The attack showed Solo’s aggression and Miro’s dominance as he quickly dispatched his attacker.
The next match featured Darby Allin taking on the legendary Minoru Suzuki. Allin wasted no time in launching himself at Suzuki with a dive and continued to showcase his high-flying style throughout the match. Despite Suzuki’s hard-hitting offense, Allin managed to outsmart him and secure the victory with a roll-up pinfall.
CM Punk made his presence felt on the show, addressing the audience and revealing a surprise. He unveiled the AEW World Championship, claiming it as his own and spray-painting his iconic “X” on it. Punk’s actions set the stage for a future showdown with Ricky Starks, who has defeated Punk in the past. The tension between the two escalated as they agreed to a title match, with the legendary Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat serving as the special guest referee.
The Gunns and Juice Robinson teamed up to take on El Hijo Del Vikingo, Action Andretti, and Darius Martin in a thrilling six-man tag team match. The match showcased the high-flying abilities of all the competitors, with impressive spots and near falls. In the end, The Gunns and Juice Robinson emerged victorious, solidifying their dominance in the tag team division.
Kiera Hogan faced off against Mercedes Martinez in a hard-hitting singles match. Hogan put up a valiant effort, but Martinez’s power and experience proved too much to handle. Martinez secured the victory with her signature Brass City Sleeper hold. After the match, Kris Statlander rushed to the aid of Hogan, leading to a confrontation between Martinez and Statlander.
The main event of the night featured FTR defending their tag team championships against the team of MJF and Adam Cole. The crowd was divided, with dueling chants for “Double Clothesline” and “FTR.” The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams showcasing their chemistry and in-ring skills. In the end, FTR managed to retain their titles, leaving MJF visibly upset. However, in a surprising turn of events, Adam Cole showed sportsmanship and embraced MJF, solidifying their friendship and leaving the crowd in awe.
The July 29th episode of Collision delivered on its promise of thrilling matches and compelling storylines. With future matches and rivalries set in motion, AEW continues to provide fans with top-notch professional wrestling entertainment.
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