AEW Collision Recap: Starks Declares War, Young Bucks vs. FTR Rivalry, and More
The latest episode of AEW Collision delivered an action-packed night of professional wrestling. From intense promos to thrilling matches, here’s a recap of the key moments from the show.
The episode kicked off with “Absolute” Ricky Starks addressing his recent suspension for attacking Ricky Steamboat. Starks explained that Steamboat cost him his match and he had to make a difficult choice. He also declared his intent to ignite a fire throughout the entire company, promising to bring a war to AEW’s doorstep. Starks’ confident and threatening demeanor set the tone for the rest of the evening.
A video package then took viewers through the history of the long-standing rivalry between The Young Bucks and FTR. This retrospective built anticipation for their upcoming clash for the AEW World Tag-Team Championship at AEW ALL IN 2023.
In the first match of the night, The Acclaimed faced off against the Iron Savages. The Acclaimed showcased their skills, with Anthony Bowens displaying his dominance early on. However, the Iron Savages fought back, executing impressive double-team moves. In the end, The Acclaimed secured the victory with a powerful death valley driver and double Fame-Asser maneuvers.
Next, The Bullet Club Gold made their presence known backstage. Juice Robinson, Jay White, and The Gunn Club claimed to be the best in AEW and challenged The Young Bucks. This confrontation set the stage for a future showdown between the two teams.
Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale teamed up to take on Mercedes Martinez and Diamante. The match saw back-and-forth action, with both teams showcasing their skills. In the end, Martinez and Diamante secured the win with a double-team move, thanks to some interference.
Toni Storm had a heated backstage interview with Lexy Nair, expressing her frustration after losing her AEW title. Storm mentioned the upcoming four-way match at AEW ALL IN and how it could benefit The Outcasts. She also threatened Nair and stormed off.
Samoa Joe made a dominant return to the ring, defeating Andrew Everett in a quick squash match. After the match, Joe called out CM Punk, criticizing him for his recent behavior and challenging him to a fight in London.
Christian Cage and Luchasaurus entered the ring, with Cage addressing the crowd. He demanded respect as the TNT Champion and expressed his disappointment in Darby Allin’s recent actions. Arn Anderson interrupted and reminded Cage of their history, leading to a match between Luchasaurus and Brock Anderson for the TNT Championship.
Luchasaurus showcased his dominance against Brock Anderson, ultimately retaining the TNT Championship. After the match, Darby Allin attacked everyone in the ring, setting up a future match between him and Christian Cage for the TNT title.
Powerhouse Hobbs called out Miro, seeking redemption after recent losses. However, Hobbs ambushed Miro, and Nick Comoroto and Aaron Solo joined in the attack. Miro fought back, but Hobbs ultimately laid him out with a spinebuster.
The main event of the evening featured The House of Black defending their AEW Trios Championships against CMFTR (CM Punk and FTR). The match was highly anticipated, with intense exchanges between the teams. In the end, The House of Black retained their titles, with Samoa Joe making a surprise appearance and attacking CM Punk in the crowd.
Overall, AEW Collision delivered an exciting night of wrestling, setting the stage for future rivalries and matches. Fans can look forward to upcoming clashes between The Young Bucks and The Gunns, Darby Allin and Christian Cage, and more.