AEW Collision and Battle of the Belts VII took place on July 15, 2023, and it was an action-packed night of professional wrestling. The event was held at the Calgary Stampede Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, the hometown of the late Owen Hart.
The night started with the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. CM Punk faced off against Ricky Starks, while Ruby Soho battled Willow Nightingale for the Owen Cup and title. Both matches were highly anticipated, and the wrestlers did not disappoint. In the end, Ricky Starks emerged victorious over CM Punk, and Willow Nightingale defeated Ruby Soho to win the Owen Hart Tournament.
Next up was the AEW Tag Team Championship match between FTR and Bullet Club Gold. The match was a 2-out-of-3 Falls match with a 60-minute time limit. FTR, who had a record of 6-2 in 2-out-of-3 Falls matches, put on a stellar performance. After a grueling battle, FTR managed to defeat Bullet Club Gold and retain their AEW Tag Team titles.
The women’s championship match between Toni Storm and Taya Valkyrie was unfortunately interrupted due to technical difficulties caused by a storm in the area. The broadcast cut out, and no finish was revealed for the match. However, it was later reported that Toni Storm retained her title by defeating Taya Valkyrie with a piledriver.
The TNT Championship was on the line as Luchasaurus defended his title against Shawn Spears. The match was intense, with both wrestlers giving it their all. In the end, Luchasaurus proved to be the dominant force and successfully retained his TNT Championship.
Other notable matches included Orange Cassidy defending his AEW International Championship against Lance Archer, and Luchasaurus and Christian Cage teaming up to take on Shawn Spears. Orange Cassidy managed to retain his title via countout, while Luchasaurus defeated Shawn Spears to retain his TNT Championship.
The event also featured appearances by legends such as Jushin “Thunder” Liger, who presented the trophies to the winners of the Owen Hart Tournament, and Jake “The Snake” Roberts, who made his presence known during the match between Orange Cassidy and Lance Archer.
Overall, AEW Collision and Battle of the Belts VII delivered an exciting night of professional wrestling action. The matches were intense, the wrestlers gave it their all, and the crowd was fully engaged. AEW continues to provide top-notch entertainment for wrestling fans around the world.
For more information and detailed play-by-play coverage of AEW Collision and Battle of the Belts VII, visit ProWrestlingWars.com.
Sources:
– AEW Collision & Battle of the Belts VII Results and Live Blog for July 15. ProWrestlingWars.com. [Link](https://www.prowrestlingwars.com/aew-collision-battle-of-the-belts-vii-results-live-blog-july-15)
– AEW Collision & Battle of the Belts VII Results and Live Blog. Cageside Seats. [Link](https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2023/7/15/23795031/aew-collision-battle-of-the-belts-vii-results-live-blog-july-15-2023-cm-punk-owen-hart-tournament)