**CONTAINS SPOILERS**
Tonight’s AEW COLLISION was broadcast live from the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, PA!
It’s Saturday night and you know what that means! Saturday night’s alright for fighting!
Nigel McGuinness, Kevin Kelly and Tony Schiavone were the broadcast team for tonight’s event.
Continental Classic Tournament: Blue League Match!
The House of Black’s Brody King
vs.
The Blackpool Combat Club’s Claudio Castagnoli!
The Continental Classic Tournament continued tonight with a high-stakes Blue League Match between Brody King and Claudio Castagnoli. Both competitors known for their power, they wasted no time in showcasing their strength and intensity. The match kicked off with a series of forearm exchanges, as Brody and Claudio traded heavy blows.
Brody, who had a cast on his injured arm, didn’t hesitate to use it to his advantage. He delivered a powerful lariat to Claudio, showing no fear in utilizing his injured arm. As the match progressed, both competitors displayed their resilience and determination, refusing to go down.
“I don’t know if this is for pride or what, but neither man is going down,” commented Tony Schiavone, highlighting the incredible determination of both Brody and Claudio.
Brody gained the upper hand with a pump kick and a big boot to Claudio’s face. However, Claudio fought back with a body slam and a clothesline that sent Brody over the top rope and crashing to the arena floor. Claudio continued his assault by whipping Brody into the steel barricade.
Undeterred, Brody retaliated with a lariat and removed the steel padding from the barricade. He hurled Claudio back into the exposed barricade before bringing the action back into the ring. Brody showcased his power with a scoop slam and a running senton splash.
Claudio refused to stay down and rallied back with a series of European Uppercuts in the corner. He attempted the Giant Swing, but Brody pushed him away. Claudio responded with a double foot stomp and a pop-up European Uppercut that lifted Brody two feet off the mat.
The match reached a fever pitch as Claudio locked Brody in the Giant Swing and applied a sharpshooter. Brody showed tremendous resilience, crawling to the ropes and forcing the referee to break the hold. Brody unleashed a German Suplex and a running cannonball in the corner, but Claudio kicked out at one.
The intensity of the match had the crowd chanting “This is awesome! This is awesome!” as both competitors showcased their incredible skills and determination.
In the end, it was Brody who emerged victorious, spiking Claudio with a piledriver and securing the pinfall.
“I’m wondering if it may have been that cast on the forearm shot,” speculated Kevin Kelly, highlighting the potential impact of Brody’s injured arm.
Abadon vs. Kiera Hogan!
The next match saw Abadon take on Kiera Hogan. Hogan started strong with a shotgun dropkick, but Abadon quickly turned the tables, battering Hogan in the corner. Hogan attempted a comeback with a thrust kick and a dropkick, but Abadon countered with a sidewalk slam and a cutter.
In a display of her dominance, Abadon planted Hogan with the Black Dahlia and secured the pinfall. But the surprises didn’t end there