AEW taped the August 16th episode of Collision featuring promos, matches including Toni Storm, FTR, Jon Moxley, Ricochet, and new signing Ace Austin, with various backstage segments and a post-match brawl, plus an announcement of Nigel McGuinness's upcoming title match at Forbidden Door.
The Young Bucks teased unseen backstage footage from All In: London on AEW Dynamite, speculating about its impact on their feud with FTR. The footage revealed CM Punk confronting Jack Perry, but AEW is now removing it from highlight clips. FTR responded, expressing frustration with the focus on past events and asserting their dedication to AEW. The segment generated mixed reactions, with the Bucks' approach and FTR's promo drawing attention.
The Blackpool Combat Club clashed with CMLL luchadores in a tag team match, with Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli emerging victorious. Moxley then issued a challenge to any tag team in the world, prompting FTR, considered one of the best tag teams, to confront them. This led to a heated altercation, hinting at a potential match between FTR and Moxley/Castagnoli at AEW Revolution.
AEW Collision featured a main event where FTR overcame House of Black with family support and a budding friendship with Daniel Garcia, despite post-match attacks. Eddie Kingston retained his title in a gritty match against Trent Beretta, and Adam Copeland continued his climb up the ladder with a victory and a new submission move. The show also saw Sting & Darby Allin's victory, and Claudio Castagnoli's challenge to Hangman Page. The event was marked by solid matches and storyline developments, setting an exciting tone for AEW in 2024.
Malakai Black, of the House of Black in AEW, namedropped CM Punk during a promo after FTR's victory on AEW Collision. He stated that nobody, including "Cesaro" and CM Punk, would be able to save FTR from the House of Black. The lights went out and The House vanished before any violence occurred.
Ricky Starks and Big Bill Morrissey shockingly defeat FTR to become the new AEW World Tag Team Champions at AEW Collision. Adam Copeland confronts Christian Cage about their failed tag team, while Eddie Kingston successfully defends the ROH World Championship against Komander. Bryan Danielson has a great match against Kyle Fletcher, and other matches and segments round out the event. Overall, Collision delivers a hot start, fresh faces, and entertaining moments.
In the latest episode of AEW Collision, Ricky Starks & Big Bill defeat FTR to become the new AEW World Tag Team Champions. Bryan Danielson also emerges victorious in his match against Kyle Fletcher. Other highlights include Juice Robinson & The Gunns defeating Metalik, Gravity & Angelico, and Toni Storm defeating Kiera Hogan.
FTR successfully defended their AEW World Tag Team titles against The Iron Savages on "AEW Collision," and were immediately confronted by their next challengers, The Workhorsemen. Later in the evening, Aussie Open also emerged as challengers and challenged FTR to a title match at the upcoming WrestleDream pay-per-view event.
FTR's Daniel "Cash" Wheeler is facing legal trouble due to an alleged road rage incident involving a handgun, but there are no travel restrictions or indications that it will affect his participation in AEW All In. AEW has stated they are monitoring the situation and is promoting FTR's upcoming matches, suggesting the tag team title defense against The Young Bucks is still on. Tonight's Collision and next week's Dynamite will provide more insight into the situation.
FTR, consisting of Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood, praises AEW stable House of Black, the current Trios Champions, for their untapped potential and cool look. They believe the group, which includes Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, and Julia Hart, could be one of the biggest attractions in wrestling. With AEW expanding their TV programming, FTR sees an opportunity for House of Black to become one of the greatest acts in professional wrestling. However, FTR vows to dethrone the Trios Champions with CM Punk as their partner.
Dennis Condrey, former member of the Midnight Express, passed the torch to FTR as the greatest tag team in the world during an AEW event. FTR, along with CM Punk, showed their respect for Condrey's contributions to the business and praised him for paving the way for the current generation of wrestlers. The video of the segment was published by AEW as a post-show extra, showcasing the interaction between legends and present stars.
AEW Collision featured MJF and Adam Cole's friendship being tested as they battled FTR for the tag titles. Despite their loss, MJF and Cole remained friends, surprising fans who expected a betrayal. Andrade won his mask back in a ladder match against Buddy Matthews, while Darby Allin defeated Minoru Suzuki in a hard-hitting match. CM Punk proclaimed himself the real world champ and set up a match against Ricky Starks. Overall, Collision delivered entertaining matches and surprising moments, leaving viewers satisfied.
AEW Collision featured a ladder match between Buddy Matthews and Andrade El Idolo for the mask, with Andrade emerging victorious. Miro was attacked by Aaron Solo, Darby Allin faced Minoru Suzuki and won, and CM Punk made an appearance, revealing the AEW Championship and challenging Ricky Starks. The main event saw FTR retain their tag team titles against MJF and Adam Cole, with MJF and Cole seemingly reconciling after the match.
AEW Collision on July 29 featured several matches, including Andrade El Idolo vs. Buddy Matthews in a ladder match for Andrade's stolen mask, Darby Allin vs. Minoru Suzuki, Samoa Joe vs. Gravity, The Gunns and Juice Robinson vs. Vikingo, Martin, and Andretti, and Kiera Hogan vs. Mercedes Martinez. The main event saw FTR successfully defend their AEW tag titles against Adam Cole and MJF. The show also featured a confrontation between CM Punk and Ricky Starks, setting up a future match between them. Overall, the show had some filler but had important moments for ongoing storylines.
FTR successfully defended their AEW Tag Team Titles against Adam Cole and MJF in a thrilling match at Collision. After the match, MJF appeared to consider betraying Cole but instead hugged him, showing that their alliance is still intact.