Collision Course - Collision recap for May 8, 2025

"Timeless" Toni Storm appears in one of the box seats to start tonight's show. Toni says so many have taken a shot at her in the box seat that she feels like Abraham Lincoln, then says she will never forget her first time, as it was messy, sweaty, and painful, but she only wanted more. She says she was hooked, then it only became more risky, first one at a time, then two, then three, incorporating random objects, all the while being watched by perverts. She says that one day, it will only break her body and soil her soul, but she knows it is what she was born to do, but instead of sexual intercourse, she is referring to wrestling, as "the best bang" is nothing compared to fighting for the AEW World Women's Championship. She says she is not waiting for a Hayter or a CEO, then tells the challengers to line up because "baby wants to binge." She then says "So spit on it and sit on it, and let's get timeless!"

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Paragon (Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly). Roddy says that he and O'Reilly are one of the best tag teams on the planet, but it has been more difficult to come back. O'Reilly says they are not taking anything away from themselves, and says they could have won their recent match any other time. Adam Cole says last week was a tought loss, but he is glad they have not forgotten they are the best and that they have plenty of chance. Suddenly, Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up to mock them and tell them that they have gotten soft and have forgotten what it is like to fight for their spot, which they are ready to remind them of. O'Reilly and Roddy take this as a challenge and accept that challenge.

Zach Gowen is seen in the crowd.

Ricochet beats Angelico. After the match, Ricochet dares everyone to boo him and says his boos mean nothing, because they cheer for the Detroit Lions and are "dumb as hell" for it. He says that if the fans were smart, they would be cheering for him. He says he has been in AEW for less than a year and has beaten most of everyone's favorites, then notices Zach Gowen before making fun of him in front of his sons and asks Gowen if he "does not have a leg in the fight anymore." Three security guards approaches Ricochet as he shoves Gowen repeatedly, then hits all the security guards with the microphone and throws two of them around before throwing the third in the ring and cutting his hair witthe golden scissors. Gowens jumps the barricade, gets in ther ing and takes the scissors away, but Ricochet kicks in the right knee and knocks him down before hitting him with the Spirit Gun, pulling off his prosthetic leg and walking off with it.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Trent Beretta, Lance Archer) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), AR Fox and Bandido after Beretta and Romero hit AR Fox with the Jackal Driver.

We see a video package for Samoa Joe vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship this Wednesday.

We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that he could talk about what he could do to Samoa Joe, yet Samoa Joe is going to kick his ass. He asks how long Samoa Joe could beat him down, and says that while Joe does not think much of him, he has genuine respect for Joe, as he has the genuine embodiment of a champion. He says that no matter happens to him in the steel cage, he has been through worse, and he does not need to be feared or respected by Joe or anyone; he just needs Joe to show up. Moxley says he does not get along with the rest of the world because he is not like the rest of the world, and next week, there is nowhere else he would rather be than locked in a steel cage with the AEW World Championship in the balance against Samoa Joe. Moxley states that he did not build his foundation on sand, and that all that matters is the last man standing.

Anthony Bowens beats Lee Johnson despite the distraction by Blake Christian. After the match, Billy Gunn confronts Blake Christian only for Billy Gunn to toss him out of the ring. Bowens then says that he is in a really good mood, then he and Billy Gunn do the old Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Bowens, Billy Gunn) scissor.

Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) head to the ring. Kaun calls out The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith), saying that they will not walk through the gates unscathed and that paradise has to earned, and that the gates will stop them in their tracks. Toa Liona says that this time, they will not do this in the parking lot, and that they will do this right here, right now. The Learning Tree shows up and brawls with Gates of Agony, who put them both through tables off the sides of the entrance ramp.

We see a video package for Anna Jay vs. Megan Bayne this Wednesday.

Kris Statlander beats Willow Nightingale. During the match, Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir show up, and Wheeler distracts the referee so that Shafir can choke Willow out with a chain, giving Statlander the win.

Skye Blue returns to AEW this Wednesday!

The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds).

"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Dralistico. After the match, Rush shows up, and both men have a staredown across the ramp.

Daniel Garcia vs. Dax Harwood ends in a no-contest. During the match, Dax Harwood messes with Nigel McGuinness at the announce table, and McGuinness soon leaves the announce table and fights both Dax and Cash Wheeler. "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard, who went after Cash Wheeler and chased him to the back following some interference earlier in the match, evens the numbers game to close out the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!