Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Backstage, we hear from Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega. Ospreay announces that they and Jon Moxley are all on the same team, and mentions that he and Omega are undefeated as a. Ospreay mentions Omega having a bit match and reminds Omega not to overdo it, and Omega does the same thing for Omega. Moxley suddenly shows up and says that there is no tension in the room, then leaves. Omega then leaves the room so Ospreay can prepare.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight retains the TNT Championship against Darby Allin. During the match, Knight shoves Darby into referee Paul Turner, knocking Turner out when the back of Turner's head hits the ropes. Knight brings the TNT Championship into the match to use it as a weapon, and while his first attempt is thwarted with a Scorpion Deathdrop, Knight is able to nail Darby when Darby goes for a Coffin Drop off the top rope. Knight hits Darby with a coast-to-coast drop kick before hitting Darby with the UFO Splash to win and retain. After the match, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada make their way to the ring for the next match.
Renee Paquette interviews The Don Callis Family in the ring. Mark Davis says the only way he has a match on Sunday is if Andrade el Idolo can peel himself off the pavement where he left him. "The Jet" Kevin Knight says he will become "Jet Two Belts" at Redemption after breaking Darby Allin and a defense record once held by Kyle Fletcher. He also says he did it without the family. Fletcher hopes that Knight becomes a double champion, then says he does not need the help of the family to defend his title, either. He then says he will prove it by talking to Tony Khan and ensuring everyone is banned from ringside in his match with Bandido on Sunday. Fletcher says that everyone is also banned from ringside right now when he and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada wrestle Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) next. The family heads to the back, while Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) beats The Don Callis Family ( "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) after Okada inadvertently lays out Fletcher. After the match, Fletcher yells at Okada while Okada begs for forgiveness, then Don Callis sics Fletcher, Mark Davis and Lance Archer on Brodido only for Andrade el Idolo to even the numbers and force them to retreat.
We see a short video package for Chris Jericho (as "The Painmaker") vs. Tommaso Ciampa at Redemption.
Mick Foley heads to the ramp for a face-to-face meeting between Willow Nightingale and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla. Thekla is introduced first, followed by Willow Nightingale. Thekla is briefly accompanied by Julia Hart and Skye Blue. Thekla announces that Triangle of Madness (Julia, Skye, Thekla) are Artist of Stardom Champions before Willow is introduced. Willow says it is nice to see Thekla face-to-face as opposed to being hit from behind with a cheap shot, and Thekla says that Willow's positivity is a facade and that she is "poisoned inside." Thekla says that she will beat the poison out of Willow and expose how ugly she really is, but Willow says that Thekla's toxicity is a facade and that Thekla talks big because she feels so small. Willow says that Thekla's swagger has made her a double champion, but the AEW World Women's Championship is all she cares about and that Thekla is a shortcut for her to get to it. Mick Foley admits that he sees himself in Willow, and Thekla tells Mick Foley to shut up before Willow tells her that she is "acting like a dumb bitch now" before acknowledges the similarities between her and Mick Foley. She says that she is capable of doing sick and twisted things to become champion and that she will make sure she walks out of Redemption as champion. Thekla is impressed, and tells Willow to smile anyway once she has her beaten before hitting her with one of her gloves. Mick Foley gets between Thekla and Willow, but that does not stop Thekla from hitting Willow in the face with a microphone. She then takes off her leather belt, but Willow hits Thekla with the belt before she can strike.
We see a video package for Maya World vs. Hikaru Shida for the TBS Championship at Redemption.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats Clark Connors by submission. After the match, Clark Connor tries to attack Jay White, but Jay White hits him with Blade Runner. David Finlay then gets in the ring and clobbers Jay White with his shillelagh, then The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colton Gunn, Ace Austin) show up, and Juice Robinson runs into the ring swinging a chain. Connors and Finlay are forced to retreat.
Backstage, we hear from Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. They are soon attacked by PAC and Claudio Castagnoli, and PAC curb stomps Copeland into a road crate before saying that challenging them to a tag team title match is not wise. PAC tells Copeland and Christian that they have bitten off way more than they can chew, and that on Sunday, he and Claudio will show who are they are and what The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, PAC, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) are capable of.
The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) retain the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships against Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) in a no-disqualification match.
Backstage, we hear from The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Ace Austin). Juice Robinson challenges The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) to a double-chain tag team match at Redemption, and Jay White says that The Bang Bang Gang will give Finlay the beating his father should have given him.
Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley beat The Don Callis Family (Hechicero, "The Machine" Brian Cage, Jake Doyle) in a trios match despite Omega inadvertently kneeing Moxley in the jaw near the end of the match. After the match, Omega and Moxley have a shoving match. Ospreay tries to play peacemaker only for Omega to shove him, and Ospreay shoves Omega back. The Young Bucks show up, and Moxley shoves Nick, starting a brawl that The Don Callis Family also gets involved in. Omega takes down Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta, but "The Jet" Kevin Knight flies into the ring from out of nowhere and smacks Omega with the TNT Championship before celebrating with the TNT and World Championships to end the show with his boot on a busted open Omega.
In backstage footage from earlier today, we hear from Daniel Garcia and Will Ospreay. They are training with Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta as Jon Moxley shows up and tells everyone to get ready. Claudio, Garcia and Yuta leave, then Moxley tells Ospreay that most of the work is done and his neck has healed. Moxley says that people make simple things so complicated, and that when the moment comes, they hesitate. He tells Ospreay that he has earned this, and tells him that there will be times where he will have to make some hard decisions. Moxley says this is not a hard decision, and when he has the moment, he will not hesitate; he will pull the trigger.
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia) after Yuta removes a top turn buckle only for Christian to kick Garcia in the groin behind referee Bryce Remsburg's back, which allows Christian to send Yuta upwards into a Spear by Copeland to win and retain. After the match, The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) and Claudio Castagnoli get in the ring and attack Copeland and Christian, then The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Ace Austin) run towards the ring to fight Claudio and The Dogs off. "Switchblade" Jay White shows up late as David Finlay rears back with his shillelagh, taking the shillelagh away from Davis and scaring him out of the ring. Christian confronts Jay White as Switchblade has the shillelagh in his hands, and Jay White hands the shillelagh to Copeland. This leads to a truce between the tag champs and The Bang Bang Gang. Meanwhile, David Finlay demands his shillelagh back as he watches from the crowd.
We hear from Andrade el Idolo as he is on the beach. Andrade says that he is free from his past and ready to become an AEW World Champion.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Andrade el Idolo. Andrade says he will battle every member of The Don Callis Family, and if he has to take all their championships, he will do it, as he will be an AEW World Champion. Andrade then pulls out a red jewelry box with a Dynamite Diamond Ring in it, saying he got it from a good friend. When Renee asks if the good friend is Will Ospreay, Andrade says "How you know?"
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) soon show up and make it known they want the AEW World Trios Championships. As Kyle O'Reilly accepts the challenge, The Conglomeration are attacked from behind by The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson).
Andrade el Idolo beats Jake Doyle to earn a shot at Mark Davis and the AEW National Championship. After the match, Mark Davis shows up and confronts Andrade, but Andrade puts his Dynamite Diamond Ring on. Mark Davis steps back before Andrade can punch him with the ring.
Tony Schiavone introduces Kenny Omega into the ring for a championship celebration. Omega is soon joined by The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), and Nick Jackson is carrying something in what looks like a light brown bag. Matt Jackson talks their and Omega's nearly 20-year friendship and how Omega won the big one all by himself and proved that he is still the best professional wrestler on the planet. Matt then admits that MJF's custom Burberry belt peeves him, and Nick pulls the original AEW World Championship with the black leather strap out of the light brown bag to hand to Omega. Omega says it has been over 1100 days since he last held the AEW World Championship, and admits that he was not sure if he would ever hold it again. He says that as much as he made a promise to himself, it took his friends, his family and his fans believing in him to keep him from giving up on himself. Omega says this was not supposed to happen, and yet, here we are with less than 50 days remaining until Wembley Stadium. He says that as much as he would like to say he is ready, there is still work to do. Omega says that the fans will see the best Kenny Omega that has ever been in AEW before Will Ospreay shows up and heads to the ring. Ospreay asks The Young Bucks if he could speak with Omega alone, which The Young Bucks allow before heading to the back. Ospreay says it is good to see Omega as AEW World Champion again. Ospreay admits he thought that Omega gave up on himself and knew that Omega had to believe in himself, and that when he wrestled MJF, he did not give up once. He says that it will heat up on the way to All In, and says that for ten years, Omega has been his hero and he has watched Omega wrestle around the world as Omega inspired him to be one of the best in the world. Ospreay says that when he thinks of AEW, he thinks of Omega, and that he has always wanted to be a fraction of what Omega is. He then says that he is locked in, and that the two of them will keep it going and show everyone why they are in the position they are in. Ospreay says that this is a dream come true of "Goku and Vegeta fighting it out," and at All In, they will show that AEW is where the best wrestle. Suddenly, "The Jet" Kevin Knight arrives as Omega and Ospreay are about to shake hands. Knight says that he and Omega have some talking to do, and tells Ospreay to leave. Ospreay is about to leave when Omega says Ospreay can stay, and Knight congratulates Omega on becoming AEW World Championship before stating he is still owed a World title shot. He says that "Maxwell Jacob Fraudman" is not here to give him that shot, but Omega is here and he is here to collect. Knight then asks what a god is to a non-believer, as he is ready to become a double champion, and challenges Omega for the AEW World Championship at Redemption. Omega notes that Knight is trying to hold him to a promise MJF made to him, and says that while he is not going to do that, he will give Knight a shot at the title anyway due to the potential that he saw in him. Omega says that he had "it" and had the undeniable factor" and "looked the part," and while Knight was hungry, that was where it ended, as Knight had to align himself with Don Callis. He says he would be a hypocrite if he told everyone here tonight that he did not believe in Callis' siren song and that Callis would lead him to the promised land, as he held the AEW World Championship because of him. He says that nobody believed in that version of him, and that his self-worth fell right down the toilet with Callis. Omega tells Knight he does not need Callis, and that when he believes in Knight, he says the same words that others have said about Knight. He tells Knight that he could have it all on his own with Callis, and while Knight can say what he will about MJF, MJF was not a fraud, as he still defended the title every week and was a man of his word. Omega then says the only fraud he sees is Knight. He says that Knight is not being himself, and that what he is saying is not coming from his heart, which he still believes has some good in it. Omega then says he wants "The Jet," not "Don Callis' lap dop," and he wants Knight to do it on his own. This leads to a "lap dog" chant, and Knight says that while Omega makes a good claim, there is no goodness - only greatness - left in his heart before he hits Omega with the microphone and deftly avoids a Hidden Blade from Ospreay only to get jumped by Darby Allin. "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and attacks Darby before calling out the rest of The Don Callis Family. Ospreay and Omega are soon joined by Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli, and The Don Callis Family backs off.
Backstage, we hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, who says that he is starting his second chapter in AEW. He says that he was on the verge of breaking through to the next level in his first chapter, and on Collision, he wants a match with someone else who wants to break through like he does and show what the future of professional wrestling is all about.
Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) beat Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher. As Fletcher says he is ready to put Komander away tonight, Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) shows up and hands both Renee a Fletcher a wanted poster of Bandido, much to Fletcher and Callis' annoyance.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher retains the AEW International Championship against Komander. After the match, Fletcher tears at Komander's mask, then "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita runs in and brawls with Fletcher. Takeshita then picks up the AEW International Championship and declares that it is his before "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada suddenly shows up and hits Takeshita with the Rainmaker. Fletcher and Okada are about to fight over the International Championship before Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) shows up and takes them both out.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kenny Omega. Omega says there is no shortage of credible challengers and that he still has hope for "The Jet" Kevin Knight. Darby Allin shows up and tells Omega that Kevin Knight will not change overnight and that he must be physically humbled, and that he will take the TNT Championship from Knight and humble him. He tells Omega that he can either waste his time or he can beat it out of him, and Omega tells Darby he will leave it to him. Darby leaves, then Jon Moxley shows up and says that Darby is right and that some people are what they are and cannot pretend to be anything else even if they try.
Renee Paquette interviews The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) on the stage. Alex Windsor says that if there is anybody who knows anything about drinking and fighting, it is the people of Boston, Massachusetts. Jamie Hayter says they had a pretty good time, even though England let them down in the World Cup. Hayter tells the fans that The Brawling Birds will not let them down, and Windsor says they will beat anyone to prove they are the best women's tag team in AEW. Hayter then tells the fans "let's get pissed," and says the first round is on them as they leave with Renee.
Backstage, we hear from Chris Jericho, who says that Tommaso Ciampa left his beaten and battered at Beach Break, then says that they can go again at Redemption. He tells Ciampa to bring pain and that he will bring "The Painmaker." We then hear from Ciampa, who says that he is better than Jericho, and at Redemption, everyone will find out if The Painmaker is better than him. Ciampa accepts the challenge, but says he has one more night in his hometown, and on Collision, he wants Jericho to be watching as he makes an example of someone.
Darby Allin beats "The Machine" Brian Cage after tripping Cage on the ring steps for a Coffin Drop before hitting Cage with two more Coffin Drops back in the ring.
Backstage, we hear from "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. Fletcher says that if Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) want to stick their noses in family business and take his title, he has no problem with that. Fletcher says he will be the greatest International Champion of all time, and if Bandido wants him, he wants Bandido at Redemption.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis and "The Jet" Kevin Knight. Callis says that Knight can handle whatever is on his plate, then says that Knight is too smart for Kenny Omega's mind games. He says that everything that Omega has gotten in life is because of him, and tells Knight to take care of Omega. Callis leaves, then "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up and says that Knight's facade is not working, and tells him to take Omega's advice and know that everyone loves him enough that when he is ready to go back to who he really is, he is forgiven. Knight tells Speedball to let him be.
Mercedes Moné and The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) beat Willow Nightingale, Maya World and Hyan in a trios match.
Tony Schiavone introduces a returning "Hangman" Adam Page to the ring to start tonight's show. Hangman says that he is a gardener and lives on "an acre-and-a-half in Greensboro" now, and mentions the flowers as well as the creatures in his garden as well as how therapeutic it is to plant a seed and tend to plants. He says he has been gone for four months, and when he was not in rehab, he was planting, and when All Elite Wrestling decided to come to Roanoke, Virginia, it was important to be here, as he wanted to plant one more seed. Hangman admits he does not know what this will bloom into or if it will grow at all, then mentions losing any chance at challenging for the AEW World Championship when he lost to MJF. He thinks about what could have gone wrong before admitting that he lost, and says that he is a man of his word as the stipulation lives in him and not in ink in a document in a file cabinet somewhere, and says he will never challenge for the AEW World Championship again. Hangman then talks about Kenny Omega winning the title, saying it was important to him as well as his message to never quite and always run the race afterwards. Hangman says there are miles and miles of track in front of him, and mentions the TNT Championship, the National Championship, the Continental Championship, and the International Championship. Hangman then asks who he is without the World Championship after seven years of chasing it, and while he does not know, everyone is going to find out. He then says that tonight, he can hear his words, truer now than ever before, and that he is going to have to find something else to do...and he will.
Bandido retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata after countering an attempted low blow with a La Magistral Cradle.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews Hikaru Shida and Harley Cameron in a no-physicality interview. Harley says that everything happening as of late began through Shida, who says she is champion and that she did not need anyone to win it. Harley says that Shida has been gone for a while and that a lot has happened, and that she has been champion too, and that she will keep on fighting.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Speedball" Mike Bailey, who says that he let Don Callis inside his head, but since then, he has racked up some wins. He says that he will beat Mark Davis and win the AEW National Championship, then walk into Redemption as champion.
Hikaru Shida retains the TBS Championship against Harley Cameron by submission with a bow-and-arrow type hold. After the match, Shida continues to attack Harley, but retreats when Queen Aminata runs to the ring.
Backstage, Matt Sydal shows up as Lexy Nair interviews The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson). As Sydal tells Lethal that joining The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) would be a mistake, The Demand shows up, and Ricochet says that Sydal has fallen off while he has moved on and gotten better. When Ricochet asks Sydal if he has anything else to get off his chest, Sydal says "Yeah...you're bald!" and runs off.
We hear from The Don Callis Family ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Trent Beretta, Mark Davis, Lance Archer) backstage. Mark Davis introduces "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, who says it feels right to be champion again and put Konosuke Takeshita in the rear view mirror. He says that Takeshita knows where to find him for a rematch, then addresses "Hangman" Adam Page mentioning The Don Callis Family's championship gold. Fletcher says that he lost the TNT title because of The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed), and says that because of this, "The Machine" Brian Cage has a match with Zachary Wentz tonight. Beretta then asks if there is something wrong with Darby Allin for setting fireworks off near Brian Cage's head, then says Darby fears him because he is nowhere to be seen tonight. Fletcher then says that everything the family does is for Don Callis, and that the family runs AEW.
We see footage of AEW Brawl in the Ballpark.
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) heads to the ring. Orange Cassidy says that while he Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong are World Trios Champions, there is someone else in The Conglomeration who wants to be champion: Willow Nightingale, who shows up and heads to the ring. Willow talks about her shoulder injury from two months ago that forced her to relinquish the TBS Championship and drop out of the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, and congratulates Hikaru Shida and Mercedes Moné for stepping up and succeeding. She admits that being sidelined during Double or Nothing broke her heart, but she did not defend the TBS Championship ten times just to let her Wembley Aren adreams die just because her shoulder could not hold the weight of the world. Willow says that she was trying to come back better, and when the recent Casino Gauntlet Match from Wednesday was announced, that was her cue to come back, and now she has one more shot at glory. She then says that "The Toxic Spider" Thekla made a mistake when she attacked her, then says that the worst day of her career will not define the rest of it and that nothing will stop her from beating Thekla and becoming Women's World Champion. Willow then warns Mercedes that she will be the one she will be facing at All In.
We see more footage from Brawl in the Ballpark, then we hear from Skye Blue. She says that Julia Hart made Brawl in the Ballpark her battlefield and that Willow Nightingale will hear from "The Toxic Spider" Thekla soon. She then dares The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) to keep the pain coming, for Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Julia, Skye Blue) lives on it.
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin), AR Fox and Komander in an eight-man tag match with a Dragonslayer/curb stomp combo on AR Fox by Garcia and Moxley. After the match, Moxley says that was a little too easy for The Death Riders and wants to know who will beat them or Will Ospreay, then says it is "The Death Riders against the world."
Backstage, we hear from The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross), who say that they have become disgusted by the women's tag team division and that Julia Hart and Skye Blue are "desperate little things" who are like dirt beneath their mountain and will never hold the women's tag titles.
Backstage, we hear from "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, who says that everyone else who is not Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Julia Hart, Skye Blue) is an enemy. She tells Mercedes Mone that she does not trust presidents or CEOs, and says that Willow Nightingale got injured on purpose to skip the line and face her. She then says that Willow has never been a Woman's World Champion because she pretends to be a baby while she is "a real woman," and tells Willow to keep being positive, as "the only thing funnier than a dumb bitch is a happy one."
We hear from The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Ace Austin), who have teamed up with Angels of Assisi pet adoption center in Roanoke, Virginia to give two dogs (ironically named "Finlay" and "Clark") loving homes while mocking The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay).
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Zachary Wentz. After the match, Trent Beretta says he challenged Darby Allin to a match and that he is here and ready to fight, yet Darby is not even in the state, then demands that the referee get in the ring and raise his hand so he can get a win. Darby Allin suddenly shows up and drop kicks Beretta, and that starts an impromptu match.
Darby Allin beats Trent Beretta. After the match, "The Machine" Brian Cage hits Darby Allin with three powerbombs, but when Mark Davis enters the ring, "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up with a metal folding chair to make the save for Darby.
Backstage, we hear from Willow Nightingale, who gets Maya World's attention and compliments her on her recent matches before inviting her to bring Hyan for a six-woman tag match with Mercedes Moné and The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) next week. Maya World says she is not finished with Mercedes, and is more than happy to be in the match. She then tells Willow that when she wins the Women's World Championship, she wants the first shot.
We hear from Andrade el Idolo, who says that he is back in AEW to become World Champion. As he talks about this, we see him at the beach as well as on a boat with a woman in a bikini.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher guests on commentary for the next match.
Mark Davis retains the AEW National Championship against "Speedball" Mike Bailey.
Lexy Nair interviews MJF and The Don Callis Family. MJF says that the AEW World Championship is the only world title that matters and that he is the best in the world, then mentions everyone he is teaming with - "The Jet" Kevin Knight, Andrade el Idolo, Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher - and says he is better than all of them. He then says that while everyone else he has mentioned is a star, Mark Briscoe is not, and that he hates Mark because the fans only like him because his brother died and because he is delusional enough to think he can take his title. Don Callis says that his family will be bringing the power tonight, and as he lists who will be in the ring tonight, Andrade wants nothing of a partnership with MJF. Don Callis tells Andrade that he will be a great world champion, "but for now, do the match."
Kenny Omega beats Tony Nese. After the match, Kenny Omega takes the microphone, but he is interrupted by Zack Sabre Jr., Mikey Nicholls and Bad Dude Tito before he can even speak. Omega gets out of the ring and slides the microphone over to the threesome and he walks to the ramp and is soon joined by Jack Perry and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). Sabre then kicks the microphone back to Omega. Omega addresses Sabre, noting that he has gotten his message loud and clear and that both men have something the other want. He knows Sabre wants to beat him, but he wants to beat Sabre.
Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) beats The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and Daniel Garcia).
Backstage, we hear from "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. Fletcher says they will be in tonight's main event and Forbidden Door's steel cage match, but they will still be bringing the International Championship back to The Don Callis Family. Okada agrees, As they wonder who will stand across the ring from them, they soon reveal who will not be: Tomohiro Ishii, who the two of them have laid out.
Backstage, we hear from Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa says he has just one reason to hate Chris Jericho, yet he did not always hate him; he used to respect him. He admits he hates what Jericho is now, and wants this Jericho out of his world. He then says that if Jericho still has it in him and considers him worthy, then they can dance. He says the ball is in Jericho's court, and that he should not drop it.
The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) are met by Adam Copeland and Christian Cage before they can head to the ring, and this leads to a brawl between the two teams that makes its way to the ring. Finlay saves Connors before Copeland and Christian can both rush at him, then Christian says that after what happened a couple of weeks ago, most people are expecting him to say something unsavory about a family member. He then says that even he has standards, and by that, he has never come cross another tag team who are named after their mothers. He also says that if Finlay thinks he is a gift to wrestling, then his father should have let him run down the inside of his leg. Copeland says The Dogs have been on a winning streak lately and why he is jumping and mocking them in order to make a name off of their backs, then says that he and Christian are The Dogs' learning curve. Copeland lists the tag teams they learned and picked intangibles from, then says that at Forbidden Door, he and Christian will use their old man strength, knowledge and grumpiness to make sure they walk out of their house as "housebroken little pups."
Backstage, we hear from Thekla. She says that she did everything Starlight Kid did in Japan, and while Starlight Kid became a hero, she was kicked out and had to go it on her own. Thekla says she does not have to worry about being anybody's favorite wrestler like Starlight Kid does, and tells Starlight Kid to stay in Japan, because she runs AEW on the other side of the forbidden door.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Brodido (Brody King and Bandido). Bandido is excited that they have beaten The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and Daniel Garcia), and Brody King proved that they are still the best tag team in the world. Bandido then declares for the AEW Continental Championship at Forbidden Door. Garcia and Moxley show up, and Moxley tells Bandido that if he wants a shot at the Continental Championship, he will have to go it alone. Bandido says he is ready, and Moxley says "Shoot your shot, compadré."
Mercedes Moné beats Hazuki by submission with a Backstabber into the Statement Maker to advance to the finals of the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
We see a video package for Maya World vs. Athena in the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament semi-finals this Saturday on Collision.
Tony Schiavone introduces Will Ospreay followed by Swerve Strickland for a face-to-face meeting. Before introducing Swerve, Schiavone mentions that Ospreay has recently tied the knot with Alex Windsor, who has agreed to postpone the honeymoon so that Ospreay can chase the AEW World Championship. Swerve then shows up with Prince Nana, who makes fun of Schiavone's suit before telling him to get out of the ring and handing the microphone to Swerve. Swerve says it has been a year and that he has been keeping an eye on him, then says Swerve has changed and that he does not like it. Ospreay asks if they have a problem, to which Swerve says yes, as he finds it weird that Ospreay is hanging around Jon Moxley. Ospreay says he has not forgiven or forgotten what Moxley did to him, and that he had to let it go. He says that he and Moxley are training partners, and his neck feel great and his ground game is better. Ospreay mentions everything that happened at All In Texas last year and how Swerve did not help out with taking the AEW World Championship off of Jon Moxley. He asks why Swerve did not help, then smacks the microphone before stating Forbidden Door is bigger than an explanation. He says that Forbidden Door is Swerve's redemption, but it is his destiny. He says that this is the semi-finals for his World Cup and he wants to kick the winning goal at Wembley Stadium, and that Swerve is standing in the way of his dream and will not hesitate to end it. Ospreay says he will end Swerve if he has to, but Swerve says "Not if I do it first." Swerve mentions Ospreay saying that last year was "Hangman" Adam Page's time and how he agreed with him and fought alongside him, then asks where Hangman is now. He says that everything they did off Ospreay's word was for nothing, and that he will not just step aside for him. Swerve says he is done stepping aside to let people take opportunities he deserve and letting veterans step on his time. Swerve says he has made a career out of throwing Molotov cocktails at the system, as has Ospreay, and that the two of them have changed the conversation on what pro wrestling before and they will do it again at Forbidden Door. Swerve then says his victory is certain, as Ospreay has not beaten him in ten years, and when he goes over him to Wembley and wins the AEW World Championship again, Ospreay can challenge him again and get beaten again. He says that Ospreay is not better than him on his worst day with a fragile neck, and Ospreay punches Swerve. Prince Nana hands Swerve a chain, and The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia, PAC, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) show up. Swerve tells Ospreay that he really ahs changed before leaving with Prince Nana on the ramp.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Chris Jericho. Jericho proposes that he and Tommaso Ciampa meet face-to-face and get serious on Collision.
Backstage, Jon Moxley tells Will Ospreay that words cannot hurt unless one lets them and not to lose control or focus as Ospreay is about to jump Daniel Garcia for mentioning what Swerve Strickland said earlier.
Before the next match, Mark Briscoe says he has heard it all before and that he has some partners in Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong and that Tomohiro Ishii will be back. Kyle O'Reilly mentions that if anyone gets disqualified, they are out of Forbidden Door. Briscoe says that they will have to do things by the book, then introduces someone who wants to get their hands on "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher: "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. Takeshita says he hates both Fletcher and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, then Briscoe introduces someone who is not fond of MJF or Kevin Knight: Darby Allin, who says that they will win tonight before Mark Briscoe takes the AEW World Championship.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
MJF and The Don Callis Family ("The Jet" Kevin Knight, Andrade el Idolo, Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher) beat Mark Briscoe, The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and Darby Allin in a twelve-man tag match by submission with The Salt of the Earth from MJF to Roderick Strong after Don Callis distracts the referee following Mark Briscoe hitting MJF with the Jay Driller. After the match, MJF and the The Don Callis Family goes on the attack, then MJF tells Andrade to get Briscoe up so he can hit him with the Dynamite Diamond Ring. Andrade only does it when Don Callis tells him to, and Mark Briscoe gets dropped by MJF to end the show.
In footage from earlier today, we hear from Chris Jericho and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). Nick is looking forward to thte upcoming Stadium Stampede match and mention how Jericho is one of the founding father, and Matt mentions their history. Jericho says they are a team for the first time, and considers this an honor while asking them to forgive him so they can move forward. The Young Bucks say that Ricochet and The Don Callis Family (Andrade el Idolo and Mark Davis) will not know what hit them when they face "The Bucks of Jericho." Jericho favors the team name of "Y2Jackson." Nick feels the former name rolls off the tongue better, and Jericho combines the two team names into "The Bucks of Jackson or is it Y2Jackson."
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Ricochet and The Don Callis Family (Andrade el Idolo and Mark Davis) beat The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Chris Jericho. During the match, The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) attack Nick Jackson and crack Matt Jackson with a shillelagh. After the match, Toa Liona goes on the attack, and "Jungle" Jack Perry shows up and attacks Toa Liona with a bag of onions only for the numbers game to take over. All of a sudden, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) show up, and this leads to a brawl that goes all over the arena, which ends with a Spear to Toa Liona by Bobby Lashley before Jericho, The Young Bucks and The Hurt Syndicate stand tall.
We see a video package chronicling the rivalry between "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and the vents leading up to their match for the AEW International Championship at Double or Nothing.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Darby Allin. Darby says that he feels everything and that he is not numb to the pain, and that he has no choice. He says being World Champion is the greatest feeling, as is his match with MJF with MJF's hair on the line. Darby says that when he cuts MJF's hair, it will eat MJF alive with every red carpet he walks. As for his match with "Speedball" Mike Bailey, he will do whatever it takes to keep the AEW World Championship, and demands Speedball to do whatever it takes to beat him.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to MJF vs. Darby Allin in a hair vs. title match for the AEW World Championship at Double or Nothing.
Mark Briscoe beats Tommaso Ciampa in an Anything Goes Match after putting Ciampa through a barbed wire table prior to the Froggy 'Bow for the win.
Tony Schiavone is in the ring when he is suddenly interrupted by Prince Nana, who says that Schiavone looks like an old substitute teacher trying to control a bunch of stupid fools before kicking him out of the ring and introducing Swerve Strickland, who heads to the ring only to be attacked Bandido. Swerve fights back, but Bandido hits Swerve with a one-handed military press slam. Bandido is about to hit Swerve with a metal folding chair, but Swerve gets out of the ring before he can do it.
Backstage, we hear from Willow Nightingale. Willow says that she has never had a better moment in her career than winning the TBS Championship a second time, as she became everything she believed she could be. She also says she wants to be a fighting champion, as if she cannot be one, then she should not be champion. She then mentions that she injured her right shoulder against her title defense against Red Velvet at Supercard of Honor, and while she wants to defend the title against Alex and win the women's Owen Hart Tournament a second time, she has to withdraw from the tournament and relinquish the TBS Championship. Willow says it has been an honor and a privilege to hold the title, and after ten successful title defenses, she has been honored to be the face of TBS. Willow says that as long as a smile remains on her face, she will be back, and while she does not know when, she will come right back to the top when she does. Willow then thanks the fans. Willow is then replaced with a wild card entry in the women's Owen Hart Tournament brackets.
Kyle O'Reilly vs. Jon Moxley in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match ends in a twenty-minute time limit draw as O'Reilly has Moxley in a heel hook. Kyle O'Reilly earns a title shot at the AEW Continental Championship. After the match, O'Reilly says he did not survive anything and that Moxley barely survived him, and now that he has a legitimate claim for the AEW Continental Championship, their rematch will have no time limit and Moxley will be out of luck.
Backstage, Renee Paquettte interviews Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida. Shida says that at Double or Nothing, she and Statlander will fight for the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship. Hikaru says that they are here to watch, not to fight, as the women's division fights hard tonight. Statlander tells Shida to watch herself after Shida keeps interrupting her.
Backstage, we hear from Rush, who says that if Darby Allin survive this week, he will face him for the AEW World Championship and he will win.
Athena and Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla) beat Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa and The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) in an eight-woman tag match after Julia Hart spits black mist into Thunder Rosa's face. The black mist also gets on referee John Posey's shirt.
Backstage, we hear from JetSpeed ("The Jet" Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey). Knight says that both of them are about to be the face of AEW together and that Speedball's work comes to a head tonight. He tells Speedball not to forget about "the little people" after he wins, because he wants to challenge Speedball for the AEW World Championship and become a double champion.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia) as they are doing push-ups while "The Problem" Marina Shafir oversees everything. Jon Moxley says The Death Riders do not do moral victories or sweat the small stuff, and thanks Kyle O'Reilly for making him better and driving him better so he can practice what he preaches and act and live as a champion, win, lose or draw. He says O'Reilly rolled the dice and won tonight, but when they go double or nothing, the house finally wins. Moxley says that Game 7 is the only game that matters when everything is on the line.
MJF suddenly guests on commentary for the next match.
Darby Allin retains the AEW World Championship against "Speedball" Mike Bailey by submission with a Scorpion Deathlock close to the ropes. During the match, MJF puts "Speedball" Mike Bailey's foot on the rope during a pinfall attempt by Darby Allin, and he is almost immediately confronted by "The Jet" Kevin Knight.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, we hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir). Moxley says he cannot find a way to win against Kyle O'Reilly, who has tapped him out twice. He says that O'Reilly may become the Continental Champion, but he is not the same man he was six months ago. One might think he should stay as far away from O'Reilly as possible, as O'Reilly has his number, but there are dragons that he wants to slay and he will find a way to beat O'Reilly like he has the past 22 years. Claudio says that Brody King always brings the bark, then warns him that he must bring the bite in the Owen Hart Tournament. PAC says nobody gets special treatment, as it is Death Riders against the world. Marina Shafir says "Bring it, you pussies."
The Congolomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) beat Shane Taylor Promotions ("The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) in an AEW World Trios Championship Eliminator Match.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Will Ospreay explains to Samoa Joe how six months of his career got taken away from him and how he had to get strength back into his arms, and how he lost when he had his killshot at Dynasty. He admits that he has struggled in his matches and could not be the guy that AEW put their trust in once upon a time, and that he could not get his revenge on Jon Moxley. He says that Moxley is the ace of AEW, despite his tactics, and he has respect for him. Ospreay says that no one will stop him from winning the Owen Hart Tournament, and that the man who took away his old life has given him a second chance at capturing the World Championship.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Willow Nightingale). Kyle O'Reilly says he has Jon Moxley's number, and asks what one more test is before beating him and chipping in at Double or Nothing. Mark Briscoe says he is still waiting on Tommaso Ciampa. Willow Nightingale says she is defending the TBS Championship, but going for the Owen Hart Tournament and coming for the ROH Women's World Television Championship.
We hear from Red Velvet, who says that she will take her frustrations out on Willow Nightingale and punch her in the face for not being in the Owen Hart Tournament. She says she has beaten Willow before and will beat her again for the TBS Championship.
Willow Nightingale retainst he TBS Championship against Red Velvet.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Sammy Guevara. Guevara says he does not have to call his shot against Darby Allin, as he has already beaten him four times, and he will beat him like he has before, go on to Double or Nothing, beat MJF and shave him bald.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Darby Allin. Darby says that MJF is not a company guy and that MJF only cares about himself, then says he is defending his title tonight because he loves doing it. He says that Sammy Guevara is the only guy who is crazy as him, and he knows it could all end tonight. He then says that if "Speedball" Mike Bailey wants a match, then Wednesday is showtime.
Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa attacks Mark Briscoe, and the attack turns into a brawl on the outside. Briscoe gets two chairs into the ring for a Jay Driller in the ring, but Ciampa blocks it and hits a low blow. Ciampa then hits Briscoe in the back with one of the chairs, then gets Briscoe on the top rope. Before he can do anything else, Kyle O'Reilly and Orange Cassidy force Ciampa to retreat into the crowd. Mark Briscoe says that is Tommaso Ciampa wants to do things this way, then their match on Wednesday can be a no-disqualification match.
The Opps (Samoa Joe and Anthony Bowens) beat The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) by submission. After the match, Bowens says that for the last year, he has been confused, but he has found solace in The Opps, saying that they understand he does for AEW, the business and the fans. He says that he is the fans' hero, and for everything he does, he deserves a standing ovation. Bowens then states that Samoa Joe has been teaching him all that he needs to know, including flipping the table over and choosing violence. Joe says that Ospreay understands what he does for his friends, then says that actions have consequences and that Ospreay took a different path. He is honored that Ospreay considers facing him a dream match, then says it will be nothing but a nightmare once they are in the ring.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between Swerve Strickland and Bandido, leading up to Strickland vs. Bandido for the Ring of Honor World Championship at Double or Nothing. Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Brodido (Brody King and Bandido). Brody King tells Swerve Strickland that he warned him and threatens to destroy him, but Bandido interrupts Brody, saying this is is his battle. He then says that Swerve will not win this battle, and that while Swerve is the most dangerous, he is the most wanted. Bandido tells Swerve that when he beats him, he will not be a danger to anyone.
The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) beat Allie Katch and Kaia McKenna in a five-minute AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match in one minute and fifty seconds (1:50).
We see a video package for Kris Statlander vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Jamie Hayter vs. "The Toxic Spider" Thekla for the AEW Women's World Championship at Double or Nothing.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena and Mina Shirakawa in a no-physicality interview. Athena says she has been champion for more than three years and has beaten everyone, and Mina mentions Athena breaking her hand. Athena says she will beat Mina again, and Mina dreamed that it was Athena that she sees in the mirror. Athena hopes to see Mina in a ditch with Toni Storm, and Mina says she has dreamed of being ROH Women's Champion and that she will soon live it.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Nigel McGuinness finds Lio Rush, who acts normally as he congratulates Nigel. Lio Rush says things are fine and that losses happen and friends get upset on the subject of Action Andretti. When Nigel walks away, Lio Rush removes his sunglasses to reveal red irises, then black fluid comes out of his mouth as he says that things are fine.
The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) and Mark Davis beat The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) in a trios match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Anna Jay. Anna says that Willow Nightingale is still the TBS Champion, but she is not the comeback killer, because she is still here. Tay Melo shows up and reunites with Anna Jay, then says there is one thing they want to do.
Darby Allin retains the AEW World Championship against Sammy Guevara in a no count-outs match after avoiding a top rope 630 through a table by Guevara and hitting the Coffin Drop back in the ring.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews MJF. MJF walks away when Renee Paquette asks him if he will put his hair on the line as he suddenly keeps seeing bald people, including John Silver, Christopher Daniels, Sonjay Dutt, Tommaso Ciampa, and even Ricochet, who says that MJF will look great, but not as great as him.
Orange Cassidy, Adam Copeland, Christian Cage and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) and Tommaso Ciampa in a ten-man tag match. Stokely Hathaway guests on commentary for the match after the first commercial break.
In footage from earlier today, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) train outside. Daniel Garcia says that Will Ospreay has been making progress, and we see Ospreay leaning backwards with the top of his head on the ground. Ospreay and Jon Moxley strike up a conversation, and says that while Ospreay can still fly and nothing has changed, Ospreay is now more dangerous and is now a bird of prey, He tells Ospreay to go out there, not to protect, but to give.
We see a video package for the history of the Stadium Stampede Match.
We hear from The Demand and Mark Davis. Ricochet says that Chris Jericho runs his mouth while they get done, just like Mark Davis, who is now on his Stadium Stampede team. He also announces that Andrade el Idolo and The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) are also on the team. Finlay says they will fight Jericho anywhere, and that there is nobody better to call than the The Dogs for chaos.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats BK Westbrook.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight's TNT Championship open challenge is answered by "The Machine" Brian Cage, who is back after fourteen months on the shelf due to injury.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight retains the TNT Championship against "The Machine" Brian Cage. After the match, Kevin Knight says that "Speedball" Mike Bailey is red hot before welcoming Brian Cage back, then says he is still standing as TNT Champion. As Knight says he could not get the job done against Darby Allin, Speedball says that Knight is a future AEW World Champion. Knight says Speedball has always been in his corner, then Speedball says he wants next between Konosuke Takeshita and Darby Allin. Speedball says that Takeshita has been his greatest rival in Japan and has wanted to face him in AEW, and that he wants to face Darby Allin for the AEW World Championship.
The Men's Owen Hart Tournament brackets are revealed. Samoa Joe vs. Will Ospreay, Mark Davis vs. Jack Perry, Swerve Strickland vs. Bandido, and Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King make up the first round.
We hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, who says that Mark Davis is no champion to him as he still needed help from someone with a golf club to beat him. He hopes to beat Mark Davis in Stadium Stampede before beating him in the Owen Hart Tournament to become a future World Champion.
Will Ospreay beats Ace Austin by submission after kicking Austin in the arm following a hidden blade and making Austin tap to an arm bar immediately afterwards. After the match, The Opps (Samoa Joe, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Anthony Bowens) show up, and Samoa Joe says that Will Ospreay has had a hard time hearing and that fate has put them in the first round of the Owen Hart Tournament. Joe says that Ospreay could have had a bye in the tournament and been in a group that enhances each other by joining The Opps, but he chose differently and became "a lap dog for Jon Moxley" in The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir). Joe says Ospreay will pay for that decision and that he will leave Ospreay in peace before his moment with destiny, then says Shibata and Bowens are still slighted and that he does not put leashes on his friends. The Death Riders show up as Bowens and Shibata enter the ring, and The Opps make the smart decision to back off as Samoa Joe says "Soon."
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. MJF shows up and speaks with Takeshita, saying that tonight, Takeshita will beat Darby Allin for the AEW World Championship and then beat "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada at Double or Nothing, and hopes to face Takeshita for the AEW World Championship. Takeshita shakes hands with MJF, then leaves, and MJF hands the Dynamite Diamond Ring to Don Callis "in case things get hairy." Andrade then shows up and confronts MJF, whips his hair around, and smiles at him. MJF leaves as Don Callis says that Takeshita will bring the AEW World Championship home, then Don Callis asks "How you know?" before saying that next time, he should be the one doing it.
The Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament brackets are revealed. Persephone vs. Hazuki, Willow Nightingale vs. Alex Windsor, Mina Shirakawa vs. Athena and Skye Blue vs. Sareee make up the first round.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Willow Nightingale, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Orange says that they have a tag team title shot, and Kyle O'Reilly says that he and Roderick Strong should go for the tag team titles, as he has some business with someone who put him on the shelf. Willow Nightingale hopes to stay TBS Champion by Double or Nothing, then Mark Briscoe shows up and says that the word of the day is "reunification," for he is back and he wants Tommaso Ciampa for Collision.
The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) and Hikaru Shida beats Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla) by disqualificaton after Thekla hits Hayter with the AEW Women's World Championship. After the match, Skye Blue puts Windsor in a sleeper hold, while Thekla pulls out a leather belt and hits Windsor - and a ref - with a leather belt. Triangle of Madness retreat when Thunder Rosa, Willow Nightingale and Mina Shirakawa make the save while Hikaru Shida walks away.
We see a video package for Rush.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Darby Allin retains the AEW World Championship against "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita with the Scorpion Deathlock followed by two Coffin Drops. During the match, El Clon distracts the referee so that Don Callis can hand the Dynamite Diamond Ring to Takeshita, who refuses to use it as a weapon. After the match, Darby Allin calls out MJF so that he can sign the contract for his match. A table with a microphone and the contract on top of it is brought into the match, as well as two chairs as MJF heads to the ring. MJF hesitates to sign the contract, then tells Darby that he hopes he had fun holding the AEW World Championship, as a small part of him feels bad because Darby will never hold the AEW World Championship again. He says that "stuntmen who burn the candle at both ends" like Darby are a dime a dozen and that one's legacy is all that matters, and that Darby's legacy is having his fifteen minutes of fame and making no impact in professional wrestling. MJF says that Darby will be known as "a little prick who got lucky" and was too reckless and stupid to stay on top, and after Double or Nothing, he will go down as a three-time AEW World Champion at thirty years of age and go down as the greatest of all time. He says that Darby brags about climbing a mountaintop, then says that he is the mountaintop. Darby says that MJF is vain for caring only about legacy, for he lives in the moments, and tells MJF to sign the contract so he can make him "a bald-headed bitch." MJF signs the contract, then attacks Darby before knocking him out with the Dynamite Diamond Ring and lifting up the AEW World Championship while standing over Darby. MJF considers heading to the back, but gets back in the ring and nearly hits a Tombstone Piledriver off the middle rope before "The Jet" Kevin Knight rushes in and chases MJF out of the ring.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Mark Davis beats "Jungle" Jack Perry to become the AEW National Champion! During the match, Don Callis distracts the referee, allowing Ricochet to show up and hit Jack Perry in the back with a gold club and hide. This allows Mark Davis to hit a piledriver to win the match and the title.
We see footage of "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne at Best of the Super Juniors in anticipation of his return this year.
Backstage, an angry "Jungle" Jack Perry says that winning the AEW National Championship in front of friends and family in his hometown was one of the proudest moments in his career and that Don Callis and Mark Davis ruined it for him, but he happens to know that Chris Jericho and The Hurt Syndicate are looking for two more partners in Stadium Stampede. This got him to thinking that the match is at Double or Nothing, and instead of bringing two partners, he is bringing four with himself and The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega).
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis, Mark Davis and Ricochet. Don Callis says that "Jungle" Jack Perry gifted him the fantasy of beating up Chris Jericho and The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega) in one night, saying that Jack Perry was foolish enough to give it away for free. Don Callis tells Ricochet that Mark Davis should be part of his team in response, then the three of them leave to discuss who else will join them for Stadium Stampede.
The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) beat Ruthie Slay and Rachel Ley with 2:44 (two minutes, forty-four seconds) left of a 5:00 (five minutes) time limit.
Backstage, we hear from Don Callis. Don Callis says that no matter who wins the AEW World Championship, his family awaits the winner so they can take the World Championship from one of them. He says tonight has been a big night and cannot wait to get more championship gold, then states that "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada has had to go to Japan to take care of some important family business. Nevertheless, he has someone to take his place in next week's World Championship match: "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. Don Callis tells Takeshita that if he just listens to him, he will become AEW World Champion. Takeshita says he will still take the AEW International Championship, but for now, he will be the one to bring the AEW World Championship back to The Don Callis Family, unlike Okada.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Kiran Grey. After the match, "The Jet" Kevin Knight says that Speedball is red hot right now, and while he is not a double champion, he is still TNT Champion. Knight says that AEW is wide open, and proposes that he and Speedball make it to the top together.
Darby Allin retains the AEW World Championship against PAC in a no count-outs match, even after being tossed fifteen feet down onto a stack of tables after hitting PAC with a low blow and the AEW World Championship as the referee is dealing with Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia and "The Problem" Marina Shafir.
Tony Schiavone is in the ring to start tonight's show. He addresses the passing of Ted Turner and his role of professional wrestling on national television and how it found a home on TBS and TNT. He talks about how Turner made National Wrestling Alliance and World Championship Wrestling destination video and how he was there early on, and how, thanks to Ted Turner, it lives on in Tony Khan, Warner Bros. Discovery and All Elite Wrestling. He says that everyone is here today because of Ted Turner, as does Sting, who was also part of NWA and WCW's rise on TBS and later TNT. Sting is introduced, and he heads to the ring. Schiavone links Ted Turner to him and Sting being friends all these years, and Sting calls Turner "an all-in billionaire who loved pro wrestling" who was completely committed and devoted to NWA and WCW, even when NWA and WCW were in the red, as he had deep pockets. He says that nobody would be here tonight, much less him, Darby Allin and the TBS and TNT Championships without Ted Turner. On the subject of tonight's show, Sting says he and Darby took a blowtorch to this place for three-and-a-half years. He says that it is a great night to see Darby Allin defend the world title, then calls Tony Kahn "another all-in billionaire who is keeping the ball rolling." Schiavone also mentions the Turner Techwood Mansions on the TBS and TNT Championships's side plates. Tonight's three-hour show is then deemed in honor of Ted Turner's memory, and Ted Turner is given a ten-bell salute. In memoriam: Ted Turner, 1938 - 2026.
Jon Moxley beats Juice Robinson in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match by submission with the bulldog choke after Juice Robinson passes out.
In footage from earlier today, Daniel Garcia talks about their recent 15-hour plane trip back from Japan and how it is The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) against the world. Will Ospreay acts as a base for Wheeler Yuta's sit-ups before Jon Moxley mentions the concept of "death ground," a situation from which one cannot escape and it is do or die. He says that if Ospreay cannot get his neck right, his wrestling career is over, and that it is a privilege for Ospreay to come all the way up the mountain to meet the last one percent. PAC then covers the camera up with his hand.
Before the next match, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway are accompanied by RPG Vice (Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Trent Beretta), The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) and Tommaso Ciampa, while The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) are accompanied by The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), Adam Copeland and Christian Cage.
Orange Cassidy beats Dax Harwood in a Double Jeopardy Match. As per pre-match stipulation, The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) earn a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships. (Had Dax Harwood won, FTR [Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler] and Tommaso Ciampa would have earned a shot at the AEW World Trios Championships.) After the match, everyone at ringside immediately starts brawling, and RPG Vice (Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Trent Beretta) are surrounded by Adam Copeland, Christian Cage, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and The Conglomeration. RPG Vice are laid out for their trouble, with Christian Cage kicking Rocky Romero in the groin.
We see a video package for Rush.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho, who is now more than furious after last week. He says that the time for talking is done, and it is now time to fight. He then says he will take his fight to the people, and takes the microphone and heads to the ring. Jericho says he is done with the three-on-one beatdowns and "the bullshit," then demands that Ricochet talk to him face-to-face, one-on-one, man-to-man in the ring right here and now. Ricochet shows up with Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona, and Ricochet tells Jericho he tried to do him a favor by telling him to leave, but says Jericho decided to be funny. He also says that the three of them can make Jericho's humiliation kink a reality right now, then admits he is getting tired of this and wants to know what he gets out of facing Jericho. Kaun whispers in Ricochet's ear, which gives him an idea. Ricochet challenges Jericho to a match that Jericho himself created, and that he not only wants to beat him with the "Rico-sault," but also beat him in a Stadium Stampede Match. He also says that Jericho will not be able to find four other tag team partners because nobody in AEW likes him, but Jericho accepts the challenge and says he will find four other partners, and if he cannot, he will take Ricochet's team on alone. Jericho then calls Ricochet bald and hits him with the microphone, then fights off both Kaun and Toa Liona before hitting Ricochet with the Judas Effect. Jericho goes for a Lionsault, but is punched out by Toa Liona. All of a sudden, The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) show up and run to the ring, causing Kaun and Toa Liona to retreat while carrying Ricochet to the back.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mina Shirakawa and Harley Cameron. Harley does not know how to feel, but Mina says that Statlander may be trusted, Shida cannot be trusted, and they have a match to win. She tells Harley to stop looking out there and look in her heart, then tears Harley's shirt, revealing her bra underneath. Harley says that the wrath is back as she tears her shirt in half.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW International Championship against "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. After the match, Okada says he already has the International title, unlike "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, but he wants more, and he is coming for the AEW World Championship.
We see a video package for Andrade el Idolo.
Backstage, we hear from JetSpeed ("The Jet" Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey). Speedball says that Kevin Knight will be a double champion, and Knight says that while he appreciates Darby Allin for being a fighting champion, Darby's body will give out and he will become the new champion.
Backstage, we hear from The Opps (Samoa Joe, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Anthony Bowens). Samoa Joe says he put out an offer last week, but it is not being heard. He says that men like Jon Moxley are telling Will Ospreay what to think, but he wants Ospreay to think as he wants. He says that he sees the potential in and the tide rising for Ospreay, then asks how much of Ospreay will remain to become champion and says that with The Opps on his side, that could be a very long time. After stating that he has signed Hook up for a movie to give him a better opportunity to succeed, he says that he will do the same for Anthony Bowens and Katsuyori Shibata, then tells Ospreay the choice is his and that his intentions for him are clear. Samoa Joe says he will put his hand out one last time, and if it is not accepted, he will put out his fist.
Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida beat Mina Shirakawa and Harley Cameron.
We hear from Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland. Swerve says that he told everyone two months ago that he was after power, and that real power is being the one who decides who eats and who starves. He says that from the most dangerous to the most violent, all the way to the most wanted, more power means more fear and more control, and there is nothing more dangerous than a man who wants power, and he wants it all.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Brodido (Brody King and Bandido). Bandido says that Swerve Strickland is right and that he is the most wanted, and if Swerve wants him, he is easy to find. Brody King tells Swerve that it is one thing to mess with him, but if Swerve messes with his friends, there will be hell to pay.
Darby Allin retains the AEW World Championship against "The Jet" Kevin Knight with a Coffin Drop on Knight as Knight is draped on the top rope followed by another Coffin Drop back in the ring.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight retains the TNT Championship against MJF after MJF introduces the TNT Championship into the match as a front to use the Dynamite Diamond Ring as a weapon only for Knight to hit MJF with a low blow behind referee Bryce Remsburg's back and win and retain with an inside cradle. After the match, MJF hits Knight with a chop block, but all of a sudden, Darby Allin descends from the top of the arena and hits MJF with a Scorpion Deahtdrop. MJF calls Knight and Darby "two lowlife cheaters getting along" before stating he does not care about Knight and that the loss does not count before stating that all he cares about is the AEW World Championship. MJF demands his rematch, and Darby tells MJF he will not give him the rematch until he puts something on the line. He then gives the title shot to Kevin Knight before Brody King shows up and heads to the ring. Brody King tells Darby that he will not survive tonight, and tells Knight that he will face him and not Darby next week.
We see a video package for Brody King vs. Darby Allin for the AEW World Championship later tonight.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. Christian says that his left arm feels fine, then accepts FTR's challenge. Copeland is surprised by Christian's quick acceptance, and Christian insists that unlike Renee's voice, he never said "I quit."
The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) quickly beat Emily Jay and Jordan Blade.
Backstage, we hear from Thekla and Skye Blue. Thekla says she would love to stop calling people dumb bitches, but AEW is full of too many dumb bitches. Skye Blue says what happened to Persephone was entirely their fault, then says the black mist was the best thing to ever happen to her and possibly to Persephone as well. Thekla tells The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) to stick to their tag team, as they cannot handle a spider and she is everything and they are nothing one-on-one.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW International Championship against Ace Austin. After the match, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita shows up and has a staredown with Okada from the top of the ramp.
We see a vignette where people are seen running out of a Western saloon before a bloodied man is tossed out and is forced to flee. A man whose face we cannot see finds Bandido's wanted poster. That man is revealed to be Swerve Strickland, and Prince Nana hands Swerve a lighter to point and burn the face of Bandido on the poster.
We hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir). As Daniel Garcia talks about how they train in the hallway to get ready for the ring, Will Ospreay shows up and says he is not cleared, then says he and his friends back in Japan are in a title match and he does not want to let them down. Moxley applauds him for his loyalty, then tells him to "drop everything," as he needs no excess baggage. Moxley guarantees nothing and makes no promises, but he will see this through to the end as he has made a commitment to it, and asks the same in return from Ospreay, to which Ospreay agrees. Ospreay then finds out that he is training in the hallway before Moxley covers up the camera.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway guest on commentary for the next match.
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage beat RPG Vice (Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Trent Beretta). During the match, The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up and brawl their way to the back with FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway. After the match, Christian grabs a metal folding chair, then removes the bottom crossbar and hands it to Copeland. Copeland puts the crossbar around Beretta's mouth and makes him say "I quit."
In backstage footage from earlier tonight, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho, who says that is more pissed off than flattered at "the Ricosault," then he is jumped by The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Ricochet says the jokes and subliminal messages are over, and Jericho says "Eat shit, bald." Ricochet tears Jericho's shirt, then Jericho gets thrown into a crate and laid out.
The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) retain the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships against Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida. During the match, it is announced that next week's Dynamite will be a live three-hour special.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Andrade el Idolo and Don Callis when MJF shows up and says that Darby Allin is on a reign of terror thanks to Andrade ruining the company. Andrade plays dumb, and Callis tells both men to focus on business before they go at it.
Rush beats Steven Fuerte. After the match, Rush says that when you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Anthony Bowens). Samoa Joe says The Opps intend to reassert their dominance not only by winning championship gold and beating their opponents, but through strategic alliance. He says that The Opps had Will Ospreay's back against The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir), and wants Ospreay to choose between The Opps and The Death Riders.
Backstage, we hear from FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway. Stokely says that next week, Orange Cassidy will take on Dax Harwood. If Orange wins, The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) have a shot at the tag team titles. If Dax wins, FTR gets a shot at the Trios title with Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa shows up and says that last time, he put Mark Briscoe on the shelf indefinitely, and next time, he will take the trios titles. Ciampa then eats a piece of popcorn hanging off Stokely's beard.
Darby Allin retains the AEW World Championship against Brody King with three Coffin Drops: one on the outside on exposed concrete following a powerbomb off the apron, and two more back inside the ring.
MJF angrily heads to the ring with purpose to start tonight's show. He says he is not like "[the fans'] paper champion" Darby Allin and demands the respect he deserves, then calls losing the AEW World Championship to Darby "the Seattle Screwjob." MJF says that he was in a war with Kenny Omega at Dynasty, then three days later he shows up and finds out that he is wrestling Darby Allin with little notice and is given a fast count by referee Aubrey Edwards. He calls Darby "a dirty little cheat" who could not beat him if he was either 100% or prepared, then says that he is the most complete professional wrestler in the history of the sport who has beaten every top name the business has to offer. He also states that he is the man who made sure that "Hangman" Adam Page can never be AEW World Champion again and the one to kick out of the One Winged Angel like it was nothing, for he is the best of the world. MJF then says he does not care about Darby's match with Tommaso Ciampa and demands that Darby come to the ring and return the AEW World Championship right now. Instead of Darby, however, "The Jet" Kevin Knight shows up. Knight says that MJF is whining like a little bitch, then says things are about to get real before stating that a real champion is willing to defend their title at any time, and reminds MJF that he had to cheat to beat him. He also says that he should be a double champion right now. MJF goes to mock Kevin Knight, then says he beat him with a Heatseeker for an easy win and that if anyone should be World Champion, it is him and him alone. MJF goes on to say call Knight "a TNT Championship-type" and "someone with a ceiling" who will never be AEW World Champion, and someone who should know better than to step in his ring and breath in his air. He also states that Knight should not even mention the AEW World Championship, which causes Knight to tell MJF to shut him mouth before he sends him packing, as anyone can look at him and see a goldmine. Knight also states that some of the best have held the TNT Championship and that it is surprising that MJF has never held it, and decides that he should hand MJF an ass-whupping. MJF wants to know what is in it for him, but then believes that Knight has sold him on the TNT Championship and that he would like to turn Knight's recent high into "straight-up depression." He dares Knight to put the TNT Championship on the line. Knight accepts the challenge, and MJF calls for a referee. This starts a championship match, but MJF then rolls out of the ring and walks off, telling Knight he will dance with the Devil next week.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) and Chris Jericho. Ricochet says that Jericho's partners for their six-man tag team match, now that nobody wants to team up with the man who gets his ass beat by The Demand every time he shows up. Jericho reveals that he not only has patented that statement, but put it on a shirt. Ricochet says that no matter who Jericho teams up with, he will be beating him with the "Rico-Sault." Jericho says he does not have to look far for partners, as he knows a few people who do not like Ricochet.
Brody King beats Lio Rush. After the match, Brody King says that he will be keeping a close eye on tonight's AEW World Championship. He says that if Ciampa wins it, he will have earned it, and while he is proud of Darby Allin, he is not proud enough to bring the violence.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he has been told that he is not main event material throughout his career. He says that tonight is not about heroes and villains, but proving glass ceilings are imaginary. He says that tonight is about the greatest prize in professional wrestling, and that no one has ever seen a man more ready for this moment than he is tonight, and that Darby Allin does not need it more than he does.
Backstage, we hear from Adam Copeland. Adam Copeland states that he and Christian Cage deserve another tag team title shot and that he has come up with a plan that not even FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) can refuse. He challenges FTR to a tag team title match in a New York Street Fight at Double or Nothing, and if FTR beats them, he and Christian will retire as a tag team. He knows what FTR's answer should be if they are the best, unless they know deep down that he and Christian are better. Copeland says he knows what he would do, then says the ball is in FTR's court.
Hikaru Shida beats Mina Shirakawa after Kris Statlander stops Shirakawa from using Shida's shinai against her.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Mark Davis beats Will Ospreay by medical stoppage following a piledriver in the middle of the ring followed by another one on the apron. After the match, Mark Davis pulls Will Ospreay back in the ring for another piledriver. Suddenly, Jon Moxley and "The Problem" Marina Shafir show up, and so do the rest of The Death Riders (Claudio Catagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia). Mark Davis puts Ospreay down as the fans chant "You fucked up!" The Death Riders help Will Ospreay out of the ring, and push Dr. Samson out of the way as they carry Ospreay out through the crowd.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Alex Windsor. Windsor says that she will rip the legs off of "The Toxic Spider" Thekla and that she will stomp Julia Hart and Skye Blue into a puddle of piss after what happened to Jamie Hayter. Persephone shows up, and says that she may not be a Brawling Bird, but she still wants to fight Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Thekla). Windsor likes the idea, then challenges Triangle of Madness to a tag team match on Collision.
Samoa Joe beats Cody Chhun. After the match, Hook applauds Samoa Joe at the top of the ramp.
We see a video package of Darby Allin's AEW career.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho, who introduces The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), who are his partners against The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) on Collision. MVP says it is never personal; it is just business.
Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin in the ring. Darby takes the microphone and says that it took everything to become AEW World Champion, and mentions how he had his first match in Portland, Oregon. He says this could all end in a matter of moments and calls the title "a fifteen-minute ride." He says that he has seen what the AEW World Championship has done to men and their egos, then dedicates the reign to his family, his fans and those who helped him along the way, then MJF angrily shows up. MJF says that Darby is undeserving of the AEW World Championship, and Darby refuses to not only give MJF the title back, but he refuses to give him a rematch until MJF puts something of his own on the line. Darby says that he will put his body on the line every night for the AEW World Championship, starting with Tommaso Ciampa, then tells MJF to get out of his ring. Tommaso Ciampa makes his way to the ring, and MJF says something to him before Ciampa kisses MJF on the cheek and gets in the ring.
Darby Allin retains the AEW World Championship against Tommaso Ciampa by submission with the Scorpion Deathlock. As Ciampa leaves the ring after congratulating Darby, Brody King show up and helps Darby up, then says he was serious when he was proud of him after the countless moment they spent talking about moments like this. He asks Darby for a match for the AEW World Championship with Tony Khan's permission, and Darby accepts.
