Collision Course - Collision recap for February 7, 2026

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) to advance to the three-way AEW World Tag Team Championship #1 contender's match. After the match, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway show up on the video screen. Stokely congratulates The Young Bucks for advancing to the three-way tag team #1 contender's match, then says they will not win the tag team titles. Dax Harwood says that The Young Bucks will not catch their legacy, and says that if they make it to the tag team title match, FTR will show that The Young Bucks are good, but not "FTR good."

In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Brody King says he did what he said he would do and earned a shot at the AEW World Championship, and that he will become World Champion at Grand Slam Australia.

Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander in the ring. Before Renee can start the interview, however, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla gets in the ring, and she hits Statlander with a Spear before Julia Hart and Skye Blue show up and hold Statlander down so that Thekla can hit Statlander with a leather belt. Thekla says she does not care what the stipulation for their championship rematch is, because the results will always be the same and they will be toxic. Statlander gets Triangle of Madness' attention before they leave, saying that Thekla gets to meet "Straplander" as their match is now a strap match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, who says that he has been jumped in line for the TNT Championship tonight before "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada shows up and says that he cares for Fletcher's success, unlike "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. He wants Fletcher to walk into his home country as TNT Champion, and he wants Fletcher to make it known that he is next and that he will take his title back.

"The Jet" Kevin Knight beats Scorpio Sky.

We hear from Hook, who admits that The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) are weaker than it was a few weeks back. He says that they had championship gold, but that is all gone now. He announces that Samoa Joe is out with an injury, and while he is recovering, he is the new boss of The Opps. Hook does not take this lightly, as he has been captain of every sports team he has ever been in and is a born winner and leader.

Mina Shirakawa beats Viva Van by submission with the Figure Four Leg Lock. After the match, "The Problem" Marina Shafir, Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta show up and head to the ring for the next match. Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the match.

The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and "The Problem" Marina Shafir) beat Skyflight (Dante Martin and Zayda Steel) by submission with Mother's Milk from Shafir to Steel. After the match, Wheeler Yuta is about to take a razor to Zayda Steel's hair when "Timeless' Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy show up. Toni nearly gets her hands on Shafir to cut her hair with scirssors, but Wheeler makes the save.

We see Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter having drinks when a guy walks up to them with some pick-up lines. They beat the crap out of him, then we find out they are now known as "The Brawling Birds."

In backstage footage from Dynamite, MJF looks forward to beating down whoever faces him for the AEW World Championship at Grand Slam Australia and says that Brody King got a fluke victory because of "Hangman" Adam Page. MJF says he is looking past Brody King and that when his back is against the wall, that is when The Devil is at his most dangerous.

"The Toxic Spider" Thekla quickly beats Brittnie Brooks. After the match, Julia Hart and Skye Blue hold Brittnie Brooks down so that Thekla can hit Brittnie with a leather belt.

We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that he believes in iteration instead of failure and that no matter what is put in front of him, he will succeed. He says that he must go out there and embody iteration, and says that while "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita is not the fresh-faced kid he once was, one of them is going to find "the dragon."

Eddie Kingston, Ortiz and The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake), Big Bill and "The Outlaw" Bryan Keith in a parking lot brawl.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Roderick Strong, who admits that things have not gone his way as of late and that he has accepted Tommaso Ciampa's open challenge. Mark Briscoe shows up and congratulates Roderick on showing initiative, and says that Roderick has what it takes to be TNT Champion. He then wants the first shot in case Roderick wins the title, but Roderick reminds him he is not in The Conglomeration.

Tommaso Ciampa retains the TNT Championship against Roderick Strong and Claudio Castagnoli in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher shows up, grabs the TNT Championship, and personally hands it to Tommaso Ciampa. Fletcher then asks Ciampa how it feels to be all elite and know that he will never fill his shoes, then introduces himself and makes it known he wants to be a two-time TNT Champion next week. Fletcher says he wants to walk into the ring and get the hero's welcome that he deserves before challenging Ciampa for the TNT Championship next week on Dynamite. Fletcher says he wants to walk into the ring and get the hero's welcome that he deserves before challenging Ciampa for the TNT Championship next week on Dynamite. Ciampa raises the TNT Championship, kisses him on the cheek and leaves. Fletcher then mentions Ciampa saying he came to AEW because it is where the best wrestle, then says that Ciampa will find out what the best looks like.

Maximum Carnage - Collision recap for January 17, 2026

Andrade el Idolo beats Angelico.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed), who come out of a smoke-filled room. The Rascalz introduce themselves as one of the best factions in nearly a decade, so it is only right for them to be in AEW. They also said they are here not to take part, but to take over, and they want to take on the best tag teams and trios. They then head back into the smoke-filled room. (It is later revealed that Trey Miguel was originally supposed to be with the rest of the group, but was released from his contract by Warner Bros. Discovery over old social media posts during his social media beef with David Starr. Trey will remove all AEW references from social media, ask the fans to keep supporting The Rascalz, apologize for his past actions and take a hiatus from professional wrestling )

Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) after Eddie shoves James Drake towards Ortiz, who hits James Drake with a madball from the outside.

In backstage footage from Dynamite, Kris Statlander says she would take a bullet for The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron) any day of the week if it means being out in the ring with her two best friends. She then wants to know if "The Toxic Spider" Thekla can keep going and face her for the AEW World Championship after she pinned her.

Tony Schivaone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway. Stokely refuses to say anything bad about The Don Callis Family and drag anyone down for retweets, likes and memes, then congratulates Mark Davis and Jake Doyle on becoming #1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. He says he envies them because they have the size, the strength and the look of professional wrestlers, and that he longs for the days where professional wrestlers looked like professional wrestlers. He then says that they have everything except the ability to beat FTR. Cash Wheeler says nobody has the resumé or the body of work that FTR has, and while Mark Davis and Jake Doyle are good, they are not "FTR good." Dax Harwood says hello to Nigel McGuiness, then is hit with a "We don't care" chant before he says that the fans live in a fantasy world and think that whatever is new and shiny is the greatest thing of all time. He says that he has nothing against Jake Doyle or Mark Davis; just the issues surrounding them, as the fans just build their ego up and make them think they are something after being put in one tag team match for the tag team titles in a division that FTR built. Dax says he does not care what they have done in the past or what they will do in the future, but now, they are in the midst of the greatest tag team of all time, and just like the fans, they beg to be like FTR when there is only one FTR.

We hear from Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) and Lacey Lane, who have heard what (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) have tos ee and plan to give them a welcome to AEW that they will never forget.

Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel by submission with Mother's Milk.

Don Callis briefly guests on commentary alongside Jon Moxley before the next match. Moxley and Callis soon argue over the potential length of Moxley's Continental Championship reign. Callis then leaves, and when Moxley leaves, he is attacked from behind by Lance Archer and Rocky "Azucar" Romero. Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, and Daniel Garcia soon rush in to even the numbers as Don Callis returns to commentary. Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) soon show up to get the jump on The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, El Clon) before the next match begins.

The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, El Clon) beat Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) in a trios match. After the match, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita shows up and raises Fletcher's hand in victory before celebrating with the rest of The Don Callis Family.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong. Roderick says he was not done with Claudio Castagnoli and that he is taking his title, then makes it clear he does not want Orange's support. Mark Briscoe stops Roderick and tells him he needs to stick around, then addresses El Clon, blaming him for Hologram's absence and calling him "a science fair experiment gone wrong." He also says that El Clon and Komander had a hell of a match and that El Clon came out victorious, then challengesEl Clon for the TNT Championship next week.

We hear from MJF, who compares himself to legendary world champions and says that he will show everyone that he is better than them no matter where, and that his defense in Maine will be the first of many successful defenses to his name. He says that his second reign as AEW World Champion will make the first look short and sweet, and that he will be greater than all of the legends he mentioned combined.

Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford (the latter of whom has returned from injury) beat Viva Van and Danielle Kamela. After the match, Timeless Love Bombs ("Timeless" Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa) and Luther show up, and Toni says that "The Problem" Marina Shafir cannot hide behind Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford, and Mina says they have not forgotten what the three of them have done to them and that they will pay. Toni says she will rip Penelope's other arm off and slap Megan Bayne in the head with it, and if Shafir wants a death ride, then she can ride her caboose so she can meet her maker. Toni then states that the difference between her and God is that God does not wear any lipstick.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana. Swerve says that he plans to keep winning in order to become AEW World Champion, then "The Jet" Kevin Knight shows up. Knight says that he is the now, not the future, and that it is time to start beating more of the present to show that the future is now. Swerve takes this as a challenge, then tells Knight to win the AEW World Trios Championship before talking to him again. He says that he sees Knight not just as the future of AEW, but the business, then says he is a future main eventer before telling him not to take five or six years to get there.

Ricochet guests on commentary for the next match.

"Jungle" Jack Perry beats "The Pride of Pro Wrestling" Anthony Bowens to receive a future shot at the AEW National Championship. When Ricochet puts his feet up at the announce table, Perry attacks Ricochet and chases him to the back.

We hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir). Jon Moxley says that giving The Don Callis Family a lot of space, but having a match with them is another thing entirely PAC asks The Don Callis Family who they think they are and if they have forgotten who The Death Riders are, and Daniel Garcia says that The Don Callis Family have crossed a line there is no turning back from, and that a real family has each others' back even when the world hates them. Jon Moxley says he has been in the game for twenty-two years and that he has seen every snake, carny and slime in it, and he knows exactly who Don Callis is. Moxley also proclaims that out of all the bad people in professional, he himself is the worst when he has to be.

Hook guests on commentary for the next match.

"Hangman" Adam Page and JetSpeed ("The Jet" Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey) beat The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, Katsuyori Shibata) to become the AEW World Trios Champions after Kevin Knight counters a spinebuster from Powerhouse Hobbs with a stack-up pin. After the match, Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana applaud Kevin Knight for winning a title.

Collision Course - Collision recap for January 20, 2024

Jon Moxley beats Shane Taylor with the Bulldog Choke after Shane Taylor fades out of consciousness during the hold. After the match, Jon Moxley says he is pissed off and hungry beyond belief and that from this moment on, he is not taking crap from anyone or anything in 2024, and if anyone wants to step in the ring with him, all they have to do is "keep the hell up."

Adam Copeland heads to the ring. His Cope Open challenge is answered by Dante Martin.

Adam Copeland beats Dante Martin with The Grindhouse. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Adam Copeland in the ring. Copeland admits the Cope Open is getting harder every week, then gives Dante Martin all the credit in the world and says that all of the younger talent is stepping up to face him. Copeland says he wants a five course meal, not a Happy Meal, and wants to face a veteran. Copeland then says that he will work harder just like Christian Cage said he would when he first entered AEW, and take back the TNT Championship and defend it every Saturday.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Blackpool Combat Club ("The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli). Danielson, no longer wearing an eye patch, says Eddie Kingston beating him in the Continental Classic is the high point of Eddie's career, but it does not mean that Eddie is great, as it will be the best he will ever be. Claudio says he is tired of hearing about Eddie Kingston, then says that he feels sorry for Ortiz for teaming up with him, as it will make him a casualty.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti, who are interrupted by Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy), who brag about their tag team win. Action Andretti reminds them that they used the ropes for leverage, but Marq Quen says he lost his balance. Darius Martin proposes that they run it back and have a rematch, and Private Party are open to the idea.

Thunder Rosa beats Queen Aminata.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Eddie Kingston and Ortiz. Ortiz says it has been a while since he and Eddie Kingston have teamed up, but they have cleared things up since then. As Ortiz says that while The Blackpool Combat Club ("The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli) may be well-oiled machines, they are not family, Eddie Kingston is more in a mood to fight more than talk.

Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) head to the ring. Jay White says something is missing, then Austin Gunn reaches underneath the ring and pulls out a cardboard standee of "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson. Suddenly, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) show up, and "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn congratulates Bullet Club Gold on becoming Ring of Honor World Six-Man Tag Team Champions and states that the six of them could do so much more. Max Caster says it is one thing to reach the top and another to stay there, then says they could accomplish much more as a group and become unstoppable, and even get some singles gold for Daddy Ass. He also says that the fans want to see them all with tag team gold as well as see Jay Blade as World Champion. Caster says this is not their ceiling, and Bowens says they have been given the run-around before, and that Bullet Club Gold has to answer to them and the fans. As the fans make it clear they want to see both factions as a supergroup, Bowens says that this could be all six of them every week, and proposes the partnership. After some hesitation, Bullet Club Gold scissors with The Acclaimed. "The Bang Bang Scissor Gang" is born.

In backstage footage from Dynamite, "Timeless" Toni Storm says she knows who "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo is and remembers their time well. She then says she will meet, great, complete, beat and eat Deonna Purrazzo before heading off for a pork dinner with Luther and Mariah May.

"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match. Before the next match, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) show up to stand in Daniel Garcia's corner.

Daniel Garcia beats Buddy Matthews after countering a powerbomb attempt with a jackknife pin. After the match, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The House of Black (Malakai Black and Brody King) brawl in the ring as Buddy Matthews attacks Daniel Garcia. Referees and security try to break up the brawl, but it takes the entire locker room to hold both sides back.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Dax Harwood says this has gone on for too long and that this will end between them and The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) next week in a six-man elimination tag match in a steel cage.

Roderick Strong beats Matt Sydal.

The Blackpool Combat Club ("The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli) beat Eddie Kingston and Ortiz after Claudio subdues Eddie long enough to stop him from stopping Danielson from getting the win. After the match, Danielson spits in Eddie's face after he tells him he will not be champion for long.

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for October 27, 2023

Mike Santana beats Ortiz in a no-disqualification falls-count-anywhere match. After the match, as Santana leaves, Sonjay Dutt shows up and approaches Ortiz, who has refused to fist bump Santana after the match.

We see a video package for Kenny Omega vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship. During the video package, "Switchblade" Jay White shows up and wishes Kenny Omega the best of luck, and if he wins, a truly elite champion will be waiting for him at Full Gear. Meanwhile, Don Callis meets with MJF and proposes an alliance with his family, which MJF flatly turns down.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale, and Skye Blue. Kris Statlander wants to know what is going on with Skye Blue and Willow Nightingale. Skye Blue says she is fine, but Willow Nightingale is still concerned.

Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford are in the ring. Sabian says he is not only a sex idol, but a sports guy, and calls Philadelphia "a sports city" before congratulating the Phillies on the big win on Tuesday until Penelope tells him they lost. He then says that the Phillies will come back and win the Super Bowl. Penelope corrects him, saying it is the World Series. He then tells everyone to put their money on James Harden, because he will be the glue to hold the Sixers together this season. All of a sudden, Mark Briscoe returns from injury, and when Sabian asks him what he wants, Briscoe just beats him up.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Jake Hager, Matt Menard, Angelo Parker, Anna Jay and Daniel Garcia. Anna says she feels good despite a rough few weeks, but she needs everyone to be behind her like she has been behind everyone else. Suddenly, Don Callis shows up and says he needs a tag team, and says that if Menard and Parker take care of Jericho and Omega, then "mi familia es su familia." As everyone leaves, Ruby Soho shows up and returns Parker's comb.

Abadon beats Anna Jay, Skye Blue and Willow Nightingale to earn a shot at the AEW World Women's Championship on Collision.

We hear from The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn), which announces that next Saturday is "National 69 Day" where they will celebrate 69 days as Trios Champions. Max Caster says he has invited MJF, which Billy Gunn and Anthony Bowens are not exactly okay with.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match, with Powerhouse Hobbs at his side.

Konosuke Takeshita beats Kyle Fletcher. After the match, Konosuke Takeshita tosses Kyle Fletcher out of the ring as Don Callis and Powerhouse Hobbs enters the ring. Fletcher re-enters the ring with a chair and smacks Takeshita and Hobbs with it, and when Hobbs confronts him, Callis backs him off and offers Fletcher to join his family as his apprentice due to the hate in his eyes, which he wanted. Fletcher leaves with the Don Callis Family to end the show.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for February 5, 2023

Bad Dude Tito beats "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela, Willie Mack and "The Captain" Shawn Dean in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the United World Championship.

Hammerstone beats Ortiz. Both men show respect after the match.

Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Danny Limelight. He says that he watched Eddie Kingston as he was coming up, but he will not let Eddie beat him for the United World Championship.

"Pretty" Peter Avalon beats Charles "R-Three" Cassus.

Eddie Kingston vs. Danny Limelight for the United World Championship ends with "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater and Invictus Khash attacking both competitors. Gino Rivera, Ortiz, Slice Boogie and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco all run in and beat Clearwater and Kash up before throwing them out of the ring. After the match, everyone in the ring shakes hands and celebrates to end the show.

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Darby Allin retains the TNT Championship against "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson. After the match, Sting shows up to celebrate with Darby Allin.

We hear from Powerhouse Hobbs, who says that the phoenix rose from the ashes, then says that he broke that phoenix's neck and that he will take the ashes and spread them across all the people he hurts.

Renee Paquette introduces The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn onto the stage. Bowens says they have heard the fans sing their song week after week, and now, they are in Los Angeles, California in the mecca of professional wrestling in AEW to cement their legacy. The three of them proceed to cement their scissor hand signals when The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) show up to mock them, saying that their celebrations are trash and that The Acclaimed are stars because of their father. Austin Gunn says if anyone deserves a walk of fame, it is the Gunns. Austin Gunn says if anyone deserves a walk of fame, it is the Gunns. Billy Gunn says they are right and that a dad has to do what a dad has to do, then lets them put their hands in the cement only for The Acclaim to pants them and Billy to shove them butt-first in the cement.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Mogul Affiliates (Swerve Strickland, Parker Boudreaux, ???). Swerve says he is tired of beating people up and is here to do business with hip-hop artists King Combs and Quincy. Swerve says that The Mogul Affiliates will be the most violent group in AEW in 2023.

The House of Black (Malakai Black and Brody King) beat Eddie Kingston and Ortiz. During the match, Buddy Matthews shows up with a chair, but is intercepted by Eddie Kingston. Eddie takes the chair, then Julia Hart touches him from behind and screams when Eddie turns around. Ortiz confronts Eddie for attempting to hit a woman with a chair, and in the confusion, Malakai Black goes for a Black Mass on Ortiz only for Ortiz to duck and Malakai to hit Eddie instead, giving The House of Black the win. After the match, The House of Black grab Ortiz and tell him he "did good" before throwing him back into the ring.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jade Cargill and Leila Grey. Jade says Red Velvet is jealous that someone like Leila Grey is better than she is, then Leila Grey says that she and Jade do not need Red Velvet to get Jade's 50th win.

Renee Paquette interviews actor John Walter Hauser in the ring. He says that acting is his passion and that as much as loves doing it, he loves professional wrestling, and that in AEW, nobody knows what is going to happen. Suddenly, Danhausen shows up and mentions that he is the #1 merchandise seller in AEW, then mentions that he was not given a physical award before demanding the Golden Globe award in Hauser's hands. Suddenly, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh and Jeff Jarrett show up and surround Hauser and Danhausen. Hauser reminds Jarrett they are not in Memphis, then tells him he looks like a woman who owns a Crunch Fitness, does not play his guitar at all, and that his associates are dressed for a homeschool prom. Jarrett and his associates attack Hauser and Danhausen, then Jarrett hits Hauser with the guitar. Jay Lethal is about to use Hauser's award as a weapon when the rest of Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) show up and chase Jarrett and company out. Nevertheless, Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt steal Hauser's award.

Ruby Soho and Willow Nightingale beat Anna Jay A.S. and Tay Melo in a bloody street fight.

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"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Schaff.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says that Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy will keep on winning when Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy show up. Matt Hardy shows up and says their match will be a trios match and that Ethan Page is involved. Ethan is upset at first, but Matt Hardy says he wants to work with him, that the three of them can be Trios Champions, and that he has a belated Boxing Day gift for him in the form of green tights. Ethan Page likes this and heads to the locker room, and when Isiah Kassidy asks Matt "Are you deadass?" Matt replies "I am deadass."

The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra).

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Claudio Castagnoli. Claudio says "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods is a tremendous athlete and one of the best mat wrestlers in AEW and Ring of Honor. He has a lot of respect for him and looks forward to getting in the ring and testing himself. He says that Woods has yet to reach his true potential while he has been the testing block and the final boss for year, and that he is the guy people want to step into the ring with to see how good they really are. He says he does not care where he defends the ROH World Championship, because it is the world title where he defends it and his opponent is in for a fight.

The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) and Ari Daivari in a trios match.

Powerhouse Hobbs beats Vinny Pacifico.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and "The Problem" Marina Shafir beat Amira and Danika Della Rouge. Vickie Guerrero walks out just before the match ends, much to the chagrin of Nyla and Marina.

We hear from The Butcher and The Blade. The Butcher says it is a new year, that the tag team division's luck has run out and that they are "lean, mean and smokin' all that green." The Blade says they are the midnight riders and the master killers and they are here to kick ass.

Claudio Castagnoli retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods.

Before the next match, "All Ego" Ethan Page says he and Matt Hardy are now on good terms, and says that they should party even harder before playing Matt Hardy's theme.

Matt Hardy, Isiah Kassidy and "All Ego" Ethan Page beat Guillermo Rosas, Cody Chhun and Sonico in a trios match.

Athena beats Viva Van with a crossface, then attacks her after the match. All of a sudden, "The Problem" Marina Shafir shows up, and after Athena smacks Viva Van's head into the Ring of Honor Women's World Championship, Marina confronts her and points at the ROH Women's World title. Athena tells Marina that if she wants it, she's got it, then backs off.

Angelico guests on commentary for the rest of the show before the last match.

Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl). After the match, Ortiz celebrates in the ring while Eddie Kingston heads to the back immediately.

Bandido bets "The Fallen Angels" Christopher Daniels.

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) beat Spanish Announce Project (Luther and Serpentico) in a trios match.

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"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats Jazmin Allure by submission.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy. Matt Hardy, who wants to know why this interview is happening says that Marq Quen has been doing better and that he was here thirty minutes ago. Stokely Hathaway shows up and says he scheduled the interview and that he sent Marq Quen home, and that "All Ego" Ethan Page is here to replace Marq Quen in tonight's match, show how tag team wrestling is done and show Matt Hardy what he should have done at the recent battle royal while stepping back to be a friend and tag team partner while letting Stokely be the boss tonight.

Emi Sakura and The Bunny beat Lady Bird Monroe and Gigi Rey.

Before the next match, "All Ego" Ethan Page steals Matt Hardy's thunder and says there will be cheering unless it is for him.

"All Ego" Ethan Page, Matt Hardy, Isiah Kassidy, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Konosuke Takeshita beat The Trustbusters (Jeeves Kay, Slim J, Sonny Kiss) and The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, Cezar Bononi, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) in a twelve-man tag match after "All Ego" Ethan Page - who demands he be tagged during the match and that Matt Hardy not do the Twist of Fate- demands he get the pin. He then demands that his losing streak be deleted, and says that if Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy do not like it, then he can deleted their paychecks.

Eddie Kingston and Oriz beat Hagane Shinno and Steven Andrews.

Athena retains the Ring of Honor Women's World Championship against Vertvixen by submission.

The Blackpool Combat Club (Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).

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Backstage, Lance Archer and Ricky Starks are seen brawling backstage before their match starts.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Lance Archer to advance in the AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament. During the match, it is announced that next week's show will air at 4 PM Eastern/3 PM Central. After the match, Prince Nana and "The Machine" Brian Cage show up, and Archer attacks Starks from behind. After slamming Starks' head on the ring steps, Archer then choke slams him into them.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara. Jericho says that sooner or later, things will break down between Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli because their egos are too big. He says that the Ring of Honor World Championship will stay with him, and that he and Sammy Guevara guarantee it. Jericho leaves, then Sammy says "We'll see about that."

Hook retains the FTW Championship against Lee Moriarty after reversing the Border City Stretch into Redrum.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Preston "10" Vance, John Silver, Jose the Assistant and Rush. Jose says Silver is "the clown of the dark order" while 10 is more serious. When Silver says that he and 10 will beat Jose and Rush, 10 walks away. Rush then tells Silver that he has beaten him once and that he will beat him again next week.

Athena beats Madison Rayne. After the match, Athena attacks Madison Rayne, and when referee Aubrey Edwards tries to break it up, Athena decks her. Suddenly, Mercedes Martinez shows up and not only confronts Athena, but chases her out of the ring.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Best Friends and The Factory. Orange Cassidy challenges The Factory to a five-on-five match at Full Gear. Rocky Romero shows up, then Orange Cassidy produces a videotape before Rocky and Best Friends leave. In the videotape, we see footage of Danhausen at a film reel and a jar of teeth. The Factory, thinking that Danhausen is the other man in the match, walk away thinking they will win at Full Gear.

We see a video package of The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) re-uniting and taking out other wrestlers in a dark room.

Mark Henry interviews Jun Akiyama, Konosuke Takeshita, Ortiz and Eddie Kingston. Ortiz says he and Eddie have been ready for this match for years and that Takeshita and Akiyama will have to fight for their lives and prove they are the best. Takeshita tells Eddie and Ortiz that this may be a dream match for them, but it will soon become a nightmare.

Konosuke Takeshita and Jun Akiyama beat Eddie Kingston and Ortiz.

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for November 7, 2022

Abadon beats Amy Rose.

Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brent and Brandon Tate) retain the Ring of Honor World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against The Trustbusters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Jeeves Kay).

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Alex Reynolds. He says every win is big for The Dark Order and for him, and he says that while Kip Sabian is talented, he has to tell everyone that he is overlooked and is trying to get attention. Alex says that he is a dark horse and that he thrives off of that, as it gives him the energy to overcome obstacles. He says that tonight will be no different and that he hopes Kip Sabian is ready.

Athena beats Abby Jane by submission, then briefly locks the hold in again after the match and almost attacks Abby Jane again.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews QT Marshall and Lee Johnson. QT Marshall says that "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson has been living in people's shadows for over a year-and-a-half. Lee Johnson says QT Marshall got him into AEW, and for that, he never was able to give him a proper thank you. He admits they have their difference, but it is time to start the party by beating Danhausen and leaving the legacy that he wants to leave after losing so much time.

Before the next match, The Firm is in the ring. Stokely Hathaway says that Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) have been at "the Hathaway Wrestling Academy," even though Marq Quen says they have not learned anything. Suddenly, Matt Hardy shows up, and "All Ego" Ethan Page tells Matt Hardy to leave Private Party alone as they are not helping them and he is only helping himself. After refusing to let Private Party speak, Ethan Page says that he gives great advice, then tells a recently married couple in the front row to end their marriage to be happier before telling Matt Hardy to go away while he becomes the future AEW World Champion. As Ethan Page and W. Morrissey pose, Matt Hardy hits Stokely Hathaway with a Twist of Fate and leaves with Private Party, then tells Morrissey and Ethan that Hathaway passed out and that Hathaway gave the three of them the rest of the night off.

Tay Melo beats Trish Adora.

Dante Martin beats Eli Isom.

The Factory (QT Marshall, Cole Karter, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) beat Cheeseburger, Logan Easton LaRoux and Rhett Titus in a trios match. After the match, QT Marshall says that The Factory is running on all cylinders, then black-and-white footage of someone taking a nail is shown on the video screen.

Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat Myles Hawkins and Joe Keys. After the match, Eddie Kingston refrains from attacking Myles Hawkins, but then goes after him with a chair. Ortiz stops Kingston, and Joe Keys pulls Myles Hawkins out of the ring.

Kip Sabian beats Alex Reynolds by reversing an inside cradle with one of his own after Reynolds rolls away from a double foot stomp.

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) and Rocky Romero beat Angelico, The Butcher and The Blade in a trios match.

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for October 31, 2022

Madison Rayne beats Diamante with a casadora bridge pin.

Frankie Kazarian beats Rhett Titus.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews QT Marshall. Marshall wants to know why Lexi Nair is dressed as a witch, then calls Halloween the holiday where the normal people lower their standards to become freaks. Suddenly, Danhausen crawls out of a locker, then mentions Marshall's elimination in the recent battle royal at Grand Slam, then crawls back into the locker.

Kiera Hogan beats Skye Blue.

Dante Martin beats Brandon Cutler.

Athena beats Janai Kai, then kicks her out of the ring.

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) beat Anthony Young, Victor Andrews and Patton in a trios tag team match.

Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat Breaux Keller and Myles Hawkins. After the match, Kingston attacks Breaux Keller, but when Ortiz tries to talk him out of it, he eventually reneges after the crowd chants for Eddie.

Jade Cargill beats Trish Adora. After the match, Vickie Guerrero, "The Problem" Marina Shafir and "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose show up and make some noise, then Jade Cargill and Leila Grey chase after them.

QT Marshall beats Danhausen after Danhausen is suddenly attacked by "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson on the outside. After the match, Marshall and Lee Johnson hug.

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for October 24, 2022

Jose the Assistant guests on commentary for the next match.

Preston "10" Vance beats Baron Black.

Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat Russ Myers and T-Money. After the match, Eddie Kingston goes on the attack again, and Ortiz and referee Bryce Remsburg have to talk him down. Eddie goes on the attack again shortly afterwards, and Ortiz sopts him. Eddie leaves the ring and tries to go back in with a chair, but once again Ortiz and referee Bryce Remsburg have to stop him.

Serena Deeb beats Haley J with the Serenity Lock.

The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) - now known as just "The Blonds" - beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).

Emi Sakura and Mei Suruga beat Nikki Victory and Jaylee.

Stokely Hathaway and "All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.

Matt Hardy beats Lord Crewe. (Before the match, "Firm Facts" about Matt Hardy are shown.) After the match, Stokely Hathaway tells Matt Hardy that he can no longer perform the Twist of Fate anymore and that he will be fined $50,000 every time he uses it, and that the move now belongs to Ethan Page and will now be called "The Page Turner," as per his contract. Matt Hardy then shoves Hathaway, which causes Matt Hardy to be fined another $50,000 and suspended for a week.

William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.

Claudio Castagnoli beats QT Marshall.

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for October 18, 2022

Hikaru Shida beats Vanessa Kraven.

Jose the Assistant guests on commentary for the next match.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Preston "10" Vance) beat Tyler Tirva, Shayne Hawke, Zak Patteron and Jordano in an eight-man tag team match.

Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat Mo Jabari and Jake O'Reilly. After the match, Eddie Kingston puts Jake O'Reilly in a submission hold, but Ortiz talks him into letting the hold go.

Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta) beat Kobe Durst, Steven Mainz and Jessie V in a trios match.

Ari Daivari beats Brandon Cutler. During the match, Brandon Cutler goes to the top rope. Sonny Kiss tries to pull him off the top rope from the ring apron, but Cutler blasts him with cold spray. As the referee is preoccupied with Sonny Kiss, Ari Daivari hits Brandon Cutler in the head with the can of cold spray before hitting him with the hammerlock lariat for the win. After the match, Daivari talks about how Hook turned down $50,000 in exchange for the FTW Championship, calling Hook "a fool" for turning down his offer before declaring he will take the championship personally. Hook shows up, and Daivari throws Sonny Kiss in front of him when Hook gets on the apron. Sonny Kiss is ready right, but when Hook sees this, he gets off the apron and leaves.

Willow Nightingale beats Seleziya Sparx.

Dante Martin beats QT Marshall with a backslide pin.

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for September 26, 2022

Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford beat Skye Blue and Capt. Shawn Dean despite Skye Blue stopping Penelope Ford from pulling Kip Sabian away from the Last Salute, which allows Kip Sabian to get the knees up and hit the Anarchist's Suplex for the win.

Ortiz beats Serpentico.

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark recap for September 3, 2022

Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo beat GPA and Layne Luck.

Swerve In Our Glory (Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee) bat Jah-C and Stormy Grayson.

"Hangman" Adam Page and The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds) beat The Factory (Cole Karter, Aaron Solo, Nick Comoroto) in a trios match.

The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat Invictus Khash and JPH.

Ortiz and Ruby Soho beat Emi Saukra and Baliyan Akki.

Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Barretta) beats Angelico, The Butcher and The Blade in a trios match after Orange Cassidy distracts the referee so that Danhausen can punch Angelico in the groin.

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for September 2, 2022

The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds) and "Hangman" Adam Page beat Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Barretta) to advance to the finals of the AEW Trios Tag Title Tournament.

We hear from Eddie Kingston, who says that Tomohiro Ishii was the better man last time, but he has walked the King's Road path and has come back stronger, and this time, he will move on.

Rey Fenix beats Blake Christian.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Hook when Angelo Parker and Matt Menard show up and Parker asks what would happen if he took the FTW title from him. When Hook takes his shirt off to confront them, Menard says that they will be getting a taste of the title.

Ortiz and Ruby Soho beat Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo with a surprise roll-up from Ruby Soho to Tay Melo.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Adam Page, Alex Reynolds and John Silver. Don Callis suddenly shows up and tells Page he is proud of him for screwing his friends over for power and money. He says it gets easier and easier to do as Page tells him to get out.

In footage from earlier today, Mark Henry hosts a sit-down between Athena and The Baddies (Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Leila Grey). Jade Cargill says Athena should have lost week ago, but Athena says Jade is afraid she will beat her. After Kiera Hogan says that Athena should be addressed as "number 37," Athena confronts Jade Cargill for thinking she is better than everyone else and says she will beat her for every woman who ever had to deal with "Miss 'That Bitch.'"

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Billy Gunn says Swerve In Our Glory will soon become the second-best tag team in AEW, and Max Caster says AEW will be their house and Bowens says they will be taking home gold. Keith Lee tells The Acclaimed that the time for jokes is over and that they have 48 hours to get ready, and Swerve says it will take more than rap jokes and Bowens coming up short for The Acclaimed to beat them.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Wardlow head to the ring. Harwood says that for the better part of a decade, FTR have tried to be tough guys, but there was a time in his life when he felt worthless and bottom of the barrel, and outside of his circle, he felt unloved. He says that now everything is different before focusing on this weekend's match, and says that every match shapes his life and his career. Suddenly, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up. Chris Sabin introduces The Motor City Machine Guns to the fans, and Alex Shelley tells FTR that while they are the greatest tag team on the planet and may have more money, they do not have the influence and respect of the locker room that they do. He says that a piecemeal team like FTR and Wardlow has no chance of beating them, as they, Sonjay and Jay Lethal are a family. Sonjay Dutt then asks Harwood if he will fight like "[his] eight-year-old brat," which gets Harwood's goat. Wheeler and Wardlow have to hold Harwood back.

Mark Henry interviews QT Marshall and Ricky Starks. Marshall says he promised Powerhouse Hobbs he would get the job done by himself, and by tonight, everyone will learn his word is his bond. Starks says that while Marshall will do it on his own, he reveals that he gave him no choice but to do it on his own before revealing that he has blocked the door to The Factory's locker room with a steel bar. When Marshall tries to free The Factory, Starks tries to attack him, and this gets the main event for tonight started early when the attack turns into a brawl that makes its way into the ring.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats QT Marshall. After the match, Powerhouse Hobbs shows up, gets in the ring and brawls with Ricky Starks. Referees quickly move in to restore order. Bryan Danielson then shows up and Chris Jericho calls him a coward onc ommentary, then both men have a staredown on the stage.

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for August 26, 2022

The Dark Order (John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Preston "10" Vance) beat The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews). As Brody King and Buddy Matthews keep Reynolds and Silver out of the ring while Malakai Black has 10 in a knee bar, Miro shows up and fights them. Reynolds then pins Malakai Black with a schoolkid pin to give The Dark Order the win and the finals match and the House of Black their first trios loss. After the match, The House of Black gang up on Miro and stomp on him after Malakai Black kicks Miro in the back of the head. Darby Allin and Sting show up, and The House of Black retreats.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Hook, who says that he does not care about what The Jericho Appreciation Society have to say about him. "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard then show up as Hook leaves. Menard says they want a taste of the title, and Parker says that a weight has been placed on his shoulders by the title and the fans who have made him into a phenomenon. He proposes that they face Hook for the FTW Championship at All Out and take the weight off his shoulders.

Before the next match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth says the best part about Cleveland, Ohio is leaving and moving to a real city, and that he did that and became "The Hollywood Hunk." He also says the Cleveland Browns are the worst team in NFL history before Wardlow shows up. After Wardlow heads to the ring, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh and Chris Sabin show up to watch from the stage. Ryan Nemeth says this is about him and that he should be champion before calling Wardlow a loser and getting headbutted.

Wardlow quickly retains the TNT Championship against "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and La Faccion Ingobernable (Andrade, Rush, Jose the Assistant). Andrade reminds Private Party of what happened to Dragon Lee and that everything in the world has consequences.

Powerhouse Hobbs quickly beats Ashton Day. After the match, The Factory shows up on the video screen with "Absolute" Ricky Starks held hostage. After QT Marshall says that he is a man of his word, he then wraps his watch around his knuckles and punches Starks out.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Baddies (Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Leila Grey). Jade Cargill tells Athena to "come and get these hands" after telling Kiera Hogan to get rid of Leila Grey for doing nothing for her lately and shooing Lexi away, then Athena attacks Jade Cargill and officials step in to restore order.

Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo beat Ortiz and Ruby Soho after Anna Jay shows up and throws Ruby Soho into the ring steps as the referee is distracted.

We see backstage footage of CM Punk in the trainer's room after Dynamite. CM Punk says he did not feel anything when he got injured in his match against Jon Moxley to unify the AEW World Championships.

Mark Henry interviews "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Claudio Castagnoli. Dustin says there is a lot of history between himself and Claudio, and that this is his opportunity and his shot and he is giving Claudio the best version of himself he has ever seen. Claudio says this is exactly what he wants, as The Blackpool Combat Club and the Ring of Honor World Championship is about high-level competition, then says that everyone is confident until they get in the ring and that he will shatter Dustin's dreams.

Caprice Coleman and William Regal guest on commentary for the next match. Chris Jericho, irritated by Regal's unannounced appearance on commentary, takes off his headset and heads to the back.

Claudio Castagnoli retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes despite a very inadvertent low blow from Dustin.

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for August 22, 2022

"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for this week's show.

Anna Jay beats Nikki Victory with the Queenslayer.

Ruby Soho and Ortiz beat Queen Aminata and Mickey Midas in a mixed tag match.

Dante Martin beats Jackson Drake.

Serena Deeb beats Megan Meyers with the Serenity Lock.

The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, John Silver, Preston "10" Vance) beat D'Mone Solavino, Alexander Apollo and RC Dupree in a trios match.

Julia Hart beats Hayley Shadows by submission.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beat Andrea Guercio and Logan James.

Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) beat Rosario Grillo, Manscout and Dean Alexander in a trios match. After the match, a kid in the crowd is allowed in the ring, where he gets one of Penta's gloves as a souvenir.

Emi Sakura and Maki Ito beat Hikaru Shida and Skye Blue. After the match, Emi Sakura tells Hikaru Shida that she wants the Pro Wrestling Wave Wave Single Championship.

Road Rager - Dynamite recap for June 15, 2022

William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.

Chris Jericho beats Ortiz in a Hair vs. Hair Match after Fuego del Sol shows up and hits Ortiz in the face with a baseball bat. After the match, Fuego del Sol unmasks to reveal that he is really Sammy Guevara. Afterwards, Ortiz cuts his own hair with a pair of scissors and an electric razor, then Ortiz screams "Blood and guts!" repeatedly into a microphone that Eddie Kingston holds for him.

We see a video package for Wardlow vs. twenty security guards in a 20-on-1 handicap match.

Warlow beats twenty plaintiffs/security guards in a 20-on-1 handicap match. After the match, Wardlow is about to destroy "Smart" Mark Sterling when Scorpio Sky and Dan Lambert, threatening to send American Top Team after him if he beats up Sterling. He then sics Matt Hughes and Tyron Woodley from the front row into the ring. Wardlow says Woodley and Hughes are smart enough not to take order from somebody in a skybox, and says that while they could fight, they are cut from the same cloth. Woodley sends Sterling into a Wardlow powerbomb.

Will Ospreay beats Dax Harwood. After the match, The United Empire shows up and corners Dax, and when Rocky Romero, Trent Barretta and Cash Wheeler run in, the United Empire's number advantage catches up. Suddenly, Orange Cassidy shows up for the first time in quite some time. Orange Cassidy and Will Ospreay have a staredown, and Rocky Romero, Trent Barretta and FTR join them. Ospreay leaves the ring.

We see a video package for the face-to-face meeting between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Jon Moxley tonight.

Jon Moxley and Hiroshi Tanahashi have a face-to-face meeting. Moxley arrives first, followed by Tanahashi. Moxley tells Tanahashi that he has been chasing him for a long time and that now, Tanahashi is here in all of his glory. He also says there are a lot of titles and tournament, but only Tanahashi is "The Ace." He says that will not be for long, because he is the best professional wrestler on the planet while others are just pretenders as he lives it day in and day out, and that everything is on the line because he plays for keeps. Moxley says that when the dust settles, Tanahashi will call him "Ace." As Tanahashi is about to speak, Chris Jericho, Tay Conti and Sammy Guevara show up. Jericho says Moxley is in the ring only because he was not there last week, then tells him to leave the ring before he burns him face. After Jericho talks about the last time he beat Tanahashi, Tanahashi tells Jericho to shut up. Jericho then sics The Jericho Appreciation Society on him, then Lance Archer and fellow Suzuki-gun member El Desperado attack Tanahashi and Moxley from behind. Jericho then introduces Sammy as Tay as new members and Archer and El Desperado as "on loan." After Jericho makes the challenge for Blood and Guts and mentions Eddie Kingston, Eddie and Ortiz show up, and The Jericho Appreciation Society retreats.

We see a video package for Darby Allin vs. Bobby Fish on Rampage.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Toni Storm, who says that she is not stupid enough to play Britt Baker's games and that she has the skill set of a champion and will take the women's division where it should be, as the fans want to see her as world champ.

Miro beats "All Ego" Ethan Page to advance in the AEW All-Atlantic Championship Tournament.

We see a video package for Dante Martin vs. Jon Moxley on Rampage.

Toni Storm beats Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. During the match, Thunder Rosa shows up and chases Jamie Hayter to the back when Jamie and Rebel interfere. After the match, Toni and Thunder Rosa have a staredown across the ramp.

Backstage, Stokely Hathaway announces that Jade Cargill is issuing an open challenge on Rampage and that he will be on commentary. Suddenly, Willow Nightingale shows up and accepts the open challenge.

"Hangman" Adam Page shows up. He states that he wanted a match with Kazuchika Okada at Forbidden Door for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, but did not take into account that he may not be champion by then and mentions that Okada lost the title. He then says that the sentiment has not changed and that the challenge still stands, then Adam Cole shows up and congratulates "Switchblade" Jay White on winning the title before stating that he, not Page, will challenge for the title. Adam Cole says Forbidden Door is about The Undisputed Era and Bullet Club and that him versus Jay White is best for business before stating that Okada will not be at Forbidden Door. Jay White then enters the ring from behind Page and hits Page with Blade Runner. Jay White says Adam Page does not call the shots and says that if he will put the IWGP World Heavyweight title against anyone, it will not be Page. He also tells Cole it will not be against him, either, as he holds the prize and the power and this is the "Switchblade Era."

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus in a Ladder Match to become the first-ever two-time AEW World Tag Team Champions. (Jeff and Matt Hardy were originally part of the match, but they are removed from it following Jeff Hardy's recent DUI arrest in Florida.) After the match, Christian Cage helps Jungle Boy up only to hit him with the Killswitch. After hitting Jungle Boy with the Killswitch, Christian pulls two chairs out from underneatht he ring and hits Jungle Boy with the Con-Chair-To.

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for June 13, 2022

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Max the Impaler.

Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat Camaro Jackson and SK Bishop.

Ortiz beats Anaya.

Serena Deeb and Mercedes Martinez beat Tootie Lynn and Miranda Gordy with double submissions.

The Jericho Appreciation Society ("Magic Daddy" Matt Menard and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker) beat Warhorse and Danny Adams.

Ruby Soho beats Heidi Howitzer.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance) beat The Factory (QT Marshall and Aaron Solo).