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.
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Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla), Marina Shafir, Megan Bayne and Mercedes Moné beat Kris Statlander, Harley Cameron, Willow Nightingale, Mina Shirakawa, Jamie Hayter and "Timeless" Toni Storm in a Women's Blood and Guts Match after Toni Storm is held down and forced to surrender while Marina Shafir has Mina Shirakawa in Mother's Milk and Megan Bayne hits Mina in the back with one of Mercedes' numerous championships.
We see a video package for Powerhouse Hobbs vs. "Hangman" Adam Page in a Falls Count Anywhere Match, coming up next.
Backstage, The Don Callis Family are seen attacking Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) in the parking lot. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander sends a message not to mess with family, and Don Callis hopes that The Young Bucks will join his family.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Powerhouse Hobbs in a Falls Count Anywhere Match after Hangman hits Hobbs with a cowboy boot to the head in the crowd, causing Hobbs to fall through the pyrotechnics control table. After the match, Hangman is attacked by Katsuyori Shibata, and Samoa Joe shows up with a metal folding chair to punish Hangman with. The cage lowers as Shibata, Joe and Hangman are all in the two wrestling rings. Eddie Kingston and Hook show up to even the numbers game, and Joe and Shibata flee as the cage is almost down. Hangman says that if Joe wanted him in a cage, all he had to do was ask. Hangman then challenges Joe to a steel cage match at Full Gear.
Tony Schiavone introduces Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat to the ring. Steamboat talks about his early days in the business when FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway suddenly show up. Stokely calls Ricky Steamboat "Rookie" and states that FTR is the greatest tag team alive today before introducing himself and proclaiming that FTR will make history and become three-time AEW World Tag Team Champions at Full Gear. Stokely says it would be an honor to have Steamboat in the front row for the proceedings. Cash apologizes for Stokely's behavior before talking about how FTR were Steamboat's partners in his retirement match. Dax then talks about how Steamboat trained him, then cannot remember anything Steamboat taught him and says Steamboat did not say one intelligent thing in his life. Steamboat says one thing he did not tell him is that his attitude has gone to the toilet. Dax mentions Steamboat telling him to save his money, then says that if he took his own advice, he and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair would not be here tonight. He then says that he is now a bigger legend than Steamboat ever was, and this leads to Steamboat confronting Dax. Dax grabs Steamboat by the face, and Steamboat pushes him back. Dax tells Steamboat to get out of his ring, to which Steamboat said he would have told FTR to kiss his ass before stating that discretion is the better part of valor and that he will be the smarter man today. As Steamboat leaves, FTR attacks Steamboat and goes for a spike piledriver before Brodido rush in and fight FTR. Cash Wheeler becomes the recipient of a 21-Plex before Wheeler is clotheslined out of the ring and Steamboat gets a few forearms in on Dax's face.
Darby Allin and The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) beat The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, PAC) in Men's Blood and Guts Match by submission after O'Reilly makes Moxley tap to the heel hook despite Moxley's attempts to counter O'Reilly. During the match, it is revealed that Mark Briscoe has been attacked backstage, and Roderick Strong heads to the ring in his place. It is later revealed that The Don Callis Family were the ones to attack Mark Briscoe and that Darby Allin and The Conglomeration will be down a man for the rest of the match. The attack does not stop Mark Briscoe from making his way to the ring, breaking the lock to the cage door with bolt cutters, and going to town on The Death Riders. Gabe Kidd shows up near the end of the match, and he is forced to the back after helping PAC slam Darby through two flaming tables.
Backstage, we hear from "Hangman" Adam page, who says that "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher has taken him to his limit like no one has before, but he is still AEW World Champion. He wants to see what Fletcher does with this moment and hopes he does not disappoint him. He then tells "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty that he is fighting for the richest prize in professional wrestling.
Ricochet guests on commentary for the next match.
Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) after Ricochet gets ejected for trying to hit Bandido with a metal folding chair.
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Hologram, Willow Nightingale, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Mark Briscoe applauds Don Callis for bringing his heavy hitters for their match tonight, then says the word of the day is "mystery" and that his third man will be a mystery no matter how much everyone else wants to know. He then says he asked "Orange you glad you had so many Conglomerators to chose from," then says tonight is so bright he has to wear shades, which he and Hologram do. As everyone leaves, Kyle O'Reilly asks "Where is my mind?" We then see an image of the evil Hologram clone.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander when Harley Cameron shows up out of nowhere to introduce Statlander. Statlander admits she is beat up, but she is a fighting champion. She also says that she loves Mina Shirakawa, and hopes she and Shirakawa have a match no one will forget. Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander when Harley Cameron shows up out of nowhere to introduce Statlander. Statlander admits she is beat up, but she is a fighting champion. She also says that she loves Mina Shirakawa, and hopes she and Shirakawa have a match no one will forget.
We see a video package for "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty before the next match.
"Hangman" Adam Page retainst he AEW World Championship against "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty.
In backstage footage from All Out, Adam Copeland meets with Christian Cage and says that what is going on is affecting his family and that he has to go, and that he has no idea if he will come back. Christian says he has no family anymore, and tells Copeland to take care of his. Copeland tells Christian he does have family, then shakes his hand.
Tony Schiavone introduces FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway to the ring. Cash says that their recent actions have caused him to toss and turn at night, and that they just wanted Adam Copeland and Christian Cage to enjoy retirement, but Copeland brought his wife Beth Phoenix into this. He says that Copeland is to blame for all of this, then Stokely says that he forgives Beth for what she did to him at All Out, then says he allowed her to Spear him and that he knew Copeland and Christian needed Beth to win. Dax says he was advised to apologize for his actions, then says he will not apologize for dropping Copeland on his neck and dropping Christian on "his CTE-riddled brain." He also says he would never purposely hurt Beth, and that when he tried to reason with her, she punched in the nose and watered his eyes to the point that he thought Beth was Adam Copeland and dropped her on her head by accident. He says he would not put his hands on a woman, and he states that he uses that term loosely regarding Beth before Willow Nightingale suddenly shows up. Willow says that if Dax wrestled as good as he lied, he would have won, then brings up Beth and how she has been an inspiration for her to become a wrestler and put in the work to become All Elite and accomplish what she has done. She says that Beth is also the reason why women like her do not take shit from men like Dax, and says that FTR can give a more sincere apology or get out of the ring. When Stokely tells Willow to go watch some reruns of The Proud Family, Willow slaps him, then JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) show up to defend Willow. When FTR go for a cheap shot, JetSpeed takes them down.
In backstage footage from All Out, MJF says he is so angry yet he does not have the strength to yell anymore. He says he used to be the guy in AEW until Adam Cole came into his life and broke his heart before he lost the AEW World Championship, his mojo and everything. He admits he has accomplished a lot more since then, but now he is just playing the role of the man he used to be and that every time he has tried to snap himself out of it, he keeps doubting more and more. MJF states he was once at the top of the profession, but when he comes back, he will be the most dangerous he has ever been, and he will take his spot at the top of professional wrestling.
Before the next match, Don Callis shows off some of the artwork that he has made over the past few years before announcing he has been working on his masterpiece for the last six days and six nights, and that he will unveil it tonight. He states that it is so big that it has to be rolled out, and a painting covered in a red cloth is revealed. The cloth is removed to reveal that Orange Cassidy is inside and that he has ruined Callis' painting. Cassidy is back as Mark Briscoe's third man. Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Hologram, Orange Cassidy) beats The Don Callis Family ("The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Hechicero) in a trios match. After the match, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher shows up and welcomes Orange Cassidy back, then says he proved that he belongs in the main event and at the top of the industry, and that one day, he will become AEW World Champion. He admits that the morning after his loss was the worst he has ever felt, but he looked into the mirror and remembered who he was, as he is on track on becoming the best TNT Champion of all time. He calls The Conglomeration "a bunch of dorks," then mentions Hologram's undefeated streak before stating he is only undefeated because he has never wrestled him. Fletcher then says he wants to get back on the horse by being the first to pin Hologram. Fletcher then challenges Hologram to a Title vs. Streak match for the 6-Year Anniversary show next week, and when he ends Hologram's streak, Hologram will say his full name.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mina Shirakawa. Mina says she has not heard from "Timeless" Toni Storm since last weekend, then says that Kris Statlander asked for her best and will get her best as she fights for Toni Storm and wins the AEW Women's World Championship.
We hear from Jack Perry. He says that life is fragile and talks about how it can change in the blink of an eye. We also see a video package of the events leading to the reunion of Jack Perry and Luchasaurus, who are known as Jurassic Express once again. Next week, Jurassic Express returns.
Claudio Castagnoli beats Powerhouse Hobbs following the distraction by PAC. After the match, Samoa Joe shows up and chases PAC into the crowd, then Powerhouse Hobbs clotheslines Claudio out of the ring. Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta attack Hobbs, and when Joe fights them, PAC gets back into the ring, and the three of them attack Hobbs and Joe. "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and evens the numbers game, and The Death Riders are forced to retreat.
We hear from AEW Founder, President and CEO Tony Khan. He announces that the inaugural AEW Women's World Tag Team Champions will be crowned later this year. Renee Paquette then reveals the AEW Women's World Tag Team title belts.
Kris Statlander retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Mina Shirakawa, once again with Wheeler Yuta's Seatbelt. After the match, Wheeler Yuta celebrates with Kris Statlander, as does Harley Cameron. The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Daniel Garcia) soon show up, and Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir arrive last. Yuta hugs Statlander, and Statlander relucntantly hugs Yuta back. When Yuta raises Statlander's hand, Statlander hits him with a lariat. Shafir goes after Statlander, and Statlander flips Moxley off before leaving through the crowd with Harley Cameron. All of a sudden, Darby Allin shows up with a flamethrower, and The Death Ridres retreat through the crowd before Darby tells Moxley that he will never quit before challenging Moxley to an "I Quit" Match at WrestleDream.
Tony Schiavone introduces "Hangman" Adam Pearce into the ring to start tonight's show. The fans chant "You deserve it!" before Hangman says the fans are missing the point, saying the fans deserve this, not him, as they are the ones who needed, demanded, and supported AEW. He says that the stars of AEW do this because of the fans, then reiterates that the fans deserve this as well as to see the AEW World Championship as it held by someone with more gratitude than one will ever know. Hangman says that he did not just walk into a battle; he walked into a war to free the World Championship that lasted nine months. He says that some who fought this war have not come out the same. Hangman thanks Orange Cassidy, "Switchblade" Jay White, Adam Copeland, The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katusyori Shibata), "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, and especially Will Ospreay, who he says reminded him of why he loved wrestling and paid the price for this moment. The fans then chant "Whose house? Swerve's house!" Hangman says that if he is going to be the champion and man that he is, he must thanks Swerve Strickland, even if he is not sure if he helped for him, himself or AEW. Hangman calls last weekend a rollercoaster of highs and lows, and while he shed both blood and tears, he has a wife and two children who love him alongside millions who can look up to and respect him. He then proclaims himself "the champion of the fuckin' world."
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Mascara Dorada.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson). Matthew says they are just looking for their locker room when they run into Marina Shafir, who does not even want to talk to them, before finding their own locker room and getting mocked by Ricochet and Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). Don Callis shows up and sympathizes with The Young Bucks and says that despite their history, they can do some business. Matthew says they will not join his family, but at the same time, they are open to working with him.
In backstage footage from All In Texas, we hear from The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, MJF). MVP says he knew they would stay tag team champions and states that they have not been threatened yet, and begs for a legendary tag team to challenge them and take the titles. MVP says he is happy that "Hangman" Adam Page won, as there is nothing to prove against Jon Moxley and everything to prove against Hangman. He says that he is the best, not Hangman, and that he does not need his guaranteed world title shot to beat him. As he declares that title shot a "break glass in case of emergency" plan, he says that while Hangman is at peace, he is the embodiment of pressure and that he has no problem being the bad guy, as nice guys finish last.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match. Also before the next match, The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) come out to their usual entrance only for it to be replaced with their names in Comic Sans cycling through the color spectrum on top of unflattering footage with their theme music completely absent. Ring announcer Justin Roberts also rubs in the fact that The Young Bucks are no longer Executive Vice Presidents, as does the pre-match chyron.
Hechicero, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat "Speedball" Mike Bailey, "The Jet" Kevin Knight, Bandido and Brody King in an All-Star 8-Man Tag Match with a sleeper from Hechicero to Bandido.
Adam Copeland heads to the ring. After the fans sing along to his entrance theme, Copeland states that he did not return to save Christian Cage, saying that he is an asshole who has tried to make his life miserable since he showed up in AEW. He says that when Christian Cage cashed in his Casino Gauntlet title shot despite The Patriarchy telling him not to do it, everything crumbled around him, and that he does not blame Nick Wayne for turning on him. He also says that when he warned Christian of this, Christian's ego was so huge that he refused to listen. He hopes that Christian is pulling his skull out of his ass, but he is not holding his breath. Copeland then addresses FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and talks about their history in the last five years when he was cleared to compete again, as well as how FTR started complaining two weeks after Rated FTR was started. He says that FTR put him on the shelf for 4 months that he does not have after doing this for 33 years, and that he is he back to end FTR. Stokely Hathaway then shows up with three security guards. Stokely puts security between himself and Copeland and says FTR read Copeland like a book, then calls Copeland's weapon Spike so much of a liability that AEW, Tony Khan and Warner Media received three anonymous e-mails complaining about Copeland's behavior. He states that if Copeland interferes in FTR's matches or attack FTR, he will be fired. He also states that FTR is not scared of Copeland and is currently focused on the AEW World Tag Team Championships. Stokely then tells Copeland to "go find a hobby and leave FTR alone," and Copeland reminds Stokely that he said nothing about getting near him. Stokely sends security at Copeland, but they get knocked down, and the rest of security runs away. Copeland then hits Stokely with a Spear before telling him that he will get all of them. (One of the security guards Stokely pushes into Copeland's path is independent wrestler Kevin Ku.)
Backstage, we hear from Mark Briscoe, who says that MJF ducked him like a bitch in the men's Casino Gauntlet Match. He says that is now just getting started between himself and MJF, who has only experienced a portion of "Dem Boys." He says that MJF made a mistake conjuring up the other side of "Dem Boys" and that he will make MJF pay for his sins.
"The Toxic Spider" Thekla beats Queen Aminata, Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale in a $100,000 4-Way Fight after Willow and Statlander brawl their way to the back before Skye Blue shows up and distracts referee Aubrey Edwards so that Julia Hart can show up and spit green mist in Aminata's face.
"Timeless" Toni Storm shows up on the balcony. Toni Storm announces that she is still AEW Women's World Champion before thanking Mercedes Moné for going all in with her. She says they did everything they set out to do, despite warning Mercedes that she would eat her alive if she made a fatal mistake. She declares that Mercedes Moné was "delicious" and that if she wants to come back for seconds, the buffet is always open. Toni also mentions that Luther was injured in the line of duty and that it requires reattachment surgery. She then proclaims that her tits are pointing to the future and that there are plenty of people with knives and that she ought to be careful. She states that the AEW Women's World Championship is "the big one" before Athena and Billie Starkz appear on the video screen. Athena says that soon, she will become "the forever AEW Women's World Championship" and reminds Toni Storm that Mina Shirakawa is hurt after she got in her way. She says that there will be nobody left to save Toni when she cashes in her Casino Gauntlet title shot. After entertaining when and where she could end Toni's world title reign, Athena says it is time to stop looking for happy endings, as her demise and murder are here. Toni is more than eager to accept Athena's challenge.
Backstage, we hear from Kip Sabian, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne and Mother Wayne. Sabian says he chose Christian Cage, and says he took bullet after bullet when Christian Cage might as well had been pulling the trigger. He says they are no longer under a patriarch, but beside a matriarch. Mother Wayne says Nick and Sabian are her boys now and that Nick is her prodigy. Nick Wayne tells Christian Cage that he is past his expiration date to the point that he became a liability to them, and that he realized that months ago when Christian Cage strayed from the path and decided to do his own thing in becoming AEW World Champion. He says that Christian loved to get in his face and question how many world championship he has won when he is only 20 years old, and that the real question is how many world title he is going to win and what else he could do in his career. He says that Christian created this monster, and now he and the rest of AEW have to live with him as the new face of TNT and AEW, now and forever.
Don Callis introduces "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, who now has a new entrance, before the next match.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada quickly beats an unnamed opponent. After the match, Okada addresses Swerve Strickland, saying that he screwed The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) before calling him a bitch. Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana show up, then Swerve tells Okada "Yeah, I did that. What you gonna do about it, bitch?"
"Hangman" Adam Page, Mark Briscoe and Powerhouse Hobbs beat The Death Riders (Jon Moxkey, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) with a jackknife pin from Hangman to Moxley. After the match, The Death Riders go on the attack, but all of a sudden, the arena goes dark, and Darby Allin is seen in the luxury box. Hangman hits Moxley with the Buckshot Lariat as The Death Riders retreat.
Megan Bayne beats Anna Jay after Penelope Ford exposes one of the top turnbuckles before brawling her way to the back with Harley Cameron.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next two matches.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats AR Fox.
Brody King, Tomohiro Ishii and Bandido beat The Don Callis Family (Lance Archer, Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) in a trios match. After the match, The Don Callis Family go on the attack until The Outrunners rush out and make the save.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Adam Cole says everyone wants a shot at his title, but that is the way he likes it and will take on anyone anywhere for the title. Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up and makes light of Paragon, stating they have gone soft. Kyle O'Reilly takes exception to this, while Roderick Strong wants to fight them. Zack Gibson says they will see them next week and see if they have any fight in them. Adam Cole tells Grizzled Young Veterans that they will have to earn the victory, and that the pressure is on them. Paragon leave.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Blake Christian. After the match, Speedball says there is beautiful weather tonight, then calls out "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada so they can make it rain. Okada shows up and says he will not back down, then Speedball is attacked from behind by Dralistico while Rush stares down Okada. Rush the hits Speedball with a headbutt.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that nobody understands that one cannot break someone who has already been broken over and over again. He says he is stronger than any metal, then says that anarchy would be an improvement over what is going on in AEW. He announces that Gabe Kidd works for him, then says that the difference between professionals and amateurs is that professionals have standards. Moxley says The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Gabe Kidd, Marina Shafir) are the best at what they do.
The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) in a Chicago Street Fight.
We hear from Mina Shirakawa, who talks about her and "Timeless" Toni Storm's history together, then says that it is just the two of them in the ring and that while Toni is everything a champion should be, so is she, and she wants her championship. She says Toni is timeless, but she is now.
AEW pays tribute to the life and career of the late Steve "Mongo" McMichael with Mongo's widow Misty and Dean Malenko. AEW is also partnering with the Les Turner ALS Foundation in memory of Mongo. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair then shows up, and says that Chicago, Illinois is one of the best wrestling towns in the world and that Mongo was more man than anyone he has ever known, having fought ALS for six years. He praises Misty for never leaving Mongo's side and learning to become a nurse to fight ALS with him, then thanks the fans for coming out tonight. (Shortly after this, TNT and MAX accidentally cut to Black Adam during the last thirty minutes of the East Coast transmission. Ten minutes later, the following message crawls across the screen on TNT on the East Coast: "Due to technical difficulties, AEW Collision is not airing tonight. Please check allelitewrestling.com for wrestling updates." The stream of the show on MAX also cuts off at the same time. It is soon after revealed that a technical problem involving show delivery and recording was the cause. The West Coast transmission airs unaffected, and the show is later uploaded in its entirety to MAX.)
The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) beat Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) to become #1 contenders to the AEW World Tag Team Championships at Double or Nothing.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kris Statlander, who suddenly notices Willow Nightingale. Kris and Willow argue over how their recent match ended, and Statlander and Willow tell each other that they know where to find each other after dealing with The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Gabe Kidd, Marina Shafir).
Next week's show will take place on Thursday at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central on TBS.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Wheeler Yuta despite the damage that Yuta has done to his right knee throughout the match. After the match, Marina Shafir shows up and hits Hobbs with a chop block, then she and Yuta gang up on him until Willow Nightingale runs in and attacks Shafir. Yuta grabs Willow by the hair, but that allows Hobbs to attack Yuta from behind. Shafir makes the save when Willow is about to hit Yuta with the Doctor Bomb. As this goes on, Kris Statlander watches from one of the announce tunnels as Shafir and Yuta retreat.
It is announced that Hook has been attacked by The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) before the show, yet Samoa Joe and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata will still defend the World Trios Championships.
Mercedes Moné beats Athena after countering the Oh Face with a roll-up to advance in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. After the match, "Timeless" Toni Storm and Luther are seen in the upper seating, and Toni is seen congratulating Mercedes.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page when The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) show up and act like everything is good between them as they mention their business - even offering to take care of The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) - and tell Hangman to bring the AEW World Championship back to them. After Matthew and Nicholas leave, Okada asks Hangman why he is always angry, and tells him to smile. Hangman just walks away, and when Okada calls him a bitch, Hangman returns and stares him down briefly.
Former NHL hockey player Tuukka Rask is seen with the Stanley Cup on the stage.
"Hangman" Adam Page's opponent is revealed to be "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander with an unexpected inside cradle to advance in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. After the match, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and Don Callis show up. Callis watches from ringside as Fletcher eggs Hangman into a brawl. Callis then whispers something into Josh Alexander's ear as Kyle Fletcher gets away. Alexander then gets back in the ring and forearms Hangman in the back of the neck before powerbombing him. Fletcher and Callis get back in the ring as Alexander leaves, and Fletcher hits Hangman with a brainbuster.
Backstage, we hear from The Patriarchy ("The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian, Mother Wayne). Nick Wayne says that Christian Cage has disappeared and that someone must step up, then Christian Cage suddenly showed up. Nick Wayne says Christian would not be able to live with himself if Copeland became World Champion before he did. Christian says that is not the reason why he cashed in his contract without winning, then mentions that he has been impressed with Nick Wayne as of late and has a gift for him: a spot in the Best of the Super Juniors Tournament in New Japan Pro Wrestling. He says that to get ready, he must face one of the best Super Juniors in Komander and win the ROH World Television Championship on his own.
It is announced that FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) has been suspended for one week without pay following their actions towards Tony Schiavone last week.
Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics is seen in the crowd before the next match.
MVP guests on commentary for the next match.
The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championship against Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). After the match, MJF shows up and tells The Hurt Syndicate he brings a lot to the table - and almost gets beaten down by Bobby Lashley for saying he is a slow learner - then brings out a bevy of beautiful women. MJF says that Shelton and Lashley can have a night out with them if he can just get three thumbs up. MVP gives his thumbs up, but Shelton says he needs a little more time, and refers to MJF's Rolex. MJF offers the Rolex in exchange for a thumbs up, but Shelton still gives him the thumbs down. MJF thinks that he is growing on Shelton, and lets him have the watch and the women anyway. He then says that there will be more than that came from when he joins The Hurt Syndicate, then says that he respects Lashley, but says he is known for getting what he wants.
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin). MVP asks the bevy of beautiful women to give them a moment, then reminds Lashley that he is having a personal reaction to him and to take this as strictly businesss. MVP says they can use MJF to get what they want, and asks Lashley to ease up, promising that he will take care of things the moment he gets out of line. The Hurt Syndicate then leaves with the bevy of beautiful women.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Will Ospreay beats "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita to advance in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Powerhouse Hobbs replaces Hook before the next match.
The Opps (Samoa Joe and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) and Powerhouse Hobbs beat The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) to become the AEW World Trios Champions! During the match, Moxley grabs a metal folding chair, but he is disarmed by Willow Nightingale. Shortly after this, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) show up, but Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana show up in the crowd, and Swerve takes down The Young Bucks. Marina Shafir hits Powerhouse Hobbs in the back with a metal folding chair, but it has no effect, and Willow hits Shafir with The Pounce. Jon Moxley goes for the Death Rider on Samoa Joe, but Joe counters with the Coaquina Clutch, and Moxley is out, giving Hobbs and The Opps the win and the titles. After the match, the locker room shows up to celebrate with The Opps and Powerhouse Hobbs to end the show.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match (and for the rest of the show).
The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat Powerhouse Hobbs and Tomohiro Ishii.
We hear from The Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti). Action Andretti says Top Flight have been ducking them but now want a match, and Lio Rush says they have beaten them before and that tonight will be no different. They then find "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, who says he is "too valuable" to help them out. When Action Andretti says Nick Wayne needs Christian Cage's permission, Wayne changes his mind and says he is going after AR Fox for himself.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. Caster talks about how he had to drive through a tornado and gale force winds to be here tonight, and when he does the chant this time, a few of the fans follow along. Caster then says the fans cannot remember eight simple words, then wants to see who can survive "The Best Wrestler Alive." The challenge is answered by Mark Briscoe.
Mark Briscoe beats "Platinum" Max Caster.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Switchblade" Jay White. Switchblade congratulates Kevin Knight on his new opportunity and says he only gets it because he is injured, then says Will Ospreay gets to avoid him yet again as he claims to be on another level and says Ospreay's words will catch up to him. He says that all of this is due to The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir), who wants to make things personal, and that all they have done is given him time to plan and prepare.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) with a crucifix pin from Dante to Andretti. After the match, Cru go on the attack, and when AR Fox makes the save, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne shows up and hits AR Fox with Wayne's World.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jamie Hayter and Billie Starkz. Hayter says she has been impressed with Billie Starkz, saying that she holds her own. She then tells her to watch out for Athena, then says she will not doubt herself during the Owen Hart Tournament. Billie says she is not a failure and that she will prove it during the Owen Hart Tournament.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Daniel Garcia, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and Undisputed Kingdom. Adam Cole mentions the first time he and Daniel Garcia two years ago, then says that Garcia is as confused as he was two years ago and that he is not retaining the TNT Championship. Adam Cole says that he will have been wrestling for seventeen years at Dynasty. Garcia says he did not have to give him another shot, but he wanted to, then says this is the last chance Adam Cole will get. He then says that the last seventeen years belong to Cole, but the next seventeen belong to him. Everyone else then leaves the room at Garcia and Cole's request. Cole says that he respects Garcia, but Garcia is not ready to run a promotion and be a true champion yet, and if Garcia cannot get that, then he will have to beat him on Sunday. Both men then have a staredown, then Garcia knocks on the table and leaves.
PAC beats Cash Wheeler with a crucifix pin after hitting Wheeler with the ring bell hammer after Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta show up and Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler even the numbers game. Afterwards, Wheeler and Copeland help Harwood up.
We see a video package for Ricochet vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW International Championship at Dynasty.
Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo). Shane Taylor says he is sick and tired of people being comfortable and pretending to be gangsters, and Carlie Bravo says that The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) are opportunities. Shane Dean says they are the team, and that they will continue to "stay outside."
Ricochet guests on commentary for the next match.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Dralistico. After the match, Ricochet hits Speedball with a low blow from behind before hitting him with the Spirit Gun.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kris Statlander and Thunder Rosa. Both of them have been waiting a long time to face each other, even though Thunder Rosa wishes it was under better circumstances. Both of them also make it clear that they will win the Women's Owen Cup. Things get physical after Kris Statlander mentions Thunder Rosa's deceased father as well as the fact that Thunder Rosa never lost the AEW World Women's Championship.
Backstage, Mercedes Moné tells Harley Cameron to stay out of her way as they stretch out, but Harley is more of a team player.
We see a video package for Megan Bayne vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at Dynasty, narrated by Renee Paquette.
Athena and Julia Hart beat Harley Cameron and Mercedes Moné by submission with an Octopus from Julia Hart to Harley Cameron.
Kenny Omega beats Blake Christian. After the match, Omega says he does not always get to wrestle every week, but when he has the opportunity to St. Paul, Minnesota and make it quick, he will do it. He addresses his match at Dynasty, and when he mentions "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Speedball shows up and congratulates Omega before calling him an inspiration and stating that he not only respects him, but admires him as a wrestler, a person and a champion. He then warns that he will hold nothing back and will not pull his punches, and he will not hesitate to kick his head clean off and become International Champion. Before Omega can reply back, Ricochet shows up on the video screen. Ricochet says that as much as he would love to be at the arena to smack both of them in the head, he is at his wedding, which will be the best day of his life before he wins the International Championship at Dynasty. He then tells Omega and Speedball to argue over the inevitable before he wins the girl and the gold, then Omega addresses Speedball, saying it is not about making friends (as he has a cat) or how trash Ricochet is, he only has time for the International Championship. Omega calls Dynasty a stepping stone in his legacy, then he and Speedball have a staredown.
Backstage, we hear from The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith). Jericho says Gravity's mask may have been taking from them, but it is time for all the masks to be removed. He says Big Bill and Bryan Keith have been under his wing without using his knowledge for too long, and tells them to ask themselves if they are worthy of being around him and to prove themselves to him for the last time. He then wants Bandido to feel the embarrassment that his brother Gravity felt, and challenges Bandido to a mask vs. title match for the ROH World Championship at Dynasty.
MJF heads to the ring. He says that Michael Jackson's legacy is far more important than that of Prince, and that his words are far more important than all of the fans'. MJF then tells MVP that he has been looking at his business card for the last two weeks, then invites him to the ring for his answer. MVP shows up, and MJF considers him a legend in professional wrestling, then admits that he does not want to do the "friends" thing again and that when MVP clocks in, he does business, not "friends." MJF then says he would like to be in the business of hurting people, but as they go to shake hands, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin show up. As MVP tells Lashley that he can always trust him, "The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith show up, and Bryan Keith says that "Hurt People" hurt people and that they have real business to attend to. MVP tells Big Bill to put Bryan Keith on a leash, and Big Bill says that he sees the tag team titles, but not a challenger. This leads to Big Bill and MVP trading insults before Big Bill states that he never got his tag team title rematch due to Sting's retirement. He says that he will prove himself to Chris Jericho by taking the tag team titles. MVP tells them to actually win a match before Lashley and Shelton even see them for the titles.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Timeless" Toni Storm and Thunder Rosa. Thunder Rosa mentions their history three years ago and how she wants the Women's World title when Toni says nothing has changed, then the two of them tell Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford that they are in for a fight.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Brody King with a brainbuster into the top turnbuckle thanks to distractions by Don Callis and Mark Davis. After the match, Fletcher and Davis gang up on Brody King before Powerhouse Hobbs shows up from out of the crowd and fights them. This leads into the next match.
Don Callis guests on commentary as Powerhouse Hobbs and Mark Davis are about to have their match. Security still tries to get between them, but they get beaten up. (One of the security guards is played by former NXT Superstar Von Wagner.)
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Mark Davis.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Patriarchy (Kip Sabian, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mother Wayne). Nick Wayne says he is starting to realize why Christian Cage did what he did at Revolution, but he will wait to mention why. He then says that he has shown what it is like to be on the same page and execute a plan.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page. Swerve Strickland shows up and starts a war of words with Hangman, and Prince Nana has to drag Swerve away from him.
In footage from earlier today, Tony Schavione interviews Adam Copeland and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Dax says he let his emotions get the better of him last week and that he owes them an apology, as they have taken a break from their goal of being tag team champions and that it has gotten to him. Copeland says it was not his intention to pull them away, as they were attacked by The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir), and Wheeler says they have all let their emotions get the better of them, and that if it were not for Copeland or Dax, he has nothing. As Dax says that they have helped Copeland with his goal, he wants to focus on the tag titles, but Cash proposes the three of them face The Death Riders for the World Trios Championships, which Dax agrees to.
Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana head to the ring. Swerve calls out Jon Moxley, and demands Moxley get in the ring and look him in the eyes if he has the balls to do so. Moxley heads to the ring, and Swerve says he has allowed things to go like this for far too long. He says he has not gone after the AEW World Championship because he loves to give people enough rope to hang themselves, including Moxley. He says that Moxley used to be revered and that he and the AEW World Championship used to be synonymous with each other, but now he hides behind the rest of The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir). Swerve says Moxley has stated that nobody has the balls to win the AEW World Championship when he doesn't have the balls to hold it himself and always narrowly avoids losing the title, and that now he represents what Moxley used to be. Suddenly, Claudio Castagnoli shows up behind Prince Nana. Moxley says it about Swerve, not him, and that it is Swerve versus himself at Dynasty. He then asks who and what Swerve really is before stating he knows who Swerve is and what he could be. He admits he has been disappointed before, but he will give him a shot to step into the ring and prove if he can be the best he can be. Moxley then asks if Swerve will either endure or look for a way out, and says Swerve has not suffered enough, but soon will at Dynasty. Moxley says his sport has been taken over by billionaires, yet admits men like Swerve gives him hope that he has put his body on the line for a reason. He then says he will not give Swerve a hand-out, and wants to know how far Swerve is willing to go and says he himself will go the whole way right now. Moxley says this should not be a problem for Swerve, as he is the most dangerous man in AEW. As Marina Shafir shows up, Willow Nightingale shows up with a pipe. Swerve says he has bettered Moxley before and that when he wins the World Championship, it will prove that Moxley only plays himself on television. Afterwards, Shafir pretends to leave, then goes after Willow. Claudio and Prince Nana have to hold Shafir and Willow back, respectively.
Backstage, we hear from The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata). Hook tells Samoa Joe that "Platinum" Max Caster is enjoyable to choke out due to how enjoyable he is regarding the extended Redrum from last week on Collision, then Samoa Joe and Hook notice Caster talking with AR Fox and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin). When Caster notices Shibata holding the camera, Samoa Joe puts him to sleep.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Switchblade" Jay White. Jay White declares for this year's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, and that this year, he will win the Owen Cup and get a shot at the AEW World Championship. He says that if he runs into "Hangman" Adam Page, then so be it, then states that there are others who want to face him and that he wants to face those challengers.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Royal Flavuh (Alex Findley and Devo Knight). After the match, Top Flight gets in a verbal altercation with The Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) at the front row. Meanwhile, "The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith watch from backstage.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Mark Briscoe.
We hear from The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC). Wheeler Yuta says he hates FTR's (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) guts and that Adam Copeland tried to rip him from his family. Claudio says that when the going gets tough, Dax Harwood throws hissy fits. PAC says they find Copeland and FTR's arrogance hard to stomach, and that it is The Death Riders who challenge them to survive at Dynasty.
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin). Lashley is not happy to see MVP with MJF while they were on vacation. MVP says that he does not get time off like they do, that they have talked about a fourth member for some time, and that MJF could be it. Shelton and Lashley remind MVP that MJF has a reputation, but MVP says MJF's reprehensible reputation could be to their benefit, but they do have say if he joins in. He then says they should focus on The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) right now.
Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford beat "Timeless" Toni Storm and Thunder Rosa.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match.
Daniel Garcia retains the TNT Championship against Adam Cole after the twenty-minute time limit expires.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. Caster says he is a very busy man unlike his former tag team partner, who he claims he ran out of AEW, then tries to get his own chant going only to get booed. Caster then issues his open challenge, and it is answered by Hook.
Hook quickly beats "Platinum" Max Caster by submission with Redrum.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Queen Aminata. Suddenly, Serena Deeb shows up and says she has been impressed with her, then brings out the book of 1,000 wrestling holds. Aminata appreciates the help, but says she can win this on her own. Aminata leaves, and Serena says "We'll see about that."
Julia Hart beats Queen Aminata after Julia avoids Off With Her Head.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Harley Cameron. Harley considers lucha libre an amazing and fascinating world, and while she has a match, she will also be on commentary for Hologram and Komander's match. She also dodges the question as to whether she and Harleygram are the same person.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Lance Archer, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe and Rocky "Azucar" Romero) and Powerhouse Hobbs in a trios match.
We hear from Ricochet, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Mark Davis, Mark Briscoe, Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) at the start of the show.
Ricochet beats "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata to advance in the Dynasty International Championship Eliminator Tournament. It is announced that next week's show will be at 11 PM Eastern/8 PM Pacific on TNT and Max following the NCAA Tournament broadcasts on both Saturday and Sunday.
Backstage, Murder Machines ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer) and Mark Davis are seen attacking people backstage.
We hear from "Timeless" Toni Storm and Luther. Toni states that after having the usual fun in Las Vegas, she is ready for some Collision and she wants to collide with Megan Bayne and see what she is capable of. She says that if she wants to swim around like a shark in AEW, she has no problem making shark fin soup and being put away for animal cruelty. Toni also states that she will take on all challengers, as everything will come up timeless.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Griff Garrison. After the match, Preston Vance and Jacked Jameson are about to get in the ring when The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up and even the numbers game.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Thunder Rosa. Rosa says the business is built on respect and that some women are too good to show respect, then says she is tired of Megan Bayne disrespecting everyone and that her ovaries are bigger than Bayne's brain cells before Bayne suddenly blindsides her.
Mark Davis beats Mark Briscoe to advance in the Dynasty International Championship Eliminator Tournament after Lance Archer distracts the referee so that "The Machine" Brian Cage can shove Briscoe off the top rope to allow Davis to hit Coriolis for the win.
Murder Machines ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer) quickly decimate four unnamed opponents in a four-on-two handicap match after bringing to the ring following a backstage attack and then attacking them further in the ring. (The four opponents in question are the same ones that were attacked backstage, and they are later identified as being Bryce Saturn, El Fatal, Matt Vandagriff and Sonico.) After the match, Mark Briscoe shows up with a metal folding chair, and Murder Machines briefly overpowers him before Powerhouse Hobbs shows up and brawls with Archer. The brawl between Hobbs and Archer goes to the back while the brawl between Briscoe and Cage enters the crowd before also going backstage.
Swerve Strickland heads to the ring. Swerve says he did what he said he would do at Revolution and beat Ricochet to become #1 contender for the AEW World Championship, and gives credit to Ricochet's worthiness as an opponent - even mentioning that Ricochet ruptured his eardrum - before saying he is game for a rematch so he can beat him again. Swerve says that Prince Nana is back at home safeguarding the Embassy robe so that he can be here to take care of business, then states that the AEW World Championship is the top prize in the world and that one must be elite to challenge for it. He talks about how he was "all elite" and how he won the title at last year's Dynasty, then states that he will win the title at this year's Dynasty and be all elite once again. Swerve mentions the street fight between Adam Copeland and Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship on next week's Dynamite, and mentions his history with Copeland, stating that one does not become dangerous without learning from him. He then says that Copeland is in his way, and while Copeland is a legend right now, he will mow him down. As for Moxley, he used to think they were cut from the same cloth until Moxley thought lesser of the AEW locker room. Swerve says that Moxley does not believe what he is saying and that everyone has to listen to the same drivel every week, and that all he sees is true desperation, which is all Moxley will have to hold on to. Swerve then proclaims that in three weeks' time, whether he faces Moxley or Copeland, the "Dynasty Era" continues when he takes the AEW World Championship and makes AEW his house again. All of a sudden, Swerve is attacked from behind with a crowbar by Moxley, who then curb stomps Swerve into the mat before leaving the building and stating that this is a free lesson and that respect will get nobody anywhere. He then says he hates Copeland's gut for what he has done to him, and that next week, Copeland is a dead man. When Swerve Strickland is tended to in the ring, Swerve holds on to his left ear, and it is believed that his ruptured eardrum may be further damaged.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Thunder Rosa, who states that she will still fight Megan Bayne tonight.
Before the next match, Cru (Action Andretti and Lio Rush) show up with metal folding chairs and watch the next match from the stage.
Hologram and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Shane Taylor Promotions ("Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a trios match. Hologram's unbeaten streak extends to 19-0. During the match, Harleygram and The Beast Mortos have a staredown backstage while Dralistico guests on Spanish commentary.
We hear from Alex Abrahantes, who challenges La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) to a tag team match against Hologram and Komander next week.
Megan Bayne beats Thunder Rosa after hitting her with Fate's Descent twice, once on the stage and again in the middle of the ring. After the match, Bayne puts Thunder Rosa in an Argentine Backbreaker before "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up and brawls with Bayne. Kris Statlander shows up and helps Thunder Rosa up.
Adam Cole and Daniel Garcia guest on commentary for the next match.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Undisputed Kingdom (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) following a second Shatter Machine to Roderick Strong. During the match, Roderick Strong is able to get his foot on the bottom rope, but this time, the referee is able to see it. After the match, Adam Cole and Daniel Garcia check on their respective teams, then Cole and Garcia have a staredown in the middle of the ring before shaking hands. Both teams then meet, but FTR refuses to shake hands with Roddy and O'Reilly as the show ends.
Kenny Omega heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Omega says that before this year, he was more than happy to say that he was clear and able to wrestle again, but now he is not only back in AEW, but with everyone's support, but he is International Champion. He says that he has a slew of people to thank, but he thanks "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita in particular for pushing him harder at Revolution than he could have ever pushed himself and dragging him back where he needed to be back on top and be champion. He also states that Takeshita has made the International Championship "a truly international title," and when Tony Khan came up with the idea of an International Championship Eliminator Tournament, he liked the idea, as he wants the champion to be the best on the planet. He also states that Takeshita has made the International Championship "truly international," and when Tony Khan came up with the idea of an International Championship Eliminator Tournament, he liked the idea, as he wants the champion to be the best on the planet. As Kenny Omega leaves and signs some autographs, he is met by The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katusyori Shibata) as they head to the ring.
The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katusyori Shibata) beat Vinny Pacifico, Eli Theseus and Gabriel Aeros in a trios match.
Backstage, we hear from Ricochet, who says that his quest for championship gold is not over despite what happened at Revolution, and that he did not want Prince Nana's robe anyway. He wants the International Championship and has entered the tournament for it, and that he is giving "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata the opportunity to forfeit due to what he knows about him and what he is capable of, or else it will not end well for him.
In backstage footage from Revolution, Swerve Strickland announces that he wants to challenge for the AEW World Championship at Dynasty, where he made history last year by winning the World Championship. Adam Copeland shows up and says that he has not lost yet, and that he plans to face Swerve one way or another at Dynasty this year.
Backstage, we hear from Jon Moxley. He brags about retaining the AEW World Championship while being the guy who should not have been in the position he should not have been in at Revolution. He says that he hurt Adam Copeland, but Copeland did not care and kept coming forward. He says that whatever Copeland is made of, it is rare, and is Copeland will take the rules, he will take the excuses. Moxley admits he underestimated the depth of Copeland's grit and resolve, and that he will not make the same mistake twice.
Hologram and Powerhouse Hobbs (accompanied by "Harleygram" aka Harley Cameron) beat "The Machine" Brian Cage and Dralistico (accompanied by The Beast Mortos). Hologram's win streak is increased to 19-0. After the match, Mark Davis and Lance Archer show up and have a war of words with Powerhouse Hobbs.
In backstage footage from Revolution, Alicia Atout interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin). Shelton looks forward to their next opponents, and MVP says nobody works harder than them and that he loves their dynamic. He also says nobody should play harder than them and that somebody must be the baddest, and it is them. He then wants Lashley and Shelton to enjoy some time off while he takes care of television, and Shelton says they will enjoy their time off but will still go to the gym. MVP says that more than anything else, the Syndicate still wants to hurt people.
We see a video package for "The Hollywood Ending" from Revolution.
"Timeless" Toni Storm shows up and stands on the stage. Toni says that with stitches in her lip, staples in her head and glass in her ass, she stands before the fans to state that "this tramp is still the champ." She says that Revolution was her Hollywood ending, and a chunk of her heart will be gone forever, but when she looks at the Women's World Championship, it was well worth it. Toni then declares it is time for a new beginning and that it is her honor to be AEW Women's World Champion. She says AEW has the most talented women's locker room in all of wrestling, and while there are all sorts of other champions in AEW, she is like a zoo, as she bleeds like a pig, licks like a giraffe and eats her opponent like a lion. Toni says the fans will never hear her meow because she is no pussy, and that nobody swings like her and to put their keys in the bowl and "get this orgy started." She says it will be messy and sweaty, but it will always be timeless. All of a sudden, Toni is attacked from out of nowhere by Megan Bayne.
The Beast Mortos' wildcard opponent in the International Championship Eliminator Tournament is revealed to be "Speedball" Mike Bailey.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats The Beast Mortos in his AEW debut to advance in the International Championship Eliminator Tournament.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mother Wayne, Kip Sabian). Christian Cage says he refuses to listen to anyone related to Jon Moxley and states this could be the most boring interview in history, then tells Renee to get out of his sight, which he does. Christian says he is still the next AEW World Champion and demands his contract be returned to him due to the referee's incompetence, and says he did not tap out or pass out, as he was relegating his champion. "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne stops Christian, saying he is lying to himself and to everyone else, and says that if he stuck to the original plan, he would be World Champion. He says Christian owes both an explanation and an apology. Christian shoves Nick Wayne, and Mother Wayne confronts Christian only for him to send her straight back to working at Waffle House. Christian asks Nick who he thinks he is to question him, as he and his real father have never won any world championships, and that he should be thankful that he found him as he would not die in front of his mother like a cowrd and that he will be World Champion. He tells Nick to shut up and keep riding his coattails, because if they have this conversation again, it will be the last time. Kip Sabian shakes his head and walks away, but Mother Wayne consoles Nick.
In backstage footage from Revolution, Lexy Nair walks in on MJF punching a mirror before yelling at Lexy Nair to get out.
MJF heads to the ring. He admits that he has a splitting headache and that his hand and body hurts, but what hurts the most is that everyone knows he had his match at Revolution won. He says "Hangman" Adam Page hit him with a cheap shot like he did in 2019 to get the win, then says the fans can chant for Hangman all they want because he is not upset anymore and he is ten times smarter than Hangman and his fans ever will be. MJF says he thinks ten step ahead of anyone else and that he will get his, and declares it is not over between him and Hangman by along shot before MVP shows up. Both men hug in the middle of the ring, and MVP says he is here to talk to MJF, saying he is proud of him and that he is not the rookie that he met eight years ago who volunteered to drive him around for a documentary in exchange for being under his learning tree. He says that the questions MJF asked impressed him and told him he would be a force to be reckoned with, and that he had such an aura and an intuition that cannot be taught that he had to teach him things. MVP also mentions that MJF stated he would be a World Heavyweight Champion and that he did what he set out to do, which he is proud of. He then says that he is not proud of what happened at Revolution. He wants to know why MJF is telling everyone about what happened to him at Revolution and wants to know why he is not destroying things and hurting people over his loss, then chalks it up to MJF losing his edge. MVP says the boys in the back not only no longer respect him, but they no longer fear him. He then says that they respect and fear The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), and that this is what MJF is missing. He tells MJF that he helped him out once and could help him again, and his business card has went from becoming an introduction to becoming a golden ticket that can change careers. He then offers his business card and says they should talk business, but MJF turns it down, saying he does not need his help or advice, as he was AEW World Champion for 406 consecutive days. MVP tells him to focus on the word "was" and hands him his business card, then leaves.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. He thanks the fans for having the most popular shirt in AEW, which proves that he was always the top star in The Acclaimed (Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn). He also says he has the most popular chant in AEW, yet everyone boos him when he gets it started. He then says the fans are stupid and that whoever answers his open challenge is stupid as well. The open challenge is answered by "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. Before the match can start, Max Caster says there is no way Takeshita is here to fight him, and is really here to invite him into The Don Callis Family, which he says could do wonders for him. He also says this could let him beat Kenny Omega, and Takeshita levels Caster with a forearm, pulls him up before getting a three count and hits him with Raging Fire for the win.
We hear from "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, who still possesses Gravity's mask. He says that gravity has been introduced into the situation between himself and Bandido ever since he embarrassed him and his brother in front of his family. He asks how Bandido will come back from that before stating that Bandido either brought this on himself or was unlucky enough to get in his way, then says Bandido's life has changed forever and not in a good way.
Willow Nightingale beats Penelope Ford. After the match, Penelope hits Willow with a metal folding chair, then Kris Statlander suddenly shows up and sends Penelope packing before helping Willow up. Willow pushes Statlander away, but they soon get dropped by Megan Bayne.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné. Billie Starkz also shows up, making this a no-physicality interview. Starkz says Mercedes has accomplished a lot, but so has she, and says that they are not that different. Starkz says that money may change everything, but she is looking to change into a champion. Mercedes says Starkz is out of her league despite being a student of the game, and says she will learn there is a price to pay for messing with Moné.
Tony Schiavone interviews Will Ospreay in the ring. Ospreay says he may be banged up, but he made it out of Revolution alive, and admits that keeping up with "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher was difficult, yet he was able to pull through, and feels Fletcher may be a world champion one day. He then says he is in trouble with his wife for lying to her, as she told him not to do something stupid off the top of the cage and he promised not to do so only to do it anyway and get fifteen missed calls from her. When he finally called her, she was supportive but still chewed him out for being at the top of the cage, and he managed to charm his way out of it by promising his wife a nice dinner. As for what is next for him, Ospreay says that he wants to be champion, and as Adam Copeland and Swerve Strickland have their world title matches, he must call his shot where it matters most: All In Texas. Ospreay says he must enter the main event of All In Texas by entering and winning the men's Owen Hart Tournament, and that it will be a pleasure to either face Copeland for the first time or have his rematch with Swerve. He then warns the king that an assassin is coming for the throne, and that he must be the world champion.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Switchblade" Jay White. He says it is great to hear from Will Ospreay again and hopes to face him in the ring again before congratulating him for winning at Revolution and calling his shot at All In Texas. He says that he did not hit Adam Copeland with the briefcase on purpose, but next week, Copeland gets redemption against Moxley. As far as who the #1 contender is goes, he will not let anyone taking his rightful place as that.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page when MJF walks into his path. Renee runs away, and Hangman says that MJF really does care about what the people think of him. MJF says he will call Hangman's bluff, says his win was a fluke victory, and that he will go on to become a legend while Hangman will make it close to the top only to tumble all the way down again. MJF then notes that Hangman believes that he does not deserve the fans' love, and says that the fans will get tired of waiting for him to win "the big one," because he never will, and that he will win the World Championship over and over and laugh at Hangman as he goes up the mountain. Hangman says they will see about that, then MJF walks away.
Orange Cassidy beats Hechicero to advance in the International Championship Eliminator Tournament with the Mouse Trap. After the match, "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up and makes it clear that he wants Orange Cassidy to end the show.
We hear from Daniel Garcia, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), Julia Hart, Brody King, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Powerhouse Hobbs and Bandido at the start of the show.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beats Undisputed Kingdom (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong)...almost. After Dax hits O'Reilly with a piledriver and scores the pinfall, he notices that O'Reilly's foot was on the middle rope, which referee Stephon Smith did not see. After protests from FTR, the match is restarted. Undisputed Kingdom (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) beats FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) after the restart. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom reach out to shake hands, but FTR walks away.
We hear from Willow Nightingale, who says that the Con-Chair-To she gave to Marina Shafir is still ringing in Shafir's ears and that she hopes that everybody heard it, as she has gone through so much in AEW, yet some people have forgotten what happens when the smiling stops. Willow says she is "the babe with the power" and that she is not afraid to use that power.
Wheeler Yuta beats Willie Mack. After the match, Jon Moxley shows up from out of the crowd and hits Wheeler Yuta from behind with the briefcase, then takes a microphone and says he has a lesson to teach Yuta about finishing the job. He gets in the ring and tells Yuta to take Adam Copeland out on Dynamite and ensure that he does not leave the ring under his own power, as he does not deserve a clear shot at the AEW World Championship. He then grabs Willie Mack and tells Yuta to finish the job, and Yuta smacks Willie Mack in the head with the briefcase. Moxley then leaves through the crowd.
Backstage, Mercedes Moné is met by Billie Starks, who hands the TBS Championship back to her before giving her a message from Momo Watanabe: enjoy holding the TBS Championship while it lasts, because at Revolution, she is taking it. Billie then throws a whole cup full of tea into Mercedes' face and runs off.
We hear from "Timeless" Toni Storm, who is in bed wearing a neck brace. She says that the nicest thing about being piledriven on the stage is waking up to panicked doctors and dozens of messages asking if she will ever walk again. She says that it gives one time to think if it was either all worth it or a complete waste of time, as her dreams have been haunted by a woman who will not let her wake up. Toni tells "The Glamour" Mariah May "Let's get lucid," as Mariah can pry the AEW Women's World Championship "from her cold, dead hips" while she leaves her soul at home. She also asks if Mariah wants the spotlight that drove her to her in the first place, and says she can give it to her. Toni then says that if Mariah liked Grand Slam Australia, then that show will be foreplay compared to the Hollywood ending that she wants. She says she does not want or need disqualifications, count-outs or rope breaks, and that no holds will be barred and falls will count anywhere. Toni hopes Mariah believes in God before ripping her neck brace off and proclaiming that Mariah will meet Her.
Swerve Strickland beats Clark Connors after targeting Connors' left arm throughout the match.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) are met by The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), who thank them for the opportunity. MVP mentions , then says they are men of honor and of their word and give them the tag team titles, then tells them that there is still a few weeks before Revolution and to get their business together, for they will soon be swimming with great white sharks.
Harley Cameron shows up on commentary. Harley names her new finishing move that she used against "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo earlier this week on Dynamite "My Finishing Move."
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews The Costco Guys (AJ and Big Justice) when John Morrison bumps into AJ. He calls AJ and Big Justice out for disrespecting MxM Collection (Mason Madden and Mansoor) when he was not around, but he is here now. He challenges AJ to a trios match at Revolution, then says "Big Justice and a cookie don't count."
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next two matches.
Shane Taylor Enterprises ("Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Vinny Massaro, Nick Ruiz and Dave Dutra in a trios match. After the match, Adam Cole makes his entrance for the next match and walks past Shane Taylor and Shane Taylor Enterprises on the way to the ring.
Adam Cole vs. Daniel Garcia for the TNT Championship ends with Shane Taylor Enterprises (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) attacking both men with less than five minutes left in the match. When "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard leaves the commentary, he is attacked by Shane Taylor.
We see a video package for The OPPs (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata).
Backstage, we hear from The Costco Guys (Big Boom AJ and Big Justice). As AJ mentions the disrespect from Johnny TV from earlier, Big Justice brings out Orange Cassidy as one partner. Justice wants to be the third man, but AJ says he needs Big Justice in his corner. Orange says he has a guy for that: Mark Briscoe, who becomes AJ's other partner. He says he has MxM Collection's (Mason Madden and Mansoor) fashion right here, and that they will whup Johnny TV at Revolution. Orange asks what the word of the day is, and thanks to Big Justice, it is "Boom!"
Queen Aminata beats Julia Hart. After the match, Brody King checks on Julia Hart, but he is attacked with the AEW Continental Championship belt by "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, who then flips Brody King off.
We hear from Kenny Omega. Omega says he was out for an entire year wondering if he would ever wrestle again, and he had to keep hearing Don Callis talk about how "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beat him twice in one week. He admits this got on his nerves and he is already pissed off, but what he plans to do to Takeshita is not about revenge, but about the International Championship, as whoever holds the belt is regarded as the best. He says that if Takeshita can beat him three times, then it is time for him to admit that Takeshita is better and that Takeshita is Callis' real meal ticket, and that he could never challenge for another championship again as the old him is gone. Omega then says that he has had an entire year to clear his mind, refocus, hone in on his training and sharpen all his dull points to make weaknesses into strengths after leaving his old friends behind and no longer having the baggage of being an Executive Vice President. He says that his focus is on the International Championship, not because of revenge, not because of Don Callis, and not because of Takeshita, and at Revolution, he is taking the title.
Powerhouse Hobbs and Bandido beat The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith).
MJF heads to the ring to start tonight's show, followed by "Hangman" Adam Page. The ring is surrounded by security. MJF talks about how he had the Casino Battle Royal won in 2019 until "Hangman" Adam Page cheap shotted him "like a gutless little worm" and forced him to fight his way back up to the top and beat some of the best in the process. He also brings up beating Hangman for the AEW World Championship on the way to becoming a six-time Dynamite Diamond Ring winner among other AEW accomplishments, including the longest-reigning AEW World Champion of all time. Hangman says he knows who MJF is and what he has done, and that MJF should be proud of this, then states MJF sounded angry about everything and could not be happy, as if there is still something MJF has not been able to win from the fans. MJF tells Hangman to shut his mouth, as he does not give a damn about the fans, as they decide who is morally redeemable and who is not, as they have with Hangman and not him, despite Hangman's questionable past actions. He says that in the fans' eyes, Hangman can do nothing wrong, and that the fans will chant "Cowboy Shit," then asks Hangman if he loves himself after everything he has done. When MJF mentions Christopher Daniels, Hangman says Daniels is ten times the man MJF is and that he would give him his own spine if he could, as Daniels gave his all for a 32-year career, went out like a warrior, and would not have wanted it any other way. Hangman says Daniels took care of the business when it did not take care of him and that Daniels represents "the best of us," and it is that selflessness and humility that seperates Daniels from MJF, who he says does not have the stomach for it. He asks MJF how he would be remembered if his career ended tomorrow, then says that he knows what is right and wrong and tells the truth about it, and while me may have lied a hundred times, he has never lied to the fans, and he has always handled problems eye-to-eye. Hangman says he has worked for and earned everything he has gotten in AEW while MJF has cheated and schemed his way to the top while treating those along the way as inferior, and hopes that MJF knows deep down he is not better than everyone else. MJF laughs and asks Hangman "Are you a child?" before stating that the history books do not care how the job is done, as he still earns everything, then says he cannot say the same for Hangman, as the powers that be chose to prop him up in the beginning. He says Hangman came in all the pomp and propaganda in the world while he showed up with a scarf and a microphone, and dares Hangman to name one thing he is better at than him. Hangman says "I...am real." MJF says Hangman can be the main character all he wants, as he has no problem being the bad guy. Both men then have a staredown in the middle of the ring, and security shows up and they are about to throw down.MJF looks around and backs off, then spits in Hangman's face. Hangman goes after MJF, and MJF gets out of the ring before security holds Hangman back. Hangman soon levels all of security, and Christopher Daniels shows up to pull Hangman back and almost gets decked by Hangman for it. Daniels says "This is what I was fighting for the whole time." He says they both know who he is, and not to listen to MJF.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Roderick Strong says that he and Orange Cassidy are destined to dance forever, and that not even being friends with Kyle O'Reilly will not stop him from beating Orange. O'Reilly admits his friendship with Orange Cassidy, but says that Roddy will have to "break that back." Adam Cole agrees that that Roddy must win.
The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) beat The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian) in a trios match by submission with Redrum from Hook to Nick Wayne as Shibata has Kip Sabian in a sleeper on the outside and Christian Cage wants nothing to do with Samoa Joe.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. Jericho says there is now AEW without him and that he is treated with vitriol instead of respect, and that it is time for a history lesson. He gives Bandido a Ring of Honor World title shot and tears up the bounty, then says he will prove that people are getting too comfortable around him.
Powrehouse Hobbs beats "The Redwood" Big Bill in a street fight after sending Big Bill from the top of a set of ring steps on the stage down through a barbed wire table on the floor and Big Bill is unable to free himself from the barbed wire.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Murder Machines ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer). Brian Cage says he and Archer had a face-to-face message for The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, but they are not here. Archer says that they know The Hurt Syndicate will be at Collision and that they want the tag team titles.
It is announced that AEW is returning to Arizona for Double or Nothing on May 25th.
"Timeless" Toni Storm and her butler Luther head to the ring. Toni delcares herself the new Women's World Champion and talks about how "The Glamour" Mariah May broke her heart, took her title and ruined her soul before calling her a "sick bitch," yet admits she is proud of her for giving her the fight of her life. She says that she beat Mariah with a small package and that good things come in small packages, then says she should have worn protection after being walloped with the biggest package she ever saw. She says that Toni Storm has been beaten, then plugs her next movie and says that if she is to be the best, she must face the best. Toni tells anyone who wants to face her that she is not hard to find, "for God is a woman and Her name is 'Timeless'."
We see a video package for Gabe Kidd, who is coming to Collision.
Backstage, Willow Nightingale takes offense to Jon Moxley attacking her, then fights Marina Shafir as soon as she shows up only for Shafir to hit her with her briefcase. Moxley then shows up, and the two of them head to the ring with Wheeler Yuta joining in. Claudio Castagnoli is noticed as Moxley takes the microphone and declares everything his and says nobody comes into his house and lays down a challenge. He says that he nearly popped Adam Copeland's head off his shoulders, and says that if Copeland shows up at Revolution, he will finish the job. "Switchblade" Jay White shows up, but PAC is soon behind him. After Switchblade notices PAC, Adam Copeland's entrance theme hits, and Copeland is behind Moxley. As he goes for Moxley and fights off everyone else in the ring, Switchblade hits PAC with Blade Runner and helps Copeland hit Claudio with a Spear. Copeland produces Spike from underneath the ring, which sends everyone running. Copeland goes after Moxley in the crowd, but Moxley escapes, and Copeland says the fans are his people, not Moxley's. He calls Moxley a coward, then declares that he will take out The Death Riders (Claudio, Yuta, PAC) one by one until it is man-to-man at Revolution when he kicks Moxley's ass.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné. Mercedes says there is no stopping the money train, then we see a Lexy Nair interview from Grand Slam Australia with Momo Watanabe. Momo challenges Mercedes for the TBS Championship at Revolution and promises to stop the money train. Mercedes says that if Momo wants a title match, then she should show up at Dynamite and say it to her face.
Megan Bayne beats Kris Statlander after Penelope Ford shows up and shoves Statlander off the top rope. After the match, Penelope Ford beats up Statlander, then Thunder Rosa shows up with a metal folding chair. Bayne and Penelope dare Rosa to hit her before they walk away.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Platinum" Max Caster, who issues another open challenge on Collision and proclaims that he will beat whoever steps up.
Ricochet heads to the ring. He calls Phoenix, Arizona "a poor man's Las Vegas," and says that he has a helicopter waiting because he wants to get out of Phoenix as soon as possible like Kevin Durant. He says the fans are "acting like ungrateful animals," then talks towards the camera to the fans at home, and says the fans and their boos do not matter, as booing a winner is booing a void of nothingness, and he is a winner. Ricochet says he proved it when he beat Swerve Strickland two weeks ago and has been proving it since he entered AEW, as he has been beating everyone's favorite wrestlers. He says that winners have something to show for their success and that so does he, then says he is not content with just wearing Prince Nana's robe when he can be wearing championship gold. Ricochet says he is the main name on the AEW roster and that he is here to win championship gold in 2025, as he is "too damn good lookin' not to be." Suddenly, Prince Nana shows up and gets in the ring with Ricochet, and says he has asked Swerve to stay home. He calls Ricochet out for wearing his robe, then mentions his own 30-year history and the robe that has been part of it. He says the robe represents pride, integrity and wrestlers past and presents. He says that whoever wears it has integrity and that Ricochet has not been given that opportunity, and if Ricochet really was a winner, he would give the robe back. Ricochet dares Prince Nana to take it, and tells him he is not getting it back before walking off.
Orange Cassidy beats Roderick Strong in a Revolution International Championship Series match. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Orange in the ring, but before Orange can say anything, Don Callis shows up wtih Mark Davis and Konosuke Takeshita. Callis says that Orange is nothing but "a red-headed hippie" and "a loudmouth punk" to him before he sics Takeshita and Mark Davis on him. As Callis kicks at Orange, Kenny Omega shows up and fights Mark Davis and Takeshita. Omega gets laid out at first, but Orange recovers, and he and Omega clean house. Omega then raises up the International Championship before having a staredown with Orange to end the show.
