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The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) beat Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) and Bandido in a trios match.

We hear from Kyle Fletcher, who says that he attacked Orange Cassidy because nobody is more international than he is and that he will be the new AEW International Champion.

Jade Cargill beats Danni Bee and goes 58-0. After the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling shows up and says she and Jade Cargill lined up more talent in the back, and another challenger - Genesis - who quickly becomes Jade Cargill's 59th win. As Sterling argues with the referee, Taya Valkyrie makes work of both Jade and Leila Grey, then hits Jade with the Road to Valhalla before asking Jade "Now...who's that bitch?" before telling Jade she will see her at Double or Nothing.

The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods, Ari Daivari) in a trios match.

It's time for QTV. QT Marshall says that the staff of QT is in the Casino Battle Royal at Double or Nothing, and that Powerhouse Hobbs is front and center on the poster for AEW Collision, where Harley Cameron says that Hobbs will dominate. Marshall says that on June 17th, the real story begins.

Tony Schiavone interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Brother Zay in the ring. Matt Hardy says that it is them against The Firm, and if they win, he will be in charge of "All Ego" Ethan Page's contract. As Jeff Hardy says that they are on the road to becoming AEW World Tag Team Champions, Ethan Page shows up and says he asked The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) to help him, not to make a match or keep things going, and says that he and Matt Hardy are done. Ethan Page then tries to restart his friendship with Brother Zay, saying that he is responsible for Zay's solo success before he was played for a fool. He tries to hug it out with Zay, but Zay isn't having it. When Ethan forces him to shake his hand, Ethan grabs Zay and The Gunns attack The Hardys. The Gunns then wrap a chair around Brother Zay's neck, which Ethan Page stomps from the top rope before declares that Zay will never moan - much less wrestle again - before telling him and The Hardys he and The Gunns will see them at Double or Nothing.

Chris Jericho says that Adam Cole is a coward for his actions on Dynamite and is not a man of his word, and if Cole was here right now, he would beat his ass. We then hear from Adam Cole, who says that if Jericho wants to fight him, and that he will make his life hell by beating his ass when he leaves the arena and that there is nothing he can do. Jericho then says the restraining order that bans Adam Cole from the building is null and void and that they will both have an unsanctioned match at Double or Nothing before tearing the restraining order. Adam Cole then thanks Chris Jericho for tearing up the contract, then enters the building. After the commercial break, Adam Cole shows up through the crowd and comes for Chris Jericho. Jericho and Cole brawl on the ramp until security and referees show up to restore order.

"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes beats Bishop Kaun. After the match, "The Machine" Brain Cage attacks and powerbombs Dustin Rhodes, then Swerve Strickland shows up and smiles before "Limitless" Keith Lee arrives and takes out all Cage and Kaun before staring down Swerve. Cage and Kaun get back up and attack Keith Lee from behind, but Prince Nana gets Kaun a chair to hit Keith Lee in the back with so that Brian Cage can drop Keith Lee into the chair with an F-5. Swerve then hits Keith Lee, who is seated on the chair, with a Swerve Stomp from the top rope.

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Jon Moxley beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels with a bulldog choke into a sleeper. Amazingly, Moxley and Daniels shake hands after the match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jade Cargill and "Smart" Mark Sterling. Sterling says Jade will get rid of Taya Valkyrie next week, and emphasizes that Taya cannot use the Road to Valhalla or else she will be disqualified.

Hook, Isiah Kassidy and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Jeff Hardy says he has worked so hard to get to this moment right now and that he is trying really hard to love himself again, and that the smartest thing for him to do is retire. Jeff Hardy then declares that he will leave AEW at an extreme high than a depressing low. As Matt Hardy gets on the microphone, Stokely Hathaway shows up on the video screen saying that he is pissed and that Matt refuses to get in contact with him regarding their match. Matt says Stokely will know when the time is right, then Stokely teases leaving by saying he is working on being a better man and that he is working on having some patience when The Firm ("All Ego" Ethan Page, Big Bill, Lee Moriarty) suddenly attacks Hook, Kassidy and The Hardys from behind. This does not last long, as The Firm retreats after The Hardys chase after them with chairs.

We hear from Naturally Limitless ("Limitless" Keith Lee and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes). While Keith Lee has a modicum of respect for Chris Jericho, he would have won had it not been for Swerve Strickland. Dustin Rhodes says that next week on Rampage, they will be in action.

Julia Hart beats Kiera Hogan with Hartless. After the match, Anna Jay A.S. runs into the ring and brawls with Julia Hart, and referees have to restore order.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Christopher Daniels. Daniels says he is not here for just respect, but for victory and championships. Suddenly, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta show up, but Jon Moxley shows up and says Daniels "is cool." After Daniels says that Moxley still has some honor in him, Moxley attacks Daniels, then says that The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) never changed and that everyone else is "out of their damn minds."

Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Slim J and The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, Ari Daivari, "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods) despite Jarrett inadvertently punching Dax when Dax grabs "Smart" Mark Sterling from behind. After the match, Mark Briscoe, who has been watching from backstage, has to play peacemaker between both sides.

We see a video package of Orange Cassidy's reign as AEW All-Atlantic and International Champion.

We hear from The Butcher, The Blade and Kip Sabian. The Blade says that if Kenny Omega and Konosuke Takeshita want to walk around like a couple of tough guys, they will have to get through them first.

El Hijo de Vikingo retains the AAA Megas Championship against Dralistico after Jose the Assistant, Rush and "El Perro Peligroso" Preston Vance get ejected for putting their hands on Vikingo. After the match, Rush, Jose the Assistant and Preston Vance return to attack Vikingo.

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AR Fox beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon.

Willie Mack beats Serpentico.

Leila Grey beats Ameera.

The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Ari Daivari) beat Jay Lucas and Terry Yaki.

Lee Moriarty betas Invictus Khash.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews The Varsity Athletes and "Smart. "Smart" Mark Sterling says that The Varsity Athletes needed to be presented in a way that fits their atheltic prowess and that they have done just that, and confirms that while Ari Daivari still leads The Trust Busters (Daivari, Slim J, Jeeves Kay, Sonny Kiss), he is also a Varsity Athlete due to being varsity class - as well as his client - and due to his history with Tony Nese.

Evil Uno beats Cezar Bononi.

Toni Storm beats Kiera Hogan.

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The Jericho Appreciation Society ("Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard) beats Fuego del Sol and Leon Ruffin.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. He says that last month marked his 30th year in professional wrestling and that he is glad to be a part of AEW as it has become successful. He says that this success has brought in other wrestlers who are younger and tougher than him, and while some say that his best days are behind him, he says . He says his 30 years have brought him and that experience trumps youth, strength, speed and agility and if there is any problem that his skills cannot solve, his mind can solve it. He then says that he has signed an open contract, and if anyone signs it and gets in the way of what he wants, they had better say their prayers.

Mei Suruga beats Hyena Hera by submission.

The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods) beat Da Russell Twins (Allen and Kameron Russell).

Kip Sabian beats Gravity.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods). Sterling says absolute domination is coming next, as the two of them wrestling absolutely blows him away and their cohesion is next-level. Nese says Woods is the best partner he has ever had in his career, then Trent Beretta reminds Nese that they were partners in the past. Nese says Trent was and is a good partner, but he cannot hold a candle to either him or Woods. He tells Nese to stop being a tough guy and to stay out of his interviews, then Trent challenges Nese to a match where nobody else is at ringside. Sterling says he will be at ringside because it is in his contract, but Trent says he does not care.

"The Reality" Zack Clayton beats Dan Adams.

Brock Anderson and Brian Pillman Jr. beat The Trust Busters (Jeeves Kay and Sonny Kiss).

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that he is filming his third feature film of the year before saying that he seems scum and ugly people in every town that he goes to, and that he is reminded of cleanliness, decorum and attractive bodies in Hollywood, California. He then tells the fans to buy a bar of soap, take it home and wash the filth off of themselves, then look in the mirror and realize that they suck compared to him. He then ends with a "Let's Go Hunk" chant before catching a flight.

"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats Serpentico after Luther and Angelico's interference attempt backfires.

Before the next match, Ari Daivari proposes to J. Spade that if he can beat him by pinfall, submission, count-out or disqualification, he will give him and everyone in the crowd $1,000 from his very own trust. He then tells J. Spade that the fans are depending on them and to not let them down.

Ari Daivari beats J. Spade.

Diamante beats Ultra Violette.

Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat Larry Lazard, Terry Yaki and Jay Lucas in a trios match.

Konosuke Takeshita beats Bronson.

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Christopher Daniels beats Brian Pillman Jr.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that there are no small roles, only small actors, then says he has looked from the bottom there is only one him. He then thanks his entire West Coast team for making his dream before asking if he has a match tonight.

Emi Sakura beats Jada Stone.

Backstage, Arn Anderson talks with Brock Anderson and Brian Pillman Jr. He says that "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard was a little more conniving, and he and Brock are not happy about this. Arn then tells Pillman not to think any less of his abilities after being beaten by a veteran in Christopher Daniels. He then says that he has looked back at the one time Pillman and Anderson tagged together, and says that while he is grasping at straws, he does see a spark between them. Pillman says he has lost everything he has worked for and that he is truly lost, then says he was told to look for Arn Anderson for advice when he started his career. He then says that he does not know where to go from here and he is calling in that favor. Arn Anderson tells Brock and Pillman to listen to him and give the tag team a try, as their history as of late makes him want to puke.

"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beats Dak Draper.

Blake Christian beats Sean Maluta.

Before the next match, Ari Daivari proposes to Leon Ruffin that instead of wrestling each other, all Ruffin has to do is lay down and let him beat him, and in return, he will make him an official member of The Trustbusters (Daivari, Sonny Kiss, Slim J, Jeeves Kay). Daivari also promises that Ruffin will come out the bigger winner. Ruffin says he does not lay down for anyone, especially "a jackass like [Daivari]."

Ari Daivari beats Leon Ruffin following the distraction by the rest of The Trust Busters (Sonny Kiss, Slim J, Jeeves Kay). After the match, The Trustbusters (Daivari, Sonny Kiss, Slim J, Jeeves Kay) continue to attack Ruffin, then AR Fox and Blake Christian run in with chairs and force The Trust Busters to retreat.

Rohit Raju beats Richard Adonis.

Jora Johl beats Jarett Diaz.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rohit Raju. Rohit says he is hungry, and says he wants the main course buffet and not the nuggets he has gotten in 2022. He says that if other people in AEW are not careful, he will eat from their plates.

The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds) beat Axton Ray and Blanco Loco.

The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods) beat The Skulk (Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis).

Kiera Hogan beats Kaci Lennox.

The Trustbusters (Sonny Kiss and Slim J) bat Ryzin and Cameron Stewart.

"Captain" Shawn Dean beats Ariel Dominguez.

Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).

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Hikaru Shida beats Tyra Russamee.

Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling brags about The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athletes" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods) testing their strength and conditioning in the high altitudes of tonight's video while bashing the fans for not being able to go up a flight of stairs without losing their breath. He then says that he asked for "the biggest and baddest athletes Colorado had to offer," and says that there must be some sort of mix-up before stating that they will wrap this up so they can leave Colorado and "breathe some real air."

The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athletes" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods) beat The Pillars of Destiny (Hunter Grey and Paul Titan).

Isiah Kassidy and Matt Hardy beat Manny Lemons and Atiba. (Manny Lemons will also appear on WWE Raw later that night, making him the sixth wrestler to appear on both shows on the same night.)

"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats Lilith Grimm by submission.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Isiah Kassidy and Matt Hardy. Isiah Kassidy says it felt "orgasmic" to win, and Matt Hardy says that he and Kassidy worked together like a well-oiled machine. He says that he and Kassidy are coming for everything, then "All Ego" Ethan Cassidy shows up and chews them out for going through the wrong entrance tunnel and "not following the hierarchy." Matt Hardy appeases to Ethan Page and says that this will not happen again, then tells him that he and Isiah have a good thing going. Ethan Page is impressed and says he did not expect this, then says he feels like a jerk now, then allows them to take the spotlight and finish the interview. Ethan Page leaves, and when Isiah questions Matt, Matt winks at him.

Angelico guests on commentary for the next match.

Athena beats Gypsy Mac by submission, then slams her face first into the Ring of Honor Women's World Championship belt on the outside after the match.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, Alex Reynolds) beat "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth and Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico) in a trios match.

Julia Hart beats Leva Bates with Hartless.

Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal beat Justin Andrews and Ryzin. After the match, Satnam Singh choke slams Ryzin.

The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) beat Hagane Shinno, Rosario Grillo, and Dean Alexander in a trios match.

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Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says they were happy to be here to see the tryouts for the first varsity team to be associated with The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods), then says that nobody is "varsity material" here before saying that The Varsity Athletes will win tonight.

The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods) beat Dean Alexander and Rosario Grillo.

Willow Nightingale beats "The Problem" Marina Shafir.

Wheeler Yuta beats KM.

Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page, Matt Hardy and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). Ethan Page says business is booming after Matt Hardy and Private Party are winning match after match and earning their pay in the ring and at the merch table. He then tells Matt Hardy that he will eventually break him and turn him into a psycho, but until then, they will ride the wave of momentum. He then tells them to put some weight on their next win by taking on The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi).

Jake Hager beats Bryce Donovan with the head and arm triangle hold.

Tay Melo beats Skye Blue by submission, then attacks Skye Blue after the match. Anna Jay A.S. puts the Queenslayer on Skye Blue, then Willow Nightingale runs into the ring and chases Tay and Anna away.

Rush beats Leon Ruffin.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, Alex Reynolds) beats The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Sonny Kiss, Jeeves Kay) in a Trios match.

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Before the next match, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) attack The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Techinical Beast" Josh Woods) from behind before they and "Smart" Mark Sterling can scissor.

The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Techinical Beast" Josh Woods). After the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling still says he has the trademark for "Scissor Me," but Billy Gunn shows up and throws him into the ring so that The Acclaimed can stomp him in the groin.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Tony Schiavone interviews Jade Cargill. Cargill says she has set tonight up so that Leila Grey can send Willow Nightingale back to the indies in return for getting the TBS Championship back.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Ortiz, Eddie Kingston, Alex Abrahantes and The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix). Everyone intervenes for Eddie Kingston and say that Eddie is good and skilled, and do not want to see them lose his temper. PAC shows up and tells Eddie to compose himself as his temper did him no good in his hometown, much to the irritation of Eddie and the disappointment of everyone else.

Before the next match, Ari Daivari tries to give Hook straight cash in exchange for the FTW Championship. Hook smacks Daivari instead.

Hook retains the FTW Championship against Ari Daivari with Redrum. After the match, Jeeves Kay checks on Ari Daivari, but Hook puts him in the Redrum, puts him out and puts a $100 bill in his mouth.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Ethan Page, Stokely Hathaway and Matt Hardy. Matt Hardy asks why he is here, and Stokely makes him read a contract. Matt Hardy raps at Stokely Hathaway, and Stokely and Ethan Page walk away.

Willow Nightingale beats Leila Grey. After the match, it is revealed that Willow Nightingale has signed with All Elite Wrestling. Jade Gargill then shows up with a chair and sits in it in the middle of the ring and gives "The Native Beast" Nya Rose ten seconds to return the TBS Championship to her. All of a sudden, Nyla Rose is seen on the video screen with Vickie Guerrero and Marina Shafir in Jade Cargill's car with the TBS Championship. Jade promises to sit in the ring as Kiera Hogan and Leila Grey head to the back. When security heads to the ring, Jade lays them out.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Alex Marvez interviews Preston "10" Vance. Jose the Assistant gives 10 one last chance to join La Faccion Ingobernables, and Rush threatens to beat 10 up. Orange Cassidy pops up from behind the bar and pulls the AEW All-Atlantic Championship out of a backpack and offers both 10 and Rush beers, but neither man is interested and Rush wants championship gold. Orange then proposes a three-way match for the title.

Backstage, Orange Cassidy tries to take Mark Henry's job as Mark interviews Preston "10" Vance and Rush. Orange says he is defending his championship because he felt like it, and 10 says he gets to walk out as champion while he kicks Rush's ass. Rush tells 10 that he will know who he is when he beats him, and Jose the Assistant says that Orange will have the shortest reign in AEW history. Orange then tries to take Mark Henry's job again before Mark says it is time for the main event.

Orange Cassidy retains the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Preston "10" Vance and Rush in a Triple Threat Match with a sit-down pin on 10. 10 and Rush almost have a confrontation on the ramp after the match.

In memory of AEW lead video engineer Brian Muster.