February 24, 2024
Great Southern Bank Arena – Springfield, MO
Sammy Guevara vs. Powerhouse Hobbs
AEW Collision kicked off with the No Disqualification Match between Sammy Guevara and Powerhouse Hobbs. Before the match began, Kevin Kelly explained that luckily for Guevara, everyone was barred from ringside and Tony Schiavone added that Don Callis was not there as he was in London escorting Will Ospreay to the States for his match against Konosuke Takeshita. Sammy Guevara got the jump on Hobbs before the bell and the two went into an intense, brawling match. Early on, Hobbs approached Kevin Kelly and demanded his belt which he promptly used on Guevara.
Powerhouse Hobbs demands the belt of #AEW ringside commentator Kevin Kelly!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@TrueWillieHobbs | @sammyguevara pic.twitter.com/ziCDVeqMVI
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
A little later, Sammy Guevara set up two tables on the outside but was caught by Hobbs on the apron as Hobbs hit a spinebuster on Guevara through the tables.
THROUGH THE TABLES!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@TrueWillieHobbs | @sammyguevara pic.twitter.com/XLiwznFHRA
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Guevara then hit Hobbs with two (gimmicked) beer bottles that he grabbed from the crowd which landed Hobbs on two additional tables set up on the outside. Sammy grabbed a tall ladder and hit a Swanton off the ladder onto Hobbs and through the tables.
Double bottle knockout!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@TrueWillieHobbs | @sammyguevara pic.twitter.com/ANgsLegRJN
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
How far is Sammy Guevara willing to go?!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@TrueWillieHobbs | @sammyguevara pic.twitter.com/i3N9hb53Yn
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Finally, yet another table was set up in the ring and Hobbs hit The World’s Strongest Slam on Sammy through the table for the win in just over seventeen minutes.
Mox & Claudio Promo
Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli cut a backstage promo saying that a time-limit draw for them is unsatisfactory and they accepted FTR’s challenge for a rematch at Revolution.
Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli respond to FTR’s challenge for #AEWRevolution!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@JonMoxley | @ClaudioCSRO | @DaxFTR | @CashWheelerFTR pic.twitter.com/YEwKAj0W0o
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
FTR vs. Shane Taylor Promotions
Next up was FTR taking on Shane Taylor and Lee Moriarty. STP put up a good fight but ultimately fell to FTR via the Doomsday Device.
Cash Wheeler clears the ring!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@DaxFTR | @CashWheelerFTR | @shane216taylor | @theleemoriarty pic.twitter.com/bEgNhSGAAF
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
After the match, FTR got on the mic and said they weren’t scared of the BCC and they were coming for them at Revolution.
Cash Wheeler has a message for Jon Moxley of the BCC ahead of their tag team match next Sunday at #AEWRevolution.
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@DaxFTR | @CashWheelerFTR pic.twitter.com/pCVD6gwVYS
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Danielson/Akiyama Video Package
Ahead of their match later in the night, a highlight package of Bryan Danielson and Jun Akiyama was aired.
"This will be the most epic year of my career."
The American Dragon @bryandanielson is set to face Japanese wrestling legend Jun Akiyama @jun0917start for the first time ever in TONIGHT’S MAIN EVENT LIVE on #AEW Collision!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT! pic.twitter.com/tTxO6bpZsm
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Thunder Rosa
Next, Thunder Rosa reemerged after not being seen for a month to face Lady Bird Monroe. Rosa made quick work of Monroe with the Tijuana Bomb. After the match, she cut a promo to the camera saying she was climbing the ladder and not to take her spot.
One step ahead!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@thunderrosa22 pic.twitter.com/vz7zlT5CMp
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Stat, Willow, and Stoke
Renee Paquette asked Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale, and Stokely Hathaway to respond to Julia Hart and Skye Blue’s challenge from Rampage. Statlander stepped up and challenged Skye to a match next week.
Will Kris Statlander or Willow Nightingale accept the challenge laid out by Skye Blue last night on #AEWRampage?
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@CallMeKrisStat | @WillowWrestles | @StokelyHathaway | @SkyeByee | @TheJuliaHart pic.twitter.com/Qc119ATsMX
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Bang Bang Scissor Gang
Next up was Jay White, Colten Gunn, and Billy Gunn representing the Bang Bang Scissor Gang taking on The Iron Savages. Max Caster seemed to whiff on his rap coming to the ring and it was hard to tell if it was an actual gaffe or part of the story. Meanwhile, at one point Colten Gunn jumped past his father to tag Jay White seemingly upsetting Daddy Ass. Jay White was able to get the pinfall on Jacked Jameson with the Blade Runner.
Colten Gunn tags in Jay White and clears the ring!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@JayWhiteNZ | @coltengunn | @RealBillyGunn | @bearbronsonBC | @bear_boulder | @PosedMaloneJJ pic.twitter.com/4MEyphddOr
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Danielson Promo
Lexi Nair interviewed Bryan Danielson backstage and he put over Jun Akiyama as a legend but then turned his attention to Eddie Kingston who would be on commentary for the match. Danielson said he doesn’t respect Kingston and called him unprofessional and mocked his promos. He said his wasted potential pisses him off and he would beat him at Revolution.
Before his Main Event match with Jun Akiyama, Bryan Danielson has a message for Eddie Kingston about respect.
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@bryandanielson pic.twitter.com/Zm63uJLknl
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Malakai Black vs. Bryan Keith
The next match of the evening was House of Black’s Malakai Black taking on The Bounty Hunter Bryan Keith. Keith held his own with Malakai and nearly had him beaten with a Liger Bomb. The commentary team noted that it had been nearly three and a half years since Malakai’s last singles loss. Immediately after, Black hit the spinning heel kick and scored the win in just under eleven minutes.
Back & forth aggression on display!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@malakaiblxck | @bountykeith pic.twitter.com/LoZ2x0gjW6
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
After the match, the lights went out and when they came back on Mark Briscoe was in the ring with a kendo stick. Briscoe fought off Matthews and King and attempted to hit Malakai with a steel spike but missed, allowing HOB to lay him out.
Mark Briscoe has arrived seeking revenge!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@malakaiblxck | @SussexCoChicken pic.twitter.com/RQhpbSAuGg
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Serena Deeb vs. Lady Frost
After re-airing the Sting/Darby Allin promo package from Dynamite, we jumped into Serena Deeb taking on Lady Frost who was subbing in for Kiera Hogan who was under the weather. Before the match, it was explained that Frost recently spent some time in Mexico and a few highlights were shown of her competing in CMLL.
Wild Serena Deeb lariat!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@SerenaDeeb | @RealLadyFrost pic.twitter.com/RbtuDohft7
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Serena Deeb tapped out Lady Frost in just under nine minutes. After the match, Deeb said that she was waiting for any woman to step up or any woman to join the division. She then mocked Toni Storm with her black-and-white effects and then said she was there to put the “wrestle” back in wrestling.
Who will step up to Serena Deeb?
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@SerenaDeeb pic.twitter.com/dkrNcjN6gb
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Bryan Danielson vs. Jun Akiyama
The main event of the night was Bryan Danielson taking on Jun Akiyama with Eddie Kingston on commentary. Taito Nakabayashi from New Japan was the referee for this match and Kevin Kelly noted it was to help with the language barrier.
Jun Akiyama looks to dismantle the left arm of Bryan Danielson.
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@bryandanielson | @jun0917start pic.twitter.com/ql7PSLM9Dh
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
FIGHTING SPIRIT!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@bryandanielson | @jun0917start pic.twitter.com/seVfUC0zBt
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 25, 2024
Bryan Danielson vanquished Jun Akiyama with the Busaiku Knee in just under sixteen minutes. Eddie Kingston reiterated that he never had a problem with Danielson, it was always Danielson who had the problem with Kingston. Danielson shook Akiyama’s hand after the match and then gave Kingston the finger. This led to Akiyama slapping Danielson in the face to which Danielson apologized. Danielson then low-blowed Akiyama and Kingston jumped him. This brought out Claudio Castagnoli which in turn brought out FTR. Tony Schiavone announced that on Dynamite this Wednesday it would be Eddie Kingston & FTR vs. Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli & Jon Moxley.
AEW Collision Results:
- No Disqualification Match: Powerhouse Hobbs over Sammy Guevara in 17:03
- FTR over Shane Taylor Promotions in 10:17
- Thunder Rosa over Lady Bird Monroe in 2:08
- Bang Bang Scissor Gang over The Iron Savages in 4:47
- Malakai Black over Bryan Keith in 10:57
- Serena Deeb over Lady Frost in 8:41
- Bryan Danielson over Jun Akiyama in 15:58