AEW Collision and Battle of the Belts XII: Ricochet shines, Dark Order falls

One big thing: Ricochet calls out Takeshita

Ricochet defeated AR Fox in a thrilling opening match at AEW Collision, then issued a challenge to International Champion Konosuke Takeshita.

• Ricochet and Fox delivered a high-flying spectacle, with Ricochet ultimately winning after hitting Vertigo.
• Post-match, Ricochet called out Takeshita, saying, “Wherever you go, I will be waiting here to kick your ass!”

Why it matters:

Ricochet’s challenge sets up a potential high-profile match for the International Championship, adding excitement to the division.

Dark Order ambushed, lose impromptu title match

The Blackpool Combat Club (BCC) attacked Dark Order after the scheduled Trios Championship match, leading to an impromptu title defense.

• BCC members Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and PAC assaulted Dark Order and Top Flight.
• Moxley forced an immediate title match, with the BCC retaining against a depleted Dark Order.

By the numbers:

• 3 vs 1: Dark Order’s John Silver was left to face the champions alone for most of the match.
• 2: Number of title defenses for the BCC in one night.

Other key moments:

• Anna Jay upset AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May in a non-title match, earning a future championship opportunity.
• Kyle Fletcher defeated Atlantis Jr., then teased a message for Will Ospreay on the upcoming Dynamite.
• Jamie Hayter won decisively against Brooke Havoc, but was confronted by Penelope Ford via video.

What’s next:

Anna Jay will challenge for the AEW Women’s World Championship in two weeks on Collision in Philadelphia.

Will Ricochet’s challenge to Takeshita lead to a title match? Leave a comment with your predictions for this potential showdown.