AEW Collision: Key Takeaways from August 10, 2024

One big thing: The Patriarchy eliminates competition

In a shocking turn of events, Christian Cage and The Patriarchy attacked both The House of Black and Bang Bang Gang during their number one contender’s match for the AEW World Trios Championship.

• Christian Cage, acting as special guest referee, called for a double count-out.
• The Patriarchy then assaulted both teams with steel chairs.
• This leaves no clear challenger for the Trios titles at AEW All In: London.

Why it matters

The Patriarchy’s actions have thrown the Trios Championship picture into chaos just weeks before AEW’s biggest event of the year at Wembley Stadium.

Other key moments

Thunder Rosa triumphs in Texas Bull Rope Match

• Thunder Rosa defeated Deonna Purrazzo in a brutal, bloody contest.
• The match ended with Rosa hitting an avalanche bulldog through a table.

Swerve Strickland retains in Open Challenge

• AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland defeated Tomohiro Ishii.
• Swerve won with the House Call, maintaining momentum heading into All In.

Bryan Danielson opens up about career

• In an interview with Jim Ross, Danielson discussed his potential final run.
• He revealed he may need neck surgery before the end of the year.

Hikaru Shida calls out Mercedes Moné

• Shida challenged Moné for the TBS Championship on next week’s Dynamite.
• The winner could potentially go on to compete at All In: London.

What’s next

With The Patriarchy’s actions throwing the Trios title picture into disarray, who will step up to challenge them at Wembley Stadium?

What do you think about The Patriarchy’s tactics? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.