Professional wrestling history unfolds this Saturday as AEW Collision celebrates its centennial broadcast from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The milestone episode promises to deliver championship implications, bitter rivalries, and high-stakes action that could reshape the landscape of All Elite Wrestling.
Triple Threat Collision: Benjamin, Knight, and Wayne Clash
The night’s marquee attraction features three wrestlers representing different factions, each with their own agenda. Shelton Benjamin of The Hurt Syndicate faces off against JetSpeed’s Kevin Knight and The Patriarchy’s Nick Wayne in what promises to be a showcase of contrasting wrestling philosophies.
The seeds for this confrontation were planted at Dynamite 300, where JetSpeed launched a surprise attack on The Hurt Syndicate. Both Speedball Bailey and Kevin Knight absorbed punishment during the melee, but Knight’s defiant response was to demand this very match on Collision.
Meanwhile, The Patriarchy has been making waves in the tag team division. Christian Cage recently confronted MVP during a backstage segment, while Nick Wayne made his intentions clear regarding championship gold. A digital exclusive showed Wayne interrupting The Hurt Syndicate’s interview, only to face immediate retaliation.
Mentor-Student Relationship Turns Toxic
FTR squares off against The Outrunners in what represents the complete breakdown of what once seemed like a promising alliance. The former AEW World Tag Team Champions had taken the young duo under their wing, but recent events have poisoned that relationship beyond repair.
The turning point came on June 21st when Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd made a crucial decision. Rather than stand by their mentors, they chose to rescue Adam Cole and Bandido from a beating at the hands of FTR and the Don Callis Family.
Last week’s confrontation laid bare the animosity between both teams. With Big Stoke backing them up, FTR accused The Outrunners of betrayal. Turbo Floyd’s response was equally harsh, calling FTR’s mentorship a “mistake” and declaring their intention to “whoop FTR’s ass.”
Women’s Division Explosion
Eight of AEW’s top female competitors collide in an All-Star tag team encounter that represents weeks of escalating tension. Thunder Rosa, Queen Aminata, Anna Jay, and Tay Melo join forces against a formidable opposition led by ROH Women’s World Champion Athena.
Athena’s team includes the dangerous quartet of Thekla, Megan Bayne, and Julia Hart. These women have been involved in various combinations of singles matches, tag team contests, backstage ambushes, and post-match beatdowns throughout the past month.
International Flavor Meets Family Warfare
Lucha libre legend Místico teams with Conglomeration members Hologram and Mark Briscoe to battle the Don Callis Family’s representatives. Their opponents include the technical wizard Hechicero alongside RPG Vice, the veteran tandem of Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero.
Mark Briscoe brings personal history to this encounter, having crossed paths with the Don Callis Family multiple times in recent months. Both Briscoe and Místico have also had notable interactions with MJF and The Hurt Syndicate, adding layers of complexity to this six-man tag team battle.
Championship Spotlight: Cole Addresses His Challengers
TNT Champion Adam Cole prepares to hold court in another edition of “Storytime with Adam Cole, Bay Bay!” The charismatic champion faces mounting pressure from multiple contenders eyeing his prized title.
Cole’s segment promises to address the growing list of challengers who have stepped forward to stake their claims. With the TNT Championship representing one of AEW’s most prestigious prizes, Cole’s words could set the stage for future title defenses.
Continental Classic Rivals Renew Hostilities
Daniel Garcia and Kyle Fletcher return to singles competition, rekindling their impressive rivalry from the 2024 Continental Classic tournament. Their previous encounter was a standout performance that showcased both men’s abilities on wrestling’s biggest stage.
Recent weeks have seen these competitors on opposite sides of faction warfare. Garcia has aligned with Paragon to combat the Don Callis Family, while Fletcher represents the Family’s interests. Both wrestlers view this match as crucial for building momentum in AEW’s competitive singles division.
Redemption Stories and Open Challenges
Willow Nightingale seeks to bounce back from recent setbacks when she competes on the historic broadcast. Her path to the Women’s Casino Gauntlet at All In: Texas was derailed by interference from Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir, allowing former friend Kris Statlander to claim the opportunity instead.
The evening also features Max Caster issuing an open challenge to the AEW locker room. The self-proclaimed “Best Wrestler Alive” promises to face any competitor willing to step up during Collision’s milestone episode.
As AEW Collision reaches this significant milestone, the combination of championship implications, personal vendettas, and surprise elements creates the perfect storm for an unforgettable night of wrestling. Will any of these matches produce the kind of moment that defines the next hundred episodes of Saturday night action?
