The Big Thing
The ONE YEAR Anniversary of AEW COLLISION delivered shocking moments and thrilling matches, headlined by the Blackpool Combat Club’s victory over TMDK and allies, Thunder Rosa’s brutal loss to Deonna Purrazzo, and Christian Cage’s shocking attack on Buddy Matthews.
Key Takeaways
- Blackpool Combat Club defeated TMDK, Rocky Romero, and Lio Rush in a hard-hitting 8-man tag match
- Deonna Purrazzo brutalized Thunder Rosa with a camera shot to win their No DQ match
- Christian Cage declared himself the “father” of AEW and attacked Buddy Matthews with a con-chair-to
Match Results
Blackpool Combat Club vs. TMDK, Rocky Romero, & Lio Rush
Jon Moxley scored the pin for BCC after a chaotic brawl involving all eight men. Moxley then cut a promo, vowing to end Tetsuya Naito’s career at Forbidden Door.
No DQ Match: Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo
In a brutal match, Purrazzo smashed a camera into Rosa’s head and applied the Venus De Milo, forcing the referee to stop the match.
Hechicero vs. Dalton Castle
Hechicero picked up the win after a twisting leg drop, with the Gates of Agony helping to triple team Castle post-match.
TNT Championship Ladder Match Qualifier: Lee Moriarty vs. Dante Martin
Dante Martin secured his spot in the TNT Title Ladder Match at Forbidden Door by pinning Moriarty after a frog splash.
Kyle O’Reilly vs. Anthony Henry
O’Reilly made quick work of Henry, forcing him to tap out to the cross arm breaker.
Trios Main Event: The Bang Bang Gang vs. House of Black
Despite Buddy Matthews being taken out mid-match, Malakai Black secured the win for House of Black with The End kick on Austin Gunn.
Why It Matters
The shocking moments and title implications from this anniversary show will have far-reaching effects on the AEW landscape. Moxley’s vow to end Naito’s career raises the stakes for their Forbidden Door clash, while Christian Cage’s attack on Buddy Matthews leaves the House of Black’s trios title shot in question. Additionally, the brutality of the Rosa vs. Purrazzo match showcases the intensity of the women’s division.
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