The Don Callis Family continues its dominant run through AEW as Kyle Fletcher picked up a crucial victory over Kyle O’Reilly in Thursday night’s AEW Collision main event. This win appears to solidify Fletcher’s path toward a TNT Championship showdown with Adam Cole at the upcoming All In Texas event, though it came with some controversial assistance from Lance Archer.
Battle of the Kyles Delivers Hard-Hitting Action
The clash between Fletcher and O’Reilly showcased two distinct wrestling philosophies in action. Fletcher relied heavily on his power advantage, overwhelming the former Undisputed Era member with aggressive offensive bursts. Meanwhile, O’Reilly stuck to his proven formula of calculated strikes and submission holds to control the match’s tempo.
The psychological warfare was evident as both wrestlers searched for openings against familiar opposition. O’Reilly’s technical prowess kept him competitive despite Fletcher’s size and strength advantages throughout the opening sequences.
Chair-Based Warfare Takes Center Stage
The action spilled to ringside where both competitors found creative ways to incorporate steel chairs within the referee’s guidelines. O’Reilly demonstrated his ring awareness by positioning himself strategically on a chair before launching Fletcher into the unforgiving steel.
Not to be outdone, Fletcher found himself on the receiving end of O’Reilly’s signature shotgun dropkick while perched on the same chair. These sequences highlighted both wrestlers’ ability to adapt their offense to the environment around them.
Lance Archer’s Interference Shifts Momentum
Just when O’Reilly appeared to be building sustained offense, Lance Archer made his presence felt at the crucial moment. The Murderhawk Monster initially attempted a chokeslam on the former NXT Champion, who valiantly fought off the first attempt.
However, Archer’s persistence paid off as he connected with a devastating big boot while the official’s attention was elsewhere. This interference proved to be the turning point that Fletcher needed to regain control of the contest.
Fletcher Closes Strong With Signature Offense
Following Archer’s assistance, Fletcher unleashed a devastating combination of his most impactful moves. The Blue Thunderbomb nearly ended the match but O’Reilly’s resilience kept him alive for the near-fall.
Fletcher continued his assault with a running boot in the corner, though O’Reilly nearly stole victory with a surprise roll-up attempt. The drama reached its peak when Fletcher escaped at the final second before delivering a running knee and his delayed brainbuster finisher for the decisive three-count.
Post-Match Chaos Brings The Paragon to the Rescue
The bell’s conclusion didn’t end Fletcher and Archer’s assault on the defeated O’Reilly. The Don Callis Family members continued their beatdown until The Paragon and Daniel Garcia rushed to ringside for the save.
This post-match angle reinforced the ongoing faction warfare that’s been building momentum across recent AEW programming. The clear battle lines have been drawn heading into what promises to be an explosive confrontation at All In Texas.
With Fletcher now positioned for his TNT Championship opportunity against Adam Cole, the question remains whether he can capture singles gold without outside interference. Will The Paragon find a way to neutralize the Don Callis Family’s numbers advantage when the stakes are highest?
