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Duluth, August 26, 2023 - Here is the live coverage for this week's edition of AEW Collision which is set to take place on August 26, 2023, live from Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. ##
AEW Collision starts at 8 PM ET. This is 5 PM PT, 1 AM BST, and 8 AM AEST. The show will run for two hours, so it will end at 10 PM ET. ##
CM Punk will be joining forces with Sting, Darby Allin, and an undisclosed partner, creating a mystery element. Their challenge is to face off against Jay White, Luchasaurus, Swerve Strickland, and Brian Cage. This showdown will be filled with familiar adversaries from past events. Notably, Punk's designated opponent, Samoa Joe, will provide commentary during the match. ##
Additionally, the lineup includes Orange Cassidy, Penta El Zero M, and Eddie Kingston preparing for the upcoming Stadium Stampede match. Their opponents will be The Butcher, The Blade, and Kip Sabian. Originally intended for Dynamite, Jack Perry has plans to officially retire the FTW title, adding an extra layer of significance to the event. ##
AEW Collision, August 26, 2023, Live Update
The Funeral of the FTW Championship ##
FTW Champion Jack Perry entered the ring, accompanied by pallbearers who carried the FTW Title on a black stand, reminiscent of Paul Bearer. The wordplay of the pun struck me just now. Perry expressed his attachment to the FTW Title, stating that he believed he would become the enduring legacy of FTW in the next century. A video montage showcased the lighthearted moments he shared with the championship, including showering and biking while wearing the title belt. ##
Perry announced that the time had come to bid farewell to the title, revealing a sledgehammer. The arena lights dimmed, and a video featuring Hook began playing on the screen. Hook declared the title as part of his lineage and vowed to reclaim it. As the lights returned, Hook surprisingly emerged behind Perry in the ring. Hook skillfully evaded a swing of the sledgehammer, overpowering Perry and executing a T-Bone suplex that sent Perry crashing through a corner table. Hook then took the microphone and cryptically said, "Wembley. Sunday." ##
The impending FTW Title match between Perry and Hook was confirmed for the All In Zero Hour event. A video package highlighted the history between MJF and Adam Cole, building up their main event clash for All In. ##
Eddie Kingston, Orange Cassidy & Penta El Zero Miedo (w/Alex Abrahantes) Vs Kip Sabian, The Butcher, & The Blade (w/Penelope Ford) ##
In a match featuring Eddie Kingston, Orange Cassidy, and Penta El Zero Miedo facing off against Kip Sabian, The Butcher, and The Blade, chaos ensued with Penta's involvement leading to a Pier Six brawl. Penta managed to land a running Death Valley Driver on Blade, who was then propelled into Butcher in the corner. Sabian executed a cunning feigned dive, drawing Cassidy into a double-team assault by Butcher and Blade. Amidst the frenetic action, Cassidy countered Sabian's maneuvers, and Kingston ultimately secured victory by delivering a sliding lariat to Sabian. ##
Subsequently, the Best Friends, joined by their allies for the All In event, addressed their upcoming clash with Blackpool Combat Club. Trent Beretta expressed displeasure at the disrespect shown to his mother by the Blackpool Combat Club, promising to settle the score at Wembley. Kingston intended to confront Santana & Ortiz, but they had already departed. Kingston vowed to confront them, expressing his determination to overcome any challenges and target each of his rivals. ##
WINNNERS: Eddie Kingston, Orange Cassidy & Penta El Zero Miedo (w/Alex Abrahantes) ##
A video package featured sit-down interviews with The Young Bucks and FTR, delving into their history and the intensity of their rivalry leading up to their match at Wembley. ##
Alex Reynolds & John Silver Vs Action Andretti & Darius Martin ##
In the initial moments of the match, Andretti and Martin collaborated in a double-team effort to gain the upper hand over Reynolds. Unseen by their opponents, Silver made a discreet tag and swiftly scooped up Andretti, executing a jackknife pin that transitioned into a powerbomb on Reynolds' knees. Capitalizing on their advantage, members of the Dark Order united for a double-team dropkick on Andretti, punctuating their move with a collective pose before the broadcast cut to a commercial break. ##
As the show returned from the break, Andretti battled to make his way toward Martin for a potential tag. Upon successfully tagging in Martin, he surged into action with a burst of energy, delivering a neckbreaker/DDT combination that effectively downed both Reynolds and Silver. Andretti re-entered the fray, launching a shotgun dropkick that propelled Reynolds into a German suplex executed by Martin, resulting in a close nearfall. Andretti continued his offensive momentum, showcasing his agility with a springboard 450 splash that almost secured the victory, if not for Silver's timely intervention. ##
With renewed vigor, Silver assumed control of the match, launching a series of powerful kicks that left a mark on Andretti. He then executed an elevated uppercut, incapacitating Andretti. The climax arrived as Reynolds and Silver synergized their efforts, landing a precise combination of strikes on Martin, sealing the victory for their team. ##
WINNER: Alex Reynolds & John Silver ##
Moving to an interview that occurred on Wednesday, Darby Allin and Nick Wayne were in the spotlight. However, the dynamic shifted abruptly as AR Fox promptly joined them. Fox took this chance to explain his previous actions to Wayne, admitting they stemmed from panic and a fear of disappointing others. He confessed to aligning with the Mogul Affiliates due to these feelings. Adding a personal note, Fox shared that he had also lost his father. While he couldn't offer Wayne his blood, he gave him his word. Wayne's reaction was silence as he walked away, leaving behind a lingering tension. On the other hand, Allin demonstrated his understanding towards Fox, acknowledging his remorse and apology. The conclusion of this scene provided closure, with Wayne's assertiveness standing out during the exchange. ##
The scene transitioned to a music video featuring The Acclaimed. The video took aim at the House of Black, revolving around the theme of resilience and recovery from setbacks. Notable among the lyrics was the line "blowin' up the House of Black like Oppenheimer." ##
Shifting gears to a promotional segment, a preview for the upcoming four-way Women's Title match at Wembley was highlighted. Hikaru Shida, Britt Baker, Saraya, and Toni Storm shared thoughtful insights, each expressing their perspectives on the significant match. ##
Big Bill (w/Ricky Starks) Vs Vary Morales ##
In the ring, Big Bill swiftly brought Morales down with a powerful gorilla press slam, following it up by spinning him around using a hair mare. A hefty splash and a forceful big boot came next, culminating in Big Bill's decisive victory achieved through a massive chokeslam. ##
Following the match, Ricky Starks seized the microphone and commended Morales, drawing a parallel to a young Steamboat in his abilities. He prompted everyone to recall what he had done to Steamboat before turning his attention to Morales. Starks asserted his return the following week with a larger strap, insinuating more severe consequences. With these words, he proceeded to whip Morales until referees intervened and pulled him away. ##
In a backstage setting, Lexy Nair conversed with Ruby Soho. Ruby officially issued a challenge to Kris Statlander for the TBS Title at the All Out event in Chicago. She stated that while acknowledging Statlander's exceptional qualities, she saw herself as an Outcast, implying that despite Statlander's stature, Ruby aimed to prove her worth as a challenger. ##
WINNER: Big Bill (w/Ricky Starks) ##
Willow Nightingale Vs Robyn Renegade (w/ Charlette Renegade) ##
Early in the match, Nightingale asserted her dominance, utilizing a back elbow to bring Renegade down, followed by a well-executed low crossbody that led to a nearfall. Continuing her offensive, Nightingale executed two of the three amigos suplexes, further showcasing her control, and then transitioned into a fisherman's suplex for another close nearfall. Renegade, seeking respite, retreated to her sister's side for consultation. Nightingale, however, thwarted this by delivering a well-aimed boot to Charlette. An attempt to repeat the maneuver on Robyn was countered as Robyn skillfully caught Nightingale's leg and pulled her down onto the apron, just as the broadcast cut to a commercial break. ##
As the show returned from the break, Nightingale effectively fought her way out of a chinlock, countering Renegade's attempt to stifle her momentum. Demonstrating her power, Nightingale executed a main event spinebuster that resulted in a nearfall. She subsequently sent Renegade into the corner, but Renegade evaded Nightingale's cannonball maneuver by swiftly moving aside. Renegade capitalized with a missile dropkick, nearly securing victory, and followed up with a forceful boot that sent Nightingale off the apron. However, Nightingale rebounded by delivering a suplex to both Renegade siblings on the outside before targeting Robyn with her signature move, the Babe With The Powerbomb, ultimately securing the victory. ##
WINNER: Willow Nightingale ##
A video package showcased AEW stars asserting their presence in London. Saraya made an appearance on a talk show, and Chris Jericho introduced Fozzy to the European audience. ##
Following that, a video package amplified the anticipation for the Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Miro match set for All Out in Chicago. ##
In a backstage segment, Lexy Nair engaged TBS Champion Kris Statlander in conversation. Statlander expressed her weariness of the Outcasts and their antics, subsequently confirming her acceptance of Ruby Soho's challenge for All Out in Chicago. ##
Keith Lee Vs Zicky Dice ##
Dice delivered a resounding slap to Lee's face, immediately followed by a barrage of forceful forearms. Lee countered by executing a powerful pounce, launching Dice across the ring. Demonstrating his strength, Lee hoisted Dice up and executed an immense powerbomb, sealing the victory. ##
A subsequent update was provided on Preston Vance and Dralistico, who had been abducted in Mexico by orders of Rush and Jose The Assistant. Despite enduring a brutal beating, Vance and Dralistico managed to retaliate, fending off their attackers. The scene hinted at an ongoing storyline involving Jose's satisfaction with the violence witnessed. ##
Samoa Joe made his entrance to the ring, addressing the audience. He shared that AEW management had warned him that interfering in the main event could jeopardize his upcoming match against CM Punk at Wembley. To prevent any such issues, Joe announced his decision to join the commentary desk, ensuring transparency about his actions. He recounted how Punk had concealed himself under a mask to ambush him the previous week, labeling the act as cowardly. Joe asserted his commitment to delivering a deserved beating to Punk at Wembley. ##
An overview of the All In Wembley card followed, revealing that Jack Perry would face Hook under FTW Rules. Additionally, it was announced that Orange Cassidy would defend the AEW International Title on the next episode of Dynamite in Chicago, contingent upon his physical condition. ##
WINNER: Keith Lee ##
CM Punk, Darby Allin, Hook & Sting vs. Brian Cage, Swerve Strickland, Jay White & Luchasaurus (w/Christian Cage & Prince Nana) ##
The match commenced with Punk and Strickland as the initial competitors. During a leapfrog attempt by Strickland, Punk managed to catch him, teasing a Go To Sleep maneuver. However, Strickland promptly escaped and tagged in White. White signaled for Punk to tag in Sting but unexpectedly attacked Punk, prompting him to reach out for a tag-out. Punk responded by executing a back suplex on White before making the tag to Hook. Hook entered the fray, unleashing a flurry of body shots to assert his presence. Allin then tagged in, concentrating on working on White's arm. Punk returned to the ring to continue the strategic focus on White's arm. ##
White swiftly evaded the situation, preventing Sting from engaging in the "arm party," and subsequently tagged in Luchasaurus. Allin seized the opportunity to tag in Sting, collaborating to deliver splashes on Luchasaurus. Punk, after being tagged in, attempted a splash but was countered by Luchasaurus, who caught him in a goozle grip. Although Punk managed to battle his way free, Nana and Cage's interference on the outside facilitated Luchasaurus' resurgence, allowing him to gain an upper hand. ##
As the broadcast returned from the commercial break, White maintained his assault on Punk. A backbreaker executed on Punk resulted in a nearfall before White tagged in Strickland. Swerve unleashed a series of clubbing blows on Punk before attempting a Swerve Stomp. Punk managed to evade the attack by moving out of harm's way and swiftly tagged in Hook. Hook entered the fray with a flurry of judo throws and suplexes on Strickland, showcasing his dominance. White interjected from the apron, clawing at Hook and enabling Swerve to propel him out of the ring. Subsequently, White and Cage worked together to hurl Hook into the barricades. With Cage tagged in, he continued the assault on Hook as the broadcast transitioned to a commercial break. ##
Upon returning from the commercial break, Cage executed a fallaway slam, launching Hook over his head. However, Hook rallied, responding with a T-Bone suplex followed by a vertical suplex when Cage attempted to thwart a potential tag. The scene transitioned to White and Punk entering the ring, with Punk swiftly gaining momentum. Punk initiated a sequence of rising knee strikes on both Strickland and White, concluding with a bulldog/clothesline combination that sent them both to the mat. ##
Punk followed up with an elbow drop on White and aimed for a Go To Sleep (GTS). Strickland intervened, triggering a chaotic Pier Six brawl that engulfed the ring. Amidst the mayhem, Cage emerged as the legal participant and became ensnared in a Go To Sleep, forcing him to tap out. Notably, Punk directed his gaze towards Samoa Joe, situated at the commentary desk, before transitioning into the Coquina Clutch submission hold. Cage's tap-out marked the official end of the match. Subsequently, Joe launched an attack on Punk, while Darby got involved by targeting Luchasaurus. Jack Perry also made an appearance, engaging in a brawl with Hook, which spilled into the crowd. Chaos reigned as chairs and kendo sticks became weapons of choice. Amidst the bedlam, Perry and Hook's confrontation escalated in the audience, while Joe utilized his World Title to strike Punk. The tumultuous scene faded to black. ##
WINNERS: CM Punk, Darby Allin, Hook & Sting ##
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