Jacksonville, December 2 - Here is the live coverage for this week's edition of AEW Collision which is set to take place on December 2, 2023, at the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, PA.
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.
AEW Collision Results, December 2, 2023
Claudio Castagnoli vs Brody King Continental Classic match
They charge at each other, colliding in the center of the ring, exchanging kicks and blows. Attempts at lariats only fuel their aggression, leading to a series of clotheslines that leave both standing. Off the ropes, they collide and tumble to the floor. Undeterred, they charge at each other outside, engaging in a fierce brawl with relentless clotheslines. Claudio is whipped over the barricade into the crowd during the picture-in-picture break.
Upon returning to full screen, the action has shifted back to the ring. Brody asserts dominance, holding Claudio down, but the Swiss Superman fights to his feet, and they resume their striking exchange. Brody executes a scoop slam followed by a senton. In the corner, Claudio retaliates with a leaping uppercut, attempting to whip Brody across the ring. However, Brody reverses, charging into Claudio.
Claudio manages to escape a fireman’s carry, attempting a giant swing, but Brody kicks his way free. A leaping stomp by Claudio earns a two-count. Trying to lift Brody, Claudio faces resistance, and when Brody rebounds off the ropes, Claudio delivers a pop-up uppercut for a near fall. The Swiss Superman transitions into a giant swing, leading to a sharpshooter. Brody crawls to the ropes, prompting Claudio to shift to an arm hold. Brody reaches the ropes, forcing Claudio to release the hold.
Claudio charges at Brody, who evades, causing Claudio to collide with the ring post. Brody responds with a German suplex and a corner cannonball for a one-count. Claudio surprises with a destroyer for another one-count. Brody counters with a back body drop, but Claudio lands on his feet. A charging Claudio falls victim to Brody's piledriver attempt, resulting in a two-count. Brody finishes the match with a decisive lariat, securing the pin and the victory.
WINNER: Brody King
Singles Match: Abadon vs Kiera Hogan
They begin by circling each other, and a sense of fear crosses Jogan's face as Abadon corners her. Hogan manages to slip around and executes a shotgun dropkick, but Abadon retaliates by overwhelming her in the corner. Hogan attempts a series of kicks and follows up with a hip attack in the ropes. A sliding kick in the corner earns Hogan a two-count.
Abadon responds with a side slam as Hogan rebounds off the ropes, followed by a forceful charge in the corner. From the apron, Abadon executes a cutter through the ropes, securing another two-count. Hogan finds herself trapped in the ropes, and Abadon, with a touch of unsettling theatrics, licks her face before slamming her onto the mat. A kick attempt by Abadon is evaded, allowing Hogan to capitalize with a surprise roll-up for a near fall.
Hogan retaliates with a kick and a neckbreaker, yet Abadon kicks out at two. Abadon intensifies the assault with a barrage of kicks, culminating in a leg-based DDT known as the Black Dahlia, securing the pin for the victory.
WINNER: Abadon
The arena plunges into darkness, and when the lights return, Julia Hart finds herself sharing the ring with Abadon. A subsequent blackout occurs, and Abadon is now left alone in the squared circle.
Tony Schiavone announces that contingency matches are ready to go in case the scheduled bouts don't reach the time limit.
Switching scenes, Alex Marvex interviews an irate Samoa Joe, expressing his discontent with MJF for agreeing to the tag team match against the Devil's Goons. Before Joe can elaborate, Roderick Storm and The Kingdom make an unexpected appearance. Despite harboring resentment towards Joe for attempting to break his neck, Storm acknowledges that Joe is Adam Cole's best friend, making him, by proxy, Storm's best friend as well. He takes the opportunity to assert that MJF is akin to the devil. Joe, amused by the comment, cracks up and nonchalantly walks away.
Singles Match: Daniel Garcia vs Andrade El Idolo
Matt Menard takes a seat at the commentary table to provide his insights.
They engage in a collar-and-elbow lockup, and Garcia surprises Andrade with a quick roll-up for a two-count. Andrade seizes a side headlock, but Garcia forcefully shoves him off into the ropes, where Andrade responds with a shoulder tackle. An early misstep by Andrade allows Garcia to whip him into the ropes, prompting Andrade to hang for a Tranquilo pose. Garcia seizes the opportunity and attempts to take control, but Andrade counters and sends him into the corner. Andrade springs off the top rope with a crossbody, sending Garcia rolling to the floor. Andrade follows, leaping onto Garcia and then rolling him back into the ring for a two-count.
Garcia retaliates with a dragon screw on Andrade, not once but twice, covering for a one-count. Andrade rolls to the floor, leading to Garcia giving chase, only to run into a formidable knee. They continue their brawl outside the ring, eventually rolling back in, where Garcia secures a two-count. Andrade responds by knocking Garcia to the floor as the action transitions to a picture-in-picture break.
Upon returning to full screen, Garcia executes a side suplex on Andrade. He proceeds to dominate Andrade in the corner, tying him into the tree of woe and ascending to the top to unleash a beating. Garcia follows up with a running dropkick and a sheer drop brainbuster, earning a two-count. Garcia applies a waistlock, and though Andrade attempts to resist, Garcia whips him into the ropes. Andrade answers with a flying forearm, kipping up before charging into Garcia in the corner. Garcia misses a clothesline, allowing Andrade to deliver two suplexes. Garcia counters the third into a sleeper hold, but Andrade manages to reach the ropes with Garcia on his back.
Undeterred, Andrade climbs to the top with Garcia still on him, executing a superplex. He follows up with the three amigos for a two-count. As Andrade attempts to grab Garcia's leg, Garcia reverses it into a sharpshooter. Andrade works his way out, ultimately hitting a flatliner for the pinfall and the victory.
WINNER: Andrade El Idolo
The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) vs Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson)
Boulder launches himself with a crossbody, simultaneously connecting with both Taven and Bennett, sending them sprawling to the outside. A brawl ensues on the floor, and Bronson takes the initiative to toss Taven back into the ring. Following a whip into the corner, Taven surprises with a roll-up for a two-count. Bronson responds with a powerful powerbomb, securing a near fall.
Boulder is tagged back in, attempting a moonsault from the second rope, but Taven adeptly rolls out of harm's way. Bennett seizes the opportunity to tag in, and both Bronson and Bennett re-enter the fray. Bronson falls victim to a well-timed superkick, followed by a devastating combination of a Death Valley Driver and a kick from Taven. The team executes an assisted pile driver for the decisive pin and the victory.
WINNER: The Kingdom
Following the match, Roddy defies his wheelchair-bound state, rising to his feet to deliver a clothesline to the Iron Savages' manager. Swiftly, he returns to his wheelchair, unintentionally losing a sign in the process.
Lexi conducts an interview with Ethan Page, who boasts about being in peak physical condition and accumulating victories in Ring of Honor. He issues a challenge to Kenny Omega for a match scheduled for the upcoming Collision in Canada episode.
Subsequently, a video package highlights the impending showdown between Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Martinez.
Buddy Matthews and Malakai Black vs Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal
Buddy and Sydal kick off the match with a Greco-Roman knuckle lock, transitioning into pin attempts and engaging in mat wrestling. Buddy sends Sydal into the corner, prompting Sydal to ascend to the top for a crossbody. However, Buddy smoothly rolls through, and Sydal evades to the back to unleash a series of kicks. Despite Sydal's offense, Buddy drops him with a back elbow. Attempting a stalling suplex, Buddy faces resistance, leading to Sydal tagging in Daniels. The duo executes a double team, earning Daniels a two-count. Buddy manages to tag in Black, and Daniels receives a leaping kick before taking a knee in the corner. Buddy is tagged back in, whipping Daniels into a boot from Black. Daniels is then tossed to the floor, where Black lands a moonsault from the second rope as the action shifts to a picture-in-picture break.
Upon returning to full screen, both Daniels and Buddy are down, gradually rising for a tag exchange. Sydal enters the ring with a flurry of offense, securing a two-count on Black after a guillotine leg drop. Scaling the ropes, Sydal gets cut off by Black's elbow. Daniels tags back in, and Black skillfully backflips out of a potential powerbomb. Buddy executes a meteora on Daniels, while Sydal delivers one to Black. The two competitors trade kicks and spill to the outside, with Daniels diving onto Black in a high-flying move. As Daniels rolls Black back into the ring, he sets up for the Angel’s Wings, but Buddy knocks Sydal to the floor. Seizing the opportunity, Daniels attempts a surprise roll-up for a near fall. However, Buddy follows up with a curb stomp, and as Sydal leaps into a kick for Black, Black concludes the match with a spinning kick on Daniels, securing the pin and the victory.
WINNER: Buddy Matthews and Malakai Black
The arena plunges into darkness, and as the lights return, FTR is making their way to the ring. Black takes the mic and starts by assuming that they're here to join the House of Black. He asserts that the only reliable support they've ever had is from the House of Black, emphasizing his commitment to honesty. Placing the microphone down in front of Dax, he invites FTR to speak.
However, as Dax reaches for the mic, Buddy suddenly launches an attack. The House of Black overwhelms FTR, and in a display of dominance, they make Dax watch as Cash takes a spin kick.
Black seizes the microphone again, stating confidently that no one is coming to FTR's aid. Dax, in turn, has to endure a spin kick himself.
The scene transitions to Renee Paquette interviewing Timeless Toni Storm. Toni expresses a desire to have the interviewer she prefers, lamenting that Skye Blue interrupted her acceptance speech. Delivering a sassy remark, she suggests that Skye Blue should consider walking backward everywhere since people seem more interested in taking pictures of her bottom.
Following this, a video recap revisits the Christian Cage vs. Adam Copeland matchup.
El Hijo del Vikingo vs Kip Sabían
We're informed that this is one of the standby matches.
The bout kicks off with an exchange of arm bars, followed by attempts at hip tosses while maintaining control of the arm. Vikingo cleverly escapes by leaping over the ropes and bringing Kip's arm down on the top rope. Kip retreats to the floor, and Vikingo, bouncing off the ropes, executes a spin kick. The action shifts to the corner, where Vikingo delivers an arm drag followed by a tijeras. Kip rolls to the outside, and when Vikingo attempts a dive, Kip counters with a well-timed kick. Kip follows up with an Arabian dive from the apron as the scene transitions to a picture-in-picture break.
Upon returning to full screen, Kip asserts control, unleashing a relentless assault on Vikingo. However, Vikingo counters with a tornado kick, seamlessly transitioning into a spin that culminates in a torture rack drop followed by a knee lift. Vikingo drags Kip to the side of the ring and executes a phoenix splash from the second rope, earning a two-count. The action intensifies as they battle to the top corner, with Kip managing a hurricanrana and a power slam on Vikingo for a near fall.
In an unrelated note, AEW's announcement about an event at Wembley Stadium is highlighted, with the information seemingly reiterated numerous times throughout the show.
As the match progresses, Kip is tossed to the outside, setting the stage for Vikingo to execute a breathtaking tornado dive after walking the top rope. Vikingo shoves Kip back into the ring, concluding the match with a spectacular 630 splash for the pin and the victory.
WINNER: Vikingo
Lexi conducts an interview with Keith Lee, inquiring about the mysterious "Him." However, the conversation is interrupted by Shane Taylor, who expresses his desire for a showdown between them at Final Battle. Keith Lee accepts the challenge.
Later, Miro is on his way to Andrade's locker room when CJ interjects. She assures Miro that he won't lay a hand on her client and emphasizes that he has her word.
Brian Danielson vs Eddie Kingston A Continental Classic match
Danielson still sports an eye patch as they cautiously lock up, jockeying for position. Swift kicks from Danielson and a barrage of blows from Eddie unfold in the corner. A chop from Danielson punctuates the exchange before they reset in the middle of the ring. Returning to the corner, Eddie retaliates with a brutal chop emerging from the turnbuckle.
Another lockup ensues, leading to mat wrestling, and they break off into the ropes for a moment. Danielson disrupts the break with a kick, and they engage in a striking exchange. Danielson targets Eddie's arm with a kick, capitalizing on the distraction. The action transitions to mat work once again, followed by chops in the center of the ring. A quick cover by Danielson yields a two-count, and he seizes Eddie in a rear butterfly arm stretch. Eddie reverses the hold, and after a series of reversals, Danielson executes a belly-to-back suplex, sending Eddie rolling to the apron.
Danielson aims a kick at Eddie, finally sending him to the floor with a bottom kick. Danielson dives into Eddie's grasp, resulting in a belly-to-back suplex as the scene shifts to a picture-in-picture break.
Upon returning to full screen, they find themselves battling on the top turnbuckle. Danielson delivers elbows and a headbutt, followed by a shotgun dropkick. Both competitors struggle to rise, engaging in a chop exchange. Danielson transitions to kicks, and Eddie retaliates with a T-bone suplex, but Danielson reverses it into an attempted LeBell Lock. After a series of reversals, Eddie gains the upper hand, pounding away at Danielson's head.
A hip toss, a missed Psycho Knee, and a belly-to-back suplex with a backfist from Eddie earn a two-count. They labor to their feet, and Eddie attempts a piledriver, but Danielson drops to the mat. Danielson responds with a backdrop and a roundhouse kick. Initiating the "Yes" kicks, Danielson continues the assault. With five minutes remaining, he executes a back suplex, holding on for a two-count. A series of stomps to Eddie's head follows.
Danielson drops to the mat, prompting the referee to check on Eddie. Both warriors crawl towards each other, and Eddie defiantly flips off Danielson. Rising first, Danielson delivers the psycho knee for the pin and the hard-fought victory.
WINNER: Bryan Danielson
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