On November 2nd, 2024 AEW aired the 68th episode of Collision live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania inside Liacouras Center.
Note: This review will be shorter then normal as it be the last few mins of the match.
-Kicking off this week’s Collision with Tony Schiavone stood in the ring surrounded by the other tag teams including The Outrunners, FTR, Top Flight & The Conglomeration. Other teams stood on the stage as Schiavone brought out the new AEW World Tag Team Champions Private Party.
-Isiah Kassidy spoke about Private Party’s journey to get to the championship while Marq Quen thanks Young Bucks for making them better each time they met. Kassidy said they would defend the titles against anyone. He & Quen stared down FTR and a shoving match ensued which was broken up by Daniel Garcia.
-Truth Magnum said that the sign outside didn’t mention anyone by name but did mention AEW where the best tag teams wrestle. Turbo Floyd added that it was time for the celebration to begin and the other teams applauded.
-Women’s Champion Mariah May told them camera man to blow it out his ass while Jay told Philadelphia to get ready for a new champion.
-Renee Paquette was backstage with The Acclaimed & Anthony Bowens congratulated Private Party and said that all the tag teams would be coming for them. He was about to deliver his Everybody loves the Acclaimed line but was cut off by Caster.
-Caster said he was the best wrestler alive and that the fans loved them more than Private Party. He said fans gave him friendship bracelets and cash. He then pulled out MVP’s business card and said that MVP was begging them to join. Caster said he wasn’t sure and as he started to say it was time to nut up, he was cut off by Bowens who delivered the line.
Day Of The Dead Match
Thunder Rosa vs. Harley Cameron
Thunder Rosa attacks Harley Cameron with a chair and placed a garbage can over Cameron’s head and sat her in the corner.
Rosa that ran up a propped up table & jumps off and dropkicks Cameron while still in the can for the win.
Winner: Thunder Rosa
-Lexy Nair was backstage with Undisputed Kingdom. Roderick Strong talked about his upcoming match with Shane Taylor as a steppingstone to meeting MJF. Matt Taven & Mike Bennett talked about the AEW World Tag Team Titles before they were interrupted by Murder Machines. Brian Cage talked about their recent victories while Lance Archer told Taven & Bennett to sit down and stay out of their way.
Kyle Fletcher vs. Komander
Komander went on the offense with a poisonrana and destroyer & both are good for near falls.
Komander get tripped up on the top rope allowing Fletcher to hit a brainbuster on Komander on the top turnbuckle for the win.
Winner: Kyle Fletcher (Recommend)
-After the match Fletcher continued the attack until Mark Davis came out and stared down Fletcher who eventually left the ring. Davis checked on Komander & Alex Abrahantes on the floor.
-Backstage TNT Champion Jack Perry said things have changed, some days for the better. He was interrupted by Daniel Garcia who said he would try a different, nicer approach to ask for a title match. Perry responded that he used to be Garcia but realized that he wasn’t getting anywhere doing things Garcia’s way. He said that Garcia was afraid to sacrifice everything and that’s why he’s not ready.
Tag Team Match
Murder Machines (Brian Cage & Lance Archer) vs. Shaun Smith & Joe Keys
Lance Archer puts Joe Keys down with a chokeslam.
Murder Machines hits a chokeslam/powerbomb combo on Shaun Smith for the win.
Winners: Murder Machines
-After the match Cage hits Drill Claw on Smith while Archer hits Blackout on Keys. Undisputed Kingdom ran out to stop the beat down. Kyle O’Reilly & Shane Taylor were shown separately backstage looking on.
-Lexy Nair was backstage with AR Fox and asked him what was next after his good outing vs. Ricochet. Before he could answer, Nick Wayne, Mother Wayne & Kip Sabian entered. Wayne said a lot has changed in a year and that Christian Cage taught him to always hold a grudge. He recounted when Fox jumped him in his wrestling gym last year and added that he’s a man now. Fox challenged him to a match on Collision next week.
-After the break a video recaps Kris Statlander defeating Kamille on Dynamite before being attacked by Mercedes Mone.
-Kris Statlander cut a promo on Mercedes Mone and said that Mone was scared of her. She said last year she walked in as TBS Champion but this year she’ll walk out as the new champion.
–AEW World Champion Jon Moxley came out through the crowd with Wheeler Yuta & Marina Shafir. Moxley cut his promo while standing in the crowd. He put over Philadelphia and noted that hometown hero Orange Cassidy had a shot at the title at Full Gear. He said the game had already begun and the goal is not to defeat Moxley but to make it to the show altogether.
-Moxley then put over Wheeler Yuta as an example of what Philadelphia stands for. Action Andretti came out and said that Yuta was a poor example but that the fans could look to him as a hometown hero. He challenged one of the to a match but was attacked from behind by PAC. A referee came out and the match was on.
Trios Champion PAC vs. Action Andretti
Wheeler Yuta distracted the referee allowing Marina Shafir to knock Action Andretti off the ropes.
PAC hits a superplex into Brutalizer for the win.
Winner By Submission: Trios Champion PAC
-After the match PAC left the hold on until Orange Cassidy came out. He addressed Yuta going over their history and how this version of Yuta was being used by Moxley. Cassidy said he would win the AEW World Title at Full Gear. Moxley slaps Yuta twice and told him to go after Cassidy, Yuta took a chair and stared down Cassidy. Yuta was distracted by Moxley back in the ring. This allowed Cassidy to take the chair and hits Orange Punch to Yuta.
-Malakai Black cut a promo on Adam Cole heading into their match on Dynamite.
-After the break Lexy Nair is backstage with International Champion Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher. Fletcher wanted to talk about the future and not the past. Fletcher congratulated Private Party but said that he & Takeshita would be coming for the AEW World Tag Team Titles. He challenged Ricochet and a partner of his choice to a match on Dynamite.
Lio Rush vs. Ariya Daivari
Lio Rush hits Final Hour for the win.
Winner: Lio Rush
-Lexy Nair was backstage with MxM Collection & Johnny TV. TV said he was impressed with them and offered to collaborate with them anytime.
Roderick Strong vs. Shane Taylor
Roderick Strong blocks Marcus Gravity Driver from Shane Taylor and hits a knee strike for the win.
Winner: Roderick Strong
-A video package recapped Bobby Lashley’s debut on Dynamite.
-After the break a graphic highlighted Mina Shirakawa as coming back.
Women’s Title Match
Mariah May (c) vs. Anna Jay
Anna Jay attempted to choke out Mariah May who converted it into a pin attempt to break the hold.
May traps Jay in a snug roll up for the win.
Winner & Still Women’s Champion: Mariah May (STILL CHAMPION!!!)
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