Dustin Rhodes managed to hold onto the TNT Title during the recent episode of AEW Collision, showing resilience despite appearing less than his best. The accomplished wrestler defended his championship belt on the Saturday night show, continuing his reign as TNT Champion.
Background on Dustin Rhodes’ Title Win at All In Texas
Rhodes captured the TNT Championship in a dramatic four-way match involving Kyle Fletcher, Sammy Guevara, and Daniel Garcia at the All In Texas event. The victory held special significance as Rhodes, a Texas native, won in front of his friends and family. Many supporters anticipated Kyle Fletcher to claim the vacant title, making Rhodes’ win a surprising and emotional moment.
Recent Defense Against Lee Moriarty on AEW Collision
In his first TNT Title defense on AEW Collision, Rhodes faced Lee Moriarty from Shane Taylor Promotions, an intense competitor eager to claim the championship. The match was hard-fought, with Moriarty pushing Rhodes to his limits. Rhodes appeared to be injured midway through the bout but managed to overcome the difficulty and successfully defended his title.
Upcoming Chicago Street Fight with Kyle Fletcher
Last week, Rhodes reflected on his title victory during a heartfelt promo but was interrupted by Kyle Fletcher, who expressed frustration over losing the moment at AEW’s major event. The rivalry is set to continue next week in a Chicago Street Fight, where Fletcher will challenge Rhodes for the TNT Title. Fans await this highly anticipated match to see if Fletcher can finally capture the championship or if Rhodes will retain his hard-earned belt.
