On July 7, 2025, AEW Collision aired its milestone 100th episode live from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, showcasing a blend of intense competition and storyline developments. Featuring standout moments like the Nick Wayne AEW Collision match, the event also saw Kevin Knight secure a major victory in a challenging triple threat encounter. With an attendance of just over 5,000, the venue set the stage for a night of memorable wrestling clashes broadcast on TBS and Max.
Adam Cole Opens the Show with Confident Promises and TNT Title Stakes
The event began with Adam Cole making a commanding entrance and addressing the crowd, reaffirming his pride in AEW Collision’s growth and his determination to retain the TNT Championship. His confident proclamation stirred anticipation ahead of a key contenders match. Kyle Fletcher responded to Cole’s remarks, asserting his intention to claim the TNT Championship and reminding fans of his past clashes, which intensified the night’s TNT title storyline. Daniel Garcia soon joined the confrontation, staking his own claim as a deserving challenger and setting the scene for a high-stakes battle to determine who would earn the right to challenge Cole for the title at the upcoming All In event.
Triple Threat Match Highlights Nick Wayne’s Tactical Brilliance
The night’s first prominent contest was the triple threat matchup featuring Shelton Benjamin (accompanied by MVP), Nick Wayne (supported by Mother Wayne and Kip Sabian), and Kevin Knight (with Speedball Mike Bailey). From the outset, tension ran high as Knight launched a surprise attack on Shelton, who quickly demonstrated his dominance. Nick Wayne initially conserved energy by retreating ringside, but soon showed impressive agility and ring intelligence through dynamic maneuvers including a handspring cutter and double-team tactics with Knight.
The match showcased a series of shifts in momentum, including a showcase of striking exchanges, power moves like powerbombs and German suplexes from Shelton, and high-flying dives that thrilled the audience. Nick Wayne’s actions became increasingly ruthless, exemplified by targeting Knight’s previously injured ribs and delivering a series of shoulder thrusts during a break. The atmosphere intensified as the wrestlers exchanged signature moves and counters, leading to a climax where Knight executed his UFO twisting frog splash off the top rope to prevent a pinfall and capitalized shortly after by pinning Shelton for the victory.
This win places Kevin Knight in a promising position, teasing potential disruption for the Hurt Syndicate’s dominance. The match was noted for its competitive balance and the rise of Nick Wayne as a provocative participant in AEW Collision’s competitive hierarchy.
Tag Team Action Sparks Showdown Between Mark Briscoe’s Team and RPG Vice
The next major tag team battle featured Mark Briscoe, Hologram, and Mistico facing off against RPG Vice’s Trent Baretta, Rocky Romero, and their ally Hechicero. The match erupted into aggressive attacks early on, with RPG Vice targeting Mistico to weaken Briscoe’s team cohesion. Briscoe countered with a mix of striking and traditional wrestling moves, including an enziguri and redneck kung fu style offense, while Hologram and Mistico executed high-risk dives and aerial maneuvers.
RPG Vice maintained their heel tactics, attempting to control the pace with double-team maneuvers and exploiting referee distractions. However, the faces showed resilience, culminating in an impressive finishing sequence where Mistico applied a spinning armbar on Rocky, forcing a tap-out that gave Briscoe’s team the win. This victory elevates Briscoe, Hologram, and Mistico in the trios competition and highlights ongoing rivalries leading up to All In.
Scorpio Sky Marking an Impactful Return with a Quick Victory
Scorpio Sky’s much-anticipated return was spotlighted in a rapid match against Max Caster, who started the bout with his signature crowd-earning antics but failed to maintain control. After a brief but decisive exchange, Scorpio Sky landed his signature TKO to earn the win within one minute, reaffirming his presence in AEW Collision’s roster. This victory serves as a reintroduction to fans and signals potential inclusion in future high-profile storylines.
Backstage Tension Involving Ricochet and Gates of Agony Prepares Future Conflicts
In backstage segments, Ricochet confronted the Gates of Agony following their assault on Blake Christian and Lee Johnson. Demonstrating his characteristic confidence, Ricochet demanded respect and made it clear that ongoing conflicts would need to be settled through competition. This encounter set the stage for heightened personal rivalries within AEW’s wrestling landscape.
Willow Nightingale Overcomes Vipress in Short but Decisive Bout
Willow Nightingale and Vipress opened the second hour with a fast-paced match marked by Willow’s professionalism and Vipress’s antagonism. Willow displayed technical prowess and power moves, culminating in her delivering the Doctor Bomb for a three-count pinfall in just two minutes. While brief, the contest reinforced Willow’s presence on the show ahead of future events, despite limited storyline focus currently.
Intense Tag Team Match Between FTR and The Outrunners Captivates Audience
FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood), accompanied by Stokely, clashed with The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) in a boundary-pushing tag team match that displayed old-school wrestling vigor. From the opening moments, the contest was marked by strategic targeting and physical abuse, including the use of steel stairs by the heels. Coordination and quick tags defined the flow as both teams exchanged momentum.
Signature moves from both sides energized the crowd, with multiple momentum-shifting runs including Magnum’s double elbow drop and Cash’s powerbomb attempts. The sequence of pinfall attempts with near falls kept the audience engaged throughout the nearly 18-minute bout. Ultimately, FTR secured the win after delivering their finishing move, the Shatter Machine, showcasing why they remain AEW’s premier tag team. The match was praised as one of The Outrunners’ best performances, solidifying their place as legitimate challengers.
Women’s Multi-Competitor Match Advances Several Storylines with Ruthless Action
A multi-woman tag team contest featured TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay), Queen Aminata, and Thunder Rosa against Julia Hart, Megan Bayne, Thekla, and Athena. From the opening bell, the match was fast, chaotic, and carried threads that interconnect multiple feuds. Intense exchanges of power moves, including Aminata’s pendulum backbreaker and Rosa’s missile dropkick, were highlights.
Back-and-forth action saw interference and run-ins from Skye Blue and Penelope Ford, escalating the drama inside and outside the ring. The bout concluded with the heel team gaining the upper hand after Bayne delivered a running powerbomb, securing a pin. This encounter served to further several narratives and displayed AEW’s depth in women’s competition.
Highly Anticipated TNT Title Contenders Match Ends with Kyle Fletcher’s Hard-Fought Victory
The main event was a grueling 14-minute contest between Kyle Fletcher, aligned with Don Callis and Lance Archer, and Daniel Garcia, who entered with Daddy Magic. The match was a physically taxing display, including brutal strikes, submission holds, and high-impact maneuvers like Fletcher’s sitout powerbomb and Garcia’s Dragontamer submission attempt.
Both competitors pushed their limits, exchanging momentum on the apron, ringside, and in the ring, with near falls keeping the audience captivated. Fletcher’s calculated aggression, including his final powerbomb onto the apron’s edge and subsequent pinfall victory, earned him the number one contender spot for the TNT Championship. The match’s outcome sets the stage for Fletcher to challenge Adam Cole for the title at All In.
The Night’s Broader Impact and What Lies Ahead
The episode of AEW Collision reinforced its role as the platform for defining storylines and title contention, particularly surrounding the TNT Championship and tag team divisions. The remarkable performances, especially the triple threat involving Nick Wayne and the breakthrough win for Kevin Knight, signals fresh directions within the roster. While the TNT Championship’s status remains somewhat divided between audiences, Fletcher’s rise attempts to add new energy to the title’s narrative.
Additionally, the return of Scorpio Sky and the intense tag matches preview escalating conflicts, as AEW prepares for the upcoming All In event. Fans can expect these outcomes to evolve into significant story arcs, with Collision continuing to offer physically demanding matches and storyline progression crucial to AEW’s competitive landscape.
