The June 21, 2025 edition of AEW Collision at Kent, Washington’s Showare Center featured a fierce Toni Storm AEW Collision promo and All In build that set the tone for the upcoming pay-per-view. On a night loaded with hard-hitting matches, heated promos, and major storyline shifts, Toni Storm ignited the women’s division, putting Mercedes Moné directly in her crosshairs.
AEW Collision Kicks Off With Crowds and Championship Stakes
AEW Collision opened to a crowd of 1,894 fans, as reported by WrestleTix, just shy of the arena’s full capacity. The event started with ring announcer Arkady Aura introducing the audience, leading into a classic video package with Elton John’s iconic theme. From the start, the show radiated intensity, underscored by the anticipation for the high-profile matches at All In.
Stokely Hathaway, representing FTR and their allies, wasted no time addressing the embarrassment of Wednesday’s match, making it clear that redemption was their goal for the night. Jon Moxley’s arrival through the crowd ramped up expectations, as the upcoming collision between him and ‘Hangman’ Adam Page at All In was a major talking point among the announcers.
Jon Moxley Turns Up the Aggression Against A.R. Fox
The first match saw Jon Moxley, accompanied by Wheeler Yuta, battle A.R. Fox in a physically brutal contest. Fox showed early fire, unleashing a dropkick and athletic offense that put Moxley on his heels. Despite Fox’s resilience, the veteran Moxley responded with trademark aggression, biting Fox and brawling at ringside.
Wheeler Yuta interfered behind the referee’s back, opening the door for Moxley to regain control with a top-rope suplex and submission attempts. Fox countered with a series of high-risk maneuvers, including a memorable springboard moonsault outside the ring, but Moxley’s relentless offense—culminating in a Gotch-style piledriver and a rear naked choke—secured him a submission victory.
After the bell, Moxley refused to release the hold until Yuta intervened. Moxley issued a message for Hangman Adam Page:
“because this business is not for you.”
—Jon Moxley, AEW Wrestler
Eight-Man Tag Match Showcases FTR, Takeshita, and Cole’s Crew
The action escalated with a wild eight-man tag match, featuring FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler), Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Bandido, and Daniel Garcia. Takeshita and Fletcher entered first, before FTR, sporting green tracksuits and flanked by Stokely Hathaway, made their appearance. Cole and Strong entered together, building anticipation for the ongoing conflict within and around the Callis Family faction.
The match delivered a series of impactful moments: Bandido’s high-flying escape maneuvers, Garcia’s ten-count punch sequence, and the teamwork between Cole and Strong against the imposing duo of FTR. The contest broke down into chaos with tags and quick offense, highlighted by a dramatic mid-match brawl involving all eight competitors.
Eventually, FTR’s signature spike piledriver seemed imminent until The Outrunners interrupted, preventing further damage. Dax Harwood’s decisive pinfall advanced FTR’s momentum as they look toward future title opportunities, while the shifting alliances within the division continued to build intrigue for All In.
Backstage Segments Fuel Rivalries and State of the Women’s Division
In a backstage vignette, Adam Cole rallied his team, emphasizing that a win would be “nothing sweeter,” signaling unity against the forces arrayed against them. The women’s locker room heated up as Tay Melo, Anna Jay, Queen Aminata, and Thunder Rosa discussed their ongoing feuds, highlighting the competitive turbulence in AEW’s women’s division. Thunder Rosa’s ambition to challenge for Athena’s ROH title added further intrigue to the mix.
Athena, disinterested in her alliances, stormed off, leaving Megan Bayne unsettled, while Thekla remained aloof. Tensions simmered before the commercial break, capturing the emotionally charged environment among both established stars and rising names.
Mercedes Moné Responds to Toni Storm’s Antagonism
Returning from break, the broadcast shifted focus to Toni Storm’s looming AEW Women’s World Championship defense against Mercedes Moné at All In. In a backstage segment, Renee introduced Mercedes, who showcased her collection of championship belts and addressed Storm’s recent interruptions. Moné, in a direct message to Storm, declared herself “iconic” but acknowledged Storm’s reputation as “timeless.” The promo closed with a pointed message, promising a showdown in Texas at All In.
Swerve Strickland Topples Shane Taylor to Prove Dominance
The next bout saw Swerve Strickland, accompanied by Prince Nana, take on Shane Taylor and his entourage. Swerve’s agility allowed him to dodge Taylor’s early offense, peppering his opponent with rapid strikes. Taylor absorbed punishment and launched counterattacks, but Swerve’s tactics—including a Samoan drop from the top rope and the signature Swerve Stomp on the apron—kept him in control.
Amid attempted interference from Taylor’s allies at ringside, Swerve cleared the outside with a twisting plancha. Seizing the moment, Swerve hit his House Call finisher for the decisive pinfall victory, bolstering his credentials heading into late summer AEW events.
Toni Storm Delivers a Scathing Promo Ahead of All In
A video package aired highlighting Mercedes Moné’s triumph in Mexico and Toni Storm’s post-match ambush. As the broadcast returned, the AEW Women’s World Championship was spotlighted in darkness before Toni Storm stepped forward, clad in her unmistakable red jacket and hat, the crowd raising up chants of “Toni.”
In her passionate promo, Storm eviscerated Mercedes for being distracted by fame and belt-collecting, and challenged her directly for treating Storm as just another title. Storm unapologetically separated herself from the rest, declaring:
“I am not some other mother****.”
—Toni Storm, AEW Women’s World Champion
She doubled down on her persona and expectations for the All In clash, asserting her “Timeless Toni Storm” identity and warning Mercedes Moné that a single mistake could prove costly. Storm demanded Moné’s best for the championship encounter and offered respect for Moné’s historic accomplishments, noting her appearances in legendary venues such as Madison Square Garden, Tokyo Dome, Wembley Stadium, and Arena Mexico.
Despite this, Storm painted herself as an outsider, remarking on her own underdog status and quirkiness:
“a manic, neurotic, erotic, sexually-questionable, consistently-sweating, bottom-heavy, transatlantic whore.”
—Toni Storm, AEW Women’s World Champion
Storm claimed her title reign creates magic, daring Moné to accomplish the same unless she could
“pull a rabbit from her ****.”
The promo’s dark cutoff symbolized the tension building ahead of their high-stakes All In battle.
Six-Person Tag Team Victory for The Conglomeration
The second hour began with Hologram, Willow Nightingale, and Mark Briscoe teaming up to face Taya Valkyria, the MxM Collection (Mansoor & Mason Madden), accompanied by Johnny TV. Hologram and Willow, introduced as The Conglomeration’s newest members, took early momentum, with Willow impressing and Hologram demonstrating aerial prowess.
The match delivered action inside and outside the ring, as Briscoe’s “redneck kung fu” came into play. A sequence featuring dives to ringside and a group powerbomb, called the Portal Bomb, allowed Briscoe to finish with a Froggy ‘Bo on Mansoor. The Conglomeration’s win further solidified Willow Nightingale and Hologram’s presence in the tag team landscape.
Backstage Turmoil: Yuta Rebuked, Moxley Urges Independence
Backstage, Lexy Nair attempted to interview Kris Statlander, who promptly brushed aside questions about Willow. Yuta interrupted, only to be yelled at and shoved into a guardrail for his trouble. Statlander collided with Jon Moxley, who offered her intense, if cryptic, advice:
“ever, ever, let anyone tell her who she is or what she’s worth.”
—Jon Moxley, AEW Wrestler
Moxley’s message underscored the episode’s running themes of self-assertion, personal struggle, and defiance amid chaos.
Don Callis Welcomes Kazuchika Okada to His Family
In the ring, Toni Schiavone introduced Don Callis, who appeared alongside Josh Alexander and Lance Archer. Callis made a significant announcement, unveiling Kazuchika Okada as the newest member of the Don Callis Family. Okada entered to the sound of his theme, sporting the Continental title and an air of menace, as Callis unveiled footage of Okada attacking Kenny Omega in a previous encounter.
Callis taunted the absent Omega, predicting he may not make it to All In and asserting Omega’s isolation. Mark Briscoe interrupted, claiming he wasn’t Omega’s only friend. The segment saw the surprise return of Kota Ibushi, who swept through the Don Callis Family with a series of strikes. Ibushi and Okada brawled before Callis quickly exited with his assembled crew, leaving alliances and battle lines for All In intriguingly drawn.
Big Bill and Bryan Keith Disrupt the Action, Christian Makes Bold Claims
After commercial, chaos spilled into the ring as Big Bill and Bryan Keith ambushed Anthony Henry and J.D. Drake in a backstage brawl. Bill raised the stakes with a brutal chokeslam onto steel chairs, which was followed by the arrival of Christian, flanked by Mother Wayne, Nick Wayne, and Kip Sabian.
Christian attempted to hijack the moment, announcing his and Nick’s intent to become the first ‘father and son’ AEW Tag Champions, though Bill questioned the lineage with jabs at Mother Wayne and the crowd. The exchange was laced with personal insults and challenges, adding fire to the tag team division’s ongoing drama.
Jetspeed Earns Important Victory Against Gates of Agony
With Ricochet joining commentary, Jetspeed—Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight—battled the Gates of Agony (Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun) in a competitive tag match. Bailey’s kicks, Knight’s aerial skills, and innovative double-team maneuvers powered Jetspeed’s offense. The Gates of Agony showcased brute strength, manhandling their opponents inside and outside the ring.
After back-and-forth action, Jetspeed overcame the imposing duo with tandem dropkicks and suicidas, culminating with Knight’s twisting frog splash for the win. Their victory positions Jetspeed as future contenders in the tag team ranks, with Ricochet observing and watching for future allies among AEW’s dynamic teams.
The Women’s Eight-Person Tag Main Event Closes Collision with Chaos
The main event brought together Thekla (The Toxic Spider), Megan Bayne, Penelope Ford, Athena, and Billie Starkz against TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay), Queen Aminata, and Thunder Rosa. The match started with intense brawling, innovative offense, and high-flying dives to ringside, keeping the crowd on edge.
Key moments included Aminata’s offensive comeback, Bayne’s power, and theatrical multi-woman sequences. The contest saw its share of chaos, with Bayne delivering double suplexes and Anna Jay enduring a spear from Thekla. Thunder Rosa and Athena fought in the center of the ring, with Rosa nearly securing the pin before Penelope Ford broke it up.
As the pace quickened, Billie Starkz’s distraction allowed Red Velvet to slide the ROH Women’s Title to Athena, who used it to strike Rosa and steal the pinfall for her team. The heel group celebrated as Velvet applauded from the ramp, while Schiavone recapped key All In matches, noting the addition of a Casino Gauntlet match at the anticipated event.
Significance and Road to AEW All In
This episode of AEW Collision offered more than just wrestling matches; it built anticipation for All In by deepening rivalries, establishing new tag alliances, and giving the women’s division center stage with Toni Storm’s blistering promo. The feud between Toni Storm and Mercedes Moné stands at the heart of the women’s title picture, with Storm’s vulnerable yet forceful words uncovering the personal stakes at play.
Elsewhere, the surprise appearance of Kota Ibushi signaled the return of major international stars, further fueling the sense that AEW’s summer season will be defined by marquee clashes and shifting allegiances. As FTR and Jetspeed jockey for position in the tag division, the path to All In is lined with challenges and the promise of high drama capped by Toni Storm’s and Mercedes Moné’s impending showdown.
