AEW Collision – September 16th, NOW Arena, Chicago, Illinois.
We start Collision recapping the relevant events leading up to tonights show. We show the participants of tonights TNT 3 way winning their matches to qualify for the gauntlet. We show Britt Baker and Saraya screaming at each other at Dynamite. Darby and Stings last promo against Christian and then MJF and Punk last time they were in a ring together with a microphone. Lastly we show highlights of BBC and House of Black fighting over the past few weeks, including every match finish and finally Malakai and Danielson’s stare down.
MJF is seen getting out of his car, on the phone. Visibly frustrated.
CM Punk is seen walking from the street into the arena with FTR and Hobbs surrounding him.
CHRISTIAN PROMO
Christian is backstage, in his ring gear, with Luchasaurus behind him.
Christian: “I speak to you now my children as a disappointed father. Luchasaurus! You were unable to complete the task of winning on Dynamite and set yourself back in the quest to win the gauntlet. You’ve also embarrassed the family we have here.” Christian turns away from Luchasaurus and back to camera.
“It’s important to tell you children when they’ve gone wrong if you wish to see them reach great heights. Without the discipline I provide Luchasaurus here he would still be carrying around a little boy on his shoulders. Tonight! We show Sting and Darby about discipline. Let’s go.”
Pyro lights up the stage as a drone camera flies around the building, showing a sold out NOW Arena in Chicago!
STING/DARBY vs CHRISTIAN/LUCHASAURUS
Stings music plays and he comes out with Nick Wayne. Darby skates out behind them and then skates down the ramp while Sting takes in the crowd on top of the ramp. Christian music plays and out he walks out, title around his waist with Luchasaurus trailing behind.
Darby starts things off for his team and as Luchasaurus goes to leave the ring, Christian stops him and tells him to start the match. As soon as the bell rings Darby sprints at Luchasaurus, catching him off guard with a big splash. Luchasaurus easily tosses Darby off but he comes right back. Luchasaurus catches Darby this time with a hand on his throat and turns that into a massive throw across the ring, bouncing Darby all the way back to his corner. Sting tags himself in and squares up with Luchasaurus, they exchange blows then Luchasaurus catches Sting with a head-butt. Sting is rocky but powers out of it and pounds his chest at Luchasaurus then charges in to hit a lariat, knocking Luchasaurus down. Christian comes in and gets knocked down too. Luchasaurus pushes Sting into the corner and looks for a big forearm but Sting ducks and starts laying in to Luchasaurus. Christian comes running in for a splash but Sting gets out of the way and Christian hits Luchasaurus. Sting gets a run up to hit a Stinger Splash but Luchasaurus pushes Christian aside and hits a double arm choke slam on Sting. Slowing down the momentum.
Fast forward, now it’s Darby Allin and Christian in the ring, Christina has Darby in a sharpshooter. They’ve had Darby isolated for almost 10 minutes now, he’s begging for a tag. Darby reaches the ropes finally but significant damage has been done. Luchasaurus tags in a lifts Darby up for a choke slam, looking to hit it in the ring, he changes his mind and slams Darby down on the apron and he bounces to the floor. Christian claps and Nick goes to check on Darby. Christian steps down and approaches Nick, talking to him a little bit before he steps back and Christian throws Darby back in the ring. 1….2….Darby kicks out!
Sting is trying to hype up the crowd for a tag. Christian tags back in and gets between Darby and Sting. Christian lifts up Darby but he starts to fight back, quickly looking for a tag but Christian holds onto his wrist. Darby is pulled back by Christian into a suplex but Darby rotates out of it, hits the ropes into a spring board cross body and is crawling to tag Sting but Luchsaurus rushes into the ring and knocks Sting off the apron. Luchasaurus picks up Darby looking for another Chokeslam but Darby uses the momentum of the lift to hit a Code Red on Luchasaurus. Christian is back to his feet and tries to catch Darby in a Killswitch but Darby rams him into the corner. Darby gets a run up and hits a corner coffin splash on Christian in the corner. He turns around to see Luchasaurus charging in and gets out of the way as Luchasaurus hits a corner splash on Christian. Sting calls out to Darby and gets the tag, running straight into a the ring for a Stinger Splash. Luchasaurus rolls out of the ring and Sting catches Christian for Scorpion Death Drop, Darby climbs to the top rope and they hits a Coffin Drop/Scorpian Death Drop combination and Sting looks for a pin on Christian…1…2…3
Match Length 14 minutes
MJF INTERVIEW
Renee: “Thanks for sitting down with me the day of your big contract signing. I only have 2 questions for you and we’ll get you on your way.”
MJF: “Whatever you need, Renee.”
Renee: “What does this AEW Mens World Championship mean to you?” She points to the title sitting in MJFs lap.
MJF: “This Triple B is my validation. I tell the world I am the best and then I show them. I should be holding this championship. It’s one thing to say you’re the best but I live it. Triple B is the proof.”
Renee: “Fair enough and how happy are you with who you surround yourself with?”
Renee: “We’ve all seen that Max, you’ve shocked a lot of people with your growth. Well, my last question, How do you feel about CM Punk?”
MJF: “Jeez, that’s even more complicated. This is truly a scenario of, don’t meet your heroes kids. I never thought I would after he left the business but here we are. The man I grew up idolising, returning to the ring and now he hates me… and I hate him too. You know what, I got what I needed from him, long ago he was inspiring but now? He’s a mockery of the old him. The kind of guy he use to fight against. It saddens me but I don’t care now. I’m now focused on being the best version of me, despite the man Punk has become.”
Renee: “Alright, thank you for your time Max.” Max thanks Renee and leaves the interview, making another phone call.
THE ACCLAIMED vs THE WINGMEN(Ryan Nemeth & Peter Avalon) – Open Challenge
This match is not long, it serves as a way to get acclaimed in the ring tonight and allowing a lower midcard team some exposure.
Acclaimed rap their way down the ring and mix it up with the crowd, scissoring and what not.
Peter Avalon starts the match with Bowens, he charges at him and it immediately caught and lifted up for The Arrival. Nemeth rushes into the ring and is met with the same fate. Bowens tags in Max Caster and he is up for a Mic Drop, hitting both men. 1…2….3.
Bowens: “Didn’t we say everyone loves The Acclaimed!” Max Caster brings his mouth to the mic. “We did.” FTR Music plays.
Dax: “Woah woah guys, what’s with all the hate?” Refering to the crowd booing them on their way down the ramp. “We are here, like you all, because we also love The Acclaimed.”
Cash: “What you guys have done as a tag team is incredible. I mean now you’re the forever Trios Champions, after losing to his kids.” Pointing to Billy Gunn. The gets a reaction from the crowd.
Dax: “Trios work was good, after three attempts you eventually won them from those creepy guys. Very persistent.” Dax and Cash applaud The Acclaimed. “However, it will not be the same with us. We are the best tag team on gods green earth and there’s no way we lose these belts, to a comedy act.”
This gets a big reaction from the crowd. Bowens and Caster laugh then jump FTR and a brawl breaks out. Billy tries to seperate every telling them to save it for All Out. But when his back is turned on FTR they low blows on Billy and then run out of the ring. The Acclaimed almost catch them but decide to stick around to help Billy. Dax and Cash leave up the ramp, but not before they hits a dual crotch chop, mocking Billy.
KEITH LEE vs PAC vs DANNY GARCIA
The finally 3way to decide who starts in the TNT 6 man Gauntlet.
As soon as the bell rings PAC rushes at Danny with a big boot, knocking him out of the ring, staring him down for a moment before turning his attention back to Keith Lee. PAC looks Lee up and down before locking up. PAC puts Lee in a headlock, squeezing really hard to keep him in the hold. Lee lifts up PAC but he finds the ropes and kicks off them to maintain the hold. Lee eventually gets a hold of PAC hands and pulls them apart, He lifts up Pac and throws him across the ring, and he rolls to the floor.
Keith meets PAC on the floor, he lifts him up above his head then Garcia comes running in with a chop block. Danny grabs PAC and throws him in to the steps, then lifts him back up into a Butterfly suplex, PAC lands hard on the floor. Danny turns and Lee is there looking for a lariat. Garcia ducks and starts laying in forearms until Lee pushes him back, into the ring post. PAC is back up and hits a big boot on Keith but he doesn’t fall. Danny charges at PAC looking for a lariat but PAC ducks and he hits Keith, still he doesn’t drop. Danny sees PAC charging from in the ring and he hits a Spaceman Plancha but Keith catches him and yells out to the crowd. Garcia gets on the apron and hits a running crossbody on Keith, with PAC on him in tombstone position but Lee catches Danny aswell. The crowd noise rises as Lee holds both men and starts walking up the steel steps. Once on the apron, Lee hits a Tombstone, Worlds Strongest Slam combination on both men. Standing ovation in the arena for Keith.
In the end, all three men are back in the ring, Lee having the most momentum but everyone currently on a level playing field. Keith has Danny in the corner looking for a big chop but Danny ducks it and looks for a Back Suplex on Lee, barley getting his feet off the floor but unable to lift him yet. Danny transitions into a headlock and Keith starts hitting him in the back. Danny powers up and tries to lift Lee again for a German suplex, this time PAC runs in and hits a shotgun dropkick on Lee, helping Danny execute the suplex. Immediately, Pac is on him, looking for a deadlift German Suplex but Danny elbows his way out of it, now looking for a Brainbuster. PAC escapes and looks for his own but Keith Lee charges in an pounces both men across the ring. Danny and PAC look at each other and nod, deciding to team up for a moment. PAC kicks Lee in the gut, forearm from Danny, kick in the chest from PAC, kick in the chest from Danny. Keith Lee catches both men, wrapping his hand around their throat. PAC signals to Garcia and they both kick Lee between the legs at the same time and wrap their arms around his head and hit a 2-man Brainbuster on Keith Lee. Garcia is very proud of himself and cheering to the crowd while PAC immediately jumps on Danny locking in the Brutalizer. Garcia is trying to move around with PAC on his back but falls to his knees, then the floor and passes out. Referee rings the bell.
Match Length – 17 minutes
CM PUNK INTERVIEW
Renee: “Hey Phil, thank you for this sit down. Big contract signing today, in-front of a lot of Chicago fans.”
CM Punk: “I do love sitting and talking with you. You’re right, lots of Chicago fans, lots of CM Punk fans. I plan on giving them a great night tonight.”
Renee: “Okay, Let’s begin. What does this AEW Mens World Championship mean to you?”
CM Punk: “I mean, I’ve been doing this for a long time and this feels like the most important championship in our industry. It demands something amazing from every one that holds it and I know I had it taken away from me due to injury but I never lost it. But I’ve earned my chance to win it back and that’s what I plan on doing. I will win this belt back. It belongs to me.”
Renee: “I understand your argument, you never lost it. You definitely deserve the chance to win it back. Next question, how happy are you with who you surround yourself with?”
CM Punk: “Oh man, FTR and I have only really been friendly since I wrestled Dax, one on one. They actually helped MJF lay me out before. But respect was earned and since we fought we stayed in touch. I told them we should all get together, I needed eyes in the back of my head when I was going after Max.”
Renee: “And what about Powerhouse Hobbs?”
CM Punk: “Hobbs was my first match back in 7 years and he beat the piss out of me. It’s been a long time coming, me reconnecting with him. But what an amazing addition to the Cult of Personality. That man has so much potential”
Renee: “You’re not wrong, I don’t know many people stronger than Hobbs. Final question, How do you feel about MJF?”
CM Punk: “Max is incredibly talented. He’s exciting on the mic as well when he’s not just going after the lowest hanging fruit and good enough to be a World Champion here. But I don’t think he’ll be remembered as something iconic, not someone anyone would put on their Mt. Rushmore. I think Max has reached his ceiling and I’m looking down at him trying to break though and I just don’t see it happening.”
BRITT BAKER vs RUBY SOHO
Britt’s music plays and the crowd erupt in excitement. Ruby’s music plays and she is followed by Saraya.
As the bell rings Britt rushes at Ruby but Ruby keeps dodging her. Hiding between the ropes and eventually running outside. The referee stops her from following Ruby out the ring but Britt takes the long way out and chases Ruby around the ring until she hides behind Saraya. Saraya talks some shit to until Britt starts swinging forearms at Saraya, taking her to the floor. Ruby breaks it up and Saraya doesn’t hit Britt, so there’s no DQ. Ruby tosses Britt into the steel steps and back into the ring.
Still with the advantage, Ruby has Britt in the corner looking for a superplex. Britt begins to fight out of it, Ruby comes back but is hit with a superkick. Britt drops to the floor and Ruby comes back again, looking for a clothesline but Britt catches Ruby, hitting a STO Buckle smash. Looking for the pin.1….2..Ruby kicks out. Saraya gets on the apron on the other side of the ring and her and Britt have back and forth until Britt tries swinging at Saraya but she drops off the apron. As Ruby gets to her feet, Baker looks for the superkick but Ruby catches it, throws her leg down and hitting a knee strike. Ruby spends a moment composing herself as Britt rolls out of the ring. Saraya approaches her but the referee catches her and threatens to toss her. Ruby gets on the apron, looking to hit a shotgun dropkick on Britt but she gets out of the way and Ruby hits hard on the floor. Britt picks up Ruby and gets her back on the apron, lifts her up and hits an apron air raid crash. She rolls Ruby back into the ring for the pin…1…2…Ruby kicks out.
In the end, Britt has the momentum behind her as she and Ruby are fighting in the middle of the ring, slapping one another back and forth. Slowly making it to there feet, slaps turn into forearms and Britt gains the advantage hitting Ruby into the ropes before Irish whipping her across the ring and looking for a lariat. Ruby ducks this, while maintaining wrist control, and quickly hits a No Future kick on Britt. Dropping her to the floor, Ruby leaps onto her for the pinfall. 1….2….Britt kicks out! Ruby is in disbelief. Saraya yells at her to stay on Britt. She lifts her up and looks for a Destination Unknown but Britt holds her off, tackles her into the corner. Britt takes a few steps back and then charges in for a corner lariat. Ruby looks to kick Britt away but she catches he feet, throws them over the ropes, and hits a Hanging neck breaker. Britt picks up Ruby and puts her in the corner, lifts her over he over her head and walks up the ropes for an Avalanche Air Raid crash. Saraya gets in Britt face from the floor, yelling up at her, postponing Britt’s action. Ruby starts violently shaking to get out of this and find her feet on the top rope. She looks down at Britt and hits a knee strike. Dropping to the floor while Britt sits on the top rope. Ruby gets back in the ring, grabbing Britts wrist and hits an Avalanche No Future Kick to the back of Britts head. Instead of pinning, Ruby lifts up Britt and hits a Destination Unknown. Pinfall attempt…1….2….3.
Match Length – 15 minutes
After the match Saraya gets into the ring, yells in Britts face and demands Ruby go get her a chair. Before Ruby can get back into the ring Statlanders music plays and she runs down to the ring. Ruby is now standing in the ring with the chair, welcoming Kris, while Saraya is behind her. Kris gets in the ring and Saraya leaves. Ruby swings at Kris but is hit with a massive spear. Statlander checks on Britt while Saraya drags Ruby out of the ring and they flee up the ramp.
HOUSE OF BLACK vs BLACKPOOL COMBAT CLUB
The arena goes dark as House of Blacks music plays and a beam of light shines down as the 4 members show themselves at the top of the ramp. Lights go out again and come back once everyone is in the ring.
Bryan Danielson’s music plays and out come all the Blackpool Combat club. All men stand stoic at the top of the ramp.
The match starts off with Malakai waiting for the BCC to pick who will start for them. Claudio wants to start, act some revenge, but it’s going to be Danielson. He wants to get an early feel for Malakai before their match on Sunday. Both men circle each other before locking up. Bryan gets Black in a head lock and Malakai slips behind Danielson with a wrist lock. Danielson runs into the corner, stepping aside at the last moment using his moment to fling Malakai into the turnbuckle. Bryan charges at Black and is met with a boot but Bryan catches it, only for Malakai to pull him into him and hit a knee to the face. Malakai starts laying kicks into Danielson’s back, ribs and thighs. Bryan turns to him and starts hitting his own. Now both men are exchanging kicks, reaching about chest height. After exchanging a stiff kick to each other’s chest both men look at each other and go for head kicks only for both feet to collide in the middle. Malakai quickly hits a leg sweep on Danielson, looks for a PK but Danielson drops to the mat to avoid it, grabbing the ankle and wrapping his legs around Malakai’s legs for an ankle lock. Malakai quickly barrel rolls to the ropes and breaks the hold. Both men sit up and look each other down before tagging in.
As the match moves on, everyone gets their time in the ring and advantage is swapped from team to team. Currently Brody and Claudio are in the ring exchanging forearms. Yuta slides in the ring and hits a chop block on Brody giving Claudio the chance to hit an uppercut and lock on a sharpshooter. Yuta is told to leave by the referee when Buddy drags him out of the ring and hits a ripcord knee strike before lifting him up onto his shoulders and hitting a long dart into the steel steps. Buddy slides back into the ring, with Claudios back to him, he runs at Claudio, uses Brody as a stepping stone and hits a bicycle knee to the back of Claudio’. As soon as he turns around he is met with a Busaiku Knee from Danielson. Danielson turns and Malakai looks for a Black Mass but Bryan ducks it and tackles Malakai into the corner. Brody sees this and pulls him off, throwing him across the ring. Brody turns and Bryan charges at him looking for a Busaiku Knee but Malakai pushes him out of the way and takes the knee himself. Bryan is stunned and stops to observe Malakai for a second, one second too long because Brody grabs him and lift him up, hitting a Gonzo Bomb. Claudio is now back to his feet and catches Brody’s legs, dropping him to the mat, looking for a giant swing but Brody tosses off. Yuta comes in and leaps on Brody’s shoulders trying to choke him. Brody finds a corner and runs into it with a cannonball with Yuta on his back. Claudio pulls Brody back into the middle of the ring, pushes him against the ropes and hits a Swiss Death Uppercut. Pinfall attempt..1….2…Buddy breaks the pin.
In the end, Yuta and Malakai are in the ring together, Malakai chest kicks him into the ropes, hits a bicycle knee and finally a German suplex, pinfall attempt. 1…2… Bryan rushes in the break the hold. Malakai turns and starts laying forearms on Danielson. This brings in Claudio to help him, followed by Buddy and Brody, trying to pull them apart. After they get a little seperation, Malakai is held by Brody and Claudio has Bryan. They both break free but Malakai hits a Black Mass on Danielson, dropping him to the floor. Claudio attacks Black but Brody jumps him. Black moves to make a tag to Buddy and they look to double team Yuta. The referee turns back to the Claudio and Brody fight in the corner, Malakai goes over to help while Buddy finishes Yuta. The fight spills out of the ring and now Malakai and Brody are fighting off Claudio. Suddenly Buddy is pulled out of the ring and hit with a Death Rider.
Tony Schiavone: “Jon Moxley is here! He’s returned early from his New Japan Professional Wrestling excursion. He’s meant to be facing David Finlay for the NEVER Openweight Championship next weekend!”
Yuta is coming back to just as Moxley rolls Buddy back into the ring and crawls over for the pinfall. The referee is still distracted as Yuta yells out for the pinfall. Eventually noticing Black and Brody rush back in the ring but it’s too late. 1…2….3
Match Length – 20 minutes
After the match, Moxley pulls Yuta out of the ring and stares down Malakai and Brody. He picks up Danielson from the floor and then Claudio joins them in celebrating the win. Yuta still looks out of it. All four BCC member stand at the bottom of the ramp. Moxley urging the House of Black to come fight him, flipping them off. House of Black stay with Buddy and the BCC leave up the ramp.
MJF AND CM PUNK CONTRACT SIGNING
CM Punks music plays and out comes Punk to a massive reaction from the Chicago crowd, along side him is the rest of the Cult of Personality. Tony Schiavone meets Punk in the ring, with 8 security guards standing in the ring and informs him that only Punk and MJF are allowed in the ring. So the rest of the COP go to stand on the floor.
MJFs music plays and he walks out alone, until he theme changes into the Better than you Bay Bay music and Adam Cole sprints out on stage. MJF and him hug. Roddy and Kyle trail behind. MJF now walks down to the ring with newfound confidence.
Tony Schiavone: “Alright guys, you know the deal. AEW Mens World Championship match this Sunday at ALL OUT. CM Punk vs MJF. You may speak your piece and sign the contract.”
MJF: “I see you’ve brought your title belt with you, let me give you a closer look at a real one.” MJF takes his title belt off and sets it down on the table.”
MJF smiles at Punk, then puts down the mic and signs the contract. Tossing it back on the table for Punk to do the same.
Punk: “Very brave Max, signing on for a match with me, in Chicago. Look, I’ve been in more TV contract signings than you’ve had birthdays. Someone goes through a table, we exchange insults, and unfortunately for the security here, some of them will be get their asses kicked. So say your piece Max.”
MJF: “Do you even remember what happened at ALL OUT last year? I returned as the Joker and I CONFRONT YOU! So what did you do, you got yourself suspended to avoid a match with me. You’re a nostalgia act Punker, a relic of a different time.”
Punk: “You keep talking yourself into a hole like this I’m going to bury you in it. You sing the same old song Max. ‘I’m the best, I’m the future blah blah’. This here isn’t about nostalgia, it’s about legacy. And my legacy is going to end with that title around my waist! While you’re left picking up the pieces of your ego. Because deep down, you know, you’ll always just be the kid lining up for a picture with CM Punk.”
MJF: “You want to talk about that photo? Yeah I met you once, big deal. ‘Just another Friday’ for you. Whatever. It meant everything to me until it didn’t. You ruined that when you came back here and showed nothing but disrespect my way. I told everyone I almost gave up on the business when you left. That was true.” Now standing, MJF composes himself and sits back down.
“You know, when you came here I was happy, I had grown up and I understood why you left. So I introduced myself and that was my mistake. Thinking you were going to be the man I grew watching… I was wrong. Now you’re this husk of a hero and this title here, it’s staying around the waist of the only person that’s ever mattered in this company! ME!”
MJF throws the mic at Punk and the small selection of crowd begin cheering for MJFs promo. Punk looks around and then leaps over the table to attack MJF with the microphone. Security rush in to pull everyone apart but Hobbs and FTR rush in the ring and attack security holding Punk back, then Adam, Roddy and Kyle do the same.
Both factions turn to face each other, MJF bleeding in one corner and Punk on the other corner, while their crews stand in-front of them. MJF and Punk break through their crews and start throwing fist again and a massive brawl between factions begins. MJF and Punk remain the only two in the ring as most of the fighting falls to the outside. Hobbs dismisses Kyle O’Reilly over the barricade while Roddy and Adam fight FTR. Meanwhile inside the ring, MJF kicks Punk between the legs and he falls to his knees in the corner. MJF begins looking for his diamond ring. Hobbs finds the AEW World Championship and tosses it into the ring infront of Punk. Hobbs climbs on the apron, looking to get in the ring but Adam Cole superkicks Hobbs legs, dropping him to his knees then another for his chin. MJF lines up a diamond ring punch but Punk hits him with the belt instead. Punk slowly lifts up MJF for a GTS, takes his time and then throws Max up but he catches the knee. MJF and Punk now face to face and Max hits him with the diamond ring. Punk is sent into the ropes, MJF makes his way to Punk looking for a Heatseeker but FTR and Hobbs manage to pull him away. MJF, with blood streaming from his face climbs to the top rope and yells down at Punk as the Cult of Personality recover on the floor. More security run down and there’s no way either man could reach the other now. They will have to wait til tomorrow night.
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