‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Jun 28th 2025)
Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into our review!
Match #1: Christian Cage & Nick Wayne def. Big Bill & Bryan Keith
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Christian Cage and Nick Wayne teamed up as a “father and son” duo for the first time, taking on the formidable pair of Big Bill and Bryan Keith, whom the Patriarchy had interrupted after the duo brawled with the Workhorsemen last week. The match began with a technical exchange as Bryan Keith showcased his skill by reversing a maneuver into a hammerlock, with Nigel McGuinness praising Keith as “a great technician.” Nick Wayne responded with agility, landing a precise kick to Keith’s jaw. Christian Cage entered the match with intensity, displaying his strategic, veteran control. The match intensified when Big Bill tagged in, utilizing his size and strength advantage to dominate briefly. A highlight moment saw Big Bill leap over a charging Christian to avoid a Spear. In the match’s dramatic conclusion, Cage made a pivotal intervention, sacrificing himself and enabling Nick Wayne to capitalize. Wayne executed a swift, decisive kick to Keith’s jaw, securing the pinfall victory.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Brody King & Templario def. Rocky Romero & Hechicero
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Early in the contest, Templario showcased impressive strength and agility against Romero, utilizing his remarkable speed and power to quickly establish control. Brody King then asserted his dominance, leveraging his size to counter Romero’s experienced offense. The pace intensified with Rocky Romero and Hechicero executing tandem maneuvers, including Romero’s sharp dropkick that staggered King, sending him momentarily reeling against the ropes. However, King and Templario quickly regained the advantage with devastating strikes. Brody King delivered his signature cannonball senton into the corner on Hechicero. In the final moments of the matchup, the high-flying Templario stunned the crowd with a dynamic Springboard Shotgun Dropkick, followed immediately by a breathtaking Handspring Moonsault to the outside, wiping out his opponents at ringside. Back in the ring, Brody King decisively sealed the victory by catching Rocky Romero off guard and planting him firmly with the Gonzo Bomb, securing a commanding pinfall win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #3: Megan Bayne def. VertVixen
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Megan Bayne, accompanied by Penelope Ford, showcased her dominance in a one-sided singles match against VertVixen. Bayne entered the match with an impressive undefeated record on Collision, standing at 8-0. Bayne wasted no time asserting her strength, executing a powerful Double Underhook Suplex early in the match. Despite a spirited effort by VertVixen, who briefly stunned Bayne with a sharp kick that momentarily had Bayne taking a knee, the offense was short-lived. Bayne quickly rebounded, delivering a devastating Running Lariat. Bayne swiftly followed this brutal strike with the decisive move, the Fate’s Descent.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: AEW TNT Championship Open Challenge: Adam Cole def. Josh Alexander
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Josh Alexander answered AEW TNT Champion Adam Cole’s open challenge, resulting in a thrilling and closely contested championship match. Alexander quickly targeted Cole’s known ankle injury, employing strategic groundwork and aggressive submission attempts early on. Cole showcased resilience and technical skill, countering Alexander’s attempts with impactful moves, including a sharp Cutter and a Backstabber. A pivotal moment occurred when Cole executed a Panama Sunrise. Despite this high-impact maneuver, Alexander remarkably kicked out, prolonging the intense contest. In the dramatic climax, Adam Cole finally secured victory with his signature finishing move, the Boom, delivering a decisive knee strike to the back of Alexander’s neck for the win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Queen Aminata def. Skye Blue
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Skye Blue, accompanied by Julia Hart, faced off against Queen Aminata in a fierce singles match. Early distractions from Julia Hart set the stage, allowing Blue to land an impactful rising knee strike and a twisting suplex onto the ring apron. The momentum shifted as Queen Aminata retaliated with her signature moves, including “Chocolate Kisses.” The decisive moment arrived when Aminata executed her finisher, “Off With Her Head,” a devastating kick which secured the pinfall victory.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #6: Kyle Fletcher def. Kyle O’Reilly
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Kyle Fletcher of the Don Callis Family faced Paragon’s Kyle O’Reilly in a gripping singles match that had the crowd chanting various Kyle-themed chants such as “This is Kyle!” and “Kyle Forever!” from start to finish. The match featured a world-class display of striking and grappling, with Fletcher utilizing his size and power effectively early on. O’Reilly countered effectively with his renowned kicking techniques and technical submissions, including a tight Triangle Choke and an Ankle Lock, demonstrating his grappling mastery. A pivotal moment occurred when Fletcher landed a vicious running boot, but O’Reilly retaliated with a sequence of kicks culminating in a devastating Guillotine submission attempt. However, Fletcher showcased resilience and strength, breaking free and responding with powerful counters including a knee strike. The climactic finish came when Lance Archer interfered, attacking O’Reilly while the referee was distracted. Fletcher capitalized on this interference, executing a Brainbuster to secure the pinfall victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
This week’s Collision delivered a well-paced and storyline-rich episode that continued to build momentum heading into the summer. Adam Cole’s TNT Title defence against Josh Alexander was a standout, telling a gritty, injury-focused story with strong psychology and physical intensity. The women’s division saw a notable moment as Queen Aminata scored a solid win over Skye Blue before chaos erupted post-match, teasing potential new rivalries. Kyle Fletcher and Kyle O’Reilly headlined the night in a technically crisp battle, with outside interference adding tension. Overall, Collision maintained its reputation for strong wrestling, even if it still struggles with feeling like the “B” show.