‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Jul 10th 2025)
Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Collision, which this week aired on Thursday night to make way for the weekend’s huge All In pay-per-view. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into our review!
Match #1: Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Relly and Roderick Strong) def. Kyle Fletcher & RPG Vice (Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero)
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Early in the match, Paragon strategically targeted Trent Beretta, isolating him from his corner and employing aggressive tandem maneuvers, including a punishing assisted neckbreaker. Once the Don Callis Family managed to turn the tables even just slightly. The action escalated when Lance Archer intervened, choke-slamming Kyle O’Reilly onto the ring apron. Yet, Paragon persisted, showcasing their resilience despite the numbers advantage. Roderick Strong turned the tide with his signature offense, including a powerful Olympic Slam and a devastating backbreaker. The climax came when Adam Cole received a fiery hot tag, instantly electrifying the crowd. Cole dismantled RPG Vice with precise strikes and an explosive pump kick sequence. Kyle Fletcher tagged himself in to face the TNT Champion, leading to a dramatic exchange. Cole connected with a breathtaking Panama Sunrise, bringing fans to their feet. Fletcher narrowly avoided defeat, escaping the subsequent pinfall attempt. Attempting a final push, Fletcher leveled Cole with a brutal lariat, momentarily gaining momentum. However, the tide turned once more when Rocky Romero tagged in, delivering Sliced Bread Number Two to both O’Reilly and Strong, only to be blindsided by Adam Cole. Cole capitalized swiftly, executing The Boom, decisively pinning Romero for the victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: Místico def. The Beast Mortos
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In an electrifying contest on AEW Collision, the legendary luchador Místico faced off against the formidable The Beast Mortos. The match commenced aggressively with Mortos utilizing his notable power advantage, quickly countering Místico’s initial offense. Místico persisted, eventually grounding Mortos with a decisive diving attack. Mortos responded powerfully, executing a punishing neck breaker and a dynamic power slam, gaining a near fall. As the match intensified, Mortos nearly secured victory with a Lung Blower. Displaying his seasoned adaptability, Místico countered Mortos’ aggressive momentum with a stunning modified Canadian Destroyer variant. The conclusion arrived when Místico adeptly countered ortos’ Moonsault attempt, quickly seizing the opportunity to apply his signature maneuver “La Mística, forcing an immediate tap out from Mortos. This decisive victory provides Místico considerable momentum ahead of the Casino Gauntlet at AEW All In: Texas.
My Score: 4 out of 5
Match #3: The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) & JetSpeed (“Speedball” Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight) def. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) & The Patriarchy (Christian Cage and Nick Wayne)
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Early momentum shifted dramatically when Kevin Knight and Speedball showcased their synergy with tandem aerial maneuvers.
FTR displayed their renowned aggressive style throughout, with Dax Harwood hitting hard strikes. However, the momentum saw frequent swings, with Cash Wheeler receiving a powerful missile dropkick from Speedball Mike Bailey. As the match reached a feverish climax, FTR managed to deliver their signature Shatter Machine on Turbo Floyd, but the pin was broken up. Immediately afterward, a near fall occurred when Mike Bailey impressively countered another Shatter Machine attempt with a swift roll-up, nearly pinning Dax. In the match’s decisive moment, chaos ensued as Christian Cage inadvertently speared his partner Dax Harwood. Kevin Knight seized this critical opportunity, hitting an impressive UFO on Dax. Speedball Mike Bailey capitalized swiftly, securing the pinfall victory over Dax Harwood to clinch the win for JetSpeed and The Outrunners. This significant victory provided JetSpeed crucial momentum heading into their high-stakes Tag Title match at AEW All In: Texas.
My Score: 4 out of 5
Match #4: Gabe Kidd def. Katsuyori Shibata
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In a deeply personal and hard-hitting contest on AEW Collision, Gabe Kidd clashed with his former mentor Katsuyori Shibata. The match featured intense exchanges, including Kidd landing punishing forearm shots and brutal chops. Shibata showcased resilience, landing a precise suplex and a hard-hitting running pump kick. The match’s critical turning point arrived when Shibata locked Kidd into his lethal sleeper hold. However, Wheeler Yuta caused a crucial distraction from the apron. Seizing the opportunity behind the referee’s back, Kidd executed a covert low blow on Shibata. Kidd swiftly followed this with a devastating piledriver, securing a controversial pinfall victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #5: All Star 8-Woman Tag Match – Willow Nightingale, Thunder Rosa, Queen Aminata & Mina Shirakawa def. Megan Bayne, Athena, Thekla & Julia Hart
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In a thrilling main event on AEW Collision, an All-Star 8-Woman Tag Team match saw Thunder Rosa, Willow Nightingale, Queen Aminata, and Mina Shirakawa battle against Athena, Megan Bayne, Thekla, and Julia Hart, with Kris Statlander joining the commentary table. The contest was explosive from the onset, showcasing the impressive power and athleticism these women have become renowned for. Late in the bout, Julia Hart executed a stunning moonsault onto Willow Nightingale. Mina Shirakawa swiftly intervened, breaking up the pin attempt. Chaos ensued as Queen Aminata aggressively dragged Thekla out of the ring, forcibly throwing her into the barricade. Outside the ring, Athena and Megan Bayne were embroiled in a furious brawl against Mina and Rosa, leaving Julia Hart isolated. Capitalizing on the moment, Willow Nightingale delivered her devastating Babe With the Bomb, securing the victory with a decisive three-count. Post-match chaos unfolded rapidly as Billie Starkz launched a surprise attack on the victorious team, igniting an intense melee. Tay Melo and Anna Jay ran in to assist, further escalating the brawl. The segment concluded dramatically, with Kris Statlander sharing an intense stare-down with Megan Bayne before both were ambushed from behind, ending Collision in absolute turmoil ahead of AEW All In: Texas.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 4/5
AEW Collision on July 10th, 2025 was a thrilling go-home show that fired on all cylinders. Paragon’s gritty win raised the stakes for the TNT Title picture, and Mistico continued to impress with a commanding victory that cements him as a major player heading into All In. JetSpeed and The Outrunners delivered a shocker by taking down FTR and The Patriarchy, adding real intrigue to the tag division. The emotional face-off between Hangman and Swerve was powerful and raw, setting the stage perfectly for their respective matches. With strong pacing, big moments, and real energy, this was Collision at its best.