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Greensboro, August 12, 2023 - Here is the live coverage for this week's edition of AEW Collision which is set to take place on August 12, 2023, live from Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. ##
AEW Collision starts at 8 PM ET. This is 5 PM PT, 1 AM BST, and 8 AM AEST. The show will run for two hours, so it will end at 10 PM ET. ##
Buddy Matthews, Malakai Black, and Brody King from the House of Black are ready to defend their AEW World Trios Titles against Cash Wheeler, Dax Harwood, and CM Punk from the CMFTR. The celebrated trio has been absent from the ring since the AEW Trios Title Match. However, they are set to make their comeback on this week's AEW Collision. ##
Furthermore, a tag team showdown is lined up for the upcoming episode, pitting Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale against Mercedes Martinez and Diamante. ##
AEW Collision, August 12, 2023, Live Update
Ricky Starks Is Live To Speak ##
In the ring, Tony Schiavone greeted Ricky Starks, who came out amidst jeers, clutching the belt he used to whip Steamboat. Schiavone declared that Starks was slapped with a 30-day wrestling suspension. Starks explained his actions against Steamboat, emphasizing that actions have consequences. He foresaw his AEW suspension and cleverly obtained a manager's license to stay on the show. ##
Directing his words to CM Punk, Starks laid blame for Ricky Steamboat on Punk's doorstep. He twisted Punk's own words, questioning if Punk could handle his victory. Starks vowed to kick off a battle and bring it right to Punk's doorstep, starting next week. Departing amid loud cheers, Starks delivered a compelling promo and set an intriguing course for his feud with Punk, which will unfold after the upcoming pay-per-views. ##
A video recap showcased the previous bouts between FTR & The Young Bucks, offering a sneak peek into their decisive match at All In. ##
The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) Vs The Iron Savages (Boulder & Bronson) (w/ Jacked Jameson) ##
The Acclaimed entered the scene sporting Billy Gunn's boots. Bowens quickly caught on and cut short his introduction. They teamed up against Bronson, launching a double assault before Boulder entered the fray. Despite their onslaught, the burly Boulder weathered their attacks and countered with a combo move, performing a Samoan Drop followed by a fallaway slam, just as we went into a commercial break. ##
As we returned from the break, Caster managed to evade Bronson's hefty splash. Bowens got the tag and unleashed controlled chaos, taking charge until Boulder abruptly launched him with a flapjack maneuver. The Savages executed a tandem Main Event Spinebuster on Bowens, almost securing a pinfall that was interrupted by Caster's intervention. The Savages aimed for their impressive Tower Splash, but Caster intervened again, dropkicking Bronson off Boulder's shoulders. Caster executed a Death Valley Driver on Boulder, paving the way for the Acclaimed to deliver Scissor Me Timbers on the meddlesome Jameson. Wrapping up their offense, the Acclaimed struck with a dual Fameasser on the Savages, and Caster secured the victory with the pinfall. ##
WINNER: The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) ##
Following the match, Caster took hold of the microphone and declared their upcoming appearance on this Wednesday's Dynamite. He emphasized their connection with Billy Gunn's spirit, which they believe will drive them back to the top. Bowens chimed in, noting that the audience never had the chance to bid farewell to Gunn. To pay tribute, he encouraged everyone to raise the scissors gesture. ##
In the backstage area, Lexy Nair caught up with Bullet Club Gold. They boasted about their recent achievements, with White asserting that their current rendition of Bullet Club is the most superior. White pointed out that while some may label themselves as elite, they lack the rightful claim. The Young Bucks, too, cannot be regarded as the supreme brother tag team in wrestling, as that title belongs to the Gunns. The Gunns are set to make their presence felt on Dynamite this Wednesday to assert this. ##
A video montage recounted the history between MJF & Adam Cole, fueling anticipation for the main event at Wembley. ##
Diamante & Mercedes Martinez Vs TBS Champion Kris Statlander & Willow Nightingale ##
Statlander and Diamante kicked things off, with Diamante maintaining control by keeping Statlander grounded until Statlander managed to catch her with a crossbody. Nightingale tagged in, delivering a swift low crossbody for a close nearfall. Martinez intervened, holding onto Diamante to counter a Pounce attempt. Diamante capitalized with a basement dropkick, seizing the momentum. Martinez then ensnared Nightingale in a Paradise Lock, striking a pose alongside Diamante. They teamed up for a double-dropkick, releasing Nightingale from the hold just before the commercial break. ##
As we returned from the break, Nightingale valiantly fought off a two-on-one assault. She executed a main event spinebuster on Diamante, who crashed onto Martinez. Nightingale promptly tagged in the TBS Champion, Statlander, who surged with energy. Together, Statlander and Nightingale executed synchronized sentons. Martinez, however, hurled Statlander into Nightingale, causing Nightingale to tumble off the apron. In a swift follow-up, Martinez launched Diamante onto her adversaries on the outside. ##
The contest gradually evolved into a Pier Four melee. Ultimately, Martinez managed to secure a pinfall victory over Nightingale, assisted by Diamante's leverage. ##
WINNER: Diamante & Mercedes Martinez ##
ROH Television Champion Samoa Joe Vs Andrew Everett ##
Riccaboni let us know that Joe was just a fortnight away from hitting the 500-day mark as the TV Champion in this reign. Everett demonstrated his nimbleness, yet Joe efficiently subdued him with the Coquina Clutch. ##
Post-match, Joe grabbed the mic, recalling his challenge to CM Punk from the previous week. He was met with the resounding quietude of a coward. He extended the courtesy of asking for the match, but now he intends to compel Punk to accept. ##
WINNER: ROH Television Champion Samoa Joe ##
The TNT Champion Speaks ##
After the announcers outlined the current All In card, TNT Champion Luchasaurus & Christian Cage entered the ring. They revisited Luchasaurus' recent attack on Darby Allin during the last Rampage episode, an incident that even brought a young girl in the crowd to tears. Christian playfully ribbed the audience, jesting that they often ranked second best in many aspects. He cited examples like Michael Jordan, who was second to LeBron James in basketball greatness, and Ric Flair, who Christian humorously implied was runner-up to himself. ##
Shifting his focus to Darby Allin, Christian emphasized that as long as he holds the TNT Championship, Allin won't ever capture that title. He playfully speculated that Allin's half-painted face reflected his partially dead inside nature. Christian warned that if Allin continued to pursue him, he'd ensure to complete the job and extinguish the remaining 50% of his spirit. ##
Arn & Brock Anderson then made their entrance, claiming this territory as Horsemen Country. Arn reminded Luchasaurus of his previous TNT Championship reign before Christian interjected. He pointed out that he and Luchasaurus had previously taken down the Andersons a few months back, to which Arn confirmed that they hadn't forgotten. Brock charged into the ring, and the match was officially underway. ##
TNT Championship: Luchasaurus (c) Vs Brock Anderson ##
Riccaboni, on commentary, informed us that Tony Khan had approved this as a TNT Title bout, in response to Christian's willingness to take on Anderson's open challenge for the night. Luchasaurus asserted control over Anderson prior to the commercial break. Returning from the pause, Anderson managed a modest resurgence before Luchasaurus countered with a decisive chokeslam. Luchasaurus sealed the deal with a rabbit lariat to successfully retain his championship. ##
WINNER: Luchasaurus ##
Powerhouse Hobbs Speaks ##
In the ring, Tony Schiavone introduced Powerhouse Hobbs. Hobbs mentioned a recent opportunity that emerged for a significant match at All Out in Chicago. He acknowledged feeling a bit distracted lately, leading him to return home and delve into what he termed the Book of Hobbs. This next chapter, titled "Redemption," became his focus. To redeem himself after losing the TNT Title and coming up short in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, Hobbs declared his intention to challenge The Redeemer. He then called out Miro for a confrontation. ##
Miro emerged, but found himself ambushed by Nick Comoroto & Aaron Solo, who were associated with QT Marshall. Miro efficiently handled them, only to be caught off-guard by a main event spinebuster from Hobbs. As Hobbs departed the scene, he left the Book of Hobbs placed on Miro's prone form. ##
The Dynamite card for the upcoming Wednesday was outlined, featuring Orange Cassidy vs. Wheeler Yuta for the AEW International Championship, along with the official confirmation of The Gunns facing off against The Young Bucks. Additionally, the next week's Collision lineup was revealed, featuring Darby Allin vs. Christian Cage and a match between Diamante and Willow Nightingale. ##
AEW World Trios Title Match: The House Of Black (Brody King, Buddy Matthews & Malakai Black) (w/Julia Hart) (c) Vs CMFTR (Cash Wheeler, CM Punk & Dax Harwood) ##
Jim Ross joined the commentary team for this main event. Punk made his entrance to the usual mixed reaction. Early on, Punk and FTR gained the upper hand with swift moves against Matthews. King joined the action after holding onto Matthews during an Irish Whip and making a tag. The crowd cheered for King as he went on the offensive against Harwood, who countered with a low dropkick. The challengers teamed up to target King, eventually double dropkicking him out of the ring.##
Malachi Black tagged in to face Punk, leading to a strong reaction from the crowd. Black sent FTR off the apron but encountered a Go To Sleep attempt. Black managed to evade it and aimed for Black Mass, yet Punk cleverly ducked and assumed a cross-legged sitting position. Black mirrored the pose before a chaotic Pier Six brawl erupted, prompting a commercial break.##
Upon returning from the break, Matthews executed a rope-assisted DDT on Harwood. The House of Black maintained control by isolating Harwood. However, Harwood turned the tables with a DDT on Black. Punk entered the ring, launching a fierce assault on Matthews with a rising knee strike, followed by high kicks to both Black and Matthews. Punk delivered a Rainmaker to Matthews before ascending the ropes for an elbow drop. Julia Hart diverted the referee's attention, allowing Black to catch Punk on the top rope. King tagged in, delivering a cannonball before another commercial break.##
Upon resuming, the House of Black continued isolating Punk. Punk caught Matthews by surprise with a sudden GTS before tagging in Wheeler. Wheeler took charge against King and Black, with Harwood's assistance leading to all three champions being sent outside the ring. Wheeler executed an impressive dive to the floor, followed by a top-rope bulldog on King, narrowly missing a pinfall.##
King overpowered FTR, executing a double suplex. Harwood managed to interrupt King as he climbed the ropes. FTR executed a double superplex, followed by Punk's elbow drop for a close nearfall. Employing a trio's Shatter Machine, they targeted King. In came Matthews and Black, sparking a multi-person brawl that left everyone down. Punk executed a dive onto Matthews outside the ring, but Samoa Joe intervened, dragging Punk into the crowd and choking him out. ##
Hart created a distraction, allowing King to land a discus lariat on Harwood, securing the victory. ##
WINNER: The House Of Black (Brody King, Buddy Matthews & Malakai Black) (w/Julia Hart) ##
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