AEW Dynamite & Collision live results: Full Gear go-home show
AEW reaches the final stop on the road to Full Gear with a packed three-hour Dynamite and Collision special tonight.
Before defending the AEW World title against Samoa Joe in a steel cage at Full Gear, Hangman Adam Page must first face Katsuyori Shibata on tonight’s episode.
Kenny Omega will return to AEW tonight ahead of his participation in the $1 million trios match at Full Gear.
In a double jeopardy match, Kazuchika Okada will take on CMLL’s Mascara Dorada where the winner gets a shot at the loser’s championship.
Interim ROH Women’s TV Champion Mercedes Mone and ROH Women’s TV Champion Red Velvet will meet in a title unification bout.
The Women’s Tag Team title tournament continues with two quarterfinals matchups — Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa vs. Alex Windsor and Riho, plus Megan Bayne and Marina Shafir vs. Tay Meo and Anna Jay.
A Casino Gauntlet match at Full Gear will determine the first-ever AEW National Champion, and the first two spots in the Gauntlet will be decided in singles matches on tonight’s show. Bobby Lashley faces Ricochet for the number one spot, while Shelton Benjamin takes on Mike Bailey for the number two position.
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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Bryan Danielson & Tony Schiavone, running down tonight’s card before throwing it to the ring for the opening contest.
Bobby Lashley (w/MVP) vs. Ricochet (w/G.O.A.) for the #1 Spot in the Casino Gauntlet Match at Full Gear
(Extremely quick opener, with Ricochet’s trash talk lasting longer than the match itself. Lashley, who was probably one of the favorites heading into the Gauntlet, definitely is now more than ever with the #1 spot secured.)
Bell sounds and Ricochet immediately took the mic and said Fly Eagles Fly, running down the crowd and said the only good thing to come from this town is his wife. Ricochet was surprised Ariel Helwani didn’t ask Tony Khan about MVP having dementia and the National Title; you’re looking at the inaugural champ. After Saturday, the fans and bald idiot like Lashley will give him respect he deserves. Nobody will stop Ricochet from fulfilling his quest for gold. Ricochet keeps rambling, Lashley is just standing there with referee Bryce holding him back. Finally, Lashley chokeslammed a squealing Ricochet out of the ring onto G.O.A. and steamrolled them all, including launching Toa Liona over the time keepers table.
Ricochet side stepped a corner charge back inside and got a school boy for two, then fired off a trio of kicks and running Shooting Star/Moonsault combo for two. Ricochet rolled through a top rope Shooting Star Press, pulled Bryce in front of him and allowed him to rake the eyes. Loading up for the Spirit Gun, Ricochet charged, but Lashley caught him with a huge Spinebuster and Speat that turned Ricochet inside out for the pin.
Match Result: Bobby Lashley defeated Ricochet to earn the #1 Spot in the Casino Gauntlet Match at Full Gear
-Samoa Joe is backstage with Katsuyori Shibata and said it must feel good for Hangman Adam Page to be a fighting World Champion. Joe said he was told if he interferes tonight, he’ll lose his AEW World Title match this weekend. Joe said Page’s whole world of joy and happiness is about to get very different quickly. Page is guilty of crimes and transgressions against The Opps and it’ll be at the hands of Shibata, deadly by design, violent by intention. Tonight, Shibata begins Page’s payment and at Full Gear, Joe will fully collect.
-The Young Bucks were backstage watching their highlights of Full Gear past when Renee Paquette approaches and asks if they’re joining the Don Callis Family tonight? Before they can answer, Don Callis walks in and cuts off the gotcha journalism, telling The Bucks to go out and show them why they’re the best team on the planet and they can answer after. Callis will even give them his patented introduction.
The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) & Josh Alexander (w/Don Callis) vs. Sky Flight (Scorpio Sky, Dante & Darius Martin w/Christopher Daniels & Leila Grey)
(The exact party match you’d expect from all involved, as they really ramped up The Bucks ready to turn down The Callis Family offer, but thankfully held off on an official decision with the PPV this weekend. I think we all know where this is going and will look forward to seeing the follow-up once The Bucks make up their minds.)
Despite The Bucks not looking overly enthused, Callis did his over the top intro on the big screen, saying they’re from “Rancho Cuckamonga” before a ton of pyro went off. Nick & Dante had a lighting quick opening sequence that saw each dodge the others springboards, trying a dropkick at the same time, kipping up into a stalemate. Blind tag by Alexander, as Darius tagged in as well, hitting a dropkick flush, as Sky Flight made fast tags with locomotion slingshot sentons until Sky launched Matt over the top with a belly to belly. Nick saved his brother, hitting the slingshot face buster on Sky and moonsault onto Darius. Dante flew in with a dive on Nick, Matt wiped him out, as Sky was about to tease a dive, but was cut off by Alexander, who hit his flying cross body off the apron.
Back from commercial, Alexander stole another tag, as tensions started, with Alexander pie facing Matt, who was upset about the tag. Darius caught Alexander with a Spanish Fly and took out The Bucks with a dive. Blind tag by Dante, as Alexander was placed in the corner and was dropped with an incredible Nose Dive/Powerbomb combo. The Bucks made the save with a Superkick Party, taking everyone out in their path. They wanted a BTE Trigger, but Dante flipped up and The Bucks collided. Dante cleared the top with a massive dive on The Bucks and hit Alexander with a top rope cross body for close two that the fans bit at. Alexander countered a sunset flip into an Ankle Lock, but Dante rolled out. Dante tried vaulting over in the corner, but Alexander cut him off and sent Dante back in for The Bucks to hit a Meltzer Driver. Alexander then shoved The Bucks out of the way so he could apply the Ankle Lock and get the submission win.
Don Callis entered the ring in the post-match, along with Mark Davis, Hechicero & Rocky Romero and said now they can announce they’re joining the Don Callis Family. The Bucks were reluctant and Callis reminded them the money has been flowing now that Callis has been looking after them in recent weeks and demanded they announce it. Callis started getting agitated and said AEW can be a very dangerous place and The Bucks walking around without a Family could result in something very bad to happen. Callis would hate to see what happened to Kenny Omega happen to The Bucks. Matt & Nick slowly turned at Callis until the music for Kenny Omega hit.
Omega came out with a chair and he took out Romero & Davis on the aisle before hitting the ring and tackling Alexander. The Bucks pulled Omega off, as he shoved them and the distraction was enough for Alexander to pick the ankle and get the Ankle Lock. Callis ordered Alexander to let him go, as The Bucks don’t have to announce they’re joining The Family, show it by giving Omega a BTE Trigger. Callis kicks Omega, as The Bucks slowly look like they’re going to do it when Jurassic Express makes the save, clearing the ring, Jack Perry had a shovel & Luchasaurus had a vacuum cleaner, which was a hilarious visual. Alexander had his arms around The Bucks, who look as conflicted as ever.
Match Result: The Young Bucks & Josh Alexander defeated Sky Flight when Alexander submitted Dante
-Renee Paquette is backstage with The Babes of Wrath who brought up The Sisters of Sin in the second round of the Women’s Tag Team Titles Tournament. Cameron said they’re fun, excitable, bodacious and people might not take them seriously, but ask Athena & Mercedes Mone. They will be the first ever Women’s Tag Champions. They chest bumped and headed out of the shot.
-Back at commentary, Tony Schiavone remembered the legendary announcer Bob Caudle, saying being able to stand beside him was one of the highlights of his life. They give their best wishes to the family and said if ever was there a wrestling Hall of Fame for announcers, Bob Caudle should be the first inducted. A graphic showed, as this was a very nice tribute.
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Shelton Benjamin (w/MVP) vs. Speedball Mike Bailey for the #2 Spot in the Casino Gauntlet Match at Full Gear
(Aside from the botched finish, which I don’t know if Bailey just forgot to kick out, which, if so, Paul Turner should’ve counted three, it zapped the fans otherwise loud energy going most of the match and made it a flat finish. Up until that point, these two had a great match, as I’d say this was one of Benjamin’s stronger showings, while Bailey remains one of the best on the roster. With this win, The Hurt Syndicate enter 1 & 2 at the Casino Gauntlet.)
Since he’s not getting a chance to fight for spot 1 or 2 in the Gauntlet, I would just like to recognize the snazzy Tiger Mask sweater that Kevin Knight was wearing when he made the entrance with Bailey before heading to the back. Benjamin & Bailey shook hands before the bell, as the fans are loudly doing dueling chants with Bailey firing off corner kicks until Benjamin just chucked him to the floor. Both men miss charges and run into the post, until Benjamin starts throwing Bailey from apron to barricade. Excalibur did inform us the Continental Classic will begin next week. Back inside, Bailey dropkicked out the leg and applied a rolling arm bar. Benjamin escaped into an Ankle Lock, but Bailey rolled out, low bridged Benjamin, tried a running plancha, but Benjamin caught and slammed Bailey to the floor.
Back from break, MVP said his one issue with Benjamin is that they’ve talked about him not being a closer, he’s like a lion who likes to play with his food. MVP screams at Benjamin to stop playing around and end this. Bailey battled back with a series of kicks and running Shooting Star for one. Benjamin slowly starts to rise, as Bailey quickly went back to the arm bar, as Benjamin high stacked and both tumbled over the top. Benjamin tried a powerbomb, but Bailey countered into a hurricanrana into the barricade and DDT to follow. Benjamin just broke the count at 9, but rolled right into a Bailey thrust kick. Shooting Star Press landed perfectly for Bailey, but only got a near fall.
Moonsault double knees crunched Benjamin, as Bailey went back to the arm bar a third time. Benjamin again powered out and just launched Bailey in the air. Bailey side-stepped a corner charge and got a school boy for two, but Benjamin got up and destroyed Bailey with a thrust kick. Benjamin got a visual three, Bailey didn’t kick out, but referee Paul Turner pulled the count. MVP thought it was over, as he got in the ring, but was told to leave. Benjamin hit a German Suplex and another thrust kick and got the pin.
Match Result: Shelton Benjamin defeated Speedball Mike Bailey to earn the #2 Spot in the Casino Gauntlet Match at Full Gear
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Death Riders (Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli w/Daniel Garcia & Marina Shafir) vs. Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong
(Real fun tag match, as they’re at the point of this story where anyone can apply a submission to Moxley, the fans are going to bite that he just might tap out. It was a bounce back win for the Death Riders, as commentary put over how it was likely Castagnoli’s uppercut that did the main damage to lead to Moxley picking up the pieces for the win. Post-match, O’Reilly made the challenge for the PPV and if Moxley wins, they really need to follow-up strong on O’Reilly after Blood and Guts and not go 50/50 with Moxley getting his win back. If ever there was a time to go all in with O’Reilly, now is the time.)
Strong still rocking that Paragon gear/tron, as even after last week’s Blood and Guts, he’s still reluctant to join The Conglomeration. Bell sounds and Cassidy charged at Moxley and brawled with him ringside, as Strong & Castagnoli began the match in the ring before also spilling outside. Excalibur said Darby Allin suffered second degree burns from last week at the hands of PAC and that flaming table. Cassidy put his hands in his pockets and tried a double dropkick, but was caught, as Moxley & Castagnoli did a wish bone. Strong tried an Angle Slam on Castagnoli, but Moxley chop blocked the leg. Cassidy made the save with a spinning DDT on Moxley, as he made a blind tag, tried a top rope cross body, but was caught by Castagnoli. Cassidy countered into a Stundog Millionaire, tried a follow-up dive, but Castagnoli caught him in mid-air and planted him onto the barricade. Strong flew in with a pump knee, sending Castagnoli over the barricade, Moxley hit a running boot sending Strong over as well, until Cassidy, hands in pockets, did a trust fall off the barricade onto Moxley & Castagnoli.
Back from break, Moxley had Cassidy in a Full Nelson before Castagnoli tagged in and rattled off machine gun uppercuts. Cassidy remained isolated, as Castagnoli hit an abbreviated Giant Swing, as Danielson wondered if his back was still bothering him from Blood and Guts. Cassidy battled back with a leaping DDT out of the corner for the double down, as Strong & Moxley tagged in with Strong a house of fire, locking Moxley in a Strong Hold, which got the crowd really into it. Garcia distracted long enough for Moxley to recover into a Paradigm Shift, but Cassidy made the save. Castagnoli launched Cassidy outside, tried a Doomsday Device on Strong, but Moxley was crotched and Castagnoli planted with an Angle Slam. Strong hit a big time superplex on Moxley until Cassidy tagged himself in and popped Garcia off the apron with an Orange Punch and one to Moxley as well. Wheeler Yuta appeared on the apron and the chase was on by Cassidy, who slid back into the ring into a Castagnoli pop-up uppercut, with Moxley quickly applying a Bulldog Choke for the referee stoppage, as Cassidy passed out.
Post-match, the beat down continued on Cassidy until Kyle O’Reilly hit the ring and quickly got an Ankle Lock on Moxley, who frantically tapped out. Yuta put the boots to O’Reilly, but he wouldn’t break the hold. Referees pleaded with O’Reilly to release the hold, as Strong & Cassidy held off Garcia, Yuta & Castagnoli until they managed to pull a screaming Moxley to safety. O’Reilly took the mic and demanded a No Holds Barred Match with Moxley at Full Gear. Just like at Blood and Guts, the history books will say Moxley tapped out. O’Reilly looked like an absolute killer here.
Match Result: Death Riders defeated Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong when Moxley submitted Cassidy
-Brodido cut a promo on FTR and said they’re one of the best teams in AEW history, but they have never beaten them. Brodido never stops fighting and they’ll remain Tag Team Champions when Full Gear is over.
-Mercedes Mone was walking backstage holding the TBS & Interim ROH Women’s TV Titles
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-Kenny Omega & Jurassic Express are backstage and talked about how they say that money can’t buy friendship, but The Bucks have proved him wrong before. Once Josh Alexander took his frustrations out on Michael Nakazawa, then it became personal (I personally would’ve thought it was the Ibushi injury). No amount of money will save them from what they do to them at Full Gear. Omega hit his go home line, as Perry walked away holding the shovel, while Luchasaurus didn’t have his vacuum.
The Timeless Love Bombs (Timeless Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa) vs. Alex Windsor & Riho in an AEW Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament Quarterfinal
(I know we’re only 3 matches into the tournament so far, but I think this was the best so far. Storm & Shirakawa have such great chemistry, that’d it’d be pretty insane for them not to win the titles. I’m not sure if Riho & Windsor remain a duo, if not, they worked very well for being just thrown together a few weeks ago.)
New theme music, black and white similar attire, matching hats and dusters for The Love Bombs, who strutted to the ring in unison. Fast start by Shirakawa & Riho, who trade early pin attempts and takedowns before having a stalemate. Storm & former running buddy Windsor tag in and we get a test of strength. Windsor broke free and popped Storm in the throat with a forearm, as Riho tagged in and she was used as a projectile as an assisted hurricanrana sent Storm to the corner. Riho tried a head scissors on Storm, but was flattened, allowing Shirakawa to tag in and hit a twisting Tornillo from the apron for two. Blind tag from Windsor, who hit a Stun Gun on Shirakawa, as Storm tried to make the save, but took a double suplex for her troubles. Riho scaled the ropes with the help from Windsor and took out The Love Bombs with a huge cross body outside as things went to commercial.
Back from break, Shirakawa did an impressive DDT/leg breaker combo on Riho & Windsor before tagging in Storm, who dished out hair mares aplenty to Windsor, following up with a DDT of her own for a near fall. Tandem Tornillo, as Shirakawa got a near fall on Windsor before stomping down on the knees, trying a Figure Four, but Windsor fought it off. Shirakawa charged in, but was flattened with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Cazadora/Lariat/Double Stomp combo by Riho & Windsor, but Storm broke the count. Windsor dropped Storm outside with a cannonball off the apron, as Riho missed a double stomp back inside, allowing Shirakawa to hit a spinning backfist and sank in the Figure Four. Storm & Windsor took turns turning the submission in their partners favor until firing off dueling headbutts onto one another, collapsing on Shirakawa & Riho, breaking the submission. Storm & Windsor tag back in legally, as Windsor hit a lariat, leg sweep and attempted a Sharpshooter, but Storm escaped. High kick/Germans by both Storm & Shirakawa, who followed with stereo Sweet Cheek Music as Storm spiked Windsor with Storm Zero for the win.
Match Result: The Timeless Love Bombs defeated Alex Windsor & Riho to advance in the AEW Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament when Storm pinned Windsor
-Renee Paquette’s voice is heard saying she received breaking news from Tony Khan that the Semi-Finals teams will meet in a 4-Way match at Full Gear. The winners will choose the stipulation for their tournament match.
-Alicia Atout is backstage with Kyle Fletcher, Don Callis & Mark Briscoe, who have agreed to no physicality and asked why such high stakes for their PPV match (seriously, that was the question). Fletcher said this way there’s a clear winner and loser, no excuses and Briscoe will thank them for joining the Family, Fletcher can’t wait to see how he’ll thrive under a real family. Briscoe told him not to talk to him about family, as every time he steps in the ring, it’s for his family and also his road family, which he won Blood and Guts with last week, having no intention leaving that behind. Failure is not an option, as Briscoe won’t be letting his family down, he’ll be making them proud. Kazuchika Okada & Hechicero attacked Briscoe from behind, as Callis said he’s going to make Briscoe’s kids orphans. Fletcher thanked Okada to not agreeing to no physicality and Okada said he’s glad he could help, how Takeshita couldn’t. Okada name dropped Prot-Okada with a big smile on his face before leaving.
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-PAC cut a promo on Darby Allin saying he deserved an apology, as he promised he would break Allin’s neck, instead sending his charred corpse to the hospital. No one has heard from Allin since and it’s because he’s scared. Maybe PAC took things too far at Blood and Guts, but if Allin, the boy that never quits, has a backbone, he’ll face him in a wrestling match, no weapons, bells or whistles. Without those, there’s no way someone like Allin could compete with a legitimate athlete like him.
AEW Men’s World Champion Hangman Adam Page vs. AEW Trios Champion Katsuyori Shibata
(One last measure of revenge by Page heading into Full Gear, as I can’t say enough how great of a heel Joe was on commentary tonight, constantly annoyed by everyone, wanting nothing but revenge on Page on his quest for another AEW World Title reign. This was another strong showing from Page.)
Samoa Joe strolled to the commentary table and told Schiavone, the slippery little piggy, to stay right there. Joe politely said hello to Excalibur and his old friend Danielson, who asked if he’s going to hurt his friend Tony, but Joe said he’s not out here for violence. Page rushed Shibata from the crowd during his entrance, as Joe went from 0-100, growling at Page, who launched Shibata over the time keepers table next to Joe, slamming Shibata’s head on the announce desk.
Match officially begins, as Page turned his attention to Joe long enough for Shibata to hit a running boot on the apron, slamming Page against the barricade repeatedly before setting him up on a chair. Page exploded out and dropped Shibata, as Joe is losing his mind on Schiavone saying the only sneaky person around AEW is him. Back inside, Shibata targets the taped-up neck of Page, who responded with a backbreaker/lariat combo for two. Danielson asked Joe if he’s amped up due to losing to Page last month, but Joe said it’s due to stupid questions he’s being asked. Page again was distracted by Joe, allowing Shibata to hit a snap suplex on the outside, controlling the match into commercial.
Back from break, we get a chop battle, with Page winning, following up with a series of clotheslines, including a springboard. Page wanted Dead Eye, but Shibata fought free, tried a PK, only Page caught it. Shibata again countered Dead Eye, this time with his running corner boots. Shibata hit a Shattered Dreams, but instead of being DQ’d, told referee Paul Turner it was against the thigh (not the best night for Turner). Page rolled through a German, Shibata sent him into Turner, giving Shibata a chance to hit a low blow and sink in a cross-arm breaker, as Joe said the low blow was a legal grappling move. Shibata went to the Ankle Lock, but Page rolled through, leaving Shibata holding Page’s boot. Page fired off one lariat, his boot went flying in the air, which he caught, then hit a Buckshot for the win.
Match Result: Hangman Adam Page defeated Katsuyori Shibata
Dynamite officially ends and Collision begins, as Page hit a low blow receipt on Shibata before staring down Joe telling him to look around, although Joe might be surrounded by thousands of crazy ass fans tonight, he’s now alone. When Joe walks into the Steel Cage at Full Gear, Page wants him to remember Joe doesn’t have Hobbs or Shibata with him, he wants Joe to remember what Page did the last time he was locked in a Cage with another man (Swerve Strickland at All Out 2024) and swears he has no problem doing it again.
-FTR & Stokely are backstage and said 11 years ago FTR formed and asked if anything Brodido has accomplished be remembered years later like FTR matches have been? Wheeler said Full Gear, they’re closing the book on the feel-good story of the year. Harwood said they keep having greatest tag matches of all time and said this title reign will be what they hold their legacy on. Brodido are unfortunately in the way, as FTR will go down as the best of all time, as they hope Bandido’s abuela comes to say hello. Top guys, out.
Megan Bayne & Marina Shafir (w/Penelope Ford) vs. TayJay (Tay Melo & Anna Jay) in an AEW Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament Quarterfinal
(The second half of the match was better than the first, as Jay especially looked good in her comeback. After what happened especially at Blood and Guts, there was simply no way Bayne & Shafir were losing this one, as they’ve been on a collision course with The Love Bombs for weeks now.)
Shafir & Melo trade Judo throws to start before switching to forearms, which Shafir absorbed initially, so Melo put more behind them and hit a double suplex with Jay. Bayne tried to run through them with a double clothesline, but was sent outside. TayJay keep the fight going on the floor, as Bayne was sent into the steps, while Shafir into the barricade. Jay & Melo both climbed the barricade and hit double dives. Back inside, Bayne made the tag and mowed both ladies down, as Jay & Melo were lit up with strikes while trapped in the ropes into commercial.
Jay was worked over the entire break, but things return to Melo making the hot tag. That tag lasted literally 20 seconds before she tagged Jay back in. Locomotion charging corner kicks, as Bayne & Shafir were ultimately spiked with double DDTs. Double guillotines applied, but Bayne & Shafir easily powered out. Shafir was sent outside, as Bayne was flattened with a Flatliner and rolling neckbreaker for two. Bayne fought off a Gory Bomb, but Jay managed the Queen Slayer, only Bayne fell back to her own corner. Shafir made the tag and got a quick takedown into Mother’s Milk, putting Jay to sleep.
Post-match, The Timeless Love Bombs appeared on the big screen, with Storm saying they pitched their show to God and he ordered the entire box set. This weekend they won’t stop until they wear Bayne & Shafir’s skulls a pearl necklace. If they win the match, they could pick any stipulation like apartment wrestling or a Taipei Death Match. Once Jon Moxley sees what they do to his little women, he’ll piss himself with blood.
Match Result: Megan Bayne & Marina Shafir defeated TayJay to advance in the AEW Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament when Shafir submitted Jay
-Video package on Kris Statlander and her focusing on preparing for Mercedes Mone at Full Gear.
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-Bang Bang Gang talk about the 4-Way $200,000 Tag Match on Tailgate Brawl. Juice Robinson said they’ll be pigs in sh*t who will be rich, as he’s focused on helping Austin Gunn save for the future.
AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada (w/Don Callis & Hechicero) vs. CMLL Trios Champion Mascara Dorada in a Double Jeopardy Match
(There were many spots in this match that both were just on different pages, especially Dorada, who damn near crippled himself on multiple occasions, the top rope hurricanrana/powerbomb spot most notably. Sometimes you have an off night and things don’t click like you’d hope. I have no doubt in my mind they can get it back with the Trios Match on Saturday. I loved the post-match and the visual heartbreak Okada had learning he would be forced to team yet again with Takeshita.)
If Okada wins, The Don Callis Family will get a future CMLL Trios Title match, while if Dorada wins, he’ll receive a future Continental Title match. Danielson said if Dorada wins this, he should also be in the Continental Classic, which Callis quickly shot down. Crazy looking double springboard by Dorada into an arm drag, forcing Okada to take a powder, as the fans chant B*tch. Okada suckered Dorada to chase after him, resulting in Okada slamming him into the barricade. Okada mocks the crowd clapping for a dive, but Dorada met him with a springboard arm drag and huge follow-up Tope Suicida. Back inside, Okada caught Dorada with a dropkick out of the corner, sending him crashing outside into commercial.
Back from break, Okada missed a corner charge, ate an enzugiri on the apron, allowing Dorada to spring to the top and hit just enough of a diving DDT on the edge of the ring. Cazadora into a monkey flip, as Dorada hit a rewind springboard hurricanarana and wild Tornillo clearing the top to the floor. Okada sent hard into the barricade, as Dorada hurdled the barricade with a Cutter, hanging Okada up throat first. Back inside, Dorada crashed and burned badly off a missed 450 Splash, giving Okada a chance to hit the Air Raid Crash neckbreaker. Top rope elbow by Okada led to the Rainmaker middle finger pose, but Dorada fought off the move itself, only to run into an Okada dropkick flush. Dorada flipped out of a Rainmaker into a flash roll-up, but only got two. Kick in the corner, as Dorada slammed Okada down and hit the 450 Splash this time for a close two. Both fight up the ropes, as Dorada tried a super hurricanrana, but Okada tried a powerbomb, only for Dorada to land right on his head. Okada hit almost a Raging Fire variation and a Rainmaker to win it.
Callis got on the mic post-match and said they are cashing in their Trios Title Match against Sky Team at the Tailgate Brawl. It will be the All-Star team of Okada, Hechicero & returning Konosuke Takeshita, which did not please Okada in the slightest. I can’t believe a match like that is on the pre-show, but it is and I’m sure will be quite the showdown.
Match Result: Kazuchika Okada defeated Mascara Dorada to earn The Don Callis Family a future CMLL Trios Title Match
-Renee Paquette is backstage with the Sisters of Sin and deserves a metal for bouncing back and forth between lines from Hart & Blue. Thekla walks in and said if you thought Blood and Guts was sick, The Babes of Wrath are in for some Toxic sh*t in the semi-finals
Kris Statlander made her way to the commentary table before tonight’s main event.
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ROH Women’s TV Champion Red Velvet vs. ROH Interim Women’s TV Champion Mercedes Mone in a Title Unification Match
(The match itself, I thought was a good main event. For Velvet being out of action for months, I thought she held her own and managed to land and take some scary bumps down the stretch. Now, the post-match confused the hell out of me. I know we’re in Boston and Mone is going to be loved, but Statlander looked like a complete goof, not only tapping out to Mone, but got right up from it and just walked to the back when Aubrey told her to. It was an odd final moment heading into what should be a high-profile match at Full Gear.)
ROH announcer Bobby Cruise doing introductions, as Mone was out with a bunch of muscle men holding up her ever-growing title collections, while Velvet had pyro in her first match back on AEW TV since Battle of the Belts 10 back in April of 2024. Both trade early takedowns and poses, as once Mone did her CEO dance, it allowed Velvet to fire off a leg lariat before putting the boots to Mone in the corner. Velvet missed a charge in the ropes, letting Mone hit a running dropkick to the outside. Meteora off the apron, as Mone grabs both titles and holds them up in front of Statlander & Velvet. Statlander said the crowd is cheering for Mone because Boston is her backyard, but Saturday will be Statlanders. Mone threw Velvet into Statlander, causing her to crash to the floor. Referee Aubrey went to tell Statlander to get off the apron, as Mone was going to use a title on Velvet, who bumped and Aubrey turned to see Mone with the title. The Eddie Guerrero spot led to Velvet being in control heading into break.
Back from break at the top of the hour, Velvet hit a Cazadora Bulldog to regain control and double knees into the corner. Velvet wound up for the KO punch, but Mone had is scouted into the Statement Maker. Velvet rolled into a cover for two, then scrambled for a reverse short arm scissors, but Mone got the ropes. Velvet went for a roundhouse kick, but Mone caught it and threw a knee lift. Velvet dodged a corner double knee and dropped Mone on her head with a release German. Roundhouse kick just hit enough, but Mone kicked out. Velvet applied the Octopus Hold, but Mone countered with a lungblower. Both fight up in the corner, where Velvet hit a wheelbarrow victory roll, but the impact caused both women to be down.
Mone tried another lungblower, but Velvet countered into a head scissors. Both got back up the ropes, this time with Mone hitting an Avalanche Lungblower to win the match and title. Mone immediately climbed atop the commentary table and held up the titles before throwing them at Statlander and hitting a Meteora off the table. Applying the Statement Maker, Mone screamed that Statlander (who Danielson told us was tapping) title will be hers at Full Gear. The show ended with Mone standing atop the table, as Statlander just miraculously popped up apparently and carried Velvet to the back, which was incredibly weird considering she just tapped out to Mone.
Match Result: Mercedes Mone defeated Red Velvet to unify the ROH Women’s TV & Interim TV Titles
AEW Full Gear 11/22/25
- Hangman Adam Page vs. Samoa Joe in a Steel Cage for the AEW Men’s World Title
- Kris Statlander vs. TBS Champion Mercedes Mone for the AEW Women’s World Title
- Brodido (Brody King & ROH Champion Bandido) vs. FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) for the AEW World Tag Team Titles
- Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly in a No Holds Barred Match
- Kenny Omega & Jurassic Express (Jungle Jack Perry & Luchasaurus) vs. Josh Alexander & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) in a $1,000,000 Match
- Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe in a No DQ Match for the TNT Title (If Briscoe Loses, He Must Join The Don Callis Family)
- Darby Allin vs. PAC
- Casino Gauntlet Match for the AEW National Title (Participants Include: Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Ricochet, Speedball Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight)
- Marina Shafir & Megan Bayne vs. The Timeless Love Bombs (Timeless Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa) vs. The Babes of Wrath (Harley Cameron & Willow Nightingale) vs. Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart & Skye Blue) in a Tornado 4-Way with Winners Picking Their Semi-Final Tournament Match Stipulation
- Tailgate Brawl: El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada, Mistico & Neon) vs. The Don Callis Family (Kazuchika Okada, Hechicero & Konosuke Takeshita) for the CMLL Trios Titles
- Tailgate Brawl: Boom & Doom (Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall) vs. RPG Vice (Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero)
- Tailgate Brawl: Max Caster & Anthony Bowens vs. Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson & Austin Gunn) vs. Big Bill & Bryan Keith vs. The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) in a $200,000 Match
AEW Dynamite 11/26/25
- The Continental Classic Kicks Off
Since 2022, Ryan has been the Recapper/Reviewer for both AEW PPVs & Dynamite for F4WOnline & the Wrestling Observer. Previously, he recapped AEW Dark from 2021-2022 for PWTorch.