AEW Collision Preview: May 22, 2025 – Mercedes Moné Defends AEW TBS Championship on Last Show Before Double or Nothing

AEW Collision Preview: May 22, 2025 – Mercedes Moné Defends AEW TBS Championship on Last Show Before Double or Nothing

AEW Collision airs on a special night and network this week, broadcasting from the Rio Rancho Events Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on TBS and MAX. This episode serves as the final stop before AEW Double or Nothing, continuing to set the stage for the upcoming pay-per-view.

Here’s your full AEW Collision preview for May 22, 2025.

AEW Collision Tonight: Preview for May 22

AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné vs. Reyna Isis

Before facing Jamie Hayter in the Owen Hart Cup finals at Double or Nothing, AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné defends her title against CMLL's Reyna Isis. This marks their first ever encounter, with Moné aiming to maintain momentum heading into the weekend.

Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly & Roderick Strong) vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson & James Drake)

Grizzled Young Veterans have called out Paragon for being soft and having lost their edge repeatedly over the past few weeks. After another altercation on Collision last Saturday, these two tandems will look to settle their differences – and measure their mettle – in the ring Thursday night on Collision on TBS and MAX.

Speedball Mike Bailey & Komander vs. RUSH & Dralistico

Ahead of his Continental Championship match against Kazuchika Okada at Double or Nothing, Speedball Mike Bailey teams with Komander to take on La Facción Ingobernable's RUSH and Dralistico. Bailey and his tag team partner Kevin Knight have been at odds with RUSH and Dralistico for the past few weeks. Now, the LFI duo and Bailey have a chance to take out their frustrations on each other in the ring.

Josh Alexander vs. AR Fox

Speaking of tensions that have been escalating for weeks, the Don Callis Family's Josh Alexander faces AR Fox, who has been on the other side of the Family in multiple matches this month. Will Alexander and Fox have a chance to stand toe-to-toe and let the best man win, or will the Don Callis Family make their presence felt at ringside?

Kyle Fletcher vs. Jay Lethal

Two former ROH World TV Champions are set to duke it out Thursday night when the Don Callis Family's Kyle Fletcher squares off against veteran Jay Lethal. Fletcher aims to showcase his dominance as he looks to rebound from his Owen Hart Cup Foundation Tournament loss to Hangman Adam Page last month, a loss that had Fletcher questioning what’s next for him in AEW.

Trios Match: Mistico, Templario & Mascara Dorada vs. Los Depredadores (Volador Jr., Magnus & Rugido)

In a showcase of international talent, CMLL's Mistico, Templario, and Mascara Dorada team up to face Los Depredadores, highlighting the fact that after Double or Nothing, AEW’s trip to the historic Arena Mexico in Mexico City for AEW Grand Slam is just weeks away on June 18!

How to Watch AEW Collision

• Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

• Start Time: 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT

• Location: Rio Ranchos Events Center — Albuquerque, NM

• TV: TBS

• Streaming: Max