AEW Collision Results, Recap: June 21, 2025 — Ibushi Shocks Callis & Okada, Moxley Sends Warning to Hangman, More
- All Elite Wrestling
- Jun 21
- 15 min read
AEW Collision ignited Kent, Washington, on Saturday, June 21, with dramatic confrontations, explosive matches, and major statements as the road to AEW All In: Texas continues. Kota Ibushi stunned the AEW universe by making his return alongside Mark Briscoe, confronting Don Callis and AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada in support of Kenny Omega. In an action-packed main event, ROH Women's World Champion Athena led her team to a controversial victory in an intense All-Star 8-Woman Tag Team Match. AEW World Champion Jon Moxley delivered a brutal message aimed directly at Hangman Adam Page ahead of their anticipated title clash, and tensions flared between Christian Cage’s Patriarchy and Big Bill.
Here’s everything that went down at AEW Collision, including your full AEW Collision results and recap.
Stokely Opens the Show
AEW Collision kicked off with a powerful message from Big Stoke, the agent for FTR, standing before Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler—joined by Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita—laying down a strong statement.
Stokely pulled no punches, calling out “Wednesday’s complete and utter embarrassment” at Grand Slam Mexico, where Harwood teamed with Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher in a 12-man tag team match but suffered a harsh loss. Dax was pinned following an inside cradle from CMLL’s Atlantis Jr., cementing a public setback for the unit.
Stokely’s message was clear: that misstep won’t happen again. He celebrated Cash Wheeler’s return—declaring FTR whole once more. With all four men now in lockstep, Stokely confidently acknowledged FTR’s teammates and declared, “ProtoShita, tonight we win.”
AEW World Champion Jon Moxley vs. AR Fox
Collision continued with an intense singles match featuring AEW World Champion Jon Moxley taking on the high-flying AR Fox, setting a fierce tone for the evening with AEW All In: Texas just three weeks away.
The match started rapidly, Fox aggressively taking the fight directly to Moxley, quickly staggering the champion with explosive strikes and a sharp dropkick. Commentator Nigel McGuinness praised Fox's agility and courage, acknowledging his "devil-may-care" style, while Tony Schiavone described Fox's impact as "phenomenal."
Moxley soon countered decisively, flooring Fox with a perfectly-timed right hand out of mid-air. With Wheeler Yuta watching intently at ringside, Moxley began asserting dominance through punishing strikes and submissions, including a ruthless head-and-arm triangle choke using the top rope for extra leverage. Moxley's aggression continued as he delivered a powerful suplex and followed with a forearm pressed aggressively across Fox's face, nearly securing a pinfall.
AR Fox mounted an electrifying comeback, stunning Moxley with an impressive sequence featuring a pump kick, hook kick, and consecutive cutters that briefly put the champion on the defensive. However, turning his back for just a moment cost Fox dearly. Moxley exploded back into control, hitting a devastating Gotch-style piledriver. Rather than pinning Fox immediately, Moxley unleashed vicious ground strikes before locking in a brutal rear-naked choke, combined with a body scissors, causing Fox to lose consciousness and handing Moxley the victory by submission.
Mox Addresses the Hangman
In the aftermath, Moxley took to the microphone with harsh words directed squarely at his upcoming All In: Texas opponent, Hangman Adam Page. Declaring impatience with Hangman's perceived lack of commitment, Moxley stated:
"I've been watching this guy piss away his opportunities for years. I've been watching this guy piss away his God-given gifts for years."
He firmly vowed to remove Hangman from professional wrestling entirely, promising:
"On July 12th at All In, I am gonna run the Hangman out of this sport for good. You can go back to counting chickens on your farm or whatever the hell it is you do.”
Adam Cole & Co. Brimming with Confidence
Ahead of the night's major eight-man tag team match, AEW TNT Champion Adam Cole delivered confident remarks, recalling a memorable AEW Grand Slam Mexico event. Standing alongside teammates Roderick Strong, ROH World Champion Bandido, and Daniel Garcia, Cole enthusiastically stated, "AEW Grand Slam Mexico was one for the ages. We had a great night. … Tonight, we're gonna keep the party rolling."
Cole wrapped up his rallying words by asserting his pride as TNT Champion and expressed his team's determination to secure victory, emphasizing:
"There would be nothing sweeter than this team getting a victory tonight, and that is undisputed."
All Star 8-Man Tag Match: AEW TNT Champion Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, ROH World Champion Bandido & Daniel Garcia vs. FTR’s Dax Hardwood and Cash Wheeler & Don Callis Family’s ‘ProtoShita’ (Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita)
From the onset, this match delivered high-intensity action. Bandido electrified the crowd early, delivering a crisp dropkick to Cash Wheeler. Tony Schiavone praised Bandido, noting the fans' passionate support, "Fans are really behind this young man!" Daniel Garcia, fired up from a tag, displayed sharp striking with open-hand slaps, keeping Fletcher on defense.
Momentum shifted dramatically when Fletcher executed a punishing kick directly to Garcia's jaw. Dax Harwood, particularly motivated following the recent loss at Arena México, showcased his aggressive streak. Nigel McGuinness highlighted this intensity, stating Harwood was "really fired up after he got embarrassed."
The match crescendoed into a chaotic series of near falls and dramatic saves. Bandido astonished with a top-rope Tornado DDT, perfectly positioning himself for a critical tag to Adam Cole. Cole then erupted into action, landing a Backstabber on Fletcher, nearly securing victory.
In a climactic sequence of tandem maneuvers and rapid counters, the ending arrived as Roderick Strong inadvertently turned into Takeshita, setting up FTR to capitalize. Strong fell victim to FTR's devastating finishing maneuver, the Shatter Machine, allowing Cash Wheeler to secure the decisive pinfall.
Dissatisfied with mere victory, FTR and ProtoShita intensified their assault, setting Bandido up ominously for a spike piledriver. The brutality prompted Tony Schiavone to passionately condemn the post-match actions as "absolutely bogus."
The Outrunners sprinted down the ramp for the rescue, a notable twist given their prior friendly relationship with FTR. Schiavone pointed out the surprising nature of their involvement, referencing past camaraderie, "These two teams worked out together. We saw the videos." Ultimately, the Outrunners' timely arrival forced FTR and ProtoShita into retreat, as the ring filled with tension and the crowd roared its approval of the unexpected heroes.
We Hear from the All Star 8-Woman Tag Match Participants
Ahead of the night's All-Star 8 Woman Tag Team Match on AEW Collision, tensions flared in pre-match comments from all involved participants.
Tay Melo and Anna Jay, known collectively as TayJay, directly challenged Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford. Melo provocatively reminded them, "Megan, Penelope, you know what happened last time? You’re just waiting for round two." Anna Jay ominously followed up, promising, "There are so many more ways that we want to hurt you."
Queen Aminata issued a direct threat toward Thekla, confidently asserting, "You saw I hit hard, huh? You haven't seen nothing yet."
Former AEW Women's World Champion Thunder Rosa aimed her comments squarely at current ROH Women's World Champion Athena, fiercely declaring, "Athena, I'm coming for your title, but tonight I'm coming for you."
Athena responded dismissively, first thanking Thekla sarcastically: "Thank you for accepting my invitation, Spider Lady," before sharply criticizing her teammate, saying, "I do not like you. You're crazy, and I am way bigger than you." Athena emphasized her intentions for the night, asserting confidently, "Tonight is about Athena Elite Wrestling, baby. So get it together so I can have my moment." She concluded with a condescending promise, stating, "If you do, I'll probably make you guys some minions."
The tension escalated dramatically as Athena walked off, leaving Penelope Ford struggling to hold back an irate Megan Bayne, clearly offended by Athena's dismissive tone.
Swerve Strickland vs. Shane Taylor
AEW Collision featured a fierce singles showdown between Tacoma's own Swerve Strickland and Shane Taylor, the leader of Shane Taylor Promotions, backed by significant ringside presence from his stablemates. Nigel McGuinness emphasized the formidable challenge for Strickland, pointing out Shane Taylor's substantial size advantage: "85-pound weight advantage over Swerve."
Early on, Taylor's imposing presence dominated, thwarting Swerve's attempt at a headscissors and delivering a heavy splash that drew gasps from the crowd. Schiavone highlighted Taylor’s immense power, noting, "So much force because of the weight of Shane Taylor on a suplex like that." Speaking of Schiavone, he was also roped into some extracurricular gambling activities by Shane Taylor Promotions at ringside. Taylor also utilized his boxing skills, inflicting precise strikes and painful manipulation of Swerve’s fingers, leveraging his combat sports background to maximum effect.
Momentum shifted dramatically when Taylor ascended the ropes for a high-risk maneuver, only to be stunned by Swerve's resourceful counterattack. After a hard-fought struggle atop the turnbuckle, Strickland seized the advantage, delivering a punishing stomp from the top rope directly to Taylor’s chest. Schiavone captured the intensity vividly, exclaiming, "This show is called Collision. A gigantic collision with the mat!"
Capitalizing immediately, Strickland executed the Swerve Stomp, emphatically planting both boots into Taylor, driving him to the canvas for the three-count and securing a significant victory.
“Timeless” Toni Storm Has the Mother of All Messages
AEW Collision presented an intense and dramatic segment featuring AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm, spotlighted dramatically amid darkness, donning her striking attire reminiscent of Carmen Sandiego. Addressing her challenger for AEW All In: Texas, Mercedes Moné, Storm delivered sharp, emotional words.
Storm expressed deep disappointment, saying directly to Mercedes:
"Mercedes Moné, I am disappointed in you. Three weeks ago you shook my hand and said we would have the biggest women's match of all time. Since then, you've been eating steak, playing on your telephone, and trying to kiss me."
She scornfully highlighted Mercedes' continued championship acquisitions, interpreting them as signs of disrespect, stating:
"Is that all I am to you? Another trophy for your shelf, another toy for your collection?"
Declaring her dominance emphatically, Storm proclaimed:
"I am not some other mother—-er. I'm Timeless Toni Storm. I'm the AEW Women's World Champion, and if you make one mistake, I am going to eat you alive."
Despite her confrontational tone, Storm offered an intense acknowledgment of Mercedes' legacy, stating sincerely:
"I sincerely believe you are the greatest of all time. I am not, nor was I ever meant to be. I am a manic, neurotic, erotic, sexually questionable, consistently sweating, bottom-heavy, transatlantic whore."
With defiant confidence and brash charisma, Storm challenged Mercedes to rise to the occasion, warning starkly:
"At All In, in front of the entire world and that little girl watching from home, you'll look me in the eye, and you'll realize that I'm gonna have to beat you—and you are going to have to KILL ME."
Mixed Tag: Mark Briscoe, Hologram & Willow Nightingale vs. MxM Collection & Taya Valkyrie
AEW Collision continued with a thrilling mixed tag match, pitting Mark Briscoe, Willow Nightingale, and the newest Conglomeration member, Hologram, against MxM Collection's Mason Madden and Mansoor, alongside Taya Valkyrie, accompanied ringside by Johnny TV.
Hologram showcased impressive athleticism early on, dazzling with a Shotgun Dropkick and an agile Tijeras Takedown, drawing praise from Nigel McGuinness who marveled at the newcomer’s aerial style: "Look at Hologram go!"
Madden and Mansoor quickly shifted momentum through effective double-team maneuvers, highlighted by an assisted leg drop that nearly secured victory. Tony Schiavone emphasized their teamwork, noting, "Double team, MXM working together!"
With tension escalating, Johnny TV took advantage at ringside, interfering and pulling on Hologram’s mask to further weaken him. However, Hologram rallied back impressively with a critical counter, floating over Madden with a quick DDT, allowing the tag to Mark Briscoe.
Briscoe stormed into action, channeling his signature "Redneck Kung Fu," laying waste to Mansoor and Madden. Schiavone enthusiastically called Briscoe’s burst of offense, highlighting a Running Dropkick and Briscoe’s famous strikes.
In the match’s chaotic climax, Hologram executed his spectacular Airplane Spin transitioning perfectly into his trademark Portal Bomb, the very move that previously secured his 4 million pesos victory. With Valkyrie and Mansoor stunned, Mark Briscoe climbed to the top, delivering his signature Froggy Bow, decisively pinning Madden for the victory.
Kris Statlander Crosses Paths With the Death Riders … But Not Just Yuta
In a tense backstage interview on AEW Collision, Kris Statlander expressed frustration over being repeatedly overlooked. She emphatically stated, "Are we really gonna do this every single week? Everyone loves Willow, but when was the last time I wrestled?" Clearly irritated at her exclusion from the night's All-Star eight-woman tag match, she challenged, "If you think I'm gonna stand here and talk about how important everyone else is, you are dead wrong, Lexy."
The interview quickly intensified when Wheeler Yuta interrupted, smugly remarking, "Kris, I hate to say I told you so." Statlander swiftly and angrily shut him down, commanding, "Enough, you shut your grimy little mouth, Yuta. I know who you are and I know what this is, and if you think I want any part of it, then you better get out of my face," before physically pushing Yuta to the ground.
Turning abruptly, Statlander bumped directly into Yuta’s fellow Death Rider, AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, inadvertently dropping her phone. In a surprising and quiet moment, Moxley bent down, picked up her phone, handed it back, and gave her pointed advice, saying calmly but firmly:
"Don't ever let anybody tell you who you are and what you are worth."
Moxley's unexpected words left a powerful impression, closing the intense segment on a thought-provoking note.
A Golden Moment Interrupts Don Callis and Kazuchika Okada
AEW Collision featured an explosive in-ring segment whem Tony Schiavone hosted a contentious interview with Don Callis, accompanied by AEW Continental Champion and newest Don Callis Family member, Kazuchika Okada. The crowd reacted vehemently to Callis, prompting Nigel McGuinness to label him "one of the most hated men in AEW history."
Callis took immediate control, cutting Schiavone off to proudly introduce Okada, declaring him "the greatest wrestler in the history of New Japan, better than Rikidozan, better than Inoki, better than Tanahashi—the newest member of the Don Callis Family, Rainmaker Kazuchika Okada."
The segment intensified when Callis revealed disturbing footage from a brutal recent attack on Kenny Omega, leaving him severely hurt and coughing up blood. Schiavone reacted passionately, denouncing it as "one of the more despicable...one of the worst things" ever seen. Callis cruelly mocked Omega’s injuries, saying sarcastically, "I know you're laying in a hospital bed right now with tubes coming out of your guts," before coldly asserting Omega's isolation: "You destroyed your relationship with the Bucks. You destroyed your relationship with me. You are alone in this world and you don't have one friend left."
Interrupting Callis, Mark Briscoe passionately defended Omega, bluntly stating, "Now Don Callis, my lord, would you please shut the hell up? You weird-looking bastard!" Briscoe proudly declared his friendship with Omega and teased a stunning reveal, insisting, "I am not his only friend."
This prompted the shocking AEW return of Kota Ibushi—Omega's legendary tag partner from their iconic run as the "Golden Lovers." Nigel McGuinness, caught by surprise, exclaimed, "Wait a second—it's Kenny's longtime tag partner from Japan, one-half of the Golden Lovers!" Ibushi stormed the ring, immediately confronting the Callis Family and leveling them with his signature explosive strikes.
As Ibushi cleared the ring, standing tall after exchanging blows with Okada, it became clear Omega indeed had powerful allies ahead of his AEW Unified Championship clash with Okada at AEW All In: Texas, dramatically shifting the dynamics heading into their monumental showdown.
Chaos Erupts, and the Patriarch Disapproves
A chaotic segment unfolded on AEW Collision as a brawl spilled dramatically into the arena, featuring the Learning Tree—Big Bill and Bryan Keith—taking on the Workhorsemen, Anthony Henry and JD Drake. Announcer Nigel McGuinness described the sudden violence vividly, noting, "We saw last week these teams saying they were ready to fight. They're certainly ready now."
The brawl showcased brutal aggression, with Big Bill delivering a particularly impactful blow by slamming JD Drake's head onto the ring steps, prompting McGuinness to exclaim dramatically that Drake's head "was slammed on the ring steps like a melon." Anthony Henry desperately attempted to shield his partner but endured relentless punishment, highlighted by Big Bill’s devastating "sledgehammer blow."
The chaos was momentarily paused as Christian Cage, accompanied by Nick Wayne and the Patriarchy, interrupted, seizing attention and ordering, "Seattle, sit down and shut your mouths while I conduct my business." Christian disparaged the brawlers for encroaching on his airtime and promised a significant announcement. Praising his protégé Nick Wayne, Cage provocatively proclaimed, "The only two good things ever come outta the state of Washington are the matriarch and my son Nick."
Cage boldly announced his intent to pursue history as AEW’s first-ever father-son tag team champions, asserting confidently, "I think it's time Nick and I embark on a journey… that will see us become the first-ever father and son AEW Tag Team champions."
Big Bill fired back mockingly at Christian's paternal claims regarding Wayne, joking crudely about Wayne's lineage: "Maybe your adopted son, because if all the things that I've heard about Mama Wayne are true, that kid's real father could be literally anybody." Pointing humorously to random audience members, Bill heightened the insult, "Oh my God. That could be your father right there."
Christian responded sharply, dismissing Bill's challenge to fight immediately, and scathingly questioned Big Bill's sobriety, asking mockingly, "Is that you talking or is that the bottle talking? Did you fall off the wagon this weekend?" He firmly concluded the confrontation by asserting dominance, "You don't call the shots around here. I do. I am the patriarch Christian Cage. We are the Patriarchy. We run AEW. I am the face of TNT now and forever."
Are Anthony Bowens and Daddy Ass Still on the Same Page?
In a tense backstage interaction following AEW Summer Blockbuster in Portland, Anthony Bowens confronted Daddy Ass (Billy Gunn), expressing frustration and urgency about their current trajectory. Bowens sharply emphasized his dissatisfaction, stating, "You're supposed to be helping me. Every week you're supposed to be helping me get better," before pointedly questioning, "Do you want me to turn into Max Caster?"
Daddy Ass responded defensively yet empathetically, noting the physical toll he'd taken earlier: "Dude, I got kicked in the face." Bowens, clearly exasperated, stressed the immediate need for improvement, declaring firmly, "We need to get our act together quick, 'cause I am the pride of professional wrestling. I need to climb the ladder in this company, and I need to win." Daddy Ass acknowledged Bowens' urgency as the 5-Tool Player walked off, simply replying, "I know that," recognizing the gravity of their situation as they move forward.
JetSpeed (Kevin Knight and Speedball Mike Bailey) vs. Gates of Agony (Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun)
AEW Collision featured an electrifying tag team encounter as JetSpeed—Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey—clashed against the Gates of Agony, Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona. Ricochet joined Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness on commentary, adding his typical … sharp remarks throughout.
The match began with dominance from the Gates of Agony. Toa Liona demonstrated his raw power early on, impressively countering an attempted armdrag and delivering what Schiavone described as a "big seismic slam." Ricochet mockingly appreciated Liona’s offense on Speedball Bailey, claiming Bailey’s face was "just good for punching and slapping."
Kevin Knight showcased incredible athleticism, landing a soaring dropkick that Schiavone praised for the "elevation he gets" from his "strong legs." However, the Gates quickly regained control. Kaun floored Knight with what Schiavone colorfully labeled not a clothesline but "a punch with a bicep."
The match shifted dramatically when Knight and Bailey rallied with dynamic teamwork. Knight disrupted the Gates’ planned double-team move, "Open the Gates," saving Bailey at a critical juncture. JetSpeed executed a series of impressive combination maneuvers, highlighted by Knight hitting a lungblower followed by Bailey landing sharp knees directly into Kaun’s midsection.
In the climactic finish, Kevin Knight ascended to the top rope, landing a perfectly executed UFO Frog Splash on Bishop Kaun to score the decisive pinfall. The announcers praised the young team, emphasizing the magnitude of their victory, calling it one of their most significant accomplishments yet on AEW Collision.
All Star 8-Woman Tag Match: TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay), Thunder Rosa & Queen Aminata vs. ROH Women’s World Champion Athena, Thekla, Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford
AEW Collision's main event featured an explosive All Star 8-Woman Tag Team match, as Tay Melo and Anna Jay (TayJay) joined forces with Queen Aminata and Thunder Rosa to take on the formidable team of ROH Women's World Champion Athena, Thekla, Penelope Ford, and Megan Bayne.
The match quickly showcased the impressive athleticism and cohesive teamwork from both sides. Early on, Penelope Ford demonstrated sharp agility, hitting Queen Aminata with a precise Shotgun Dropkick. Meanwhile, Megan Bayne impressed with raw power, effortlessly hoisting Aminata overhead, prompting Tony Schiavone to remark on Bayne's imposing dominance.
Athena, described as "one of the most dangerous champions in the world today," by McGuinness, displayed both technical prowess and brutal offense, landing a perfect Fisherman's Bomb Suplex. Athena's confidence was palpable as she executed a flawless handspring maneuver, boldly asserting her dominance alongside teammates Ford and Bayne.
In a highlight sequence, Queen Aminata and Penelope Ford simultaneously ascended opposing turnbuckles and executed a synchronized Double Moonsault onto their competitors outside the ring, eliciting amazement from the announcers.
As the chaos intensified, Tay Melo nearly secured victory for her team with a fierce Swinging DDT, only thwarted by a timely save from Megan Bayne. Bayne, showing tremendous strength, executed a remarkable double-team slam maneuver, prompting Nigel McGuinness to exclaim it was "unbelievable" raw power.
In the climactic moments, Thunder Rosa and Athena exchanged stiff strikes and counters, displaying deep-seated rivalry and intensity. Rosa delivered a devastating Death Valley Driver, followed by a brutal reverse neckbreaker, leaving Athena stunned. Rosa appeared poised for victory until sudden outside interference shifted momentum.
In a shocking twist, ROH Television Champion Red Velvet, Athena’s teammate for ROH Global Wars, covertly slid Athena's championship belt into the ring. Utilizing the distraction expertly, Athena capitalized by striking Rosa with the championship belt, quickly securing the pinfall victory. Tony Schiavone noted the controversial conclusion, stating, "She helped out Athena get the win here on Collision."
The thrilling main event underscored the intense rivalries within AEW's women's division, leaving lingering animosity and setting the stage for continued conflict in future showdowns.
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