BY SACNILK
Here is the live coverage for this week's edition of AEW Collision which is set to take place on August 19, 2023, live from Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. ##
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. ##
AEW Collision August 19, 2023: Play-By-Play Results
Singles Match: Samoa Joe vs. The Golden Vampire ##
Joe's adversary, dubbed the Golden Vampire by Kevin Kelly, initiated an assault on Joe even before the bell rang. He engaged Joe in combat along the perimeter of the ring before forcefully pushing the referee to the ground. Climbing into the ring, he delivered a knee strike as Joe was getting up, ultimately incapacitating Joe with a move known as the Go To Sleep.##
The Golden Vampire subsequently removed his mask, unveiling himself as CM Punk. Punk took hold of the microphone and formally embraced Joe's challenge for the upcoming event, All In, using more direct language. ##
WINNER: Samoa Joe vs. The Golden Vampire never started ##
Jay White (w/ Bullet Club Gold) Vs Dalton Castle (w/ The Boys) ##
Castle swiftly executed a takedown on White, utilizing a single leg move that pushed White against the ropes. In an attempt to send Castle out of the ring, White's efforts were thwarted by the Boys who returned Castle to the squared circle. Once back in the ring, Castle efficiently executed a couple of waistlock takedowns on White. White retaliated by delivering a chop to Castle in the corner and effectively countering a couple of Castle's suplex endeavors. Castle's endeavor to strike White with a running knee in the corner was evaded by White, causing Castle to soar out of the ring. While on commercial break, Bullet Club Gold pursued the Boys around the area outside the ring. ##
Upon resuming the match, Castle successfully struggled out of White's restraint. White inadvertently walked into a suplex executed by Castle, followed by a solid back elbow strike. Castle capitalized on his momentum, delivering a forceful running knee into the corner and then executing a pair of powerful suplexes on White. White's resistance during a third suplex attempt was short-lived, as Castle executed a stalling German suplex, holding the bridge for a nearfall. ##
Castle proceeded to lift White in preparation for his finishing move, Bangarang. However, White promptly grabbed onto the ropes and cunningly propelled Castle out of the ring by lowering them. White subjected Castle to a series of chops while positioned on the announce table. When White endeavored to send Castle back into the ring, Castle used the apron to springboard himself into a hurricanrana that caught White off-guard. In response to an attempted interference by Bullet Club Gold, the Boys neutralized them with a daring dive. ##
Despite the setback, White managed to recover and achieve a nearfall with a uranage maneuver. Subsequently, White executed the Blade Buster on Castle, setting the stage for his ultimate victory by delivering the decisive Blade Runner move. ##
WINNER: Jay White (w/ Bullet Club Gold) ##
After the commercials, Tony Schiavone stepped into the ring alongside Bullet Club Gold. White made it clear that Omega better understand what's wise for him – implying that he should remain in the hospital bed they had presumably placed him in. He accused the Elite of deceiving everyone by asserting themselves as the top faction within Bullet Club. White vowed that at Wembley, Bullet Club Gold would rectify this misconception. ##
Robinson chimed in, asserting that they took down Kenny Omega in a mere 2 minutes, and they were fully capable of handling their adversaries at All In. The Gunns chimed in as well, stating that while they intended to deal with the Bucks and Omega on the upcoming Wednesday, they sought a preliminary match to warm up right there and then. ##
Bullet Club Gold (Juice Robinson & The Gunns) Vs Iron Savages (Bronson, Boulder, Jacked Jameson) ##
The Savages initiated the confrontation against Austin Gunn at the outset. However, Robinson intervened by cutting off Bronson at the apron, giving the Gold team an upper hand. Following a Robinson cannonball maneuver, the Gold team taunted the Elite by mimicking their signature pose. Robinson executed a V-Trigger on Bronson, only for Colton Gunn to subsequently dispatch him to the ringside area as the match went into a commercial break. ##
Upon returning from the break, Boulder was tagged into the match. Boulder surged with energy, delivering a double End of Days move that took down both Gunns. He adeptly caught Robinson mid-crossbody and then disposed of him onto the Gunns. The match evolved into a chaotic Pier Six brawl, involving all participants. ##
Although the Gunns struggled to execute their 3:10 to Yuma move on Boulder, Austin Gunn managed to land a Fameasser instead. The match concluded with Robinson securing the victory over Jameson through his facebuster technique. ##
WINNER: Bullet Club Gold (Juice Robinson & The Gunns) ##
The commentators summarized recent events involving The Acclaimed, commencing with the apparent retirement of Billy Gunn. They then recounted the House of Black's assault on The Acclaimed during the past Wednesday, which left Caster injured and involved the theft of Gunn's boots. A video sequence showed the House of Black discarding Gunn's boots, accompanied by Malachi Black's assertion that Gunn had become a mere shadow of his former self. ##
A video clip portrayed Jose The Assistant receiving a call from Rush, who expressed dissatisfaction with La Faccion Ingobernable's recent series of losses. Rush requested Jose to bring them to Mexico, and his wish was granted. Subsequently, scenes depicted Preston Vance & Dralistico engaging in a celebratory moment before being unexpectedly apprehended by masked individuals inside a van. The connection between this incident and the rumored kidnapping of Samoa Joe years ago stirred speculation. ##
Moving backstage, Tony Schiavone conversed with Ricky Starks. Starks clarified that his suspension spanned 28 days, constituting four complete weeks rather than a full 30 days. With two of those weeks already served, Starks anticipated the conclusion of his suspension on the eve of All Out in Chicago. Starks affirmed his intention to introduce chaos on this night, joined by Big Bill entering the scene. Subsequently, a visually stylized video montage showcased Starks, emphasizing his renewed focus and intensified threat, stating that his recent distractions were behind him, and he now posed a significant danger. ##
Big Bill (w/ Ricky Starks) Vs Derek Neal ##
Accompanied by Starks' music, Bill made his entrance. He swiftly dominated Neal, executing a chokeslam that secured him victory in under two minutes. Following the match, Bill maintained control over Neal, allowing Starks to whip him with the belt. ##
WINNER: Big Bill (w/ Ricky Starks) ##
Willow Nightingale Vs Diamante ##
Diamante aimed to control Nightingale, yet Nightingale adeptly thwarted a headscissors maneuver and followed up with a successful backbreaker. Subsequently, Nightingale deposited Diamante onto the apron, prompting the arrival of Mercedes Martinez at ringside. Nightingale attempted an Oklahoma Stampede, but Diamante countered by executing a chop block. ##
As the action resumed following the commercial break, Nightingale initiated a series of clotheslines that propelled her into an offensive rhythm against Diamante. A well-executed main event spinebuster garnered Nightingale a close nearfall. Diamante responded by forcefully yanking Nightingale off the top rope and launching into a sequence of running knees in the corner. Diamante proceeded to deliver an Asai DDT, securing another nearfall. ##
Nightingale, however, displayed her resilience by taking Diamante to the top rope. After successfully resisting a powerbomb attempt, Nightingale launched a precise dropkick. Martinez's interference prompted Kris Statlander to intervene, executing a suplex on Martinez at ringside. Outside the ring, Nightingale executed a pounce on Diamante, before bringing the action back inside the ring. The match concluded with Nightingale securing the victory through her finishing move, the Babe With The Powerbomb. ##
WINNER: Willow Nightingale ##
Powerhouse Hobbs Vs Kevin Ku ##
Ku attempted a standing crossbody, yet Hobbs remained steadfast, causing Ku to be sent soaring. Hobbs followed up with a forceful splash in the corner, then executed a back superplex that brought Ku crashing down. Hobbs continued his dominance, delivering a series of powerful lariats before finishing with his signature main event spinebuster, securing the victory. At times during the match, Hobbs directed his attention toward Miro, conveying his intentions. After the match's conclusion, he underlined his message by applying the Accolade submission hold. ##
WINNER: Powerhouse Hobbs ##
Miro's presence appeared on the video screen. He conveyed that he once adhered to a certain path, but now he navigates his journey alone. Miro asserted that Hobbs' redemption awaited him at All Out, emphasizing that he would even go as far as desecrating Hobbs' lifeless body. A striking statement, to say the least. ##
A lineup of the Dynamite card was presented, detailing the upcoming matches. Additionally, the Collision card was outlined, featuring an All-Star Eight Man Tag, although specific names were left undisclosed. The night before All In, we can anticipate hearing from the stars of the show in London. ##
Christian Cage (w/Luchasaurus) vs. Darby Allin ##
The match kicked off with a slow pace as Allin targeted Cage's arm. Cage retaliated by slamming Allin onto his hammerlocked arm, followed by forcefully whipping Allin into the corner turnbuckles just before the commercial break.##
Upon returning from the break, Allin initiated a sequence of pinfall attempts on Cage. Cage utilized the ropes to impact Allin's neck and subsequently hurled him into the barricade. Displaying the TNT Title belt, Cage taunted Allin, then delivered a punch and executed a hammerlock slam. He further modified his reverse DDT by incorporating Allin's arm, causing Allin to be slammed with his arm immobilized. Cage prepared for a spear, but Allin thwarted him with a kick, executing a Code Red for a close nearfall. Allin creatively utilized his turtleneck to momentarily blind Cage, leading to a collision of their heads as the match ventured into another commercial break. ##
As the action resumed, Allin gained momentum, utilizing Coffin Splashes to his advantage. He propelled Cage into the turnbuckles with a shotgun dropkick. Ascending to the top rope, Allin chose to dive onto Luchasaurus rather than target Cage. However, Luchasaurus intercepted Allin and led him into a Cage lariat on the outside. Allin then directed his focus towards Christian, executing a drop toe hold onto him while he was seated in a chair. Subsequently, Allin delivered a missile dropkick off the top rope to Christian on the floor. ##
Returning to the ring, Allin set up for the Coffin Drop, yet Cage rolled to the apron. Despite this, Allin proceeded with the Coffin Drop attempt, but Luchasaurus swiftly pulled Cage out of harm's way, causing Allin to land on the apron with a harsh impact. Following a referee decision to dismiss Luchasaurus backstage, Cage capitalized by striking Allin with the TNT Title, sending Allin to the floor. Cage brought Allin back into the ring, but the resulting pinfall attempt only yielded a nearfall. ##
In a sudden turn of events, Allin evaded a spear and used a dropkick to thrust Cage into the corner. Taking advantage of the situation, Allin positioned Cage on the top rope, yet Cage responded with a sunset flip powerbomb and a subsequent spear for another nearfall. Cage interrupted Allin's resurgence with a decisive lariat, and although he aimed for an Unprettier, Allin adeptly countered and managed to secure a jackknife cover for the victory. ##
WINNER: Darby Allin ##
Post-match, Tony Schiavone intended to interview Allin, but Luchasaurus reappeared. In a sudden turn, Cage struck Allin from behind using the TNT Title, while Luchasaurus followed suit by executing a chokeslam on Allin. Cage proceeded to cover Allin, and under the influence of Luchasaurus, Schiavone counted to three and proclaimed Cage as the victorious and reigning TNT Champion. Concluding the show, Cage and Luchasaurus stood tall, solidifying their dominance. ##
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