AEW Collision Outcomes: Winners, Stay Grades, Response, Highlights From March 30
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- FTR vs. The Infantry
- Thunder Rosa vs. Woman Frost
- Prime Flight vs. Ricky Starks and Large Invoice
- Cope Open Problem
- The Righteous and Lance Archer vs. Katsuyori Shibata, Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli
Collision.AEW
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s stay protection of AEW Collision on March 30.
Here’s a have a look at the marketed card from this week’s present:
Let’s check out what occurred on Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision.
Cope Open Problem
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- Seeing the previous Edge and former Zack Ryder battle in AEW for a title is form of superior. The gang was chanting “Holy s–t” earlier than they even locked up.
- Cardona did effectively taking over the heel position so Copeland may get the babyface pops.
- Cardona making an attempt and failing to tear an indication in half in the course of the business break was hilarious.
Adam Copeland.AEW
Adam Copeland was shocked when his Cope Open Problem was answered by his former protege, Matt Cardona.
Cardona got here near hitting his finisher a couple of minute into the match, so Copeland regrouped a bit. It did not do a lot to assist although. Cardona was proper again on high of him.
This can be an unpopular opinion, however that is a type of bouts that felt extra like a WWE match than the rest AEW produces, and it has nothing to do with the truth that each of those guys are former WWE stars.
The way in which they advised their story, structured the offense and paced their exchanges all felt just like the acquainted WWE model. That is under no circumstances a nasty factor. Copeland spent 30 years as a sports activities entertainer. It is what he does greatest, and Cardona is simply nearly as good at it.
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Each males did an amazing job making it really feel like Cardona could have surpassed his former steady chief whereas making Copeland appear like a veteran who nonetheless had some methods up his sleeve.
The Rated-R Famous person gained clear with a Spear to finish a stable 20-minute encounter to kick off the present. Malakai Black confirmed up and stored Copeland distracted till Buddy Matthews may assault. Mark Briscoe tried to assist however was shortly taken down.
Eddie Kingston arrived and induced Black and Matthews to retreat.
Outcome: Copeland defeated Cardona
Grade: B
Notable Moments and Observations
FTR vs. Infantry
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- It is good to get uninterrupted interviews and promos generally. It seems like too many are used to provoke a battle generally.
- Bravo and Dean do an amazing job integrating their precise navy service into their characters with out making it the principle focus.
- Bravo virtually overrotated throughout a superplex however ended up sticking the touchdown effectively.
- There was a clumsy second when Dean tousled a leapfrog, however they recovered and obtained the group again.
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The Acclaimed and Daddy Ass got here out to provide an interview with Tony Schiavone. Billy Gunn talked about Jay White coming into his dwelling uninvited.
After one other break, Dax Harwood and Money Wheeler got here out to tackle Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo to see which group would advance to the semifinals of the continued tag title match.
This match began off with a gentle tempo. Neither group was making an attempt to hurry something. The Infantry was seeking to show itself as a risk whereas FTR was making an attempt to maintain its spot as one of many high groups in AEW.
This bout did a wonderful job showcasing Dean and Bravo as a tag group folks ought to take significantly. We noticed lots of technical ability on show from all 4 males, and some inventive spots alongside the best way.
The gang chanted “That is superior” as they started working towards the end. FTR was capable of win with the Shatter Machine to advance to the semifinals.
Outcome: FTR defeated The Infantry
Grade: B+
Notable Moments and Observations
Kyle O’Reilly vs. JD Drake, Ricky Starks and Large Invoice vs. Prime Flight
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- Copeland gave a promo with Kingston and Briscoe difficult Home of Black to a trios match at Dynasty.
- O’Reilly by no means desires to decide to being within the Undisputed Kingdom however by no means appears upset to see them both.
- Dante telegraphed Starks tripping him method an excessive amount of. He slowed down considerably as he approached the ring ropes.
Kyle O’Reilly.AEW
Kyle O’Reilly gave up lots of measurement in his match this week in opposition to JD Drake. This was a brief however aggressive bout. O’Reilly picked up the win and The Undisputed Kingdom got here out to have fun with him.
The gang was fairly quiet for lots of this match as a result of it was very predictable.
Outcome: O’Reilly defeated Drake
Grade: C
Dante and Darius Martin took on Ricky Starks and Large Invoice within the second quarterfinal match of the night time within the tag title match.
Starks was remoted for a bit by Prime Flight utilizing fast tags and double-team strikes, however as soon as Invoice tagged in, the entire vibe modified within the ring.
The high-flyers did their greatest to make use of their quickness to remain out of his grasp and succeeded extra typically than failed in the course of the first half. All through the picture-in-picture section, Invoice and Starks dominated the motion.
This was a great effort from all 4 males, however it felt like this bout ought to have come earlier than FTR vs. The Infantry within the lineup.
There was a nasty second towards the tip when Starks didn’t kick out of a pin however the ref nonetheless stopped counting. A second later, Starks was pinned anyway and you could possibly see the ringside physician checking on him.
The ending felt rushed on account of a attainable damage. Let’s hope Starks is alright. Since there could also be an damage concerned that affected the match, it would not really feel honest to grade it as we might usually, however the majority of this was fulfilling.
Outcome: Prime Flight
Grade: Incomplete
Notable Moments and Observations
Thunder Rosa vs. Woman Frost
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- Nigel McGuinness making ice puns and Ian Ricabonni calling him Mr. Freeze was humorous.
- Rosa’s hurricanrana appeared good.
- Frost is so gifted. A few of the issues she does together with her acrobatic capacity are so inventive.
Collision.AEW
Woman Frost was seeking to hand Thunder Rosa her first singles loss since returning to AEW, however Rosa was seeking to maintain her No. 1 spot within the rankings.
The gang appeared a bit quiet, however Rosa and Frost did not appear to let it get to them. They got sufficient time to work by way of a business break and make this a aggressive back-and-forth encounter.
Frost is a type of individuals who is used as an enhancement expertise on AEW tv however wins in Ring of Honor sometimes, so if she will proceed to placed on good performances, she could begin to see extra wins very similar to Queen Aminata and The Infantry have in latest months.
Whereas this was an honest match, it felt like they had been caught in second gear at occasions. One thing was lacking and it is arduous to say what it was, however the second half noticed the group get up a bit as Rosa started increase a head of steam.
La Mera Mera obtained the win with a Tajuana Bomb to proceed her profitable streak.
Outcome: Thunder Rosa defeated Woman Frost
Grade: B-
Notable Moments and Observations
The Righteous and Archer vs. Danielson, Castagnoli and Shibata
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- AEW performed an amazing video bundle giving folks some background data on Will Ospreay.
- BCC having unaffiliated allies every now and then is cool. It makes the group really feel extra versatile. Shibata is an ideal match.
- It feels fallacious seeing Archer with out Jake Roberts by his aspect.
- Dutch strikes round higher than most guys his measurement.
- Archer and Dutch slamming one another onto Danielson was a enjoyable sequence.
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This week’s most important occasion was a trios match with Archer, Dutch and Vincent taking over Danielson, Castagnoli and Shibata.
Archer and Shibata began off buying and selling forearm strikes. The Murderhawk Monster held his personal, however Shibata scored the primary couple of takedowns.
Dutch and Castagnoli tagged in and had a tense lockup to see who may overpower the opposite. Ultimately, Vincent and Danielson took their turns within the ring.
The American Dragon took lots of harm in the course of the break and for a few minutes after the present returned. The Swiss Superman turned the match round after a sizzling tag.
The end result of this match was by no means actually in query. Shibata, Danielson and Castagnoli had been at all times going to win, however the journey to get there was entertaining.
The Wrestlers obtained the pin on Vincent with a working kick to finish the present on a excessive notice.
Outcome: Shibata and BCC defeated Archer and Righteous
Grade: B+
Notable Moments and Observations
The Remaining Phrase
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Collision.AEW
Saturday’s Collision was a stable episode from high to backside, however it had a few moments that stood out for the fallacious causes.
The gang appeared to go to sleep for a few matches in the course of the present, and the best way Prime Flight vs. Starks and Invoice ended left lots of people questioning what occurred.
FTR vs. The Infantry was an amazing encounter, however most individuals will in all probability be speaking about Copeland vs. Cardona as a result of shock look from Cardona and the historical past between the 2 males.
Toni Storm kissing Mariah Could goes to be a speaking level, however what issues is Could’s upcoming No. 1 Contender’s match in opposition to Rosa.
AEW has been on a little bit of a roll these days, so some episodes are sure to really feel a bit much less memorable alongside the best way.
Grade: B-
