Podcast Summary
AEW debuts: Marco Stunt made a surprise debut in AEW during Jack Perry's TNT Championship open challenge, leaving fans in awe of the transformation of both Jack Perry and Luchasaurus since their Jurassic Express days.
This week on Collision Catch-up, Aaron Grant shared an exciting return in AEW with the surprise debut of Marco Stunt during Jack Perry's open challenge for the TNT Championship. The former member of Jurassic Express made his 2024 AEW debut, leaving fans in awe as they witnessed the transformation of both Jack Perry and Luchasaurus since their Jurassic Express days. While Jack Perry has taken on a more dominant role, Luchasaurus, formerly known as Kill Switch, has been in a smaller role with potential for a breakout. The unexpected twist added to the intrigue of the ongoing storylines in AEW. Despite their busy schedules, Aaron and Matthew continue to bring their unique perspectives and analysis to their listeners every week on Collision Catch-up.
Perry's dominance, potential collaboration: Jack Perry's performance was so dominant that it felt inevitable for him to win, hinting at a potential collaboration between him and Kill Switch.
Jack Perry's intense performance in his match at Collision was so dominant that it felt inevitable for him to win and retain the championship. Another notable moment was the acknowledgment between Kill Switch (Marco Stunt) and Perry, hinting at their past connection and potential future collaboration. The trios match between Conglomeration (Mark Brisco, Kyle O'Reilly, and Orange Cassidy) and the Iron Savages provided unique character dynamics and showcased the trio's entertaining chemistry. Additionally, Savage Sauce played a significant role in the match, with both Briscoe and O'Reilly partaking in it to fuel their performance. Overall, these moments added depth to the storylines and showcased the individuality and teamwork of the wrestlers involved.
Fan Favorite Teams: Unexpected duo Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe, known as 'Freshly Squeezed,' have gained popularity through their funny promos and unique friendship. Max Caster's heel turn was well-executed but some fans felt the payoff was rushed and wanted more interactions with other wrestlers.
The unexpected team of Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe, known as "Freshly Squeezed," has become a fan favorite due to their hilarious promos and unique friendship dynamic. Their team name has stuck, and their unpredictable antics leave fans wondering what they will do next. Another major development was Max Caster's heel turn, which was well-executed through his emotional promo and the crowd's unexpected reaction. However, some fans feel that the payoff for the build-up to this turn was rushed, and they had hoped for more interactions between Max and other wrestlers, such as Daniel Garcia. Overall, the show provided a mix of exciting wrestling matches and compelling character development.
MJF's heel turn, Hangman's anger: MJF's captivating promo marked his heel turn, revealing past issues and motivations towards Jericho and Garcia, while Hangman's intense anger towards Swerve led to a dark semi-final match in the Owen Hart tournament
Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) delivered a captivating promo during a professional wrestling event, marking his heel turn. MJF opened up about his past issues, explaining his motivations behind his actions towards opponents, specifically Chris Jericho and Daniel Garcia. He also changed his appearance and catchphrase, signaling a shift towards a darker character. Hangman Adam Page, on the other hand, displayed an intense and justified anger towards Swerve Strickland, who had taunted him and his family. Their semi-final match in the Owen Hart tournament showcased the darkest side of Hangman, with the audience fully cheering for his desire to end Swerve. Both MJF and Hangman's transformations underscore the complexity and depth of professional wrestling storytelling.
Hangman vs. Jay White feud: Despite interference, Hangman wins violent blood and guts match against Jay White with Christian Cage's help, hinting at Elite vs. AEW showdown
The ongoing feud between Hangman Page and Jay White has taken a dark turn, with Hangman snapping and going after the title on his own, despite interference from The Bucks and the rest of The Elite. The match between the two was intense and violent, with both men bleeding and rubbing the blood on themselves. Jeff Jarrett's involvement added another layer to the chaos, and Christian Cage's assistance led to Hangman's victory. However, the complex web of alliances and betrayals in AEW continues to unfold, with the potential for a full-blown Elite vs. AEW showdown on the horizon. The blood and guts cage match between Hangman and an as-yet-unnamed opponent for The Elite is highly anticipated.
AEW storylines: Despite injuries and unexpected turns, AEW writers are carefully building storylines, adding intrigue with new developments, and keeping fans engaged with potential significant payoffs
The ongoing storylines in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) are being built carefully, despite some injuries and unexpected turns. The Elite Civil War, featuring Daniels and the Elite team, has faced some setbacks due to injuries to Dax and Eddie, but the writers are finding ways to make it work and extend the storyline. Jeff Jarrett's involvement in the finals of the tournament between Hangman Adam Page and Brian Danielson adds intrigue and sets up a potential payoff for their long-awaited match at Wembley. Nigel McGuinness' increasing anger towards Danielson could lead to a surprising interference in the match, potentially setting up a world title match for Danielson at WrestleDream in October. The build-up to these matches has been ongoing for over a year, and the potential payoffs could be significant. Overall, AEW is making the most of their storylines and keeping fans engaged with unexpected twists and turns.
AEW Tournament, Wembley Championship: AEW's Owen Hart Tournament offers engaging storylines and high-quality matches with the added prestige of the Wembley Championship as the prize. Recent episodes have featured intriguing developments between Swerve, Mariah, Tony, House of Black, and The Patriarchy, along with hard-hitting matches and serious promos.
AEW's Owen Hart Tournament is delivering engaging storylines and high-quality matches, with the added prestige of the Wembley Championship as the prize. Swerve's involvement in Hangman's snap and the developing partnership between Mariah and Tony, along with Luther's antics, are generating intriguing storylines. The addition of the Wembley Championship adds more significance to the tournament. The recent episode of Collision was particularly noteworthy, with Tony Storm's victory over Trish Adora and the continuing tension between House of Black and The Patriarchy. The hard-hitting match between Claudio and Mortals and Daddy Magic's serious promo added to the excitement. Overall, AEW is delivering a compelling and engaging wrestling experience.
AEW surprises: Mysterious vignette featuring a man resembling Aerostar, possibly Ricochet, leaves fans speculating about potential new signings. Rio's return teased, Lady Frost's talent praised, and several in-ring matches and announcements hint at exciting future developments.
The world of professional wrestling, specifically AEW, continues to be full of surprises and speculation. During a recent episode of Collision Course, fans were treated to a mysterious vignette featuring a man resembling Aerostar, but without tattoos or coloring, leading to much discussion about potential new signings. The man in question, Ricochet, does not have a waiting period in his contract, leaving the door open for filming vignettes or even having stand-ins while he's unavailable. Fans were also excited about the potential return of Rio, with Saria deep-cutting a promo acknowledging the past match between the two and hinting at a future bout. Lady Frost also received high praise for her performances and was noted as someone who should be signed by AEW. The women's roster is stacked, but Frost's talent and ability to bring out the best in others make her a clear contender for a spot. Additionally, there were several in-ring matches and announcements, including a confrontation between Shane Taylor Promotions and Top Flight leading to a match next week on Rampage. Joe's terrifying promo for Rampage was also recapped, announcing a Stampede Street Fight in Calgary and the finals of both the men's and women's Owen Hart Foundation tournaments. Overall, the episode was full of excitement and anticipation for what's to come in AEW.
AEW storylines: AEW delivers high-quality professional wrestling storylines, leading to major events like All In and Forbidden Door, with solid storytelling and professional wrestling action.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is delivering high-quality professional wrestling storylines leading up to their major events, including All In and Forbidden Door. The build-up to these events has been impressive, with solid storytelling and professional wrestling action. Mariamade's advancement to the finals is one of the many intriguing storylines that fans are excited to see unfold. To keep up with all things AEW, listeners can tune in to Sunday Night Main Event or follow Matthew Great (@MatthewGreat4) and Erin Grant (@erin154grant) on social media. The wrestling schedule is getting busy, but fans are encouraged to catch up on all AEW content on their favorite podcast platforms and the mainevent.com website. So, buckle up for an exciting ride in the world of AEW wrestling!