AEW Collision Results (Nov 8) – Strong Wins, Blood & Guts Advantage

AEW Collision Results (Nov 8) – Strong Wins, Blood & Guts Advantage. The road to the most brutal match in All Elite Wrestling concluded with an action-packed AEW Collision broadcast on November 8, 2025, from the Bayou Music Center in Houston, Texas. This episode was far more than a mere prelude; it served as the explosive final chapter, determining crucial advantages and escalating rivalries right before the infamous steel cage descends. Our comprehensive AEW Blood & Guts Advantage review will dissect how this episode solidified the stakes for the men’s and women’s matches, showcased a phenomenal TNT Championship defense, and advanced several Full Gear narratives. The tension in Houston was palpable, guaranteeing that Wednesday’s special event will be defined by the results achieved on this final Saturday night.

This exhaustive review will dissect the key matches and pivotal moments in their broadcast order, ensuring maximum flow and accuracy. The key outcomes of the evening centered on the deciding matches for the Blood & Guts advantage. Roderick Strong secured the crucial upper hand for his team against Jon Moxley, thanks to a surprising intervention. Meanwhile, in the women’s bracket, Thekla’s decisive victory guaranteed her side control of the entry order. Beyond the multi-man feuds, we witnessed an incredible defense of the TNT Title by Kyle Fletcher, major developments for FTR’s upcoming title shot, and the unsettling continuation of the Acclaimed’s breakdown.

FTR Vs. The Bang Bang Gang – A Grudge Match of Momentum

The opening contest immediately threw fans into the deep end of a long-simmering rivalry, pitting FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) against Austin Gunn & Juice Robinson of the Bang Bang Gang. This match carried significant importance, not just as a continuation of their years-long history, but as a critical momentum builder for FTR just two weeks before their challenge for the AEW World Tag Team Championships at Full Gear.

Harwood and Gunn kicked things off, with the atmosphere heavily favoring the Bang Bang Gang. Gunn demonstrated surprising confidence, getting the better of Harwood in the initial exchanges, forcing a quick tag to Wheeler. The dynamic swiftly shifted when Juice Robinson entered the fray; his high-flying intentions immediately forced Wheeler to retreat, showing the mental warfare involved. Harwood eventually gained control with his signature, brutal chops, establishing the physical, hard-hitting style FTR is known for. However, Robinson countered with his own chops before the Bang Bang Gang briefly took control, hitting a double back-body drop and sending FTR reeling to the outside in an “ugly collision.”

The match truly turned when Wheeler executed a blind tag and targeted Juice Robinson’s left knee with a chop block, isolating him. FTR, masters of body part work, meticulously dismantled Robinson’s leg, constantly cutting off his attempts to reach his partner. Robinson’s desperation was clear, but he managed to create space with a double DDT, finally allowing Austin Gunn to become the “house of fire” his team desperately needed. Gunn’s furious energy temporarily overwhelmed FTR, showcasing his growth as a competitor with multiple nearfalls and quick reversals. FTR, experienced veterans that they are, used the ring ropes to send Gunn crashing to the floor, re-establishing their control and further isolating him from Robinson.

The closing sequence was chaos, leading to a satisfying comeuppance for FTR’s manager, Stokely Hathaway. The tag to Robinson finally came, igniting the crowd with “JUICE!” chants. Robinson delivered a flurry of offense, including atomic drops and a powerful cannonball, before launching himself onto Wheeler on the outside. The pivotal moment occurred when Stokely, on the outside, attempted to unmask two fans only to reveal Bandido and Gravity, who were wearing second masks underneath.

This distraction, combined with the arrival of JetSpeed (“Speedball” Mike Bailey and “The Jet” Kevin Knight), left Stokely trapped and vulnerable to a superkick. With the referee preoccupied with the ensuing melee, Gunn capitalized, hitting a nasty Fame-asser on Harwood on the apron. Harwood stumbled back into a devastating Left Hand of God from Robinson, followed by the Juice is Loose for the pinfall victory.

Winner – Bang Bang Gang

Kyle Fletcher Gets a Visit from Kazuchika Okada

Following his grueling match on Dynamite, TNT Champion “The Protostar” Kyle Fletcher was interviewed by Renee Paquette regarding his immediate acceptance of Mark Briscoe’s No Disqualification challenge for Full Gear. Fletcher’s initial enthusiasm had been replaced by a more pragmatic concern, acknowledging the “stacked deck” against him. He candidly admitted that facing a “deranged human being” like Briscoe in a no-disqualification match puts his championship at immense risk. Fletcher astutely noted the bizarre stipulation orchestrated by Don Callis: even if Briscoe loses, he wins by being forced to join the Don Callis Family. This internal contemplation offered a rare glimpse into the champion’s anxieties and strategic mind.

The segment took an unexpected turn with the arrival of the AEW Unified Champion and fellow Don Callis Family leader, “The Rainmaker” Kazuchika Okada. Okada provided support, noting the absence of Konosuke Takeshita but emphasizing their shared status as “captains” of the stable. Okada’s declaration was clear: after Fletcher defeats Briscoe, both men will still be champions, ushering in the era of “ProtOkada.” This nickname, which Fletcher mused “had a nice ring to it,” subtly elevates Fletcher’s status within the faction and across the promotion, suggesting a powerful, unified front at the top of the Don Callis Family. This interaction was a masterclass in furthering two distinct storylines—Fletcher’s TNT title defense and the Callis Family’s internal hierarchy—with minimal screen time, setting the stage for a potentially disastrous scenario for Briscoe at the PPV.

TNT Championship Open Challenge: “The Protostar” Kyle Fletcher (c) Vs. Ace Austin

The TNT Championship Open Challenge has always been synonymous with competitive matches and unexpected challengers, and Kyle Fletcher’s seventh defense against the Bang Bang Club’s Ace Austin was no exception. Both men entered the ring unaccompanied, signaling a focus purely on athletic competition.

The match began with a feeling-out process dominated by Fletcher, whose technical prowess thwarted Austin’s reversals. Fletcher established his power early, dropping Austin with a stiff shoulder block. Austin, however, used his cunning to nearly steal the win quickly with a crucifix pin, prompting Fletcher to take a moment to regroup outside. Upon returning, Fletcher showed his ruthless side, nearly connecting with a devastating big boot. Fletcher utilized submissions and powerful slams, including a backbreaker and a full nelson slam, to assume complete control, confidently signaling his superiority.

Austin’s resilience soon shone through. After being knocked to the apron, Austin blocked a punch and executed a series of quick, athletic maneuvers—a clothesline, a front kick/Russian leg sweep combo, and a guillotine leg drop—that sent Fletcher to the outside. This led to a breathtaking moment as Austin launched himself with a shooting star press over the top rope to the floor, risking significant danger for the sake of the championship. Back in the ring, Austin hit a double-arm capture brainbuster for a near-fall, showcasing innovative offense. Fletcher responded with brutal power, hitting a powerbomb on the apron and an avalanche powerbomb inside the ring, both of which Austin miraculously kicked out of.

The match reached its crescendo on the top turnbuckle. After a complex sequence involving Austin’s running head scissors attempt, Fletcher reversed into a tombstone setup. Austin, showing incredible awareness, reversed that into a hurricanrana on the way down, spiking Fletcher with his knees for a very near fall. Sensing the end, Austin drew his signature card for The Fold, but the delay allowed Fletcher to evade.

After trading reversals, Fletcher lawn darted Austin into the turnbuckle. Austin, ready for the counter, kicked out of a sheardrop brainbuster—a finish that normally puts opponents away. The final sequence was a desperate slugfest, ending when Fletcher absolutely leveled Austin with a short-range lariat, followed by a rising boot in the corner, and finishing him off with a top-rope brainbuster to get the pinfall and successful title defense.

Winner – “The Protostar” Kyle Fletcher (c)

Megan Bayne’s Dominance on Display

A focused video package aired showcasing the dominance of Megan Bayne in recent weeks. The segment recapped the formation of her team with Marina Shafir and their decisive victory on a recent Collision episode. Crucially, the video highlighted Bayne’s impressive win over Mina Shirakawa in Match 1 of the Women’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle on Dynamite. The package concluded by showcasing her victorious return to STARDOM in Japan, positioning Bayne as a terrifying, unstoppable force who is a major threat heading into the Women’s Blood & Guts match on Wednesday. This short but effective segment solidified her credibility.

AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander Delivers a Message to Mercedes Moné

In a chilling segment, AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander sat alone on a flight of steps, delivering a direct and intense message to her Full Gear challenger, Mercedes Moné. Statlander acknowledged Moné’s extensive success and legacy, granting her credit for having “more success, more accolades, more confidence, more legacy than any woman in wrestling history.” However, the champion immediately followed this by stating that she possessed two things Moné did not: “Focus.” Statlander declared her own total focus on being the AEW Women’s World Champion was her ultimate advantage.

Statlander used Moné’s elimination from the recent Tag Team Tournament as proof of her scattered priorities. She declared her intent to follow Moné into the Blood & Guts cage and go through anyone necessary until Moné is finally focused entirely on the championship match. The champion concluded with a dark promise: “And then, at Full Gear, one year after we fought for the very first time, in a completely different world, your focus will be full. Your vision will be clear. And it still won’t make a difference.” This intense, isolated delivery expertly built up the highly personal and psychological nature of their upcoming title match.

Jon Moxley and the Death Riders Run Into Don Callis and Kyle Fletcher

The animosity surrounding Blood & Guts was briefly set aside as Jon Moxley and The Death Riders encountered Don Callis and Kyle Fletcher backstage after Dynamite. Moxley, dismissive of his Blood & Guts opponents, confidently asserted the Advantage Match 3 was already “in the bag,” suggesting giving them the advantage as a “courtesy.” Callis used the opportunity to ask for a “tremendous favor,” noting Fletcher’s high-stakes match with Mark Briscoe. Callis suggested that The Death Riders should leave Mark Briscoe severely beaten inside the cage, ensuring that Fletcher’s subsequent No Disqualification match with Briscoe would be easier for the TNT Champion.

PAC scornfully intervened, stating The Death Riders were “done playing games” and promising to leave five bodies in the cage regardless of Callis’s machinations. Moxley got in Callis’s face, questioning if The Death Riders “need favors from anybody,” as Callis stammered awkwardly. Claudio Castagnoli lingered, giving Fletcher a long, cold stare, before leaving. Fletcher calmly concluded the segment, telling Callis, “I think that went OK,” establishing a shadowy alliance of convenience that further stacked the odds against Briscoe at Full Gear and confirming the Death Riders’ ruthless focus on total destruction inside the cage.

TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay) Vs. Maya World & Hyan

In a brief but dominant tag team exhibition, Tay Melo and Anna Jay showcased their seasoned chemistry and aggression against the team of Maya World & Hyan. The match started with quick tags and powerful offense from TayJay, beginning with Melo’s immediate German suplex and a big right hand. Jay tagged in for a snap-mare, allowing Melo to return with a running knee strike. The focus was entirely on isolating World, whom TayJay mercilessly smashed between their backsides before World managed a desperate tag to Hyan.

Hyan entered the match only to be met with a decisive sequence of synchronized attacks. While Hyan struggled, Melo sprinted across the ring to knock World off the apron and followed with a pump kick in the corner. The finish came quickly, with Jay locking Hyan in the Gory Special, dropping her onto a rising knee from Melo. TayJay secured a dominant victory in three seconds, demonstrating their readiness for the increasingly competitive women’s tag division.

Winner – TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay)
Aftermath: A dominant, quick victory for TayJay.

ROH Women’s World Champion Athena Has to Do It for Herself

ROH Women’s World Champion Athena was interviewed backstage by Lexy Nair, insisting on a proper introduction befitting the “forever” champion. Athena delivered a powerful, heel-focused promo where she admitted to a rare moment of self-doubt following her pinfall loss to Harley Cameron. She furiously blamed external factors for her predicament, specifically Kris Statlander interfering and the lack of support from Billie Starkz and Mercedes Moné.

She dramatically declared she would not rely on anyone else going forward. Vowing retribution, Athena stated that if Cameron miraculously survives Blood & Guts, she would realize that Athena doesn’t need five other people, a steel cage, or weapons to beat her. “I am going to do it, not for my minions, not for anyone that I genuinely care about – I am going to do it for me,” she vowed, concluding with a terrifying threat to make Cameron a “little puppet for M.I.T.” before demanding that a clearly intimidated Nair repeat her title with more enthusiasm. This promo underscored Athena’s deep-seated arrogance and her intense, singular focus on control.

Jamie Hayter Vs. Skye Blue

Jamie Hayter entered the match against Skye Blue with immense pressure to force a Match 3. Blue immediately used her speed and cunning, attempting quick covers and bailing to the outside to avoid Hayter’s signature offense. Blue managed to use the steel steps to her advantage, sending Hayter shoulder-first into the unforgiving metal. However, Hayter’s brute strength and determination quickly took over. She nailed a big spinebuster and multiple heavy clotheslines, focusing on raw power to counter Blue’s speed. Blue tried to slow the pace and eventually nailed a beautiful flatliner into the turnbuckle and a crescent kick for a near-fall.

The match became a brutal back-and-forth trading of forearms and impactful moves. Blue’s running Liger Bomb almost sealed the deal, but Hayter’s veteran resilience allowed her to kick out. After Blue missed a spin kick and attempted a Code Blue, Hayter countered, hitting a ripcord Hayterade for the pinfall victory, tying the series at 1-1.

Winner – Jamie Hayter

Thekla Vs. Harley Cameron

Once the security cleared the post-match brawl, Thekla and Harley Cameron immediately began the final women’s match to decide who would gain the pivotal AEW Blood & Guts Advantage. Thekla was immediately ruthless, dominating the start of the match. Cameron briefly fought back, hitting a Russian leg sweep on the floor. However, Thekla dragged Cameron around the ringside area, hitting multiple suplexes on the hard floor and utilizing her signature mind games, trapping Cameron in her web over the ropes. Thekla’s willingness to disregard referee Aubrey Edwards’ warnings underlined her focus on brutalizing her opponent.

Cameron’s tenacity allowed her to rally, hitting a defensive slingblade and feeding off the crowd’s energy. A battle on the turnbuckles led to an unusual moment when Cameron bit Thekla to gain separation. Cameron followed up with a running dropkick and then attempted a swanton bomb from the top, but she missed. This was the opening Thekla needed. The “Spider-Lady” immediately utilized her creepy ring presence, popping up into her signature spider walk before connecting with a devastating spear to secure the victory.

Winner – Thekla.

Thekla’s win earned her team (The Triangle of Madness, Mercedes Moné, Marina Shafir, and Megan Bayne) the crucial AEW Blood & Guts Advantage, meaning they will have the numerical upper hand for the final entry period inside the cage.

JetSpeed Makes an Announcement for Full Gear

Lexy Nair was joined backstage by “Speedball” Mike Bailey and “The Jet” Kevin Knight (JetSpeed) following their chaotic assistance to the Bang Bang Gang earlier in the night. Bailey made it clear that while they weren’t finished with FTR and Stokely, they had their sights set on a much bigger prize.

Both Bailey and Knight announced they would be throwing their names into the Casino Gauntlet at Full Gear to crown the inaugural AEW National Champion. The duo noted the highly competitive nature of the match and declared that if it came down to the two of them, they would simply let the best man win. This announcement immediately adds two of the most dynamic and athletic wrestlers to the debut title match, signaling a new era for the men’s singles division.

Anthony Bowens and Max Caster … Agree?

Lexy Nair caught up with The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) to get their thoughts on their recent loss to Okada and Takeshita, but the segment quickly spiraled into the public dissolution of the popular tag team. Bowens began by publicly declaring that “The Acclaimed is not coming back. It is done,” citing frustration and weariness. He then announced his first step forward would be a singles opportunity at the Tailgate Brawl in his home state of New Jersey. Caster, shockingly, agreed with the split, stating, “I am happy we are no longer a tag team. I will also be at the Tailgate Brawl, so I guess I’ll see you there.”

As they began to argue, Nair intervened with official facts from Tony Khan, revealing that the team generates higher ratings, better merchandise sales, and greater net present value cashflows when they are together. The numbers, Nair stated, do not lie, and they were contractually obligated to appear at Full Gear together as a tag team. Caster was furious, addressing the camera to protest how “insulting” the mandate was, claiming he was the “Best Wrestler Alive™.” Bowens, having had enough, yelled, “Shut up! You talk too much,” before yelling at the camera: “Tony, he’s right, though. What’s wrong with you? Cancel the match. I’m done!” Bowens stormed off, followed by Caster, leaving the status of the former Tag Team Champions in massive and painful doubt heading into the PPV.

“Hangman” Adam Page Vs. Powerhouse Hobbs Falls Count Anywhere This Wednesday! (vignette)

A short, brutal video vignette aired to promote an unscheduled match for the upcoming Dynamite. It recalled the events of the previous main event, where The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata) successfully retained the AEW World Trios Championships against “Hangman” Adam Page, HOOK, and Eddie Kingston. The focus was on the devastating aftermath, specifically Powerhouse Hobbs putting Page through a table with a World’s Strongest Slam from the stage to the floor. The segment confirmed that Page will get his immediate retribution in a non-title Falls Count Anywhere match against Hobbs this Wednesday, underscoring the extreme violence of the AEW World Championship feud.

Main Event: Roderick Strong Vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW Blood & Guts Advantage

The final match of the evening was the highly anticipated Men’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match 3, pitting the laser-focused Roderick Strong against the brutal leader of the Death Riders, Jon Moxley.

The match began with a methodical mat wrestling sequence, with both men attempting joint manipulation and working arm wringers, indicating an early, deliberate pace. Moxley attempted to stall on the outside, but Strong’s intensity brought him back in, leading to a stiff exchange of chops in the corner. Moxley quickly took control, utilizing stiff shots and deliberate joint manipulation, before Strong finally created separation by reversing Moxley into the steel steps. The momentum shifted back and forth on the outside, with Strong backdropping Moxley onto the safety rails, only for Moxley to send Strong back-first into the steps.

Back in the ring, Moxley locked in multiple submissions, working over Strong’s knees—the traditional Death Riders strategy. Moxley’s aggressive nature was on full display as he deeply scratched Strong’s back before hitting a butterfly suplex. Strong showed incredible grit, fighting back with a jawbreaker, a Sick Kick, and a lifting slam. The crowd came alive when Strong executed a beautiful Tiger Driver for a near-fall, immediately transitioning into the Strong Hold, only for Moxley to escape via a small package.

The match escalated further with an explosive dropkick from Strong and a superplex, leading to an “A-E-W!” chant from the appreciative crowd. However, the chaos of Blood & Guts outside interference soon became unavoidable. Marina Shafir tripped Strong, allowing Moxley a quick pin attempt. Kyle O’Reilly intervened, only to have his knee attacked by Wheeler Yuta, leading to the referee ejecting both Yuta and Shafir. In the commotion, PAC blindsided Strong, which Moxley tried to capitalize on with a countout victory, but Strong dove back in at the nine-count.

The final sequence was pure pandemonium. PAC set up a table on the outside, drawing Moxley to the apron to attempt a Paradigm Shift. O’Reilly returned to the other side of the apron, taking out PAC with a flying knee. Daniel Garcia then jumped up to run at Strong, who caught him with a devastating uranage through the table! Strong reversed Moxley’s attempt at a Paradigm Shift into a massive full nelson slam on the steel steps, leaving Moxley incapacitated. Strong slid into the ring at the count of six, but as Moxley desperately tried to follow, an unknown assailant grabbed his leg from under the ring, holding him long enough for the referee’s final count.

Winner – Roderick Strong via Countout

The reveal was spectacular: the assailant was Darby Allin, armed with a cattle prod. Allin, seeking retribution and clearly aligning himself with Strong’s team, shocked PAC and kept the entire Death Riders faction at bay, ending the night standing tall amidst the confusion. This shocking conclusion ensures that the Men’s Blood & Guts match will start with a massive, personal advantage for Strong’s team.

This final pre-show edition of AEW Collision executed its mission flawlessly: to maximize the AEW Blood & Guts Hype and finalize the card for Wednesday. Every segment served a precise narrative purpose, delivering both high-quality wrestling and critical story progression. The main takeaways confirm that Wednesday’s special event will be defined by the advantages gained: Thekla’s team earned the women’s numerical edge, and Roderick Strong’s team, thanks to the shocking and unpredictable intervention of Darby Allin, will have the men’s entry advantage.

The in-ring action, highlighted by the incredible Kyle Fletcher Vs. Ace Austin TNT Championship match, demonstrated the depth of the roster and the importance of the secondary titles. Meanwhile, the promo segments created high emotional stakes: Kris Statlander’s intense message to Mercedes Moné, the ominous backstage dealing between the Don Callis Family and The Death Riders, and the heartbreaking dissolution (or forced reunion) of The Acclaimed.

The AEW Blood & Guts Advantage now rests firmly with the challengers in both divisions, ensuring the chaos inside the cage will start with the scales tipped. The stage is set for a truly memorable week of professional wrestling, with scores to be settled and championships on the line.

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