AEW Dynamite & Collision Results: Darby Allin Retains, MJF Razor Ambush Ahead of AEW Double or Nothing!

AEW Dynamite & Collision Results: Darby Allin Retains World Title Over Speedball Before Brutal MJF Razor Ambush Ahead of Double or Nothing! The final stop before AEW Double or Nothing took place in Portland, Maine, featuring a massive, live three-hour special combining both Dynamite and Collision. With the highly anticipated pay-per-view just days away in New York, champions scrambled to retain their gold, a major title was vacated due to injury, and a blood-soaked rivalry reached its boiling point. The stakes have never been higher as the entire roster prepare for an all-out war this Sunday.

This special broadcast delivered a thrilling mix of technical showcases, extreme violence, and massive multi-faction brawls that completely altered the landscape of the company. From the shocking opening segment to the hard-hitting championship main event, the action remained completely unrelenting. Every single competitor looked to make a definitive statement on the final stretch of the road to Double or Nothing.

AEW Dynamite Begins –

Trios Match: Ricochet, Andrade El Ídolo & Mark Davis vs. The Bucks of Jericho

Earlier in the day at a local Portland lighthouse, Chris Jericho and the Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson, met to hash out their long, tumultuous history. They went through their complex past as founding fathers and bitter opponents, including the historic first Stadium Stampede match and the infamous moment where Jericho attacked Papa Buck. Jericho offered a formal apology for that past transgression, acknowledging that it was a necessary step for them to put their differences aside.

Jericho explicitly stated that tonight would mark the first time he has ever tagged with the Bucks, whom he openly praised as one of the greatest tag teams of all time. The Jackson brothers initially proposed calling their new alliance The Bucks of Jericho, while Jericho countered with the name Y2Jackson. Ultimately, they decided to actively combine their ideas into two distinct names for one unified team. They made an extravagant entrance wearing matching ring jackets while the crowd loudly sang along to Jericho’s theme song.

The star-studded trios contest opened with fast-paced chemistry as Chris Jericho and Andrade El Ídolo faced off for the first time ever inside an AEW ring. Jericho quickly gained the upper hand by chopping Andrade in the corner and sending him crashing into the steel steps on the outside. The Bucks of Jericho showcased flawless early synchronization, isolating Andrade and executing a spectacular triple-team fist drop, moonsault, and splash combination to electrify the Portland audience.

The Don Callis Family eventually shifted the momentum by isolating Nick Jackson, utilizing Mark Davis’ immense power to crush him with a standing senton. Matt Jackson received a hot tag and cleared house, hitting a sliced bread on Andrade while running up Ricochet’s chest before delivering a devastating Double Northern Lights Suplex to both men. The action broke down completely on the outside when Jericho executed a thunderous back suplex to Ricochet off the barricade, sending both men crashing through a pair of timekeeper tables. Back in the ring, the Bucks connected with a double BTE Trigger on Andrade, but he miraculously kicked out at the absolute last second.

Winner of the Match – Andrade El Ídolo, Mark Davis, and Ricochet secured the victory over Chris Jericho and The Young Bucks.

As the Young Bucks set Andrade up for a flipping piledriver, Mark Davis distracted the referee with a steel chair on the floor. This allowed David Finlay and The Dogs to launch a sudden ambush, striking Matt Jackson with a shillelagh to hand Andrade the pinfall victory. Toa Liona hit the ring to join the assault, prompting “Jungle” Jack Perry to run down with an unconventional bag of onions to strike Liona, though the monster shook it off and trucked Perry down. The Hurt Syndicate then stormed the ring to clear house, culminating in a massive spear from Bobby Lashley to Liona, providing a destructive preview for the upcoming Spring Stampede.

Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita Reach a Bitter Boiling Point

A special video package aired highlighting the incredibly complicated and volatile history between Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita. The package detailed how Takeshita had previously agreed to team up with Okada, with the explicit understanding that it would eventually lead to a high-stakes match between them for the AEW International Championship. However, the fragile alliance completely shattered when Takeshita abandoned Okada during their recent tag team loss against the Young Bucks.

While that abandonment should have theoretically broken their original agreement, Okada made it clear that he still demanded the matchup. Don Callis has spent weeks doing everything within his power to maintain a semblance of peace between his two elite stars, but his efforts have proven futile. All diplomacy has officially gone out the window, setting the stage for a highly personal and explosive international championship collision this Sunday at Double or Nothing.

Darby Allin and MJF Set the High-Stakes Legalities for Hair vs. Title

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviewed the reigning AEW World Champion, Darby Allin, regarding his decision to accept a major title defense against “Speedball” Mike Bailey just four days before his pay-per-view match. Allin responded passionately, stating that he feels every ounce of the physical pain and is not numb to the damage accumulating on his body. He explained that he had no choice because being a fighting champion is the greatest feeling in the world.

Allin explicitly targeted MJF’s psychology, stating that he specifically demanded his opponent’s hair because MJF is the most vain person alive. The champion emphasized that losing his hair would completely eat MJF alive from the inside out. He turned his attention back to Bailey, stating that he would do absolutely whatever it takes to hang onto his championship gold and expected Bailey to bring the exact same intensity to their main event clash.

The broadcast then transitioned into a comprehensive look at the long and storied history between Darby Allin and MJF. The package highlighted the major turning point in their rivalry when Allin shocking defeated MJF for the AEW World Championship in a matter of minutes, just three days after the Dynasty event.

While Allin spent the subsequent months operating as a fighting champion against all challengers, MJF continually begged and pleaded for a rematch. Allin completely rebuffed his demands at every turn, refusing to give him an opportunity until MJF finally agreed to put his pristine hair on the line against the prestigious world title.

Anything Goes Match: Mark Briscoe vs. “Psycho Killer” Tommaso Ciampa

The months-long, deeply bitter feud between Mark Briscoe and “Psycho Killer” Tommaso Ciampa reached its violent apex in an Anything Goes match. The referee was merely present to ring the bell and count the final pinfall as Briscoe immediately set the tone by tossing an entire trash can filled with weapons into the ring. Ciampa swung wildly with a kendo stick but missed, allowing Briscoe to unleash a flurry of heavy strikes before hitting a diving blockbuster off the apron through a wooden table on the floor.

The violence escalated to sadistic levels when Ciampa reached under the ring for a weapon, only to have his hand caught in a massive, rat-sized mousetrap planted by Briscoe. Ciampa fought through the pain, wrapping a heavy steel chain around Briscoe’s neck and launching him off the top turnbuckle through a table on the outside. Ciampa then produced a metal cheese grater back in the ring, repeatedly carving it across Briscoe’s forehead to open up a massive gash that completely covered his face in a crimson mask.

Ciampa continued his psychological torture by attacking a stuffed chicken before Briscoe blinded him with a fire extinguisher. Briscoe shook off a cookie sheet strike, hitting an exploder suplex and stapling barbed wire directly onto a table. In a moment of pure horror, Ciampa counteracted by using the sharp barbed wire as dental floss inside Briscoe’s mouth, followed by utilizing a staple gun to attach multiple pieces of paper directly into Briscoe’s bleeding scalp.

Briscoe crawled around the canvas with paper still stapled to his forehead, avoiding a tack-covered knee strike to execute a drop toe-hold into a chair. Briscoe then retrieved a screwdriver, driving it into Ciampa’s forehead to draw blood from the “Psycho Killer” for the first time. Ciampa responded with a suplex into a corner chair and a brutal knee strike for a close near-fall. Ciampa attempted an Avalanche Psycho Driller through chairs, but Briscoe reversed it, sending Ciampa head-first into the steel. Briscoe dragged Ciampa to the apron, delivering a devastating Jay Driller through a table on the floor before finishing him inside with a top-rope Froggy Bow.

Winner of the Match – Mark Briscoe pinned Tommaso Ciampa to win the war.

Bandido Ignites a Violent Owen Cup Brawl with Swerve Strickland

Tony Schiavone stood in the ring to introduce Swerve Strickland, but the celebration was cut incredibly short by Prince Nana. Nana entered the ring, insulted Schiavone, and sent him away so he could give Strickland a personalized, grand introduction for his official return to Dynamite. However, before Strickland could even make it down the entrance ramp, ROH World Champion Bandido blindsided him from behind.

This sudden assault was explicit revenge for Strickland’s previous ambush against Bandido back at Ring of Honor’s Supercard of Honor event. Bandido relentlessly whipped Strickland into the steel guardrails, keeping the champion completely off balance before throwing him into the squared circle. Bandido then scaled the turnbuckle and launched a spectacular swanton dive over the top rope onto the outside, wiping out Strickland.

Bandido threw Strickland back into the ringside area and turned around just in time to stop Prince Nana from hitting him with a steel chair. That brief distraction allowed Swerve to recover and kick Bandido in the back of his knee, followed by a barrage of heavy hammer blows. Swerve brought a chair into the ring and attempted to lift Bandido for a devastating Vertebreaker.

Bandido showcased unbelievable, freaky strength by countering the maneuver and executing a massive Gorilla Press on Strickland using only one arm. Bandido grabbed the steel chair and prepared to strike, but ultimately decided to set it up in the center of the ring. He bounced off the ropes, prompting Swerve to throw the chair directly into his face. Bandido deflected the object and stalked the champion, causing Swerve and Nana to retreat up the entrance ramp in retreat.

Willow Nightingale Heartbreakingly Relinquishes the TBS Championship

An emotional Willow Nightingale made her way to the ring to address the AEW galaxy regarding her status for Double or Nothing. She began by reflecting on the greatest milestones of her career, highlighting her previous Owen Hart Foundation Tournament victory, her initial title win, and becoming one-half of the first-ever AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions. She emphasized that defeating Mercedes Moné to win back the TBS Title proved she was everything she claimed to be.

Nightingale expressed that being a fighting champion was an absolute honor, noting that she always intended to defend the gold against any challenger who stepped up to the plate. She stated that if she couldn’t defend the honor of the title, she didn’t deserve to hold it, making it clear that the championship represented the absolute peak of the women’s division.

Unfortunately, fate dealt a cruel hand over the weekend on Collision. Nightingale revealed that she sustained a severe right shoulder injury during her successful title defense against ROH Women’s World TV Champion Red Velvet. She expressed her deep heartbreak over not being able to compete in front of her hometown family in New York against Alex Windsor, nor being able to pursue the Owen Cup to earn a shot at All In London.

Nightingale officially announced that she must withdraw from the tournament and completely relinquish the TBS Championship. She thanked the fans for the privilege of completing 10 successful title defenses as the definitive Face of TBS. She placed the title down in the center of the ring, promising that when she returns, she is coming straight back to the top. As a result of this sudden vacancy, the scheduled quarterfinals match between Athena and Mina Shirakawa will now take place directly at Double or Nothing, while Alex Windsor will advance to await a mysterious Wild Card opponent.

AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match: Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly

The AEW Continental Championship Eliminator match featured a highly anticipated singles clash between champion Jon Moxley and AEW World Trios Champion Kyle O’Reilly. This bout marked O’Reilly’s first high-profile singles encounter in nearly six months, offering him a golden opportunity to earn a future title shot by trying to tap Moxley out for a third consecutive time. The match opened with technical brilliance, as both men cautiously circled each other, utilizing heavy mat grappling and precise armbars.

O’Reilly controlled Moxley on the canvas early on, frustrating the champion and forcing him to resort to cheap shots at the ropes. Moxley targeted O’Reilly’s hand and left arm, but O’Reilly fired back with a series of stiff body kicks that left Moxley visibly limping. The physical intensity reached a boiling point when Moxley connected with a brutal body shot that crumpled O’Reilly, followed by an eye rake against the ropes. Moxley pursued him to the floor, but a double clothesline knocked both men flat on the outside.

Back inside the ring, O’Reilly stomped the back of Moxley’s injured leg and attempted to scale the turnbuckle. Moxley cut him off, executing a brutal superplex from the top rope with only five minutes remaining in the time limit. O’Reilly showcased incredible resilience, escaping a dangerous Bulldog Choke to lock in an ankle lock, though Moxley forced a rope break. The two battled fiercely on the apron, where O’Reilly wrenched Moxley’s arm and hit a running dropkick into the barricade.

Moxley hit a desperation cutter for a close near-fall, but O’Reilly responded with an exploder suplex and a stinging PK. With only one minute remaining, both men traded heavy forearms until O’Reilly picked Moxley’s ankle and locked in a deep grapevine right in the center of the ring. Moxley fiercely refused to submit, screaming in agony as the final seconds ticked away and the bell rang to signify the time limit draw.

Winner of the Match – Jon Moxley and Kyle O’Reilly fought to a 20-minute time-limit draw.

By successfully lasting the entire duration of the time limit, Kyle O’Reilly officially earned a future AEW Continental Championship match. Following the bell, O’Reilly grabbed the microphone to declare that he didn’t just survive Moxley, but rather Moxley survived him. He stated that their official championship rematch at Double or Nothing will feature absolutely no time limit. An infuriated, limping Moxley screamed back at the challenger before escaping through the crowd.

Backstage Tensions Flare Between Hikaru Shida and Kris Statlander

Renee Paquette stood backstage to interview Hikaru Shida and Kris Statlander to get their immediate reactions to the devastating Willow Nightingale injury news. Statlander began to speak, expressing how truly awful the situation was for her former friend. However, Shida quickly and completely cut her off, shifting the focus entirely toward their upcoming high-stakes matchup.

Shida declared that both she and Statlander would be fighting for the AEW Women’s World Championship this Sunday at Double or Nothing. Paquette interjected to note that Statlander was not currently cleared to compete, but Statlander aggressively fired back, stating that she would absolutely be cleared by Sunday. Shida claimed they weren’t there to fight tonight, but rather to watch the entire division perform.

Shida offered additional words of mock encouragement to all the competitors involved in the upcoming eight-woman tag team match. Statlander looked completely disgusted by Shida’s patronizing demeanor and business-like approach to Nightingale’s misfortune.

Statlander stepped into Shida’s personal space, explicitly telling her that she needs to watch yourself very closely between now and Sunday night. Statlander then aggressively walked off the set, leaving Shida standing alone to smirk at the camera as their alliance completely fractured before the pay-per-view.

RUSH Issues a Destructive Warning to the AEW World Champion

An absolutely incensed and terrifying RUSH was standing backstage with a microphone, completely filled with rage. He directly looked into the camera and called out the reigning AEW World Champion, Darby Allin, ahead of his scheduled main event title defense later in the evening.

RUSH stated that he does not care about the physical damage Allin is accumulating on his body. He explicitly demanded that if Allin somehow manages to survive his title match tonight and his pay-per-view match on Sunday, he wants a shot at the AEW World Championship next Wednesday on Dynamite. RUSH concluded his brief, fiery promo by screaming his signature warning, stating that when you mess with the bull, you always get the horns.

8-Woman Tag Match: Triangle of Madness & Athena vs. Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa & Brawling Birds

The massive eight-woman tag team match featured the Triangle of Madness, consisting of AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla, Julia Hart, and Skye Blue, teaming with ROH Women’s World Champion Athena against Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa, and the Brawling Birds, Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor. Rosa and Athena started the match with heavy technical exchanges before Windsor and Blue traded stiff chops. Hayter entered with a blind tag, delivering a massive double-team kick for an early near-fall.

Shirakawa and Thekla tagged in next, with Mina gaining the upper hand on the champion by hitting a spectacular tornillo. The Triangle of Madness responded by isolating Shirakawa, hanging her over the ropes so Skye Blue could connect with a double dropkick. Athena hit a handspring forearm, but Shirakawa fought free to tag Thunder Rosa. Rosa cleared house with heavy basement dropkicks and a Northern Lights Suplex, prompting a massive breakdown where everyone traded high-impact maneuvers.

Winner of the Match – The Triangle of Madness and Athena defeated Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa, and the Brawling Birds.

The action spilled to the outside where Shirakawa laid out Athena with a devastating DDT on the floor, making a massive statement ahead of their Owen Cup match. Inside the ring, Thunder Rosa hit a big elbow strike on Blue, but turned around right into a blind tag from Thekla. Blue rocked Rosa with thrust kicks before being pulled out by the Brawling Birds. Thekla then attempted to bring her world title belt into the ring. As the referee intercepted her, Julia Hart seized the opportunity to blind Rosa with the illegal Black Mist, allowing Thekla to secure a quick rollup for the three-count victory.

Kevin Knight Hypes Up “Speedball” Mike Bailey Prior to the Main Event

Backstage, the energetic Kevin Knight was shown warming up alongside “Speedball” Mike Bailey just minutes before the highly anticipated AEW World Championship main event match. Knight was full of massive confidence, pacing back and forth while motivating his tag team partner.

Knight explicitly told Bailey that tonight is the night he changes the entire industry by becoming the new world champion. He claimed that after tonight, JetSpeed would officially become the undisputed faces of the entire company. Knight concluded by jokingly reminding Bailey not to forget about the “little people” once he wins the gold, noting that the TNT Champion would love the first shot at his newly won world title.

Jon Moxley Delivers a Masterclass in Championship Mind Games

The camera cut to a dark backstage area where the formidable Death Riders faction were shown aggressively churning out synchronized push-ups on the concrete floor. Jon Moxley popped up from the ground, covered in sweat, as Renee Paquette asked him how things would be different at Double or Nothing following O’Reilly’s time-limit draw.

Moxley scoffed at the question, wondering aloud if O’Reilly lasting 20 minutes was supposed to be considered some sort of moral victory. He intensely stated that the Death Riders do not care about moral victories and they never sweat the small stuff. Moxley actively thanked O’Reilly for pushing him to become a better, more dangerous version of himself, admitting that the challenger is driving him crazy because he hasn’t found a definitive way to beat him yet.

Moxley openly acknowledged that O’Reilly has successfully tapped him out twice in the past, but questioned the mathematical probability of it happening a third time under high-pressure circumstances. He barked that on Sunday it might look cute to go Double or Nothing, but the house finally wins. He concluded his terrifying promo by stating that a championship match with no time limit is equivalent to a Game 7, which is the only game that ever truly matters. He looked directly into the lens, asking a final rhetorical question about whether he ever misses when everything is on the line.

AEW World Championship Match: Darby Allin vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey

The AEW World Championship main event between Darby Allin and “Speedball” Mike Bailey began with massive respect from the Portland crowd. Before the bell could even ring, MJF’s music hit the arena, and the number one challenger made his way to ringside to join the commentary team. The moment the bell rang, Bailey flew across the ring with a running kick, a dropkick, and a corner-to-corner roundhouse spin kick to completely overwhelm the champion.

Allin rolled to the apron to avoid an early Ultima Weapon, but Bailey swept his legs, sending Allin crashing violently into the corner of the apron before executing a spectacular Triangle Moonsault to the floor. Bailey continued his assault with a body slam on the floor and drove his knees into Allin’s chest off the steel steps. Allin found an opening, crotched Bailey on the guardrail, and executed a devastating Scorpion Death Drop directly onto the iron rail to shift the momentum.

The war returned to the ring where Allin sent Bailey hard into the commentary desk with a torpedo dive. Allin attempted a springboard Coffin Drop, but Bailey countered with a brutal backstabber. Bailey fought through extreme leg pain, hitting a spinning roundhouse kick, but missed a second Ultima Weapon. Allin capitalized by scaling the turnbuckle and nailing a Coffin Drop directly across Bailey’s spine. Allin covered, but MJF left the commentary desk to put Bailey’s foot on the bottom rope, drawing Kevin Knight down to confront him.

Allin turned away from the ringside chaos, walking straight into a series of near-falls from Bailey, including a crucifix and a devastating roundhouse kick to the face. Bailey connected with a moonsault knee drop and attempted a Flamingo Driver, but Allin slipped out, hit a regular execution of the Scorpion Death Drop, and immediately locked in the agonizing Scorpion Death Lock. Knight encouraged Bailey to fight, but Allin flattened him with another Coffin Drop and locked the submission back in, forcing Bailey to tap out.

Winner of the Match – Darby Allin defeated Mike Bailey via submission to retain the AEW World Championship.

The broadcast seamlessly transitioned into the Collision portion of the live special as Kevin Knight grabbed a microphone inside the ring. Knight loudly praised both Darby Allin and Mike Bailey for delivering an absolute wrestling masterpiece for the world title. Knight then rallied the Portland crowd, telling Allin that it is now his responsibility to defeat MJF this Sunday, shave his head completely bald, and send him packing.

The entire arena instantly erupted into a massive, thunderous chant of “BALD” directed at MJF, who was visibly disgusted at the ringside area. As JetSpeed began to exit up the entrance ramp, Allin stood alone in the ring to celebrate his successful defense. He never saw MJF sneak back inside the ring from behind, launching a vicious, unprovoked blindside attack.

MJF aggressively mounted the exhausted world champion, raining down a barrage of heavy, closed-fist hammer punches directly across Allin’s forehead. MJF stood up to bask in the negative reactions of the crowd, staring directly at a fan holding a “BALD” sign while the arena continued to mock him with loud chants. MJF reached under the ring canvas, retrieving a metallic electric razor with the explicit intention of shaving Allin’s signature hair right then and there.

However, the resilient champion fought back, blocking the weapon and wrestling it away from MJF’s grip. Allin turned the device on and attempted to shave MJF’s head, forcing a panicked challenger to escape over the top rope and retreat up the entrance ramp with his hair still intact.

Will Ospreay vs. Katsuyori Shibata

International superstar Will Ospreay faced a monumental challenge against Katsuyori Shibata of The Opps, with the Death Riders watching closely from the crowd. Shibata offered a pre-match handshake, which Ospreay immediately rejected by flipping him off. Shibata took control early, delivering a running boot into Ospreay’s face while he was trapped in a ringside chair, followed by a series of suplexes on the floor. Ospreay fired back with a corkscrew spin kick and a spectacular springboard plancha to the outside.

The action intensified as Ospreay connected with a flying forearm to the back of Shibata’s head. Chaos ensued when Anthony Bowens ran to ringside, distracting Ospreay long enough for Shibata to hit a surprise Hidden Blade for a close near-fall. Marina Shafir and Claudio Castagnoli arrived to chase Bowens away, allowing Shibata to land an undetected low blow and trap Ospreay in a triangle choke. Ospreay showcased immense power, lifting Shibata for a powerbomb, a Styles Clash, and a final Hidden Blade to secure the victory.

Winner of the Match – Will Ospreay pinned Katsuyori Shibata.

Following the physical encounter, Samoa Joe marched out to the top of the entrance ramp. Joe claimed he was only there to ensure the safety of his friends, warning Ospreay that by choosing not to be his ally, he would face ultimate consequences this Sunday. Joe promised to put the “Aerial Assassin” to sleep permanently in New York. Ospreay immediately grabbed the microphone to fire back, detailing the immense psychological pressure of his career and his history-making double fusion neck surgery.

Ospreay directly addressed the classic “Joe’s gonna kill you” chants, shouting that Joe cannot kill a guy who has already died in the ring. Ospreay concluded by stating that his personal nightmares were completely destroyed by the Death Riders, who successfully rebuilt him into an absolute killer. He officially declared that his definitive road to Wembley Stadium and the AEW World Championship begins this Sunday by putting Samoa Joe down for good.

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage Issue a Lethal Warning to FTR

The legendary duo of Adam Copeland and Christian Cage stood backstage to deliver a deeply personal message to FTR ahead of their highly anticipated “I Quit” match. Copeland began by reflecting on their lifelong friendship, noting that they first met in the sixth grade because Christian possessed a ninja star. He highlighted that they grew up together, chased their dreams together, and even discovered they were having daughters just six weeks apart.

Copeland emphasized that their connection is entirely real and has been broadcasted into fans’ living rooms for over 30 years. He explicitly stated that FTR is actively trying to destroy that bond, which is why he demands the absolute best version of Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler this Sunday. He noted that after FTR brutally dropped his wife on her head, he needs them at their peak just so he can force them to utter the words “I quit.”

Christian Cage took the microphone next, looking incredibly cold and focused. He stated that FTR has made a series of highly questionable and dangerous choices over the past few weeks, completely disrespecting their legacy. Cage delivered a chilling philosophical statement to the camera, noting that when you are born, you look like your family, but when you die, you look exactly like the choices you made throughout your life. He promised that because of those specific choices, they are going to completely destroy FTR this Sunday at Double or Nothing.

RUSH vs. TJ Crawford

The bell rang for a scheduled singles match, and TJ Crawford immediately walked toward the center of the ring, offering a traditional, respectful handshake to his opponent. RUSH stepped forward and accepted the handshake, but refused to let go of Crawford’s hand.

RUSH violently pulled Crawford forward, leveling him with a crushing, high-impact forearm strike that completely dazed him. RUSH cornered Crawford, unleashing a rapid barrage of clubbing forearms before backing up to the opposite side of the ring. He sprinted across the squared circle, delivering his signature Bull’s Horns dropkick into the corner. RUSH immediately covered the lifeless Crawford, securing a dominant and instantaneous pinfall victory.

Winner of the Match – RUSH defeated TJ Crawford via pinfall.

RUSH did not celebrate, but rather stood over his defeated opponent with pure intensity. He grabbed a microphone and loudly reminded the entire locker room and the fans at home of his dangerous philosophy, screaming that when you mess with the bull, you will always get the horns.

Five-Minute Eliminator Challenge: Divine Dominion vs. Elle Valentine & Kayla Lopez

The formidable AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions, “Megasus” Megan Bayne and “Colossal” Lena Kross, made their way to the ring for a special Five-Minute Eliminator Challenge against Elle Valentine and Kayla Lopez. Divine Dominion stood over Renee Paquette during a pre-match report, with Kross cutting her off to aggressively ask how long the interview was going to take before marching to the ring.

The match began with Bayne completely cornering Valentine, delivering a series of heavy shoulders to the gut. Valentine managed to land one desperation strike, which only served to anger Bayne, who responded with a barrage of clubbing forearms. Kross tagged in, continuing the assault with back elbows before throwing Valentine across the ring to force a tag to Kayla Lopez. Lopez entered the match and ran directly into a thunderous jumping kick from Kross that completely took her breath away. Kross and Bayne double-teamed Lopez in the corner, with Bayne executing a massive German Suplex.

Winner of the Match – Divine Dominion defeated Elle Valentine and Kayla Lopez.

The champions hit stereo stalling vertical suplexes, showcasing their unbelievable strength. They finished Lopez off with their devastating tandem finisher, Divine Intervention, securing a dominant victory well within the five-minute limit to extend their undefeated record to an impressive ten and zero.

AEW World Tag Team Championship Match: FTR vs. The Conglomeration

The AEW World Tag Team Championship was on the line as FTR defended their titles against the AEW World Trios Champions, The Conglomeration, represented by Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong. FTR launched a pre-match ambush before the bell, attempting a stuffed piledriver on Cassidy. Strong intervened, pushing Wheeler off the top rope, allowing Cassidy to roll Harwood up for a close near-fall before launching a spectacular dive from the top rope onto FTR on the floor. FTR was forced to regroup on the outside as the challenger’s momentum surged.

The champions eventually tilted the floor back in their favor, isolating Strong for several minutes with brutal tandem offense. Once Cassidy firmly tagged back into the match, the pace accelerated to a frantic level as he hit a diving elbow and a spinning DDT, coming agonizingly close to securing a pinfall victory. The structural integrity of the match began to break down as all four men traded heavy strikes, including a devastating piledriver from Harwood to Cassidy that somehow only resulted in a two-count. Cassidy later tagged Strong, but the referee missed it, allowing FTR to connect with a spinebuster. Strong eventually got a legal tag, executing a leg lariat and throwing Cassidy into Wheeler for a DDT.

Winner of the Match – FTR defeated The Conglomeration to retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships.

As the referee struggled to maintain order, the closing moments of the match descended into pure madness. Stokely Hathaway crawled up onto the ring apron, pulling out Christian Cage’s stolen gold watch to interfere. While his initial attempt backfired—causing Harwood to accidentally strike Hathaway—the distraction ultimately paid off. Moments later, while the referee was completely obstructed, Hathaway successfully cracked Cassidy over the head with the luxury timepiece. Harwood immediately collapsed on top of the unconscious challenger to secure the pinfall victory. FTR proudly celebrated on the ramp with their titles alongside Stokely Hathaway, cementing their championship status heading into New York, while leaving The Conglomeration completely empty-handed to close out a historic night of action.

Stay Tuned to the Ultimate Wrestling Network! AEW Double or Nothing 2026

The landscape of All Elite Wrestling has been completely altered following this historic night in Portland. With Double or Nothing just days away, the animosity between factions has reached an all-time high. Will Darby Allin preserve his hair and his championship gold against MJF? Can FTR survive the ultimate test against Christian Cage and Adam Copeland?

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