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Eddie Kingston is not exactly one to accept positive feedback from others and this has shone through for him amid his recent comeback trail. During an episode of Close Up w/ Renee Paquette, the inaugural AEW Continental Champion was speaking with the titular figure of the show. When Paquette mentioned how it was hard to imagine a wrestling world without Eddie Kingston in it, Kingston said,

“What are you talking about? There was one 25 years before without me and it did fine… You guys got to stop with this bulls**t.”

When the AEW broadcaster mentioned this was classic Eddie Kingston where he doesn’t want to have the spotlight on him where he is adored and loved, Kingston responded,

“Adoring what though? Here’s the thing. Adoring what? I am flawed. Why the f**k should I be adored? Hold on. Let me finish. Now we’re shooting. Hey, you knew this was coming. Here we go… Here’s the thing. I’m not perfect.”

“I’m f***ing flawed. I make f**king mistakes every day. Do you understand? I must have quit this company eight times when I was out because of my own mental s**t.”

Eddie Kingston “I am not a good employee”

As the former ROH champion expounded upon his additional thoughts in this regard, Eddie Kingston continued,

“I am not a good employee. I’m not. I’m a pain in the f**king a** because I’m passionate about it. But I don’t want to be here s**t because guess what? I can still walk through the airport and catch a domestic flight.”

“I’m trying to get this place to a level where we can have private flights where we have to fly; whatever what is it? We do have private flights. Whatever. You know what I’m talking about, right?”

“That’s when I’ll tell you and everyone else. Yes. I did good. I’m over. But until then, no, I don’t want to hear it. I don’t want to hear s**t because it’s not happening.”

“Until that happens, until everyone’s eating like that, then I’ll tell you, yes, I’m over. Yes, I’m this. Yes, I’m that. But until then, no… This is the reality of it.”

Kingston made his return to the ring in September when he bested Big Bill at AEW All Out in Toronto.

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During his injury recovery, there were several points where AEW star Eddie Kingston felt like he didn’t want to return.

Kingston suffered a broken leg and torn ACL in May 2024 and could not wrestle for more than a year. The recovery process was taxing both physically and mentally — and Kingston’s “mental sh*t” caused him to almost quit AEW on multiple occasions.

On a new episode of AEW Close Up with Renee Paquette, Kingston addressed why it’s difficult for him to accept praise from people.

“I am flawed. Why the f*ck should I be adored?,” Kingston said. “Iâ€m not perfect. Iâ€m f*cking flawed. I make f*cking mistakes every day. Do you understand, I must have quit this company eight times when I was out because of my own mental sh*t. I am not a good employee. Iâ€m not. Iâ€m a pain in the f*cking ass because Iâ€m passionate about it.”

Accepting praise is hard for Kingston because he still has a lot of guilt over things he’s done and the way he’s treated people in his past. He was brought up believing that you shouldn’t take the spotlight. You should just do what you need to do to survive and move on.

Kingston also finds praise uncomfortable because he still feels like he has more to do to raise both his personal profile and elevate AEW as a company.

In his return from injury, Kingston defeated Big Bill at AEW All Out this September. He’s now formed a tag team with Hook, with Kingston & Hook defeating The Frat House on the Tailgate Brawl for AEW WrestleDream last weekend.

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Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero shared a bond that no one can ever replicate, as they had a lot of love and admiration for each other. Thatâ€s why Mysterio has now remembered the late great Eddie Guerrero, on what would have been his 58th birthday.

The Master of the 619 took to Instagram and paid tribute to his late friend Eddie Guerrero on what would have been his 58th birthday, sharing a touching message on October 9. He wrote that Eddie is “all the way to heaven,†wished him a happy birthday, and said he misses him deeply, ending the post with Eddieâ€s famous “Viva La Raza.â€

“All the way to Heaven……. Happy 58th Birthday Eddie! â¤ï¸â€ðŸ”¥& Miss U #VivaLaRaza #WeeWeetoâ€

Eddie Guerrero passed away on November 13, 2005, in his hotel room in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after suffering a heart attack. Even though heâ€s been gone for many years, his legacy still lives on. Many WWE stars honor him by using his famous moves, style, and attitude in their matches, keeping his memory and influence alive for fans today.

Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero gave fans some of the best matches and stories in WWE history. They worked together in WCW and WWE, even becoming Tag Team Champions. Their teamwork in the ring was amazing, but their real friendship made it even more special.

Even after many years, Rey still honors Eddie like family. He often pays tribute to him in interviews, on social media and during matches, reminding fans of their strong bond and the legacy they left behind. Thatâ€s how Mysterio will ensure Eddie Guerrero is never forgotten no matter what and thatâ€s never changing.

Whatâ€s your favorite Eddie Guerrero memory? Share your thoughts and stories below — and letâ€s keep his legacy alive. #VivaLaRaza

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Eddie Kingston has been booked for am independent show next month.

Kingston is scheduled for PWJ Damaged Goods 3 on Sunday, November 16 at the Mecca in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. His opponent has yet to be announced. Heâ€s also set for Beyond Wrestlingâ€s Novembercanrana event in Cranston, Rhode Island two days prior on Friday, November 14.

Kingston recently returned to the ring at AEW All Out on September 20, his first match in more than 14 months after suffering a broken leg and torn ACL in a no-rope last man standing match against Gable Kidd at NJPW Resurgence. He wrestled his second match back on Collision, teaming with Hook in a win over Big Bill and Bryan Keith.

Other wrestlers scheduled to appear at PWJ Damaged Goods 3 include Billie Starkz, Alan Angels, Ortiz, KJ Orso (FKA Fuego del Sol), The Righteous, Zayda Steel, Haley J, Judas Icarus, Jordan Oliver, TJP, Marcus Mathers, and Top Flightâ€s Dante and Darius Martin.

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AEW COLLISION REPORT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
HUNGTINTON, W. VA. AT MARSHALL HEALTH NETWORK ARENA
AIRED LIVE ON TBS & MAX
REPORT BY JOSHUA WHITE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR

Commentators: Tony Schiavone & Nigel McGuiness

Ring Announcer: Arkady Aura

Attendance: WrestleTix reported that 2,021 tickets had been distributed; arena is set up for 2,305.

[HOUR ONE]

-The show opened with The Death Riders backstage with Daniel Garcia, saying few people have what it takes to be a Death Rider. They cut to Paragon with “Daddy Magic†Matt Menard. Jamie Hayter addressed her match with Julia Hart, saying sheâ€s aware of the likelihood of her partners. Julia said sheâ€ll have the Triangle of Madness by her side, and the Hart always wins. Komander and Hologram addressed the camera before the lights went red and Kyle Fletcher charged in and assaulted Hologram.

-They made it to the ring where Schiavone welcome everyone to the show as Elton John played. Schiavone and Nigel ran down the nightâ€s upcoming matches.

(1) THE DEATH RIDERS (Jon Moxley & Daniel Garcia & Claudio Castagnoli w/ Marina Shafir & Wheeler Yuta) vs. THE PARAGON (Kyle Oâ€Reilly & Roderick Strong) & “DADDY MAGIC†MATT MENARD

The Death Riders made their entrance from backstage, making their way through the crowd to the ring as the replayed Garcia beating Shibata. Matt Menard entered first, announced as “Daddy Magic.†Strong and Oâ€Reilly made their entrance as the showed a replay of Garcia tapping out Oâ€Reilly from a few weeks back.

The bell rang to start the match eight minutes into the hour. Kyle and Garcia wrestled to the mat. Kyle went for an early armbar but Garcia rolled into the ropes. Kyle dropped Garcia with a shoulder block and then landed a boot to the face. Garcia came back with a boot but then ran into a roundhouse to the chest.

Menard tagged in and yelled at Garcia to look at him. Garcia wouldnâ€t look at him and just tagged Claudio in. Menard forced Claudio into the corner, but Claudio muscled Menard up into a deadlift gutwrench suplex.

Moxley tagged in an chopped away at Menard. Menard chopped back, but Moxley gouged his eyes before tagging Claudio back in. Claudio hit a couple European uppercuts and tagged Garcia in. Menard forced Garcia back into the corner which allow Kyle to tag in. Kyle dropped Garcia with a roundhouse to the chest and tagged in Strong. Kyle and Strong hit a double team backbreaker and knee drop.

Kyle connected with alternating knees before tagging Menard in. Claudio pulled Garcia to ringside, but Strong came through the ropes with a dropkick on Claudio as Kyle hit Moxley with a running knee on the floor.

Back in the ring, Menard pounded Garcia in the corner. Menard scoop slammed Garcia and tagged Kyle in. Garcia rolled to ringside but Kyle followed and hit him with a running dropkick against the barricade. Claudio came in from nowhere and hit Kyle with a running European uppercut as they went to commercial. [c]

Back from break, Moxley was in control of Kyle. Claudio tagged in and hit a European uppercut followed by a snap suplex. Claudio floated into the pin for a two count. Moxley came in and bludgeoned Klye with a series of forearms and followed it up with a half and half suplex. Moxley made the cover, but Kyle kicked out at two.

Kyle ducked a charging Claudio and pulled down the rope. Claudio tumbled to ringside as Kyle crawled for the pin. Claudio swept out Menardâ€s feet before Kyle could make the pin. Claudio rammed Menard into the barricade.

Back in the ring, Garcia landed a swinging neckbreaker. Garcia held on and tried to transition into a suplex, but Kyle countered it with a suplex of his own. Kyle got the hot tag to Strong who went crazy with backbreakers on Claudio and Garcia at ringside.

In the ring, Strong hit a running kick and an Olympic Slam on Moxley. Claudio ran in and got a high knee. Kyle went over the top rope onto Claudio, but Claudio caught him in the midair with a European uppercut.

In the ring, Strong hit a gutbuster followed by a running kick. Strong made the cover, but Moxley kicked out at two. Strong hit the ropes, but Garcia s2ept out his feet. Strong stumbled into a giant swing from Claudio. Claudio swung Strong around until Moxley stopped his momentum with a dropkick.

Moxley made the cover but only got two. Moxley transitioned into the bulldog choke, but Kyle broke it up. Claudio went for the giant swing on Kyle, but he countered it into a DDT. Strong dropped Garcia with a running clothesline and tagged in Menard.

Menard teed off on Garcia, punching him down in the corner. Menard set up fort a piledriver, but Garcia escaped and tagged in Moxley. Garcia tripped Menard setting Moxley up to plant him with a running stomp. Garcia followed up with arm-trapped stomp, ramming Menard face first into the mat. Garcia made the cover and got the win.

WINERS: The Death Riders in 15:00

(Whiteâ€s Take: Fine opener, but nothing special. Seems to be pointing to Garcia needing to essentially destroy Daddy Magic and fully embrace the darkside that is the Death Riders.)

-They showed a video of Brodido successfully defending the tag titles against GOA on Dynamite followed by highlights from the ladder match at All Out.

-Brody King was backstage and he addressed the Don Callis Family. He said theyâ€ve made a lot of mistakes. King went on to announce Josh Alexander and the Young Bucks facing Brodido with Kenny Omega teaming on Dynamite. [c]

-They returned from commercial with a replay of the Death Riders attacking Powerhosue Hobbs after the match on Wednesday, and Hangman coming to the rescue,

(2) WHEELER YUTA & MARINA SHAFIR vs. RACHAEL ELLERING & ROSARIO GRILLO – Mixed Tag Match

They returned to the ring as the bell rang 29 minutes into the hour. Yuta attacked Grillo with a back suplex followed by the hammer and anvil elbows. Yuta rammed him into the corner and forced Ellering to tag in.

Ellering hit Marina a few times, but she was unphased. Shafir told Ellering to do better and hit her with a few kicks followed by an exploder slam. Marina locked in the Motherâ€s Milk submission. Grillo tried to run in, but Yuta caught him with a running knee.

WINNERS: Marina Shafir and Yuta in 2:00

-After the match, Yuta grabbed a microphone and tossed Grillo out of the ring. Yuta seemed upset with Statlander and took credit for her championship victory. Yuta said Marina would make her pay. Yuta went on to call out Darby Allin, threatening to put him amongst the many dead bodies on Mount Everest.

-They threw to a video of the end of Dynamite with Darby coming out with a flame thrower and challenging Moxley to an I Quit match.

-Hangman was backstage with Hobbs and Samoa Joe. He said heâ€ll step in while Shibata is out to help with the Death Riders. Samoa Joe told the Death Riders they havenâ€t learned. Heâ€ll run them down in an open field and crush them. Joe promised to teach them a lesson to learn for life.

(Whiteâ€s Take: A Hangman sighting is always a nice treat, although this was mostly Samoa Joeâ€s segment. Which is fine, because Joe typically cuts a good promo, as he did here.)

(3) “THE PRIDE OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING†ANTHONY BOWENS & “PLATINUM†MAX CASTER vs. THE SWIRL (Lee Johnson & Blake Christian)

Anthony Bowens entered first by himself, before Caster ran out to the ring with his patent. The Swirl entered as a team and the bell rang to start the match 40 minutes into the hour. Caster and Bowens argued over who starts the match.

Bowens started against Johnson. Bowens and Caster argued at ringside and Blake nailed Caster with a dive through the ropes. Bowens chased him into the ring where Johnson dropped him with a flurry of fists.

Blake tagged in and hit Bowens with a rolling punch. Bowens came back with a suplex before Caster tagged himself in. Johnson rammed Caster into Bowens and followed up with a few chops and a running low forearm as they went to break. [c]

They returned from commercial as Cater dragged Blake out of the ring and threw him into the barricade. Blake came back with swinging kicks in the ropes on Bowens and Caster. Johnson tagged in and he assisted Blake with a. monkey flip into a clothesline. Johnson made the pin, but Caster kicked out at two.

Caster caught Johnson with a big back body drop. Caster didnâ€t want to tag Bowens in, and instead he and Blake caught each other with a double clothesline. Bowens walked up the aisle as Caster refused to tag him in. Jerry Lynn met Bowens int eh aisle and told him to go back to the apron.

Caster finally made the tag to Bowens. Bowens argued with Caster before hitting a flurry of strikes on Johnson and Blake. Bowens hit a leaping Famouser on Blake and then hit Johnson with an inverted Olympic Slam. Bowens made the cover, but Blake broke it up at two.

Bowens and Caster had a miscommunication that allowed Blake to hit a flipping dive to Caster on the outside. Blake and Johnson followed up with a double team suplex and thrust kick on Bowens. Johnson made the cover, but Caster made the save at the last second.

Bowens came back with thrust kick on Blake and dropped Johnson with a unique variation of a neckbreaker. Caster tagged himself and climbed to the top rope. Johnson shoved Bowens into the turnbuckle and knocked Caster off the turnbuckle. Johnson went for a roll up, but Caster countered it.

Johnson went for another rollup, but Caster pushed him into the ropes where Bowens caught Johnson with a big forearm. Johnson stumbled back into a schoolboy pin from Caster and he got the victory.

WINNERS: Anothny Bowens and Max Caster in 11:00

(Whiteâ€s Take: They went really heavy on these two not getting along, with several miscommunications and outright refusals to work together. The story of Jerry Lynn wanting them together for some reason isnâ€t particularly compelling. Blake Christian and Lee Johnson are maybe the more interesting team at this point, but when The Acclaimed finally scissor once again, it could garner a massive pop.)

-Jerry Lynn entered to celebrate the in with Bowens and Caster. The crowd cheered as they teased a scissoring. But Bowens rolled out of the ring.

-Mother Wayne was backstage with Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne. Kip was upset about Luchasaurus, but Nick said it doesnâ€t matter. Nick said a normal human wouldnâ€t be able to recover from the foot injury he sustained. He went on to say heâ€s coming for Christian and will be his biggest nightmare. Nick said heâ€s always one step ahead. [c]

-They returned from commercial with a replay of Tony Khan announcing the debut of the womenâ€s tag team titles.

-Lexy was backstage with Anna Jay and Tay Melo who were happy to have womenâ€s tag titles, as theyâ€ve been a tag team for five years. They said they will be the first ever womenâ€s tag champions.

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[HOUR TWO]

(4) THE OUTUNNERS (Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum) & DALTON CASTLE (w/The Boys) vs. KM & COREY SPARKS & COWPOKE PAUL

The Outrunners entered first followed by Dalton Castle. The relatively-unknown wrestlers were already waiting in the erring. The Boys stripped Castle down and the bell rang 2 minutes into the second hour. Floyd and Magnum worked on Cowpoke before hiptossing Sparks.

KM entered and flexed. Castle tagged in and took KM down with a suplex. The Outrunners delivered the You-Son-Of-A-Bitch elbow drop. Castle took KM down with the Batter-rang. Castel made the cover and got the victory.

WINNER: Dalton Castle & The Outrunners in 2:00

-Mark Briscoe was backstage addressing MJF. Briscoe said all of the tacks were worth it to be part of MJFâ€s downfall. He went on to say heâ€s focusing on his group, The Conglomeration.

(5) KYLE FLETCHER vs. KOMANDER (w/Alex Abrahontes) – TNT Championship Match

Filling in for Hologram, Komander made his entrance with Alex Abrahontes. Kyle Fletcher made his entrance as they showed a replay of Fletcher attacking Hologram during the showâ€s opening. The bellr ang to start the match eight minutes into the hour.

Komander charged Fletcher and rolled him up for a two count. Komander went for a springboard hurricanrana, but Fletcher caught him in powerbomb position. Komander got out of it and went for another pin for a another two count. Fletcher caught Komander and planted him with a scoop slam.

Fletcher forced Komander into the corner and stomped on him before executing a second scoop slam. Fletcher made the cover, but Komander kicked out at two. Fletcher connected with a chop that echoed throughout the arena.

Komander came back with a springboard armdrag followed by a tijares and a sudden dropkick. Komander hit an overhand chop in the corner and took Fletcher down with a double-springboard hurricanrana.

Fletcher rolled to ringside and Komander rolled over the top rope into a headscissor attempt. Fletcher caught him and tried to slam him into the barricade. However, Komander countered it into an arm drag that sent Fletcher into the barricade.

Komander hopped onto the barricade, got a running start and jumped onto Fletcher for a hurricanrana, but Fletcher caught him and powerbombed him into the apron. Fletcher picked Komander up and powerbombed him across the apron again. Fletcher posed as they went to commercial. [c]

Back from break, Fletcher lifted Komander up for a powerbomb, but Komander flipped out and hit a low kick. Komander ran the ropes and flipped into an armdrag that took Fletcher down. Fletcher got to his feet an immediately hit Komander with a big kick.

Komander came back with a springboard into a swinging DDT that planted Fletcher. Komander went for the pin, but Fletcher kicked out at two. Fletcher shrugged off a strike and caught Komander with a half and half suplex.

Fletcher set Komander up for a brainbuster on the apron, but Komander countered it with a knee to the head and a low kick. Komander went for a hurricanrana, but Fletcher caught him and set up for a tombstone piledriver on the apron. Komander managed to flip out of that and then executed a hurricanrana that threw Fletcher off the apron to ringside.

Back in the ring, Fletcher dodged a top rope attempt and hit Komander with a spinning Michinoku driver. Flether held on for the pin, but Komander kicked out at two. The crowd chanted “This is awesome†as Fletcher went for a running kick in the corner. Komander ducked out of the way and knocked Fletcher out of the ring with a running kick. Komander followed it up with a springboard top rope moonsault onto Fletcher as ringside.

Back in the r4ing, Komander set up for a top rope move, but Fletcher rolled back to ringside. Komander ran the ropes for a dive to the outside, but Fletcher rolled back into the ring. Komander adjusted and springboard into a destroyer in the ring that stuck Fletcher. Komander followed with a 450 splash from the top rope. Komander made the cover, but Fletcher kicked out at two.

Komander went for the rope running shooting star, but Fletcher got his feet up into Komanderâ€s face. Fletcher picked Komander up and lawn darted him into the corner. Fletcher hit his running kick in the corner and then drilled Komander with the brainbuster in the center of the ring. Fletcher hooked the leg and got the three count.

WINNER: Kyle Fletcher in 14:00

(Whiteâ€s Take: Really solid match. Komander looked impressive, although maybe more so than he necessary, given theyâ€re trying to reestablish Fletcher as a dominant champion.)

-Fletcher celebrated his win as they went to commercial. [c]

-They returned from commercial showing a replay of Fletcher attacking Hologram in the red light at the beginning of the show.

-Fletcher was backstage, still breathing heavily after the match. He said heâ€s reestablishing dominance. Fletcher said itâ€s too bad Hologram wonâ€t make their match on Wednesday. He said heâ€ll be TNT Champion for a very, very, very, very long time. He went on to say he still wants to put his title on the line on Wednesday. They announced that Orange Cassidy had immediately accepted that challenge.

(6) BIG BILL & BRYAN KEITH vs. EDDIE KINGSTON & HOOK

-Big Bill and Bryan Keith made their entrance. Kingston and Hook entered to Kingstonâ€s music. Eddie immediately told them to cut the music. Kingston called out Bryan /Keith for attacking him before Hook took the mic and said that he talked to Tony Khan, and it was now a tornado tag match.

The bell rang and everyone charged into the ring. Bill his Kingston with a sidewalk slam and went for the pin, but Kingston kicked out at two. Hook hit Bill with a right hand and then he ping-ponged back forth with right hands from Hook and Kingston. Hook and Kingston double clotheslined Bill over the top rope to the floor. Keith entered and ran into a double shoulder block.

Bill dragged Kingston to the floor and rammed him into the steel stairs. Hook had Keith in the corner, but Bill caught him from behind. Keith hit a flipping canon ball onto Kingston at ringside as they went to break. [c]

-Back from break, Bill and Kieth double teamed Hook. Keith hit a t-bone suplex and went for the pin, but Hook kicked out at two. Bill and Keith continued to isolte Hook until Kingston got onto the apron. Bill went for a running big boot, but Kingston dodged it and Bill tumbled to ringside.

Hook caught Keith with a suplex and Kingston followed up with the machine gun chops in the corner. Kingston went for the pin, but Keith kicked out at two. Bill charged back into the ring and nocked Hook and Kingston down. He grabbed them by the throat and went for a double chokleslam, but Hook and Kingston fought out of it and landed a double northern lights suplex on Bill.

Keith hit a back suplex on Hook but Kingston dropped him with a running clothesline. Kingston turned around into a running lariat from Big Bill. Bill made the cover, but Kingston kicked out at two.

Kingston came back with a dragon screw with took down Bikll. Keith his an enziguri on Kingston but Hook caught him with a suplex. Bill tripped Hook from the outside and Keith rolled Hook up for a two count.

Kingston caught Keith with a spinning backfist and he collapsed into the Red Rum from Hook. Kingston fought Bill off of the apron and Keith had no choice but to tap out.

WINNERS: Eddie Kingston & Hook in 10:00

(Whiteâ€s Take: While I like the idea of Hook and Eddie as a team, this match wasnâ€t great. Better than Eddieâ€s match with Bill on All Out, particularly since he actually landed his finisher this time.)

-Lexy was backstage with Juice Robinsons and Austin Gunn. Thy said they took the best tag team in the world tot eh limit. Juice said he talked to Jay White and the Bang Bang Gang needs more numbers. Juice said it canâ€t just be anyone. Ace Austin walked onto screen. Ace and Austin introduced themselves both of Austin.

(7) JULIA HART (w/Skye Blue) vs. JAMIE HAYTER

Julia made her spooky entrance accompanied by Skye Blue. Jamie Hayter made her entrance. The bell rang to start the main event 47 minutes into the hour.

Hayter shoved Julia down and then slammed her to the mat. Hayter kicked at Julia as she tried to get to her feet. Julia ducked a clothesline but then ran into a big kick. Hayter stomped on Julia and rammed her into the corner.

Julia dodged Hayter int eh corner and rolled to the outside. Julia slid into the ring as Hayter rolled to the outside. Skye Blue caught Hayter with a thrust kick as Julia distracted the ref in the ring. Blue rolled Hayter back into the ring as the went to break. [c]

They returned from commercial with Hayter in control, but Skye Blue tripped her from ringside. Hayter had enough and snap suplex Blue on the floor on the outside. Hayter grabbed Julia and rammed her face into the turnbuckle ten times. Hayter followed up with a missle dropkick.

Hayter hit a clothesline in the corner followed by a backdrop suplex. Hayer got Julia onto her shoulders, but Julia elbowed her way out of it and crucifixed Hayter to the mat into a pin, but Hayter kicked out at two. Julia grabbed a tarantula in the ropes. Julia let go before the five count.

Hayter caught Julia and nailed her with an ushigoroshi. Hayter went for a running clothesline, but Jula dodged it and tried to lock Hayter into a flying octopus hold. But Hayter was too strong and dropped Julia into a backbreaker.

Hayter charged Julia int eh corner, but Julia got her feet up and then planted her with a back leg trip. Julia climbed to the top rope and executed a moonsault. Julia landed the moonsault and went for the pin, but Hayter got her foot onto the bottom rope to break the pin.

Julia charged Hayter and this time successfully got her into the flying octopus hold. Hayter carried Juliaâ€s weight and nearly made it to the rope. Skye. Blue, behind the refâ€s back, pulled the ropes out of Hayterâ€s reach.

Hayter struggled, but powered Julia out of the hold and drilled her with a tombstone piledriver. Hayter made the cover, but Julia kicked out at two. Hayter wasted no time and nailed Julia with the Hayterade clothesline. Hayter made the dover and got the win.

WINNER: Jamie Hayter in 12:00

(Whiteâ€s Take: Iâ€m a fan of both of these women, and this wasnâ€t a bad match, but it never really kicked into second gear. Much of it felt like they were in neutral and rolling down a gradual decline.)

-After the match, Skye attacked Hayter from behind. Julia joined in and they hit Hayter with the double team gourdbuster followed by a double thrust kick. They looked to continue the attack, but Queen Aminata charged down to the ring. Aminata hit Skye with a belt as she rolled into the ring. Julia escaped

-Hayter grabbed a microphone and told them not to go anyway, because sheâ€s sick of them. She said she had an epiphany. Hayter said she knows how to solve it with three words. Those three words turned out to be “Bood and guts.†Schiavone wondered if that match would be Wednesday as they went off of the air.

FINAL THOUGHTS: A solid opener and a good TNT title defense in the middle helped propel this show into an enjoyable episode of Collision. I liked seeing the women in the main event, even if the match was underwhelming. The womenâ€s Blood and Guts announcement seemed to come out of nowhere, even though these groups of women have been battling each other for months. Anyone who missed the show may be surprised by that announcement, or Hologram not making it to Dynamite, but otherwise not much to miss.

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Eddie Howe says Newcastle United will do all they can to “protect” Lewis Miley after the teenager received “totally unjustified” criticism on social media.

Miley chose to limit replies to a post he made on X to mark his 50th first-team game for Newcastle against Bournemouth on Sunday. It is understood this was a precaution as he is still young.

The 19-year-old came under fire from a minority of social media users, who questioned the midfielder’s first-team credentials during the goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium, and Howe said it was “totally unjustified”.

Howe knows such comments can affect players if they “absorb it”, but the Newcastle head coach stressed Miley was “strong mentally”.

“Lewie is an outstanding player and a player we need to support and protect,” he said. “Sometimes, when you look at him, you forget how young he is because of his stature and maturity both on and off the pitch.

“All players need support, help and guidance. Anything other, I’d encourage the players to switch off from and just try to listen to the people that really matter in their lives like their family, friends and, of course, us. We will do everything we can to support him and treat him as the talent that we know he is.”

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Joelinton says it was troubling to see Newcastle United team-mate Lewis Miley “get stick” after a landmark moment, but the Brazilian believes genuine supporters are firmly behind the teenager.

Miley chose to limit replies to a post he made on X to mark his 50th first-team game for Newcastle at the weekend. It is understood this was a precaution as he is still young.

The 19-year-old put in an accomplished display in the goalless draw against Bournemouth – his first Premier League start since February – but he still came in for criticism from a small minority of social media users who questioned his first-team credentials.

Miley’s course of action on the social media platform was noticed, and fans have since sent messages of support, while captain Bruno Guimaraes hailed his fellow midfielder as a “top player and guy”.

Joelinton played alongside academy graduate Miley in Newcastle’s 4-1 win against Bradford City on Wednesday night and said the youngster has a “great future in front of him”.

“It’s always difficult when you see your team-mate get stick,” Joelinton said following the Carabao Cup third-round tie. “I have had a difficult time here, too. I know how it is.

“I know the fans are behind the team and a really good young player. He played really well on Sunday. The team has to get better and everyone has to look on the mirror and get better.”

Miley praised Newcastle’s “amazing” travelling support in his post on Sunday, saying he was “very proud” to have hit the milestone for his boyhood club.

The midfielder broke a number of records during a breakout campaign at Newcastle a couple of years ago, including becoming the youngest player in Champions League history to provide an assist for an English side by doing so at the age of 17 years and 226 days.

Miley went on to suffer back and foot injuries and has faced intense competition for a starting berth while competing with fellow midfielders Guimaraes, Joelinton and Sandro Tonali.

But Miley, tellingly, kept his place in Eddie Howe’s starting line-up for the visit of Bradford.

“I thought Lewie was excellent,” the Newcastle head coach said. “In part, I think he really helped us in the first half. He played some lovely little deft touches and short passes into midfield using Joe and Bruno as a springboard, really, to control that midfield area.

“He’s come back into the team and produced two really good performances back-to-back. I thought he was really good against Bournemouth in maybe a slightly different way to tonight, but he’s developing his experience all the time and I’m really pleased with him.”

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Eddie Kingston (photo provided to PWTorch courtesy AEW)

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The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com…

AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILYâ€S PLACE
LIVE ON TNT
REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR

Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur

[HOUR ONE]

-A photo of Road Warrior Animal was on the screen noting his death.

-The Dynamite opening aired. Then pyro blasted as Ross introduced the show and the camera showed clusters of mask-wearing fans in the audience. Schiavone said Orange Cassidy gets his chance at the North American Title tonight.

(1) MIRO & KIP SABIAN (w/Penelope Ford) vs. SONNY KISS & JOEY JANELA

Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford made their ring entrance first. Excalibur said theyâ€d soon be seeing his Best Man, Miro. Kip said itâ€s the moment everyone has been waiting for – the in-ring debut of the most handsome man ever. “Heâ€s not just my best man, heâ€s not just your best man, heâ€s Miro.†Ross said there are high expectations for Miro that go beyond him being the best man at the Kip-Penelope wedding. Miro made his ring entrance. Excalibur said heâ€s chiselled out of granite. As Janela and Kiss made their entrance, a pre-recorded soundbite aired with Janela mocking Kip and Miro. He said heâ€s “been there†and marrying Ford is a mistake. He said theyâ€re on their way to an express victory and let out a cartoon maniacal laugh. Schiavone noted that Janela referred to him and Ford being an item at one time.

Sabian began against Kiss. Ross said Sonny opened a lot of eyes with “her†performance against Cody. Miro tagged in a minute in against Janela. Sabian tagged himself back in, though, before any action. The director cut to Janela at ringside just as Sonny was flying onto Sabian in the ring. Miro kicked Sonny from behind after Sabian kicked out of a Sonny cover. Miro got in some power moves against Sonny. Excalibur said because Lance Archer was in contact with someone with COVID-19, out of caution to protect everyone in AEW, he stayed home. As a result, Mox would face Eddie Kingston one-on-one instead. Ross said the history between Sabian and Janela “is dirt sheet material.†Ross said Miro was trained by Rikishi and some with Gangrel.

Janela mistakenly bumped into Miro on the ring apron. Miro entered the ring and charged at Janela. Janela ducked and Miro tumbled over the top rope. Miro sold an ankle injury. Janela kicked him. Sabian reverse-whipped Janela at Miro, who backdropped him over the barricade. Miro launched Sabian at Janela. The landing looked awkward. Janela asked, “Are you okay?†Janela then launched off the ringside barricade at Miro back at ringside. He slipped and came up short and slid out of Miroâ€s arms. Miro lifted him. Sonny leaped off the ring apron and dropkicked Miro.

Finally back in the ring, Janela and Sabian battled. Janela superkicked Sabian for a two count. Miro shoved Janela into Kiss who was on the ropes. Miro then kicked Janela, who rolled to the floor. Sabian threw Sonny back into the ring. Sabian caught Kip with a lifted boot and rallied against both Sabian and Miro. Miro tossed Sonny into a Code Breaker type move for Sabian leading to a near fall. Miro tossed Janela out of the ring and then hit Sonny with the Machka Kick. Miro stomped Sonny and applied the Camel Clutch for the win. Ross said it was an impressive debut for Miro. Excalibur said he did it against a red-hot tag team in Sabian & Kiss.

WINNER: Miro & Sabian in 12:00.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Miro looked like a star despite the sloppiness at times in some of the spots he was involved in.)

-Eddie Kingston walked out and said to leave the hard cam on because he wanted to talk to the people at home. He said heâ€s getting an AEW World Title match tonight because was he never eliminated from the Casino Battle Royal. He said his 18 years in the business is another reason heâ€s getting a title shot. He said he and Moxley were cut from the same cloth, but then Mox sold out to the world of sports entertainment. He said he never did; he said he stayed with the fighters and outlaws “and I didnâ€t sell my soul to the devil.†He said before he puts Mox down and becomes the new World Champion, he wants to look into “the entertainerâ€s eyes.†Ross called it a brazen move. Mox came out through a side door and walked down the bleachers with his title. Excalibur said Kingston is a master of pushing peopleâ€s buttons. They had a brief forehead-to-forehead staredown. Referees and officials came out to pry them apart.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Good audible to give Eddie the arguably-earned title shot due to the Casino Battle Royal issue heâ€s brought up. Itâ€s best to keep Kingstonâ€s promos short because the yelling can get old fast, but he did a good job sounding like a bitter indy guy who never got a break and resents anyone who made a choice different than him and did well financially as a result.) [c]

-The announcers hyped the scheduled matches including Brodie Lee vs. Orange Cassidy for the North American Title, Shida & Thunder Rosa vs. Ivelisse & Diamante, Moxley vs. Kingston, and Hangman Page vs. Evil Uno. Ross said: “What a night this is going to be. Iâ€m loving this show!â€

-Kenny Omega walked onto the stage and then sat with the announcers at the table. Excalibur said Omega asked for him and Page to be removed from the tag team rankings. Ross made fun of Omegaâ€s white t-shirt. Omega said itâ€s versatile.

(2) EVIL UNO (w/Dark Order including Colt Cabana) vs. “HANGMAN†ADAM PAGE

Omega said he was offered this as a tag match, but he turned it down because it wouldnâ€t help his singles rankings. He said AEW has the deepest tag team roster in all of pro wrestling, and they were champs. He said they wanted to defeat every tag team and they almost did it, so itâ€s nothing to be ashamed of. Five members of Dark Order stood and watched from the stage, which made for a fun backdrop. Page had a swagger to him he hasnâ€t shown in a while. Uno hid behind the ref. Uno caught Page with a neckbreaker. Uno showboated after that spot. Ross threw to the split-screen. [c]

Back from the break, Dark Order approached Page on the ramp. Uno asked them to back away. Omega said he wants to win it the right way and do the right thing. Colt had some words with Uno and then retreated to the back with the rest of them. Meanwhile, Page recovered and slammed Uno on the ring apron. He landed a fallaway slam mid-ring and then a shooting star press for a near fall. Uno caught Page with a pump kick and then a top rope senton for a near fall. Page came back with a lariat. Page landed a powerbomb into high stack roll-up for a near fall. He then landed the Buckshot Lariat for the three count.

WINNER: Page in 13:00.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Good match. It was good to see Page in a state other than mopey or tipsy.)

-Schiavone stood outside of the Young Bucks locker room. He said the Bucks wanted to talk to him, “so here we are.†He knocked. Matt lunged out and asked Schiavone if he flinched. He said people are noticing the Bucks are acting out of character lately. He admitted they never should have put their hands on Alex Marvez or Mike Posey. He unconvincingly said he and his brother are sorry. He said theyâ€ve gone through a lot and lost a lot including title opportunities and friendships. “We will do better,†he said. Schiavone said FTR is the reason for all of this. Matt asked for the next question. “Try harder,†he said. Schiavone asked about FTR winning the AEW Tag Team Titles. Jackson asked if they put him up to bringing that up. He asked if he has his phone. He asked to see it. Jackson grabbed Schiavone phone and broke the screen. “Come on, man,†Schiavone said. Jackson told him to get an upgrade and he threw him some cash once. Schiavone said that can be a new chapter in their book.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Iâ€m happy to see the Bucks choose a definite direction here.) [c]

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(3) BRODIE LEE vs. ORANGE CASSIDY – AEW TNT Title match

When Schiavone talked about his broken phone, Ross asked Schiavone if his picture are safe and if heâ€s “on the cloud.†Schiavone said he is. Schiavone said heâ€d use the cash to buy a new phone. Cassidy hung out casually at ringside during Brodieâ€s ring entrance. Justin Roberts did formal mid-ring introductions.

Cassidy threw soft kicks to Brodieâ€s ankles with his hands in his pocket. Brodie slapped him hard and he went down. Hands still in pockets, Brodie stomped away at him. Cassidy stood and, hands in pockets, dropkicked Brodie out of the ring. He then dove through the ropes. Dark Order caught him. Brodie then tackled Cassidy at ringside, taking not just Cassidy but also Dark Order members down. Ross said heâ€s a big Cassidy fan, but heâ€s not crazy about his chances. Brodie slapped Cassidyâ€s chest.

Ross said Brodie Lee is Bruiser Brody-like. Dark Order stomped away at Cassidy at ringside as Brodie distracted the ref. Brodie threw Cassidy back into the ring and then overshot a senton. He tossed Cassidy out of the ring again where Dark Order stomped away at him. Brodie threw Cassidy into the ring again and (too casually) whipped him into the ropes, but Cassidy countered with a swinging DDT. Brodie countered with a Bossman Slam for a two count. They cut to a split-screen break. [c/ss]

Back from the break, Brodie was still in control. Ross said heâ€s getting the holy hell beaten out of him. Brodie tossed Cassidy around as Ross talked about the scary look in his eyes. Cassidy couldnâ€t even stand. The ref considered calling off the match. Cassidy fell again when Brodie wound up for a clothesline. The announcers said this could be a strategy. He dropped again before Brodie could strike him. He then surprised Brodie with a roll-up. Excalibur said Cassidy was suckering him in. Cassidy landed two flying elbows through the ropes at ringside, then rolled Brodie into the ring. He fended off Dark Order at ringside, then returned to the ring. Cassidy countered Brodie and gave him a stunner. He climbed quickly to the top rope and landed a diving DDT. Both were down and slow to get up. Cassidy kipped up and landed the running PK. Brodie stood and yelled and fired up. Cassidy gave him a tornado DDT and anair raid crash for a believable near fall. John Silver entered. Cassidy gave him an Orange Punch. Brodie quickly gave Cassidy a powerbomb and discus lariat for the win.

WINNER: Brodie Lee in 11:00 to retain the TNT Title.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Fun and well-plotted and well-executed match. Both wrestlers who are about as distinctly different as it gets got to shine at various parts of the match and each were protected. AEW doesnâ€t do the distraction or interference finish much, but this was a time it made sense. Now donâ€t do it again for two months.)

[HOUR TWO]

-Cody returned to the stage with black hair. (I need fresh photos again!) The neck tattoo is still there. He came out and took on Dark Order. The announcers wondered if he was medically cleared. They agreed he looked healthy. Brodie Lee abandoned his men as Cody cleared the ring. Ross told viewers to stay tuned because they hadnâ€t seen nothing yet. [c]

-They cut backstage to Dasha, but Brodie Lee barged in and said Cody has audacity to return like that after heâ€s been away for five weeks. He bragged about what he did to Dustin Rhodes and what Ana Jay did to Brandi Rhodes. He said Cody is a coward. He held up his TNT Title belt, then held up a dog collar and chain. He vowed to wrap it around Codyâ€s neck and “that god-forsaken tattoo.â€

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: That was a wild old-school yelling promo, but Brodieâ€s delivery was believable. He seemed genuinely emotionally triggered by Codyâ€s return.)

-Private Party and Matt Hardy walked to the ring. Hardy was limping pretty severely. Hardy thanked the fans for cheering him and said, “You just made my birthday.†Hardy said heâ€s been replaying the events of last Wednesday to try to figure out who would attack him in such a cowardly fashion. He said he had a heated confrontation with MJF, a discussion with Brodie Lee, and he already has a long storied history and hatred for the Inner Circle. He said whoever did it was wearing a mask or face covering, and he knows he was hit with a pipe or maybe a bat. He said moments later, what a coincidence it was that Hager and Jericho strolled onto the scene with a bat. Hardy said Jericho is his prime suspect right now. He said Private Party tore the house down last week with Hager & Jericho. He said he is so proud of them, and the only reason they didnâ€t win is because Jericho and Hager utilized that bat.

Hardy messed up the saying,â€The more things change, the more they stay the same.†He said Jericho has a lot of nicknames, but heâ€ll always be known as an asshole. Jerichoâ€s music played and he walked out with Santana, Ortiz, Jake Hager, and his baseball bat. Jericho sarcastically said, “Happy birthday, Matt.†Then he added, “Who gives a shit?†He complained about Hardy decimating Sammy. He said nobody knows when Sammyâ€s coming back. “Guess what? I lied. Heâ€s back right now.†Sammy danced out as Jericho started a “Sammy! Sammy!†chant. Sammy and Jericho hugged. Jericho said heâ€s the million viewer man because people tune in to see him. He said if he was going to hit Hardy with a bat, heâ€d do it to his face so Matt could see the joy on his face as he did it. Jericho said he didnâ€t hit him last week, but heâ€ll do it tonight. Hardy said heâ€s not medically cleared, but heâ€ll fight all of the Inner Circle. Private Party interjected and tried to get him to calm down. Marq Quen told him to take time to recover properly. Quen said heâ€s cleared and he can step up. He told Jericho he laid him out last week. Isiah Kassidy took the mic and said this is his battle. He said he almost beat Jericho twice, so heâ€s challenging him to a one-on-one match next week. He said he wants to make Jericho “my Le Champion bitch.†Jericho soaked up his words and smiled.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Really good to hear from Private Party. Nice setup for next week.) [c]

-Schiavone interviewed Tully Blanchard and FTR mid-ring. Tully said there are new fans each week and they want to show them how great they can be. He said he wants FTR to defend their tag titles in 20 minute time limit matches. He wanted to pick their opponents and give them “a brush with greatness.†Their first offer went to SCU. He said if they donâ€t win 20 minutes, they get a check in the winnerâ€s column. Dax Harwood talked about who might be next. He talked about the Best Friends, and said theyâ€re backyard comedic wrestlers. Trent and Chuck Taylor walked out. Trent and said last week wasnâ€t a match, it was a war. He said theyâ€re still beat up, but theyâ€re ready for the 20 minute match now. Dax said thatâ€s fine with them. They were about to start the match, but Cash said they canâ€t do this. He said theyâ€re fighting champions, but itâ€s clear Trent & Chuck arenâ€t healthy. He said give it a few minutes, “but until then, top guys out.†They dropped to ringside. Chuck said at least Santana & Ortiz didnâ€t run from a fight “like a couple of weenies.†They hugged mid-ring. Excalibur called it a small consolation that they got the hug, but no title shot.

-They showed clips of last weekâ€s angle that set up the womenâ€s tag match this week.

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(4) IVELISE & DIAMANTE vs. THUNDER ROSA & HIKARU SHIDA

Schiavone said Rosaâ€s facepaint is a tribute to Road Warrior Animal. Schiavone called it a terrible day. He said Animal died unexpectedly. They cut to a break a few minutes in. [c]

Rosa mistakenly gave Shida a running high knee when Iveleise moved. Rosa saved Shida from a cover a minute later. Rosa gave Diamante a Death Valley Driver. Shida moved in and delivered a quick Falcon Arrow for a two count, broken up by Evilese. Shida then finished Diamante with a running boot.

WINNERS: Shida & Rosa in 9:00.

-Dasha interviewed Jericho backstage about the Kassidy challenge. Jericho said he respects him for his balls. He said some day heâ€ll be a big star in AEW, but not next week because next week heâ€s facing him, the Million Viewer Man, the Demo God. MJF entered the picture and said he heard what went down and the fact that that runt would disrespect him like that is deplorable. Jericho touted MJF and said it means so much coming from him. MJF imitated Jericho and called him the Demo God, so it means a lot to him. Jericho said MJF is pretty great. They exchanged several, “No, youâ€re great.†Then in sync they asked why they called each other a loser. MJF said he saw it on Twitter and Instagram. Jericho said he saw it on Dynamite with his own eyes. MJF said he was calling the limo drivers losers because they almost hit each other when they parked. Jericho bought in. He said he wasnâ€t calling MJF a loser, either. He said he was aiming the comment at Schiavone. They made fun of Tony together. Jericho said, “You know what, Max? Youâ€re all right.†Max returned the compliment. They thanked Dasha and left.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Tremendous. Really funny. Both Jericho and MJF were great here. MJF is getting a genuine rub sharing the screen with Jericho like that. The fact that they acknowledged they saw what the other said about them was making fun of all the times wrestlers in WWE never see what fans see on TV even a week later.)

-They hyped next weekâ€s show: Jericho vs. Kassidy, FTR vs. SCU, Ricky Starks vs. Darby Allin one-on-one. Moxley appears, too. They said the Oct. 7 anniversary show will feature Moxley or Kingston vs. Archer for the AEW Title.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Because theyâ€re pre-taping next weekâ€s show, they canâ€t do the Lance Archer six-man with Moxley next week, either. And then itâ€s their anniversary show, so it looks like that match just wonâ€t happen at all.) [c]

(5) JON MOXLEY vs. EDDIE KINGSTON – AEW World Hvt. Title match

Ross said, “Slobber-knocker time!†Kingston applied a headlock at the start. Moxley escaped and applied a head scissors. Announcers plugged some new merchandise for Cody. They stood and exchanged chops. Kingston landed an enzuigiri and a clothesline. [c/ss]

They battled back and forth for a few minutes during and after the break. Kingston landed a backdrop driver for a near fall. Kingston was selling the idea of a stinger, shaking his hand as if it was numb and wincing in pain. Excalibur said the hand could also be broken, limiting his offense. Kingston asked Mox to back away, but then went on the attack. Mox countered with a sleeper and then shifted into the bulldog choke. Kingston passed out in two seconds and the ref called for the bell.

WINNER: Moxley via KO in 11:00 to retain the AEW Title.

-Afterward, the Lucha Bros ran out and attacked Moxley. Will Hobbs ran out for the save. He ended up getting overwhelmed, though. Darby Allin ran out for the save, skateboard in hand. He cleared the ring. Ricky Starks snuck out and speared Darby. (It helps surprise your foe when your music doesnâ€t play.) Taz walked to ringside and enjoyed what he was watching as Starks, Lucha Bros., and Kingston beat up Darby, Hobbs, and Moxley. Starks used the skateboard against Allin. The show ended with Kingston sitting above a KOâ€d Moxley.

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