AEW Collision Recap: Final Preparations Ahead of Forbidden Door

On June 27, 2026, AEW Collision emanated from the Rio Rancho Events Center in New Mexico, serving as the final broadcast lead-in to the Forbidden Door pay-per-view. The event featured title defenses for the AEW World Trios Championship and the TNT Championship, alongside a main event showcase featuring Mercedes Moné and Athena.

AEW World Trios Championship: The Conglomeration vs. The Opps

The Conglomeration successfully retained their AEW World Trios Titles in the opening match of the evening, defeating The Opps in a contest lasting 14:00. The finish occurred when a miscommunication led to Bowens accidentally superkicking Shibata, allowing the champions to capitalize with an Orange Punch into an Angle Slam to secure the victory. The Conglomeration continues their run as champions heading into the weekend’s festivities.

TNT Championship: Kevin Knight vs. Dezmond Xavier

In a high-intensity athletic showcase, Kevin Knight successfully defended the TNT Championship against challenger Dezmond Xavier. The match, which clocked in at 12:56, saw both competitors trade aerial maneuvers and technical exchanges. Knight ultimately retained the title after blocking a sky twister press attempt from Xavier and connecting with the “Crash Landing.” According to the broadcast, Knight’s momentum remains strong as he continues his tenure as a focal point of the Collision mid-card.

Chris Jericho vs. JD Drake

Chris Jericho defeated JD Drake in a 5:18 sprint that prioritized efficiency over duration. Jericho utilized a series of strikes and a running knee reminiscent of Tommaso Ciampa’s style before locking in the Walls of Jericho to force a tap-out. Following the match, Jericho addressed his ongoing rivalry with Ciampa, confirming his focus remains on their future confrontation.

Additional Results and Match Highlights

The evening featured several other contests and segments designed to solidify the card for Forbidden Door:

• CMLL Women’s Championship: Persephone retained her title against Billie Starkz in a 9:20 match, finishing with a spear and the Razor’s Edge.
• Tag Team Action: Mike Bailey and Mistico defeated the Premier Athletes in 4:07, with Mistico securing the win via “La Mistica” on Nese.
• Singles Competition: Jake Doyle picked up a victory over Adam Priest in 9:10, finishing with the “Into The Void.”
• Main Event: Athena and Mercedes Moné defeated Maya World and Hyan in 16:53. The finish saw Mone apply the Statement Maker to World while Athena delivered the O Face to Hyan for the pin.

Looking Toward Forbidden Door

The broadcast focused heavily on establishing stakes for the upcoming Forbidden Door event. This included updates on the twelve-man cage match and the final of the Women’s Owen Hart Cup between Maya World and Mercedes Moné. Athletes like Will Ospreay and the Death Riders also utilized the platform to finalize their narratives, with Ospreay officially declaring his friendship with Swerve Strickland at an end as he prepares for their encounter at Wembley.

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