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Welcome to the coverage of AEW Collision from July 19, 2025.
Dustin Rhodes reflects on his surprising TNT Championship win last week. Meanwhile, Alex Windsor returns to action in a women’s casino gauntlet match and is set to debut against Taya Valkyrie tonight. Tay Melo and Megan Bayne competed in a multi-woman match, which ended with guaranteed interference leading to a one-on-one showdown.
The Gunns assisted Juice Robinson, who made a highly-anticipated return last week, in his tag bout against Ricochet and Agony Gates. Tonight features a $200K four-way tag team match including CRU, Big Bill, and Bryan Keith, and Ricochet faces AR Fox in a singles match.
Hechicero and Bandido continue their rivalry in an eight-man tag bout. Bandido teams with Jetspeed and Mascara Dorada to face Hechicero, Josh Alexander, and RPG Vice.
During Maxcaster’s final “Bestresler Alive” open challenge, the returning Scorpio Sky was victorious. The question remains if Maxcaster can finally win tonight. Shibuya, one-third of the Trios Champions, will go head-to-head with a third of LFI in a match against Rush.
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Dustin Rhodes shared a heartfelt interview in the ring, expressing how much his late father inspired his motto “Continue stepping,” symbolizing hope. Despite 37 years in wrestling and many struggles, Rhodes proudly claimed he is now the face of the TNT Championship and vowed to defend it fiercely. Kyle Fletcher and Don Charis then confronted Rhodes, challenging his reign and creating tension between the groups.
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In the high-flying match between Ricochet and AR Fox, both wrestlers dazzled with agility and resilience. After several near falls and impressive maneuvers including Ricochet’s Spirit Gun finisher, Ricochet secured the win.
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Megan Bayne took on Tay Melo in a physical bout with interference from Marina Shafir, Mox, and Utah targeting Colt Cabana earlier. Despite Melo’s offense and submission attempts, Bayne managed to power through and earn the victory with a running Rigger Bomb.
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Taya Valkyrie, accompanied by Johnny TV and MXM Collection, battled Alex Windsor. After a competitive exchange featuring submissions and strikes, Windsor ultimately forced Valkyrie to submit with a Boston crab. Post-match, Athena proclaimed her faction’s dominance and challenged Toni Storm to a contract match, igniting a new rivalry.
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Fan Take: This AEW Collision event delivered pivotal moments that deepen storylines, especially Dustin Rhodes’ heartfelt reign as TNT Champion and the rise of Alex Windsor. The mix of high-stakes matches and emerging rivalries keeps AEW exciting and positions the promotion for compelling future showdowns. Fans should stay tuned as these narratives unfold, promising thrilling wrestling action that shapes the sport’s landscape.
