from the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, Texas, AEW Collision continued the road to Forbidden Door with major tournament developments, international stars in action, and escalating rivalries throughout the night.
Maya World Scores a Stunning Owen Hart Cup Upset
The headline match saw ROH Women’s World Champion Athena battle Maya World in the Women’s Owen Hart Cup Semifinal. In one of the biggest surprises of the tournament, Maya World shocked Athena with a roll-up victory to advance to the Owen Hart Cup Final. The emotional win capped a Cinderella run for Maya, who entered the tournament as a replacement competitor and now finds herself one win away from glory.
After the match, the celebration quickly turned chaotic. Athena attacked Maya, while Mercedes Moné—who had appeared to congratulate her future opponent—revealed a more sinister side by targeting Maya as well. The final is now set: Maya World vs. Mercedes Moné at Forbidden Door.
The Elite Pick Up a Trios Victory
The team of The Young Bucks and Jack Perry defeated Jay Lethal, Blake Christian, and Lee Johnson in six-man tag action. The victory keeps The Elite firmly in the spotlight as they continue to assert themselves heading into the summer schedule.
Místico Returns to Collision
CMLL superstar Místico made his return to AEW television, facing Dante Martin in a showcase match that highlighted the growing AEW-CMLL relationship ahead of Forbidden Door. His appearance added another international flavor to the evening’s card.
Kris Statlander Advances
Kris Statlander defeated Mina Shirakawa in a Survival of the Fittest qualifying match. The win keeps Statlander in contention for future championship opportunities and adds momentum to her recent run.
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Zack Sabre Jr. Continues His Momentum
NJPW star Zack Sabre Jr. earned a victory over Adam Priest, further building anticipation for his upcoming showdown with Kenny Omega at Forbidden Door. The technical master once again demonstrated why he remains one of the most dangerous competitors in professional wrestling.
Jericho and Ciampa Exchange Words
Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa met face-to-face in a tense confrontation. Neither man backed down, and the segment further intensified their growing rivalry as Forbidden Door approaches.
Other Highlights
PAC appeared as tensions within AEW’s upper-card scene continued to build.
The Hurt Syndicate remained a focal point throughout the broadcast.
Additional matches and storyline developments continued setting the stage for Forbidden Door and the culmination of the Owen Hart Cup tournaments.
