AEW delivered a memorable special Thursday night edition of Collision from Detroit, highlighted by a blockbuster debut, excellent in-ring action, and major announcements leading toward All In.
Motor City Machine Guns Are All Elite
The biggest moment of the night came before the opening bell when hometown legends Motor City Machine Guns—Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley—made their long-awaited AEW debut. The Detroit crowd erupted as the legendary tag team officially signed with AEW, immediately becoming one of the promotion’s top attractions.
Will Ospreay def. Daniel Garcia
The night’s featured singles match showcased two of AEW’s best. Ospreay and Garcia delivered a technically brilliant, hard-hitting contest before Ospreay secured the victory after another spectacular finishing sequence. Both men enhanced their reputations in one of the best TV matches of the week.
Death Riders Win the Main Event
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and PAC) defeated the Bang Bang Gang in an intense eight-man tag team main event. The victory reinforced the group’s dominance as they continue to loom over the AEW landscape heading toward All In.
Continental Cup Announced
AEW officially unveiled the Continental Cup, a 16-person single-elimination tournament beginning next week and culminating at All In. In another surprise, Nigel McGuinness announced he will return to the ring as a tournament entrant, adding even more intrigue to the event.
Final Thoughts
Collision combined outstanding wrestling with meaningful storyline progression. The debut of the Motor City Machine Guns instantly strengthens AEW’s tag team division, while Ospreay’s victory, the Death Riders’ momentum, and the announcement of the Continental Cup made this a highly significant episode.
Show Rating: 8.8/10 – A strong, newsworthy episode with a major debut, an excellent featured match, and compelling developments for the road to All In.
