AEW Collision Notes: Results, Bryan Danielson Explains Why He Joined Team AEW, Brian Cage Explains Mogul Embassy Attack on Swerve Strickland, Jeff Cobb Appearance & More Set for 5/15 Dynamite

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Steve C.

May 11, 2024

AEW Collision Results – May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – Rogers Arena
Commentary – Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness

Quick Match Results

Blackpool Combat (Claudio Castagnoli & Bryan Danielson) defeated Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin) via Running European Uppercut (pinfall)
- Castagnoli pinned Darius after Danielson gave a kick to Darius dazing him enough for Claudio to hit a running European uppercut right afterwards for the pinfall victory.
- Following the match, Danielson gave a promo explaining his reasons for why he returned to join Team AEW against The Elite. Danielson stated that he loves AEW and trashed The Elite for what they recently did to Tony Khan. Danielson praised Khan for being here every week helping run AEW which is something he said has not been the case for the Young Bucks who claim they now run the company since they are not here this week.
Will Ospreay defeated Lee Moriarty via Stormbreaker (pinfall)
- Prior to the start of the match, the Undisputed Kingdom came out to the ring for guest commentary.
- Following the match, Undisputed Kingdom left the announcer’s table and got onto the apron to confront Ospreay leading to Shane Taylor getting into the ring and attacked Ospreay from behind laying him out. Undisputed Kingdom entered the ring and Roderick Strong posed with his AEW International Championship over Ospreay’s fallen body.
Brian Cage & The Gates of Agony (Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun) defeated Evan Rivers & The Voros Twins (Chris & Patrick Voros) via Triple Team Sit-out Powerbomb (pinfall)
- Cage pinned Rivers after Gates of Agony tossed Rivers to Cage who caught him for a sit-out powerbomb for the pinfall victory.
Daniel Garcia defeated KM via Dragon Sleeper (submission)
Dax Harwood defeated “Dynamite Kid” Tommy Billington via Slingshot Sit-out Powerbomb (pinfall)
- Following the match, FTR went up to Billington and gave their praise before leaving the ring so that Billington could have a moment of appreciation from the crowd for his hard fought performance.
Thunder Rosa defeated Robyn Renegade via Cobra Clutch (submission)
TNT Championship – Adam Copeland (c) defeated Kyle O’Reilly via Spear (pinfall)

Bryan Danielson Reveals His Reasons for Joining Team AEW Against The Elite

As noted before, this past Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show featured Bryan Danielson making his surprise return from injury and joining Team AEW for their upcoming Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing 2024 event later this match.

Saturday’s AEW Collision show featured Danielson giving his reasons why he returned from his head injury and joined Team AEW.

Following Blackpool Combat Club’s victory over Top Flight, Danielson grabbed a microphone and praised Top Flight for their hard work and stated that this is what AEW is all about. Danielson talked about the crowd chanting “AEW” and joined in on the chants. Danielson then stated that the first Anarchy in the Arena match nearly ended his career but he will compete in this year’s match because he loves professional wrestling. Danielson talked about him being upset over The Elite’s recent attack and actions towards Tony Khan, who he said had been at every AEW show since its founding before being injured at the hands of the Elite. Danielson stated that the Young Bucks claim they want to run the company but did not even bother to show up backstage for tonight’s show. Danielson stated that he will fight to defend what AEW is all about against what The Elite are trying to do to the company.

Bryan Danielson sends a message to his opponents in the Anarchy in the Arena at #AEWDoN!

Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TBS!@BryanDanielson | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/C0s5decgrQ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 12, 2024

Brian Cage Explains Why Mogul Embassy Attacked Swerve Strickland, Strickland Responds Beating Up Cage & Gates of Agony

Saturday’s Collision show also featured Brian Cage explaining the reasons why the Mogul Embassy turned on Swerve Strickland and attacked him at this past Wednesday’s Dynamite show.

Following Cage and the Gates of Agony’s victory in a Trios match over a team of local talent, AEW commentator Tony Schiavone went into the ring to get some words over why Cage and Gates of Agony had attacked Strickland. Cage stated that they already made their point and claimed that Strickland had ignored them and only cared about himself. Cage stated that they needed new leadership and someone that did not leave them behind. Cage praised The Elite stating that they can bring the leadership they need and did what they did to Strickland for them.

This led to Strickland’s music playing and Strickland coming out from the crowd with a chain attacking Cage and the Gates of Agony. After running Cage out of the ring and from ringside, Strickland turned his attention towards Gates of Agony and laid both of them out with a set of Swerve Stomps. Strickland then chained Bishop Kaun to the ring post before being attacked by Toa Liona who sent Swerve into the steel steps. Liona then looked at the camera and called out Prince Nana’s name saying it is all his fault before attempting to hit a running knee strike to Strickland into the steps, which Strickland countered with a cinder block strike laying out Liona. While Cage looked on from the ramp, Strickland placed Liona’s head on the steps and grabbed a chair and swung it onto Liona’s head on the steps.

#AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland takes the fight to his former allies!

Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TBS!@SwerveConfident | @BrianCageGMSI | @TheKaun | @ToaLiona pic.twitter.com/2Z4ia3MEPK
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 12, 2024

In a follow-up backstage segment, Strickland talked about being him trying to be the “company guy” as AEW World Champion. Strickland stated that he realizes that people are turning their backs on him and trying to use him. Strickland stated that he took out the Gates of Agony but still has one more guy left to face. Strickland then issued a challenge to Cage for a match at next week’s Dynamite show in his hometown to remind Cage whose house this is. Afterwards, this match was made official for next week’s Dynamite show and as an AEW World Championship Eliminator match.

The #AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland issues a challenge for this Wednesday night on #AEWDynamite!

Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TBS!@swerveconfident pic.twitter.com/KUpGjt2BVY
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 12, 2024

Jeff Cobb Return Appearance & New Matches Set for Next Week’s AEW Dynamite Show

Saturday’s Collision show also featured Jeff Cobb’s return appearance and four new matches announced for the card of next week’s AEW Dynamite show on May 15th in Everett, Washington.

In regards to the new matches, these were setup following promos and backstage segments throughout the show.

In regards to Cobb’s appearance, AEW commentator Tony Schiavone stated that Don Callis had given him an important announcement that he wanted to be stated during the show. Schiavone stated that Callis has paid for the services of Jeff Cobb to be Fletcher’s partner for the Don Callis’ Family tag team match against Blackpool Combat Club at next week’s Dynamite show. This will be Cobb’s first appearance and match in AEW since Forbidden Door 2023 in June of 2023.

Don Callis has hired Jeff Cobb to help the Don Callis Family,

Jon Moxley & Bryan Danielson vs Kyle Fletcher & Jeff Cobb

Wednesday on AEW Dynamite!
#AEWCollision pic.twitter.com/5Z6KBfqVqL
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) May 12, 2024

Current card for May 15th AEW Dynamite show:

AEW World Championship Eliminator match – Brian Cage vs. Swerve Strickland
AEW Continental Championship – Dax Harwood vs. Kazuchika Okada (c)
Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson & Jon Moxley) vs. Kyle Fletcher & Jeff Cobb
Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal vs. The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson)