AEW Collision Notes: Results, Kris Statlander & Willow Nightingale Enters 2024 Women’s Owen Hart Cup Field, Dustin Rhodes vs. Jack Perry Set for 6/13 Dynamite, Zack Sabre Jr. Challenges Orange Cassidy for Forbidden Door

AEW
Jun 8, 2024

AEW Collision Results – June 8, 2024

June 8, 2024
Council Bluffs, IA – Mid-America Center
Commentary – Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness

Quick Match Results

  1. Blackpool Combat Club (Wheeler Yuta & Claudio Castagnoli) vs. FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) went to a 20-Minute Time Limit Draw
    • Near the end of the match, Castagnoli locked in a crossface to Cash and followed it with a Rings of Saturn but the bell rang to end the match due to the 20-minute time limit draw.
    • Following the match, Harwood grabbed a microphone and stated that everyone wants to see a winner tonight and asked for 5 more minutes which Castagnoli & Yuta agreed. Before anything else could happen, Brandon Cutler came out and stated on behalf of the EVPs, The Young Bucks, the contract for this match only says 20 minutes and not 25 minutes. Cutler stated that this match will not continue and got into the ring to confront Harwood only to get attacked by FTR and Blackpool Combat Club. After clearing the ring of Cutler, Castagnoli grabbed a microphone and told Harwood anytime, anywhere, and they will finish their fight.
  2. Kris Statlander defeated Robyn Renegade via Saturday Night Fever (pinfall)
    • Prior to the match, Stokely Hathaway came out with Statlander to be in her corner.
    • Following the match, Hathaway got into the ring and grabbed a microphone and proceeded to give glowing praises of Statlander. Hathaway stated that he had a talk with Tony Khan and claimed they were on the same page about Statlander being the past, present, and future of AEW. Hathaway then claimed that Statlander will make history by becoming the first woman to win the TBS and AEW Women’s World Championships. Hathaway also stated that Statlander is the first official entrant for this year’s Women’s Owen Hart Cup tournament and claimed that she will win it.
  3. Dustin Rhodes defeated Johnny TV via Cross Rhodes (pinfall)
    • Prior to the start of the match, Taya Valkyrie came out with Johnny TV to be in his corner.
    • Throughout the match, Valkyrie kept interfering leading to her eventually getting tossed from ringside by the referee after she got involved one too many times following a heated argument with Rhodes and the referee seeing her trying to hit Rhodes.
    • Following the match, Rhodes grabbed a microphone and talked about his long career and thanked the fans for their support of him over the years. Rhodes then gave his thanks to everyone in the back, Tony Khan, and all of AEW’s cameraman. Rhodes then turned his attention towards Jack Perry and proceeded to berate him for his involvement in The Elite and attack on Tony Khan. Rhodes then claimed that Perry was born with a sliver spoon in his mouth and had no clue what sacrifice means. Rhodes then invoked his late father Dusty’s iconic “Hard Times” promo to talk about the differences between him and Perry and Perry and the common man. Rhodes then stated that he will be facing Perry in a match at next week’s Dynamite show and claimed that he will destroy Perry.
  4. Premier Athletes (Ari Daivari & Tony Nese) defeated Trent Jordy & Dante Leon via Greetings From Asbury Park (pinfall)
    • Nese pinned Jordy after hitting the Greetings From Asbury Park to give the Premier Athletes the victory.
  5. “Timeless” Toni Storm defeated Lady Frost via Storm Zero (pinfall)
    • Prior to the start of the match, Mariah May & Luther came out with Storm to be in her corner.
    • Following the match, Storm celebrated and sat on the apron asking for May to sit right next to her. Storm then talked about how she has been having a hard time and that she will be facing off against May’s friend. Storm stated that she wants to give May all of the opportunities and demanded that she be entered into this year’s Women’s Owen Hart Cup tournament which led to a tearful happy reaction from May. Storm then stated that she will be there the whole way for May in the tournament before leaving with May and the two embracing on their way to the back.
  6. Daniel Garcia defeated Tate Mayfairs via Red Cross (pinfall)
  7. Orange Cassidy defeated Kyle O’Reilly via Orange Punch (pinfall)
    • During the match, The Undisputed Kingdom were seen sitting in the crowd and Roderick Strong whispered something to O’Reilly who looked at Strong a bit before getting back into the ring.
    • Following the match, Trent Beretta & Kyle Fletcher ran out from the crowd and attacked Cassidy while O’Reilly walked off to the back. O’Reilly then looked up at the big screen noticing what was happening and ran back to the ring to try to save Cassidy. This led to a brawl breaking out with Beretta and Flecther getting the upper hand. Kris Statlander & Stokely Hathaway then came out and got into the ring. Statlander looked on at Cassidy’s fallen body and shook hands with Beretta over the job done. This led to Willow Nightingale’s music played and ran out trying to get her hands on Statlander who left the ring along with the rest of the Don Callis Family beforehand.

Kris Statlander & Willow Nightingale Officially Declares for 2024 Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament

Saturday’s AEW Collision show featured Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale being announced as the first two official competitors for this year’s Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup tournament.

Following Statlander’s victory over Robyn Renegade, Stokely Hathaway gave a promo praising Statlander and stated that he had a talk with Tony Khan and claimed they were on the same page about Statlander being the past, present, and future of AEW. Hathaway then claimed that Statlander will make history by becoming the first woman to win the TBS and AEW Women’s World Championships. Hathaway also stated that Statlander has declared herself for this year’s Women’s Owen Hart Cup tournament and claimed that nobody will be able to stop her.

In a follow-up segment, AEW interviewer Lexy Nair was backstage and stated that she had been told that Nightingale will be arriving soon to the building. Right after she finished talking, Nightingale walked in and had a chat with Nair who informed her that Statlander will be competing in this year’s Women’s Owen Hart Cup tournament. Nightingale responded stating that she has an announcement which was revealed to be her declaring herself for the field for this year’s Women’s Owen Hart Cup tournament. Nair then asked Nightingale what she is doing here and Nightingale responded stating that she is keeping an eye on the action.

Dustin Rhodes vs. Jack Perry Announced for June 11th AEW Dynamite Show

Saturday’s AEW Collision show also featured one new match announced for the card of next week’s AEW Dynamite show on June 11th at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.

This new match announced was a singles match of Dustin Rhodes vs. Jack Perry.

This match was setup following a promo segment by Rhodes. Following Rhodes’ victory over Johnny TV, Rhodes grabbed a microphone and called out Perry. Rhodes talked about his disgust of Perry since he returned over him joining The Elite and his attack on Tony Khan. Rhodes also gave a “Hard Time” inspired speech about the differences between him and Perry before revealing that he will be facing off against Perry at next week’s Dynamite show.

Current card for June 12th AEW Dynamite show:

  • AEW International Championship – Rey Fenix vs. Will Ospreay (c)
  • TBS Championship – Zeuxis vs. Mercedes Mone (c)
  • RUSH vs. mystery opponent
  • Dustin Rhodes vs. Jack Perry

Zack Sabre Jr. Issues Challenge to Orange Cassidy for Match at Forbidden Door 2024

Saturday’s AEW Collision show also featured one new potential match for the card of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024, which takes place on June 30th at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.

This new potential match is a singles match of Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Orange Cassidy.

This potential match was setup following a video promo segment involving Sabre Jr. During the video, Sabre Jr. stated that he was coming back to AEW for this year’s Forbidden Door to take care of some unfinished business from last year when he challenged for the AEW International Championship. Sabre Jr. then issued a challenge to Orange Cassidy for a match at Forbidden Door 2024.

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