AEW Collision Spoilers: Wrestler Departs, Championship Changes Hands
Recent spoilers for the upcoming January 17 episode of AEW Collision reveal significant developments in the world of professional wrestling. This episode, taped in Phoenix, Arizona, saw a major title change along with other key events that could shape future storylines.
AEW World Trios Championship Change
In a thrilling main event, “Hangman” Adam Page partnered with JetSpeed, comprised of Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight, to defeat The Opps—Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata. This victory crowned them as the new AEW World Trios Champions. It’s worth noting that Powerhouse Hobbs is concluding his tenure with AEW and is anticipated to join WWE.
Post-Match Surprises
Following the championship bout, Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana made an appearance on stage. Their cryptic celebration of the new champions added tension, leaving Hangman Page visibly unsettled.
Other Matches and Highlights
- Andrade El Idolo secured a decisive win over Angelico, further climbing the singles rankings.
- Eddie Kingston and Ortiz triumphed against the Grizzled Young Veterans, known as James Drake and Zack Gibson, in a highly competitive tag team match.
- Marina Shafir emerged victorious against Zayda Steel, though chaos ensued post-match.
Don Callis Family Attack
Following Marina’s win, the Don Callis Family launched an aggressive attack on guest commentator Jon Moxley. The Death Riders quickly intervened, driving the attackers away.
New Contenders and Rivalries
In other notable events, FTR and Stokely Hathaway discussed the tag team division. Hathaway hailed Jake Doyle and Mark Davis from the Don Callis Family as new Number 1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
Emerging Conflicts
- Kyle Fletcher, Josh Alexander, and El Clon defeated Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin, and Darius Martin.
- Konosuke Takeshita made a surprising gesture towards Fletcher while snubbing Don Callis, hinting at internal faction tensions.
- Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford celebrated their victory over Danielle Kamela and Viva Van but faced a challenge from “Timeless” Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa.
Intense Finish
The evening concluded with a fierce confrontation as Jack Perry downed Anthony Bowens. Immediately after, Perry was attacked by Ricochet, escalating their rivalry in a violent brawl.
These developments mark a pivotal moment in AEW, setting the stage for future storylines and rivalries. Fans will be eagerly anticipating how these narratives unfold in upcoming episodes of AEW Collision.
