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AEW Dynamite & Collision

March 19, 2025 – Liberty First Federal Credit Union Arena – Ralson, NE

All Elite Wrestling rolled into Ralston, Nebraska, on March 19, 2025, bringing the heat despite the icy blizzard that made travel treacherous. While the weather outside was brutal, the action inside the Liberty First Federal Credit Union Arena was absolutely electric. From jaw-dropping high spots to brutal brawls, AEW delivered yet another memorable night of wrestling, proving once again why it’s one of the hottest promotions in the world right now.

Dynasty 2025 International Championship Eliminator Tournament
The night kicked off with a fast-paced four-way match featuring “Freshly Squeezed” Orange Cassidy, “Speedball” Mike Bailey, Ricochet, and Mark Davis of the Don Callis Family. This one was an absolute banger, with non-stop action, high-flying insanity, and hard-hitting strikes. Ricochet, always one to steal the show, found himself on the receiving end of some stiff kicks from Bailey. Meanwhile, Mark Davis was the powerhouse of the match, dishing out spinebusters and piledrivers like it was nothing.

The match reached its chaotic climax when Ricochet swooped in and stole a pin from Bailey, earning himself and Bailey a shot at AEW International Champion Kenny Omega at Dynasty. The finish was controversial, with Ricochet’s feet on the ropes going unnoticed by the ref, leading to plenty of heated debate.

TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Billie Starkz
Billie Starkz came out swinging against “The CEO” Mercedes Moné, pushing the champ to her limits. Starkz had the crowd behind her as she hit a beautiful bridging suplex and a John Woo-style dropkick, but Mercedes showed why she’s the champ, reversing a senton into her signature Statement Maker submission for the win. Starkz put up a hell of a fight, but Moné’s experience proved too much.

MJF Teases a New Faction?
Backstage, MJF delivered a typically arrogant promo, teasing the idea of forming his own faction to go after Jon Moxley and the AEW World Championship. While he played coy, it’s clear that he’s considering aligning with someone… but who? The intrigue continues.

AEW World Championship Street Fight: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope
If you wanted chaos, this match delivered in spades. Cope jumped Mox before the bell even rang, leading to a wild brawl that spilled into a production truck before making its way to the ring. Kendo sticks, trash cans, steel chairs—everything was fair game. Moxley, always down for some bloodshed, took some nasty bumps, including a Paradigm Shift on the announcer’s desk.

Just when it looked like Cope might pull off the win, interference from Wheeler Yuta, PAC, and Claudio tipped the scales in Mox’s favor. FTR stormed the ring to even the odds, but in the end, Mox locked in a bulldog choke and choked Cope out cold. Post-match, the drama continued as Dax Harwood refused to help Cope to his feet, leaving Cash Wheeler to offer a helping hand instead. The tension between FTR? Something to keep an eye on.

Bandido Calls Out Jericho
Backstage, Bandido cut an emotional promo, calling out Chris Jericho for what he did to his brother Gravity at Revolution. Before he could get too deep, Johnny TV interrupted, setting up a match between the two at Slam Dunk Sunday. Should be a fun one.

Will Ospreay vs. AR Fox
Ospreay and Fox put on a wrestling clinic, countering each other’s moves with insane precision. The crowd was locked in as they traded cutters, suplexes, and near falls. In the end, Ospreay connected with the Hidden Blade for the win. This was one of those matches that could’ve headlined any show and still left fans buzzing.

Hangman Adam Page Enters the Owen Hart Cup
Another big reveal of the night—Hangman Adam Page officially threw his name into the Owen Hart Cup tournament. With all the names in the mix, this year’s tournament is shaping up to be something special.

Mercedes Moné Talks Smack
Post-match, Moné delivered some serious trash talk in an interview, mocking Billie Starkz and claiming that even if she had trained her personally, Starkz wouldn’t have been able to beat her. The confidence (or arrogance?) is off the charts with Moné right now.

Kris Statlander vs. Megan Bayne
Megan Bayne, with Penelope Ford in her corner, took on Kris Statlander in a hard-hitting women’s match. Bayne’s power was on full display, but Statlander wasn’t backing down. After some distractions from Penelope Ford, Bayne managed to put Stat away with her finisher, Fate’s Descent. The post-match brawl between Bayne and AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm set the stage for a future showdown, with Storm officially challenging Bayne for Dynasty.

In addition to Dynamite, AEW presented a special two-part edition of Collision, dubbed the “Slam Dunk Special.” Here’s a rundown of the action-packed results:

Daniel Garcia (c) vs. Adam Cole – AEW International Championship
With everyone banned from ringside, Garcia and Cole delivered a hard-fought, technical battle. Cole targeted Garcia’s knees early, while Garcia responded with brutal chops and suplexes. The match saw multiple near falls, including Cole hitting the Panama Sunrise and Garcia countering with the Dragon Tamer. After an intense back-and-forth, the match ended in a time-limit draw, leaving the feud unresolved.

Max Caster Open Challenge – Max Caster vs. HOOK
Caster’s arrogance cost him as HOOK answered the challenge and made quick work of him, locking in Red Rum for an instant submission victory.

Julia Hart vs. Queen Aminata – Rubber Match
A hard-hitting contest saw both women trading momentum, with Aminata using her power while Hart relied on agility. After several brutal exchanges, Hart managed to dodge Aminata’s finisher and rolled her up for the win, settling their rivalry.

Powerhouse Hobbs, Mark Briscoe & Rocky Romero vs. The Don Callis Family (Takeshita, Archer & Cage)
A chaotic six-man tag featured heavy-hitting brawls and high-flying action. Hobbs and Takeshita traded powerhouse moves, while Rocky Romero fought off multiple double-team attacks. In the end, Takeshita secured the win for his team by pinning Rocky with the Raging Fire.

World Trios Championship Match – The Death Riders (c) vs. AR Fox & Top Flight
The Death Riders successfully defended their titles in a high-energy bout. AR Fox and Top Flight used their agility to gain early momentum, but the champs’ teamwork proved too strong. Claudio, PAC, and Yuta overwhelmed Fox in the closing moments, with Yuta scoring the pin after a fastball special. Post-match, The Cru (Action Andretti & Lio Rush) attacked Top Flight, adding more fuel to their rivalry.

Bandido vs. Johnny TV
Bandido made a statement with a dominant win over Johnny TV, finishing him off with the 21-Plex. After the match, Bandido called out Chris Jericho, demanding the return of his brother Gravity’s mask. Jericho taunted him, wearing the mask himself, but Bandido fought back, ripping it off Jericho’s face.

Harley Cameron vs. Amina Belmont
Cameron extended her winning streak, taking control early and finishing Belmont with her signature move.

Los Titanes Del Aire (Komander & Hologram) vs. LFI (Dralistico & The Beast Mortos)
Komander and Hologram secured a thrilling victory in a fast-paced contest. Harley Cameron surprisingly aligned herself with Los Titanes Del Aire, distracting LFI at a crucial moment. Komander and Hologram hit a combination Portal Bomb and top-rope splash to put Dralistico away, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

AEW didn’t let a blizzard slow them down—this show was stacked with incredible matches, shocking moments, and storylines that left fans wanting more. The International Championship scene is wide open, MJF is plotting something big, Cope came this close to taking the AEW World Championship, and the women’s division is heating up with Bayne stepping up to challenge Toni Storm.

For those who braved the storm to be there live, it was an unforgettable night. And for those watching at home? AEW delivered yet another must-see event. Dynasty 2025 is shaping up to be massive!

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