AEW Collision Results - July 26, 2025: Tag Tourney Shockers, Title Clashes, Dustin’s Gritty Victory + Wild Eight-Man Match and Emotional Hogan Tribute

AEW Collision on July 26 delivered one of its most chaotic and emotionally charged episodes yet, blending Shark Week spectacle with real-life tributes and high-stakes in-ring drama. From Dustin Rhodes defending the TNT Title in a gritty technical battle to Anthony Bowens shockingly turning on Max Caster, the night was packed with unexpected moments. A tribute to the late Hulk Hogan added a somber tone, while Toni Storm and Alex Windsor brought the fight to Athena in the women’s division. With the tag team tournament heating up and a Chicago Street Fight on the horizon, AEW proved once again why Saturday night is far from second-tier. 

🏆 TNT Championship: Dustin Rhodes (c) def. Lee Moriarty

In a technical war to kick off Collision, Dustin Rhodes defended his TNT Championship against ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty. After targeting Dustin’s arm and leg with repeated dragon screws and submissions, Moriarty nearly made the veteran tap to an ankle lock. But Dustin powered through, hitting a Canadian Destroyer and Cross Rhodes before sealing the win with a clever roll-up.

Post-match: Kyle Fletcher and Don Callis confronted Dustin, demanding a title shot. Dustin agreed—next week in a Chicago Street Fight.

🧠 AEW Tribute to Hulk Hogan

Tony Schiavone emotionally reflected on the passing of Hulk Hogan, calling him the spark that ignited the Monday Night War and a foundational piece of TNT’s wrestling history.

🤼‍♂️ Tag Tournament Quarterfinal: Bang Bang Gang def. Big Bill & Bryan Keith

In a physical battle, Austin Gunn and Juice Robinson survived the powerhouse offense of Big Bill and Bryan Keith. Juice rolled up Keith for the win after wild ringside action, securing their spot in the tag team title eliminator.

💔 Max Caster’s Open Challenge: Anthony Bowens def. Max Caster

In a shocking turn, Bowens steamrolled his former partner with a Famah-asser and superkick for the win. Afterward, he nearly ambushed Billy Gunn but walked away instead—leaving fans wondering what’s next for The Acclaimed.

💵 $400K 8-Man Tag: Hologram, Ishii & The Outrunners def. Archer, Hechicero & Infantry

Amid utter chaos, with run-ins from Shane Taylor and a Paragon chase, Truth Magnum pinned Bravo after a wild sequence. Paragon’s emergence hints at a new threat forming.

🧪 Triangle of Madness def. Ellering, Mazzeratti & Luck

Julia Hart, Thekla, and Skye Blue dominated in a showcase of AEW’s growing women's trio. Thekla scored the win via stomp on Mazzeratti.

Post-match: Queen Aminata stormed the ring with a chair, but Megan Bayne laid her out with a brutal powerbomb.

🧨 Tag Match: Nick Wayne & Kip Sabian def. AR Fox & Angelico

Fox delivered high-flying highlights, but Wayne hit Angelico with the Killswitch to grab the victory. Sabian’s sneakiness paid off again.

👑 ROH Women’s Title: Athena (c) def. Alex Windsor

Windsor pushed Athena to the limit with headbutts and near-falls, but Starkz’s distraction let Athena slam Windsor outside and hit the O-Face to retain.

Post-match: Toni Storm and Windsor cleaned house, saving each other from a 2-on-1 beatdown. Looks like the Outcasts vs. Athena's empire is heating up. The commentators remind us next week AEW Collision will air on Thursday July 31, 2025 as the show comes to an end.

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MainEvent.News | Backstage Take:

 Collision gave us a wild mix of technical brilliance, tag chaos, and shock turns—from Dustin Rhodes outlasting Lee Moriarty in a grueling opener to Toni Storm and Alex Windsor saving the day in a post-main event brawl. Bowens’ brutal beatdown on Caster may be the most unexpected heel twist of the summer, and the TNT Title is headed for a Chicago Street Fight. Shark Week continues to bite hard.