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AEW Collision Results for January 11th, 2025
Sunday, January 12th, 2025
🗓️ On This Day
January 12, 1998 – Mark Henry Joins the Nation and Vince McMahon Teases Tyson
27 years ago today, WWF Raw took place in State College, Pennsylvania, with explosive developments leading into the Royal Rumble. Mark Henry shocked fans by turning heel and joining the Nation of Domination during a tag team match where he teamed with Ken Shamrock against The Rock and D-Lo Brown.
Elsewhere on the show, Vince McMahon teased Mike Tyson’s potential involvement at WrestleMania 14. Additionally, The Rock & Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) were awarded the NWA Tag Team Championships during a segment, adding a unique historical moment to the episode.
AEW Collision Results – January 11th, 2025
AEW Collision was live from the Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA, broadcast on TNT and simulcast on Max.
Opening: Harley Cameron kicked off the show with a guitar performance, taunting Mariah May ahead of their match. May vowed to silence Cameron and deliver a decisive victory.
Match: Adam Copeland def. Big Bill
In a physical encounter, Big Bill dominated with power moves, but Copeland used his veteran instincts, delivering a low blow and a spear before locking in a rear-naked choke for the win. Post-match, The Learning Tree attacked Copeland, but FTR made the save. AEW announced that all parties would be barred from ringside for the main event.Segment: Hangman Page reflected on his recent struggles and declared his intention to punish Christopher Daniels in next week’s Texas Death Match.
Match: PAC def. Komander
Komander dazzled with high-flying offense, but PAC’s brutality won out. PAC blocked a 450 splash and locked in the Brutalizer for the submission win. After the match, PAC refused to release the hold, signaling his intent to dominate.Match: Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta def. The Outrunners
The Death Riders worked over Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum, finishing the match with a gutwrench superplex and a rocket launcher splash. Claudio voiced his displeasure with Yuta’s performance, teasing dissension.Segment: Will Hobbs sent a chilling message to Jon Moxley, claiming he would make Moxley regret ever underestimating him.
Match: Mariah May def. Harley Cameron (Non-Title Match)
AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May defeated Harley Cameron in a competitive match, finishing her with a piledriver.Segment: Christopher Daniels accused Hangman Page of disrespect and vowed to teach him a lesson in their Texas Death Match.
Match: Brody King def. Trevor Blackwell
Brody King destroyed his opponent with a Gonzo Bomb in a dominant squash match. Post-match, King hinted at taking over leadership of the House of Black, encouraged by Adam Copeland.Match: Daniel Garcia (c) def. Katsuyori Shibata – TNT Championship
Garcia narrowly retained the TNT Championship, countering Shibata’s offense and securing a jackknife pin for the win.Main Event: Chris Jericho def. Dax Harwood
In a rugged battle, Jericho relied on underhanded tactics to secure victory, using the ROH World Title belt and a Judas Effect to put Harwood away.Closing Segment: Chaos erupted after the main event as The Learning Tree attacked Harwood. Copeland and Wheeler tried to even the odds, but the Death Riders and Outrunners joined the melee. Copeland speared PAC, appearing to stand tall, but Jon Moxley ambushed him with a Paradigm Shift. Will Hobbs made the final save, overpowering Moxley and slamming Wheeler Yuta through the commentary table.
WWE
❤️ SmackDown January 10, 2025: 3 Things We Loved & Hated
A detailed review of SmackDown highlights moments fans enjoyed, including Bayley’s victory, while critiquing certain booking decisions.
🧠 The Rock’s “20 Steps Ahead” Plot Against Roman Reigns?
A fan theory posits that The Rock is masterminding Roman Reigns’ downfall, framing his actions on Raw as part of a larger plan.
🤝 Chelsea Green Wants Matt Cardona in WWE
Chelsea Green expressed her desire to see her husband, Matt Cardona, return to WWE, saying it’s one of her biggest career goals.
📜 Creative Pitch for Logan Paul’s Next Big Match
Reports suggest WWE creative is planning a marquee match for Logan Paul on Raw, continuing his high-profile trajectory in the company.
🪦 Eric Bischoff Critiques Undertaker’s Raw Netflix Debut
Eric Bischoff shared his dissatisfaction with how WWE utilized The Undertaker during Raw's Netflix debut, suggesting it undercut his mystique.
AEW
☠️ Texas Death Match Set for AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage
A Texas Death Match featuring Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley has been announced for AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage. Expect brutality.
🏔️ Darby Allin Taking Time Off AEW to Train for Everest Climb
Darby Allin is stepping away from AEW programming to focus on preparations for his ambitious Mount Everest climb.
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