On Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, Swerve Strickland successfully defended his AEW World Championship title in an impromptu match.
Earlier in the night, Strickland talked about his title win at AEW Dynasty 2024 and issued an open challenge, which was accepted by Claudio Castagnoli.
The two wrestlers faced off in the main event, and Strickland ultimately won with his signature Swerve Stomp and House Call finishers.
Strickland has been champion for six days after winning the title from Samoa Joe at Dynasty 2024 last Sunday.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
COLLISION MAIN EVENT TIME!
The match was made at that beginning of the night as the #AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland takes on the challenger & former #ROH World Champion Claudio Castagnoli.Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@swerveconfident | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/0v6lvvlbyV
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Catch & BREAK!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Claudio Castagnoli with a vicious attack on the outside!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@swerveconfident | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/DzHbKlXmxZ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Swerve from the stage!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@swerveconfident | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/5c5LpISTLJ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Also on Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, RUSH made his highly anticipated return to the ring after recovering from an injury that kept him out of action for several months.
The Mexican wrestler faced off against Martin Stone in a winning effort.
After the match, RUSH exhibited his dominance by hitting Stone with a corner dropkick.
RUSH had been sidelined since December due to a torn hamstring. However, he resumed wrestling in Mexico in February.
RUSH was reportedly away from AEW due to a visa issue.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
Former #ROH World Champion RUSH makes his 2024 debut right now on #AEW Collision
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@rushtoroblanco pic.twitter.com/ohORadjujk
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
RUSH isn’t done with his opponent!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@rushtoroblanco pic.twitter.com/odVjmFV226
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Roderick Strong & Tony Khan Pose For #NeckStrong Photo, Trent Beretta Brutalizes Chuck Taylor
Roderick Strong knows what it’s like to wear a neck brace, and he’s shown some solidarity with AEW President Tony Khan, who has been wearing a neck brace during the NFL Draft.
Taking to Twitter, Strong posted a photo of himself with his boss. He captioned the photo with, “#NeckStrong.”
#NeckStrong pic.twitter.com/nZ2cTKXWW2
— Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) April 28, 2024
On Saturday’s episode of AEW Rampage, Trent Beretta emerged victorious over Chuck Taylor in a highly intense Parking Lot Brawl.
Both men put up a valiant fight, suffering injuries and causing significant damage to the surrounding cars.
Trent secured the win by delivering a piledriver to Chuck atop a car roof, followed by a Gogoplata submission hold.
In the match’s aftermath, Trent used a wrench to target Chuck’s injured ankle, which he blamed on Orange Cassidy.
Don Callis was shown watching backstage after the match concluded.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
Here we go!
Once Best Friends, now enemies
Trent Beretta & Chuck Taylor go head-to-head in a PARKING LOT FIGHT!Watch #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT!@trentylocks | @SexyChuckieT pic.twitter.com/KUvFXPAOgg
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Chuck Taylor sent crashing through the drywall!
Watch #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT!@trentylocks | @SexyChuckieT pic.twitter.com/ZBW6qlrmTW
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
From one car to another goes Trent Beretta!
Watch #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT!@trentylocks | @SexyChuckieT pic.twitter.com/l4HQFsmHQD
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
DURING THE BREAK:
Trent Beretta spiked him!Watch #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT!@trentylocks | @SexyChuckieT pic.twitter.com/qlOvyGYsGE
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
“This is your fault” – Trent Beretta.
Watch #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT!@trentylocks pic.twitter.com/eH2LeT7i46
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
🤔
Watch #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT!@TheDonCallis pic.twitter.com/qgNUUnmIJq
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Swerve Strickland Retains AEW World Championship Title in Impromptu Match
In a thrilling episode of AEW Collision on Saturday, Swerve Strickland successfully defended his AEW World Championship title in an impromptu match. The night started with Strickland talking about his title win at AEW Dynasty 2024 and issuing an open challenge, which was accepted by Claudio Castagnoli.
The main event saw Strickland and Castagnoli face off in a highly anticipated match. Both wrestlers showcased their skills and put on an incredible show for the fans. In the end, Strickland emerged victorious, using his signature Swerve Stomp and House Call finishers to secure the win.
Strickland has now held the AEW World Championship title for six days after winning it from Samoa Joe at Dynasty 2024 last Sunday. His successful defense solidifies his position as one of the top competitors in AEW.
Fans can relive some of the highlights from the match on AEW’s official Twitter page, where several clips have been shared. These clips showcase the intensity and athleticism displayed by both Strickland and Castagnoli throughout the match.
In addition to Strickland’s successful title defense, another notable moment from Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision was RUSH’s highly anticipated return to the ring. RUSH, who had been sidelined since December due to a torn hamstring, faced off against Martin Stone and emerged victorious.
After the match, RUSH exhibited his dominance by delivering a corner dropkick to Stone. The Mexican wrestler had resumed wrestling in Mexico in February but had been away from AEW due to a visa issue. His return is sure to bring excitement and new rivalries to the promotion.
Meanwhile, Roderick Strong, known for his own neck injury in the past, showed solidarity with AEW President Tony Khan, who has been wearing a neck brace during the NFL Draft. Strong posted a photo on Twitter with Khan, captioning it with “#NeckStrong.” This gesture highlights the camaraderie and support within the AEW community.
Lastly, on AEW Rampage, Trent Beretta emerged victorious over Chuck Taylor in a highly intense Parking Lot Brawl. Both competitors put up a valiant fight, causing significant damage to the surrounding cars. Trent secured the win with a piledriver on top of a car roof, followed by a Gogoplata submission hold.
After the match, Trent targeted Chuck’s injured ankle with a wrench, blaming Orange Cassidy for the injury. Don Callis was shown watching backstage, hinting at potential future storylines and rivalries.
Fans can watch highlights from the intense Parking Lot Brawl on AEW’s official Twitter page, where several clips have been shared. These clips showcase the brutal and high-impact nature of the match.
Overall, Saturday’s episodes of AEW Collision and AEW Rampage delivered thrilling matches and exciting moments for wrestling fans. With Swerve Strickland successfully defending his title, RUSH making his return, and Trent Beretta’s intense victory, AEW continues to provide top-notch entertainment in the world of professional wrestling.