Adam Copeland kicked off Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision with the “Cope Open” and the returning Matt Cardona answered the challenge.
Copeland retained his TNT Championship after nailing Cardona with a lethal spear.
Following the match, Malakai Black appeared to confront Copeland, leading to Buddy Matthews blindsiding the champion. Eddie Kingston and Mark Briscoe both made the save.
Cardona last wrestled for AEW in 2020, after a brief run that saw him teaming with Cody Rhodes against the Dark Order.
Copeland is in his second TNT Title reign and has held the gold for 11 days.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
Your NEW TNT Champion Adam Copeland!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 31, 2024
Who will answer the ‘Cope Open’?
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 31, 2024
The Deathmatch King! The Indy God!
Matt Cardona returns to AEW to challenge his former friend Adam Copeland for the TNT Title!Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@TheMattCardona pic.twitter.com/hNaf0iNYtB
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 31, 2024
Crowd are on their feet for this match!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 31, 2024
Copeland & Cardona trying to stay one step ahead!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 31, 2024
Matt Cardona risking it all!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 31, 2024
Copeland with a close two count!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 31, 2024
It has all broken down post match!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 31, 2024
In a thrilling episode of AEW Collision, Adam Copeland successfully defended his TNT Championship against the returning Matt Cardona. The match started with Copeland’s signature “Cope Open” and Cardona answered the challenge. However, Copeland emerged victorious after delivering a lethal spear to Cardona.
After the match, a confrontation between Copeland and Malakai Black took place, leading to Buddy Matthews blindsiding the champion. Fortunately, Eddie Kingston and Mark Briscoe came to Copeland’s rescue.
Cardona, who last wrestled for AEW in 2020, had a brief run with the company where he teamed up with Cody Rhodes against the Dark Order. His return to challenge his former friend Copeland for the TNT Title created quite a buzz among fans.
Copeland, in his second TNT Title reign, has held the championship for 11 days. The match between Copeland and Cardona had the crowd on their feet, showcasing the intense competition between the two wrestlers.
The highlights from the match were shared on Twitter by All Elite Wrestling (@AEW), giving fans a glimpse of the action-packed encounter. The clips showed Copeland’s winning moment as he retained his title and celebrated his victory.
The post-match chaos saw the situation escalate as multiple wrestlers got involved. The video shared by AEW on Twitter captured the breakdown that occurred after the match, featuring Copeland, Cardona, Eddie Kingston, Malakai Black, and Buddy Matthews.
Overall, this episode of AEW Collision provided an exciting and entertaining showdown between Adam Copeland and Matt Cardona. It showcased the talent and athleticism of both wrestlers, leaving fans eagerly anticipating future matches and developments in the AEW TNT Championship storyline.