AEW Collision Match Results, Highlights and Key Moments for January 4, 2025

Tonight’s AEW Collision, airing on January 4, 2025, is set to deliver an action-packed show with major developments and key moments. The event will take place at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The show kicks off at 8:00 PM EST, and Ringside News will be providing live updates with match results and key highlights. Stay locked into this page for all the latest coverage, and join the conversation in the comments below as AEW Collision unfolds.

AEW Collision Main Card Match Results for January 4, 2025

Pre-taped promos featured Mark Briscoe, Daniel Garcia, Chris Jericho’s “The Learning Tree,” Big Bill, Bryan Keith, and “Rated FTR” Cope, Dax Harwood, and Cash Wheeler. The Collision intro played.

Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness handled commentary. Ring announcer Arkady Aura introduced the opening match as the wrestlers made their entrances.

Daniel Garcia vs. Mark Briscoe for the TNT Title

Matt Menard joined commentary again, continuing his role as the quirky personal commentator for Daniel Garcia. It was mentioned that Briscoe defeated Garcia in a Continental Classic tournament match.

During the match, Garcia did his signature dance, but Briscoe charged at him. Garcia dodged, causing Briscoe to fall to ringside. Garcia held the ropes open for Briscoe, who chose to re-enter from a different side. Briscoe landed a few strikes on Garcia, followed by a suplex, and went for a one-count pin.

Garcia mounted Briscoe in the corner and threw punches, but Briscoe countered, spinning him around and knocking him to ringside with a punch. Briscoe followed with a dropkick through the ropes and a Blockbuster off the apron. The match went to a commercial break.

Mark Briscoe returned from a fall with a big right hand on Daniel Garcia, who held onto the ropes from the apron. Garcia reentered the ring as Briscoe tried to lift the champ, but Garcia resisted. Briscoe then managed to hoist Garcia, sending both men over the ropes to the floor.

The referee began a ten-count as Garcia climbed back on the apron. Briscoe tried pulling him down but returned to the ring to hit redneck kung-fu and a pump kick on Garcia. After a brief exchange, Briscoe dropped Garcia with a powerful lariat, leaving both men on the mat.

Both wrestlers connected with simultaneous lariats before Briscoe delivered a fisherman’s buster for a near-fall. Briscoe followed with a powerbomb, but Garcia kicked out again. The two exchanged strikes, with Briscoe chopping Garcia and landing a right hand. Garcia retaliated with his own right hands and a dropkick before piling on with a piledriver, but Briscoe barely kicked out at two.

Briscoe escaped Garcia’s dragon tamer submission hold by reaching the ropes, then fought off Garcia on the top rope and hit the Froggy Bow for another near-fall. Briscoe landed a Jay Driller, but Garcia saved himself by getting his foot on the ropes.

With just seconds remaining, Garcia rolled up Briscoe for the pinfall victory to retain his TNT Championship.

Winner and still TNT Champion: Daniel Garcia

After the match, Briscoe showed respect to Garcia, leaving the ring for the champ to celebrate with fans. Garcia stood on the barricade, dancing in victory.

Backstage Segment

Wheeler Yuta shouted about Jay White before Jon Moxley interrupted, addressing FTR’s arrival and the addition of Adam Copeland. Moxley highlighted Copeland’s accolades and comeback from a career-threatening neck injury. He warned that FTR and Copeland would find no good outcomes in the evolving AEW landscape.

A video package airs, featuring Jeff Jarrett proudly announcing that he has signed a new contract with AEW. With a confident grin, Jarrett declares his next goal: going after the AEW World Championship. The clip showcases highlights of Jarrett’s storied career, interspersed with his bold proclamation that he’s ready to prove he’s still at the top of his game in AEW.

Jeff Jarrett vs. Aaron Solo

Jeff Jarrett’s music plays as he makes his way to the ring. Solo starts aggressively as the bell rings, landing a strike, but Jarrett quickly counters with a lariat, following up with another as Solo gets back to his feet. Jarrett pauses to perform his signature strut, drawing attention from the crowd.

Solo charges at Jarrett, but Jarrett counters with a big back body drop. He then follows up with two Strokes to pick up the victory.

Winner by pinfall: Jeff Jarrett

The scene shifts backstage, where Action Andretti and Lio Rush are shown arriving at the arena. We got to commercial.

After the commercial break, a video package airs, showcasing Ricochet’s attack on Swerve Strickland during Wednesday’s Dynamite. The camera shifts to the announce table, where the commentary team discusses the incident and its implications for Swerve.

AEW World Tag Team Championship Match: Private Party (Zay and Marq Quen) (c) defends against Action Andretti and Lio Rush

Action Andretti and Lio Rush’s entrance music plays, signaling the challengers’ arrival. They emerge from the tunnel, taking their time as they head toward the ring. The World Tag Team Champions, Private Party, are up next. Their music hits, and they confidently make their way to the ring, ready for action.

Private Party shoves the challengers during a tense standoff, but the referee quickly restores order as the bell rings to start the match. Rush and Zay begin as the legal men, with Zay being sent to the outside early on. A brawl ensues at ringside, where the champions regain control and force the challengers back into the ring.

The champs capitalize, with Zay and Quen delivering a punishing double-team move on Action Andretti, slamming him onto his back. Lio Rush fights back, taking Zay down with a powerful lariat. Quen, still on the floor, becomes the target of a double-team assault from Rush and Action, who send him crashing back-first into the apron.

Back in the ring, Rush and Action double-team Zay, with Rush attempting a pinfall that only gets a two-count. The challengers maintain momentum, hitting Zay with a synchronized double kick. Quen remains incapacitated at ringside as Action continues the assault, driving shoulder shots into Zay’s midsection. Action follows up with a running dropkick, going for the cover, but Zay kicks out at two.

Refusing to let up, Rush and Action lift Zay and deliver another hard slam to his back. Rush, now the legal man, lands a stiff right hand on Zay, while Quen struggles to climb back onto the apron. We head to commercial.

Back from the break, Action Andretti and Lio Rush attempt to double-team Zay, but he counters and sends both of them to the floor. Exhausted, Zay collapses as Quen crawls to the corner, desperately reaching for the tag—and he makes it! Quen storms into the ring, immediately connecting with a pump kick on Action. He then picks up Rush and slams him onto Action. Quen quickly rolls up Action for a pin attempt, but Action kicks out at two.

Zay re-enters the fray, lifting Action onto the top rope. However, Action shoves Zay into Rush, who delivers a cutter, followed by another hard shot from Action. The challengers hit Zay with a Gin and Juice combination. Action covers Zay, but he manages to kick out at two! At ringside, Top Flight and Leila Grey add to the chaos, tossing popcorn toward Action and Rush. Back in the ring, all four competitors are now engaged in a wild brawl. The melee leads to all four men taking each other down with simultaneous clotheslines.

Rush attempts a cutter on Quen, but Quen blocks it and heads to the top rope, launching himself onto both Action and Rush on the floor. Zay, now the legal man, takes control, dropping Rush with a Twist of Fate. Quen follows up with a massive 450 splash on Action. Zay goes for the cover on Rush, but Rush kicks out at two!

Zay fights off Rush again, landing a stunner that sends Rush to the outside. Action attempts to pin Zay, but Rush, from the floor, tries to assist by using his hand for leverage. Before he can secure the win, Dante Martin leaps over the barricade and slaps Rush’s hand away. The distraction allows Zay to roll up Action, securing the victory for his team.

Winners by pinfall and still AEW World Tag Team Champions: Private Party

The segment ends with a video package highlighting the Death Riders brutally taking out Darby Allin.

Back from the break, Lexy Nair interviews Adam Copeland backstage, asking why he attacked Jon Moxley. Copeland explains it was retaliation for Moxley attacking his friends, Darby Allin and FTR.

Before he can say more, Chris Jericho interrupts, reminding Copeland not to forget about their match tonight on Collision. Jericho smugly points out that during Copeland’s absence, he also won a title. Copeland responds by noting it’s been 15 years since they last faced each other in the ring. Jericho, with a smirk, says he doesn’t remember. Frustrated, Copeland fires back, calling Jericho an A–hole before walking off. As the segment ends, Jericho quips, “Cope is a dope,” with a grin, bringing the exchange to a close.

Deonna Purrazzo vs. Toni Storm

The bell rings, and the match gets underway. Toni Storm extends her hand for a handshake, and Deonna Purrazzo accepts before locking up in a test of strength. Deonna quickly gains the upper hand, taking Toni down and attempting a pinfall, but Toni kicks out.

Toni offers another handshake, but this time Deonna slaps her instead and follows up with stomps. While distracting the referee, Taya Valkyrie takes the opportunity to strike Toni from ringside. Deonna continues the attack with sharp chops to Toni in the corner.

Toni fights back, managing to send Deonna out of the ring. Following her to the floor, Toni tries to go after Deonna, but Taya steps in to block her path. Undeterred, Toni forces her way through and drives Deonna into the LED barricade.

Deonna recovers and launches herself from the top rope, landing on Toni at ringside as the crowd reacts. Before the break, commentary notes that the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express were in attendance earlier in the evening, but they will not appear on the live broadcast.

Before the break, commentary mentioned that the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express were spotted in attendance earlier but would not appear on the live broadcast.

Back from the break, Toni Storm takes control, lifting Deonna Purrazzo and slamming her onto her back. Storm follows up with a flurry of right hands before attempting a pin, but Deonna kicks out at two. With Deonna down in the corner, Storm capitalizes by delivering a devastating hip attack. She covers again, but Deonna manages another two-count.

Taya Valkyrie seizes the moment, distracting the referee, which allows Deonna to regain her footing and nail Storm with a big pump kick. Deonna locks in an armbar, but Storm reaches the bottom rope, forcing the break.

Deonna attempts to lift Storm, but Toni escapes, leading to an intense exchange of strikes. Storm lands a headbutt, but Deonna counters with another pump kick and goes for the cover—only for Storm to kick out again.

Taya climbs onto the apron, but Storm knocks her off with a solid right hand. Taking advantage of the chaos, Storm rolls up Deonna for the three-count, securing her fifth straight win since returning.

Winner by pinfall: Toni Storm

The show transitions to a backstage segment recorded after Dynamite went off the air. Christopher Daniels confronts Hangman Page, and Page questions Daniels’ contributions to wrestling and the company. Page coldly remarks that when he looks at Daniels, he sees someone wrestling left behind a long time ago. Daniels responds by slapping Page, prompting a heated brawl. Daniels attacks Page with headbutts and kicks, but Page regains his composure and warns Daniels that if it’s a fight he wants, it’s a fight he’ll get. We go to commercial.

$100,000 High Speed Collision 4-Way Match: Komander vs. Dante Martin vs. Brian Cage vs. The Beast Mortos

This match is pure chaos as the bell rings, and the action explodes immediately! Beast Mortos finds himself targeted early, getting sent to the floor. Dante Martin takes advantage, going after Brian Cage, who also rolls out of the ring. Meanwhile, Komander and Dante exchange a series of rapid-fire pin attempts, showcasing their agility.

Beast Mortos re-enters the fray but is quickly sent back to the floor by Komander, who follows up with a breathtaking tope rope tornado dive, crashing into Mortos outside. Not to be outdone, Dante lands a spectacular swan dive, taking out Beast, Komander, and Cage. Before anyone can recover, Rush and Action Andretti storm in, ambushing Dante. Cage steps in, ordering Rush and Action to leave the ring.

Back inside, Mortos slams Komander to the mat, but Cage follows up by face-planting Mortos in a thunderous move. This fast-paced, high-octane match is hard to keep up with, as chaos reigns in every corner! We go to commercial.

Returning from the break, Cage is in control, dropping Mortos. Dante makes his way back to the apron and lands a kick on Cage but gets taken down in the process. Mortos recovers and sends Cage out of the ring. Komander capitalizes, hitting the ropes and face-planting Mortos.

Komander heads to the top rope, executing a high-flying takedown on Mortos. Cage steps back in, hoisting Komander and slamming him to the mat. Dante reappears, taking Cage down with a stunning forward somersault. Mortos counters by picking up Dante and slamming him down hard. Cage reclaims momentum, suplexing Mortos over the apron and into the ring.

Komander tries to intervene but gets caught mid-air by Cage, who slams him to the canvas. Dante tries his luck next, only to be met with a devastating spinning discus lariat from Cage. With Dante reeling, Cage hoists him up and delivers a brutal back-first drop, covering him for the win.

Winner by pinfall: Brian Cage

The show transitions to a lighthearted backstage segment featuring FTR, the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express, and The Outrunners, bringing some humor and camaraderie after the intense match. We go to commercial.

Back from the break, the familiar (and still ongoing in 2025) music of The Learning Tree plays, signaling the arrival of Chris Jericho, Big Bill, and Bryan Keith. The trio makes their way to the ring, staying true to their over-the-top gimmick.

The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho, Big Bill and Bryan Keith) vs. Rated FTR (Adam Copeland, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler)

Next, the music of FTR hits, and the former AEW World Tag Team Champions step out to a strong ovation from the crowd. Suddenly, the arena erupts as “You Think You Know Him” echoes through the speakers. Adam Copeland steps out, receiving a massive reaction. Adam Copeland and Chris Jericho start the match, with Jericho playing to the crowd, trying to fire them up. However, Jericho quickly tags out to Bryan Keith, avoiding any physicality with Copeland.

Copeland locks up with Keith, running the ropes to gain momentum before tagging in Dax Harwood. Dax gets a quick shot in before tagging in Cash Wheeler, who enters with a powerful shoulder block that takes Keith down. Big Bill is then tagged in for The Learning Tree, prompting Dax to re-enter the match. Dax goes on the offensive, driving Bill into the corner and landing a few strikes. However, Bill powers through, breaking Dax’s momentum.

Bill retaliates with a shot to Dax’s back, followed by a solid strike to the gut that sends Dax staggering into the opposite corner. As Bill charges, Dax cleverly slides out of the ring, tripping Bill in the process. Keith tries to intervene at ringside but is quickly taken down by Dax. Dax gets back into the ring, and Cash joins him, but Big Bill overpowers both members of FTR, sending them crashing to the mat with a dominant display of strength. We go to commercial.

Back from the break, Adam Copeland and Chris Jericho are tagged in. The two veterans lock eyes in a tense stare-down before shaking hands, but the civility ends there as they exchange thunderous chops. Copeland gains the upper hand, taking Jericho down with a flatliner.

Jericho quickly gets back to his feet, but Bryan Keith enters the ring and lands a cheap shot on Copeland. Big Bill follows up, taking out both members of FTR. Jericho seizes the opportunity to roll up Copeland, but it’s only good for a two-count.

Copeland counters by planting Jericho with a DDT in the corner. Setting up for a spear, Copeland charges, but Jericho counters with a Codebreaker! Jericho covers, but Copeland kicks out at two.

Big Bill tags in, with Keith holding Copeland in place for Bill’s devastating strike that drops him. Bill adds insult to injury, pressing a big boot to Copeland’s face and neck. As the referee is distracted, Jericho sneaks in and chokes Copeland. Keith tags in next, catapulting Copeland onto the bottom rope and focusing on his neck.

Copeland finds an opening and drops Keith, finally tagging in Cash Wheeler. Keith tags in Big Bill, who faces off with Cash. Cash tries to take Bill off his feet, eventually climbing to the top rope and landing a big crossbody for a two-count. Cash follows up with a rolling DDT, covering again, but Bill kicks out at two.

Dax Harwood tags in as FTR double-teams Bill, placing him on the top rope. Bill fends off Cash, sending him to the apron, but Dax takes advantage and hits a massive top-rope suplex on Bill. Copeland follows with a splash, and Cash adds another high-flying move from the top rope. Cash covers, but Bill kicks out at two!

Bill charges at Dax in the corner, but Dax sidesteps, lifts Bill, and drops him with a brainbuster. Dax locks Keith in a sharpshooter while Jericho traps Cash in a sharpshooter of his own. Both men release their holds after exchanging slaps in the middle of the ring.

Copeland takes flight from the top rope, landing on Keith at ringside. Cash sends Bill crashing to the floor, while Dax takes down Jericho. Dax climbs to the top rope, but Keith smashes him with the ROH Title while the referee is distracted. Jericho covers Dax, but he kicks out at two!

Jericho tries to capitalize, but Dax counters with a roll-up for another near fall. A frustrated Jericho collides with Dax, and FTR takes advantage, dropping Jericho with a Shatter Machine. Copeland adds the final blow with a thunderous spear to Jericho. Dax makes the cover for the three-count and the win.

Winners by pinfall: Rated FTR

Backstage, chaos unfolds as the Death Riders are revealed to have tied up the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express. Just as things look dire, The Outrunners arrive to make the save, but they’re ambushed from behind by the Death Riders.

Before the situation spirals further, Rated FTR storm in, forcing the Death Riders to retreat. With the immediate threat gone, the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express are freed, but the clock runs out as the show comes to an end!