AEW Collision Results, Highlights and Key Moments for January 11, 2025

Tonight’s AEW Collision, airing January 11, 2025, promises an action-packed night live from the Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia. Fans can look forward to Daniel Garcia defending his TNT Title against Katsuyori Shibata and Cope returning to singles action against Big Bill. The card also features Dax Harwood taking on Chris Jericho, PAC facing Komander, and AEW Women’s Champion Mariah May in action against Harley Cameron in a non-title bout.

The show kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on TNT and streams live on MAX. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!

AEW Collision Results (1/11/25): Live Match Updates and Highlights

Harley Cameron starts the show with her guitar, but Mariah May interrupts, promising Cameron won’t sing again after tonight. Next, the Learning Tree plots how Bill will take down Cope. Finally, we see Cope with FTR, declaring he’ll chop down a redwood.

The show kicks off live from the Akins Ford Arena, where Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness welcome everyone.

Adam Copeland vs. Big Bill

Cope enters to a massive ovation as the crowd gets ready for the night’s first match. Chris Jericho joins the commentary team on TNT and Max. Big Bill then makes his way to the ring. The match begins with a lock-up as Cope and Big Bill test their strength. Bill overpowers Cope, shoving him into the corner. Cope hits the mat and rolls to the floor, but Bill follows him out. Cope counters by tripping Bill, causing him to crash onto the steel steps.

Cope gains momentum, slamming Bill’s head repeatedly onto the announce table, prompting Chris Jericho to demand the referee disqualify Cope. Jericho leaves the commentary table to assist Bill, who regains control with heavy shots and a devastating running front kick that drops Cope to the floor.

Bill picks up Cope and slams him onto the announce table before slamming his head against the ring apron and steel steps. With Cope reeling, Bill continues the assault, dropping him once more onto the steel steps. Meanwhile, Jericho is shown high-fiving Bryan Keith near the announce table. Bill delivers a thunderous chop to Cope and taunts him before landing another chop. Rolling into the ring to reset the count, Bill returns to the outside and focuses on Cope’s neck, grinding him down. Cope rolls to the floor, but Bill stays relentless, lifting him and dropping him onto the guardrail.

Back from the break, Big Bill dominates in the ring, working on Cope’s neck. Cope fights back with forearm strikes, followed by a series of knee shots that drop Bill. Cope covers for a near fall, but Bill kicks out at two. Cope runs the ropes, but Bill counters, slamming him to the mat. Bill goes for the pin, but Cope kicks out at two!

Jericho, on commentary, gives a nod to the late Big Boss Man after the move. Jericho then leaves the announce table to distract the referee. Bill lifts Cope, but Cope escapes and sends Bill into the apron. With the turnbuckle pad removed, Cope climbs to the second rope as Bill follows. Cope slams Bill’s head into the exposed turnbuckle and delivers a massive powerbomb. He covers, but Bill kicks out at two! As Bill struggles to his feet, Cope sets up for the spear, but Bill sidesteps and nails a big boot to Cope’s face. Bill covers, but Cope kicks out again! Bill attempts a chokeslam, but Cope counters and slams Bill down. Cope hits a spear and covers, but Bill still kicks out at two, keeping the match alive.

The referee is momentarily distracted, allowing Cope to land a low blow on Bill, dropping him. Cope follows with vicious elbow strikes before locking in a rear naked choke. Bill passes out, and the referee calls for the bell. Jericho and Bryan Keith storm the ring, attacking Cope. FTR rushes in to make the save, sparking a massive brawl. Security floods the ring to restore order as Jericho retreats. The chaos settles with FTR and Cope standing tall to end the segment.

Winner by submission: Rated R Superstar Cope

Afterward, it’s announced that FTR vs. Chris Jericho will happen with everyone barred from ringside.

The show transitions to a video package highlighting Kenny Omega’s return on last Wednesday’s Dynamite.

After the break, we see Hangman Adam Page backstage. He talks about protecting his family from the dark side of pro wrestling but admits he let them down in one night. Page says he made a choice—he stopped Swerve Strickland from becoming AEW World Champion and left him in a brutal state for the world to see. Reflecting on his history with Christopher Daniels, Page says their 14-year journey ends next Saturday at Collision Maximum Carnage in a Texas Death Match. He vows to destroy lives rather than go back to who he was a year ago.

PAC vs. Komander

The Death Riders’ music plays, cutting to PAC walking through the backstage area toward the ring. The bell rings, and PAC and Komander lock up. PAC gains control, but Komander flips out of the hold. After a brief test of strength, PAC takes Komander down with a headlock. Komander escapes, and PAC runs the ropes, dropping him with a shoulder block. PAC follows with a kick, but Komander counters, sending PAC to the floor. Komander flips over the ropes, taking PAC out. Back in the ring, Komander walks the ropes and flips onto PAC on the outside. Komander sends PAC back into the ring, leaps over the ropes, and lands on him for a two-count.

PAC trips Komander on the ropes, then chokes him with his boot. He tosses Komander outside and slams him into the guardrail, following with more kicks and taunts toward Alex Abrahantes. Back in the ring, PAC drops Komander with a pump kick for another near-fall. PAC leaves the ring, grabs Abrahantes by the neck, but Komander dives over the ropes to take PAC out. Both men are down before PAC rolls back into the ring. Komander tries to attack from the ropes, but PAC ducks. Komander counters with a DDT for a two-count.

Komander climbs the ropes, but PAC sweeps his legs, dropping him to the mat clutching his knee. PAC heads to the top, but Komander rolls away and kicks PAC in the face. Komander hits a destroyer-like move and climbs to the top for a 450 splash. PAC dodges and locks in The Brutalizer, forcing Komander to submit.

Winner: PAC

The Death Riders’ music hits as Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta emerge from the arena entrance. PAC picks up Komander, and Yuta and Claudio join him in the ring. Suddenly, The Outrunners’ music plays, and they rush in to make the save. The next match begins!

Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli vs. The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum)

In the ring, Yuta takes a shot from Truth Magnum but fires back with strikes of his own. Magnum counters with a hard chop before tagging in Turbo Floyd. The Outrunners double-team Yuta, gaining the upper hand. Yuta battles back, and Claudio Castagnoli takes advantage of the referee being distracted to drop Floyd with a sneaky move.

Claudio tags in and stomps Floyd, locking him into an armbar. Floyd manages to escape and lands a few strikes, but Claudio retaliates with a series of punishing uppercuts. Floyd fights back and tags Magnum in. Together, The Outrunners take out Claudio and send Yuta crashing to the floor.

Back from the break, Claudio Castagnoli dominates, taking out both members of The Outrunners. Claudio and Wheeler Yuta double-team Truth Magnum, with Yuta hitting a suplex before tagging Claudio back in. Claudio lands a big elbow drop from the top rope onto Magnum. Magnum manages to send Claudio to the floor and tries to tag Turbo Floyd, but Claudio cuts him off. Eventually, Turbo gets the tag and bodyslams both Claudio and Yuta.

The Outrunners hit a double elbow drop on Yuta and set up for their Total Recall finisher, but Claudio interrupts. Turbo rolls up Yuta for a near-fall, tries another pin, but Yuta kicks out again. Yuta fights back with a kick, but Turbo counters and drops him, covering for another near-fall. Claudio pulls Yuta to their corner and tags himself in, taking control. Claudio lifts Turbo for a giant swing as Yuta lands a kick. Turbo fights off Claudio on the top rope, sending him down, but Yuta takes advantage of the distraction and nails Turbo. Claudio follows up with a superplex on Floyd, and Yuta tags back in to finish with a decisive move, securing the pinfall.

Winners by pinfall: Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli

After the match, tensions flare as Claudio scolds Yuta for not meeting expectations during the match.

We transition to a video package hyping up AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage, set to air this Wednesday.

A video shows Powerhouse Hobbs promising to beat Jon Moxley and win the title at AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage.

AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah vs. Harley Cameron (Non-Title Match)

Back from the break, Tony and Nigel are at the announce table, discussing Maximum Carnage. Harley Cameron’s music hits, and she makes her way to the ring. Next, The Glamour Mariah May’s music plays, and she heads to the ring for her non-title match.

The bell rings as May sits on the top rope, taunting Cameron. Harley throws her jacket at May and goes for a quick roll-up, but May kicks out at two. Harley tries another pin attempt, but May headbutts her, dropping her. Fans chant for Harley as May stomps her in the corner. Harley gets up, but May slaps her and sends her into the corner. Harley counters with knee strikes and takes May down for a two-count. Harley lands a big kick after running the ropes and covers May, but it’s another near-fall. Harley grabs May, but May fights back and hits a running dropkick, covering Harley for a two-count.

Back from the break, Mariah May sends Harley Cameron down with a hard slam. Harley climbs the top turnbuckle, but May knocks her to the mat. May grabs Harley by the hair, but Harley fights back, sending May to the mat as both women struggle to recover. Harley lands a big right hand, followed by another, and unleashes forearm shots as May tries to get up. Harley lifts May and slams her down, covering for a two-count.

May counters with a kick and rolls Harley up, but she kicks out. May follows with another kick and finishes Harley with a Storm Zero to secure the win.

Winner by pinfall: AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May

We hear from Christopher Daniels, who responds to Hangman Adam Page. Daniels reflects on his efforts to support Page, listing his accomplishments in wrestling, including helping build two major promotions. Daniels claims he was AEW before AEW existed and vows to make Page bleed.

An unadvertised match follows as Brody King, accompanied by Julia Hart, heads to the ring.

Brody King vs. Trevor Blackwell

Trevor Blackwell, already in the ring, attempts to slap King, but King quickly takes him down. Brody lifts Blackwell and slams him hard. Blackwell rolls to the floor, but King chases and dominates him outside before sending him back into the ring. King hits a devastating cannonball in the corner, then picks up Blackwell and slams him to the mat for the three-count.

Winner by pinfall: Brody King

Back from the break, Lexy Nair is backstage with Brody King and Julia Hart. King admits it’s a confusing time for the House of Black and himself. Suddenly, Cope enters the scene. He acknowledges everything they’ve been through, telling King and Hart that he respects them. Cope mentions that he wanted them to be a group and encourages King to take charge and lead the way. (This hints at Malakai Black’s absence unless a larger story is unfolding.)

Up next, the music of the challenger, Katsuyori Shibata, plays as he makes his way to the ring. Following him is the TNT Champion, Daniel Garcia, who heads to the ring confidently.

TNT Championship Match: Daniel Garcia defends against Katsuyori Shibata

The bell rings, and the match begins with Matt Menard joining commentary. Shibata and Garcia lock hands for a test of strength, breaking the hold before locking up again. Both men exchange clean breaks off the ropes before Shibata slaps Garcia, who slaps him back. A chop fest ensues, with neither man backing down.

Garcia applies a headlock, but Shibata powers out and delivers a sharp chop. Garcia responds with a chop of his own, but Shibata invites him to bring more. Shibata’s next chop sends Garcia crashing to the mat. Shibata follows up with a running dropkick, stunning the champion, before grabbing Garcia’s right leg to set up his next move.

Back from the break, Shibata is down as Garcia lands big right hands, with the fans counting along. Garcia picks up Shibata, dropping him with a swinging neckbreaker for a near-fall. Shibata counters with a roll-up, but Garcia kicks out. Garcia strikes back with a kick, but Shibata fires up and drops the champion. Garcia recovers and takes Shibata down, leaving both men on the mat. The referee starts a ten count, and at eight, both men sit up and get to their feet.

Another chop fest ensues, with Shibata grabbing Garcia, but Garcia escapes to the ropes. Shibata attempts an ankle lock, but Garcia counters with a roll-up, only for Shibata to kick out. Garcia locks in the Dragon Tamer, but Shibata escapes and applies a figure-four leg lock, earning “Woo!” chants from the crowd. Garcia reaches the ropes to break the hold.

Garcia blocks Shibata’s dragon screw attempt and rolls him up for two. He then hits a ripcord move to secure the three-count and retain his title.

Winner by pinfall and still AEW TNT Champion: Daniel Garcia

After the match, both men show mutual respect and sportsmanship. Garcia exits the ring, stands on the barricade, and celebrates with a dance.

We transition to a video package for the Women’s Gauntlet, narrated by Renee Paquette.

Back from the break, ROH World Champion Chris Jericho makes his entrance, sporting a cowboy hat as he heads to the ring for this week’s short main event.

FTR’s Dax Harwood vs. ROH World Champion Chris Jericho (Non-Title Match)

Next, the music of FTR hits, and Dax Harwood makes his way to the ring. The bell rings, and the match begins with both men locking up. Dax Harwood pushes Chris Jericho back, and they lock up again as Dax forces Jericho into the corner. Neither man releases the hold, and they roll out to the floor, still locked up, eventually ending up against the barricade. The referee tries to intervene, but they refuse to let go until finally breaking and returning to the ring.

Once back inside, they lock up again, and Jericho lands a chop on Dax. Harwood fires back with a chop of his own and takes Jericho down with a dragon screw. Dax follows up by pulling Jericho and slamming his knee into the ring post. Jericho counters by using his legs to pull Dax into the same post.

The action spills over the barricade, and the two brawl in the crowd. Dax chops Jericho and tosses him back over the guardrail. Both men return to the ring, where Dax lifts Jericho and drops him with a big brainbuster for a near-fall. Dax climbs to the top rope, but Jericho recovers, chops him, and sends him crashing down to the mat.

Back from the break, Dax Harwood lands heavy right hands on Chris Jericho, but Jericho fights back. Jericho goes to the top rope and hits a crossbody, but Dax rolls him up for a near-fall. Jericho attempts the Walls of Jericho, but Dax fights out, only for Jericho to connect with a Lionsault. Dax counters with a dragon screw, but Jericho sends him into the ring post and rolls him up for another near-fall.

Jericho climbs the top rope, and Dax tries for a superplex but slips slightly before regaining control and delivering the move. Both men are down, and the referee begins a ten count. They get up and trade strikes, leading to a double takedown. Jericho rolls outside, grabs the ROH World Title, and tries to hit Dax, but Dax dodges. Jericho shoves Dax into the steel steps and hits a Codebreaker on the floor before rolling back into the ring.

Dax beats the ten count and re-enters at nine. Jericho tries for the Walls of Jericho again, but Dax blocks it and locks in the Sharpshooter. Jericho crawls to the ropes to break the hold. As Dax argues with the referee, Jericho grabs the title and tries to use it, but Dax dodges. Jericho punches the ref in the eye during the chaos and then uses the belt to hit Dax. He covers, but Dax kicks out. Jericho follows up with the Judas Effect for the pinfall victory.

Winner by pinfall: ROH World Champion Chris Jericho

After the match, Big Bill and Bryan Keith head to the ring, but Cash Wheeler and Cope rush down to make the save. The Death Riders, minus Jon Moxley, join the chaos. The Outrunners also run in, sparking a massive brawl. Cope spears PAC in the ring, but Moxley sneaks in and drops Cope from behind. Marina Shafir slides two chairs into the ring, setting up for a Con-Chair-To.

Suddenly, Powerhouse Hobbs’ music hits, and he storms the ring, taking out Big Bill and tossing Claudio outside. Moxley hits Hobbs with a chair, but it has no effect. Mox retreats over the barricade as Marina stands in front of Hobbs. Yuta jumps off the apron, but Hobbs catches him and slams him through the announce table, breaking it as the show goes off the air.