ALBUQUERQUE, NM – AEW Collision aired its go-home episode for Double or Nothing on Thursday, May 22, 2025, featuring a packed card taped the previous night. The show delivered key confrontations, a championship defense, and finalized several aspects for this Sunday’s pay-per-view.
Contract Signing: FTR and Daniel Garcia & Nigel McGuinness
The broadcast opened with Tony Schiavone in the ring with FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) and Stokley Hathaway for a contract signing ahead of their Double or Nothing match against Daniel Garcia and Nigel McGuinness. Adam Cole, on commentary, spoke highly of Garcia. Cash Wheeler offered Garcia and McGuinness a chance to reconsider facing FTR. Garcia stated he was standing up for those FTR had targeted. Nigel McGuinness asserted that after Sunday, FTR would not touch him or Tony Schiavone again. Dax Harwood then told McGuinness that signing the contract meant FTR would end his career. Following Harwood’s provocation, Garcia and McGuinness attacked FTR, applying submission holds until security intervened. McGuinness then signed the contract.
Toni Storm Promo
A pre-taped promo from AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm aired. She addressed Mina Shirakawa, her opponent at AEW Double or Nothing.
The Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita & Roppongi Vice) def. Los Outrunners & Bandido
The Don Callis Family, represented by Konosuke Takeshita, Rocky Romero, & Trent Beretta (accompanied by Don Callis & Lance Archer), defeated Los Outrunners (Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum) & Bandido. The match included Bandido showcasing his offense early. After a period of control by The Don Callis Family and a hot tag to Bandido, Lance Archer attacked Bandido at ringside. Takeshita and Beretta then secured the pinfall on The Outrunners with their “Strong Zero” tandem move.
Gabe Kidd Hype Video
A promotional video aired for Gabe Kidd. Jon Moxley was featured, describing Kidd as a “hired gun” for their team at Double or Nothing.
TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) def. Reyna Isis to Retain
TBS Champion Mercedes Moné successfully defended her title against Reyna Isis. After a series of pinfall attempts and near falls from both competitors, Moné secured the victory by forcing Isis to submit to the Statement Maker.
Jamie Hayter Confronts Mercedes Moné
Following the TBS Championship match, Jamie Hayter, who will face Moné in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament final at Double or Nothing, appeared at ringside. Security personnel quickly stepped between Moné and Hayter as they focused on the Owen Hart Cup trophy.
Sons of Texas Video Promo
A video package featuring The Sons of Texas (Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara) was shown. They discussed their ambition to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
Kyle Fletcher (w/ Don Callis) def. Jay Lethal
Kyle Fletcher, accompanied by Don Callis who was on commentary, defeated Jay Lethal. Fletcher initiated an aggressive attack, though Lethal countered with a tope suicida. Fletcher later gained control, powerbombing Lethal onto the apron. After a series of counters and near falls, Fletcher won by pinfall with a brainbuster. The source text noted a potential setup for Fletcher vs. Adam Cole for the TNT Championship.
Post-Match: Don Callis Family Attacks, Paragon Makes Save
Immediately after Fletcher’s win, The Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita, Fletcher, and Josh Alexander) attacked Jay Lethal. Adam Cole left the commentary desk, and along with Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly of Paragon, made the save.
Paragon (Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly) def. The Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson)
Paragon’s Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly defeated The Grizzled Young Veterans. The match began with GYV showing strong offense. After a hot tag to Strong, Paragon took control. Strong pinned Drake after he and O’Reilly executed a high-low combination, while O’Reilly simultaneously applied a guillotine choke to Gibson. Following the victory, Adam Cole challenged The Don Callis Family to a trios match at Double or Nothing.
Gates of Agony/Learning Tree Recap
A video recap of a recent street fight involving The Gates of Agony and The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho, Big Bill, and Bryan Keith) was presented.
Josh Alexander (w/ Don Callis) def. AR Fox
Josh Alexander, with Don Callis on commentary, defeated AR Fox. During the match, Don Callis accepted Adam Cole’s challenge, confirming Paragon (Cole, Strong, & O’Reilly) will face The Don Callis Family (Takeshita, Alexander, & Fletcher) at Double or Nothing. Alexander won his match with the C4 Spike. Post-match, Callis directed remarks at Cole.
Hangman Page vs. Will Ospreay Fan Predictions Video
A video segment aired featuring fans giving their predictions for the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament final at Double or Nothing between “Hangman” Adam Page and Will Ospreay.
Mistico, Templario, & Mascara Dorada def. Los Depredadores (Volador Jr., Magnus, & Rugido)
In a CMLL Lucha Libre showcase, the team of Mistico, Templario, and Mascara Dorada defeated Los Depredadores (Volador Jr., Magnus, & Rugido). The match included numerous high-flying exchanges and displays of Lucha Libre skill. Mascara Dorada secured the pinfall on Magnus with a shooting star press.
Double or Nothing Buy-In Match Announced
A recap video aired for Anna Jay & Harley Cameron vs. Penelope Ford & Megan Bayne, officially announcing this tag team match for the AEW Double or Nothing Buy-In.
Kris Statlander Backstage Promo
Kris Statlander was featured in a backstage segment. She stated that while she was sorry for past actions towards Willow Nightingale, Nightingale should be careful as Statlander could be dangerous when pushed.
Main Event: Mike Bailey & Komander (w/ Alex Abrahantes) def. Rush & Dralistico
In the main event, “Speedball” Mike Bailey and Komander defeated Rush and Dralistico of La Faccion Ingobernable. The match started with Rush and Dralistico attacking before the bell. The action included stereo tope suicidas from Bailey and Komander. After a period of Komander being isolated, he made a hot tag to Bailey. The match featured numerous high-impact moves, including Bailey hitting a triangle moonsault and Komander executing a Canadian Destroyer on Dralistico. Bailey and Komander won after a poisonrana by Dralistico (seemingly on his own partner, or a mistimed spot description in source), followed by a spinning heel kick from Bailey and a shooting star press from Komander for the pinfall.
Post-Main Event: Kazuchika Okada and Mike Bailey Confrontation
After the main event, AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada entered the ring to confront Mike Bailey. Bailey showed respect with a bow, but Okada responded by flipping him off. Bailey then hit a spin kick to Okada’s hand, followed by a spinning heel kick that sent Okada to the floor. Bailey followed up with a tope con giro. He then grabbed the Continental Championship belt and posed with it on the entrance ramp as the show concluded.
