AEW Collision: Ospreay Faces Garcia, Bang Bang Gang Topples Death Riders
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Detroit, MI – The Masonic Temple Theater roared on July 30, 2026, as AEW Collision delivered the second night of a back-to-back weekend in the Motor City. The crowd was still buzzing from the previous night’s events, especially Will Ospreay’s brutal Hidden Blade that laid out Daniel Garcia on Dynamite. Garcia, who had just left the Death Riders, was determined to settle the score.
The show kicked off with a celebration as The Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) made their AEW debut. Sabin asked the crowd if they doubted they’d show up, praising Detroit as a wrestling city. Shelley, in his signature style, greeted the fans with a local “What’s up doe?” and declared they were home. The graphic flashed, confirming their All Elite status.
Trios gold was on the line as The Demand (Ricochet, KAUN, and Liona) defended against The Rascalz (Wentz, Xavier, and Reed). The match was a whirlwind of fast-paced offense. Ricochet and Wentz traded arm work, but the Rascalz used triple-team tactics to isolate opponents. KAUN and Liona’s power countered the high-flying Rascalz. In the end, KAUN caught Wentz and drove him into the mat for the pin, securing the win for The Demand.
Tommaso Ciampa wasted no time against Nick Comoroto. After a lock-up, Comoroto tried to remove Ciampa’s bandage and headbutted him, but Ciampa retreated to the floor. He returned with a flurry of stomps, pulled down his knee pad, and hit a running knee, getting the quick victory.
In a six-woman tag, HAZUKI made her AEW debut alongside The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) to face the trio of Athena, Billie Starkz, and Diamante. The match featured chaotic exchanges, with Athena and Jamie starting off. The teams traded control, with HAZUKI’s striking and the Birds’ teamwork standing out. After a series of near-falls and interference, the Birds hit their signature Two Birds, One Stone on Diamante for the win. Post-match, Divine Dominion attacked the winners, with Athena driving HAZUKI’s face into her title belt.
The main event saw the Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Ace Austin, Colten Gunn, and Austin Gunn) take on the Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, and Wheeler Yuta). Before the match, The Conglomeration participated in an Ice Bucket Challenge on stage, with Rhino and Insane Clown Posse dumping ice on them. The match itself was a back-and-forth brawl. Ace Austin and Yuta started, with Yuta working the arm. The Gunns used their power to isolate PAC, but the Death Riders fought back with cheap shots. Mox applied a straight jacket on Ace, but Ace escaped and hit an enzuiguri. The turning point came when Juice Robinson reversed Yuta’s roll-up for the three-count, giving the Bang Bang Gang the victory. After the bell, the Death Riders stomped Juice, but The Gunns ran them off. The Dogs then attacked the Gunns, prompting The Machine Guns to make the save. The Death Riders surrounded the ring, but Moxley called them off, and The Gunns hit 3:10 to Yuma on Finlay to close the show.
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This edition of AEW Collision effectively balanced star power with rising talent. The Ospreay-Garcia buildup, though limited to a post-Dynamite attack, set the stage for a personal feud that could elevate Garcia. The main event delivered a chaotic multi-man tag that showcased the Bang Bang Gang’s resilience, though the post-match interference muddled the narrative. The Machine Guns’ debut felt organic and energizing, while HAZUKI’s introduction added depth to the women’s division. However, the constant run-ins and faction warfare risk overexposure. AEW would benefit from streamlining these storylines to let individual rivalries breathe.