Cincinnati played host to an episode of AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage that will air on Saturday, January 18, taped on January 16.
Despite slightly fewer fans compared to Wednesday’s Dynamite, the energy of the crowd remained high for the show. The night began with a backstage segment featuring Powerhouse Hobbs, who declared his intention to fight despite a leg injury.
Spoilers, courtesy of f4wonline.com, below:
Adam Page emerged victorious in a Texas Death Match against Christopher Daniels. The bloody battle included barbed wire, a table-breaking double stomp, and a devastating Deadeye on a chair. Daniels’ arm went limp after a Buckshot Lariat, giving Page the win. Adding insult to injury, Page hit Daniels’ signature Angel’s Wings post-match.
Toni Storm delivered a fiery promo, teasing a showdown with Mariah May in Jacksonville next week, and The Hurt Syndicate declared their intent to challenge Private Party for the AEW Tag Team titles in Knoxville.
The Undisputed Kingdom defeated Shane Taylor Promotions in a heated contest. Post-match tensions flared as Danny Garcia aided the Kingdom, and all parties eyed the TNT Championship.
A backstage interview saw Will Ospreay call out Kenny Omega for a meeting on Dynamite. Lance Archer & Brian Cage dominated Top Flight, followed by a surprise attack from Lio Rush on the Martins.
In singles action, Kazuchika Okada retained the Continental Championship against Tomohiro Ishii, using a low blow and a Rainmaker. Dustin Rhodes and Julia Hart also secured decisive victories.
AEW Collision concluded with a chaotic 12-man tag match. After Chris Jericho attacked Powerhouse Hobbs pre-match, it seemed the babyfaces were outnumbered. However, Hobbs’ late entrance turned the tide. Hobbs pinned Bryan Keith, sealing a dramatic win for his team.
Which Episode Of AEW Collision Recorded The Company’s Lowest Ever Ratings Record?
The November 30 episode of AEW Collision achieved two records that AEW will likely wish that it didn’t. The November 30 show became the least-watched episode of Collision and also held the record for the lowest viewership for a first-run AEW program until another AEW show surpassed it.