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AEW Collision San Diego Taping Fuels Major Feuds Towards Upcoming Specials
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Thunder Rosa and Mina Shirakawa defeated Zara Zakher and Becca in a tag team match during the San Diego Collision taping.
After their 8-man tag win, The Dogs and the Death Riders attacked Adam Copeland and the Bang Bang Gang, laying them out and further fueling ongoing feuds.
Thekla, wearing the Starlight Kid mask, proclaimed Stardom’s death during a promo and referenced the upcoming Women’s Casino Gauntlet match, tying into the post-Forbidden Door momentum.
Konosuke Takeshita appeared to hype his upcoming AEW International title match against Kyle Fletcher, building heat for Dynamite.
The Rascalz are set to face Speedball Mike Bailey, Místico, and Bandido in a trios match, highlighting a high-stakes multi-man showcase on the Collision episode.
AEW taped a two-and-a-half-hour Collision episode in San Diego on July 1, building toward the upcoming Beach Break special. The show aired from Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl and packed in title implications, faction warfare, and Women's Casino Gauntlet qualifiers, according to Slam Wrestling and Fightful.
The night ended with a major angle. The Dogs and the Death Riders attacked Adam Copeland and the Bang Bang Gang after their 8-man tag win, laying out both teams and stoking one of AEW's hottest ongoing feuds.
Death Riders and Andrade Lead a Stacked Match Card
The Death Riders defeated Shingo Takagi and Drilla Moloney in one of the night's biggest bouts. Andrade El Idolo then pinned Brian Cage in another high-profile singles match. Both wins kept the Death Riders faction looking dominant heading into Beach Break, per Slam Wrestling.
Adam Copeland teamed with the Bang Bang Gang to beat Shane Taylor Promotions in an 8-man tag. But the celebration was short. The Dogs and the Death Riders rushed the ring after the bell and laid out Copeland and his partners, setting up more heat for next week, according to Fightful.
Athena and Maya World Punch Their Gauntlet Tickets
Two Women's Casino Gauntlet qualifier matches took place on the taping. Athena defeated Rina to grab the first spot. Maya World then beat Julia Hart to claim the second. Both wins move those women one step closer to a potential title shot, per Slam Wrestling.
Thunder Rosa and Mina Shirakawa also teamed up, defeating Zara Zakher and Becca in a tag match. The result added momentum to both women ahead of Beach Break and AEW's broader women's division storylines.
Thekla Calls Stardom Dead, Takeshita Eyes Fletcher
Thekla wore the Starlight Kid mask during a promo and made a bold claim — she declared Stardom dead. She also tied the segment to the upcoming Women's Casino Gauntlet, connecting AEW's post-Forbidden Door momentum to the women's title picture, according to Fightful.
Konosuke Takeshita also appeared in a promo to hype his AEW International title match against Kyle Fletcher, set for Dynamite. Takeshita's promo was designed to build heat fast for a match that has been simmering for weeks, per Fightful.
Rascalz, Bandido, and Bailey Set for High-Octane Trios Clash
The taping also set up a trios showcase pitting The Rascalz against Speedball Mike Bailey, Místico, and Bandido. The match puts six of AEW's most athletic performers in the ring at once and is expected to be a highlight of the Collision episode, according to Pro Wrestling and Slam Wrestling.
Orange Cassidy also addressed Mark Briscoe's injury status in a Conglomeration update. Willow Nightingale's return was teased as part of the same segment. Both updates are meant to keep the stable's storylines active while Collision builds toward Redemption and other upcoming specials.
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