🎙️ Sports Desk Intro

Ed: “Well fans, All Elite Wrestling has been running hot. Championships defended, grudges deepened, and the Continental Challenge Cup kicked off with a bang. Collision on August 8 gave us a night of tournament fights, faction warfare, and a main event that rattled the arena.”

Gordon: “And when you look at the broader picture — Dynamite in Mexico City, the CMLL crossover, and the fallout from Redemption — you see a promotion in constant motion. Let’s get to the action.”

📺 AEW Collision — August 8, 2026

Colorado Springs, CO

🥊 Full Match Results & Highlights

Dark Match: Steven Borden vs. Ortiz

Winner: Steven Borden. A quick showcase for Borden, who continues to build momentum on the undercard.

Continental Challenge Cup — First Round: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Ace Austin

Winner: Claudio Castagnoli. Claudio overpowered Austin with heavy uppercuts and a decisive Neutralizer. A strong opening statement in the Cup.

The Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor & Jamie Hayter) vs. Vertvixen & Viva Van

Winners: The Brawling Birds. A short, sharp victory — Windsor and Hayter dominated from bell to bell.

Continental Challenge Cup — First Round: Orange Cassidy vs. Matt Sydal

Winner: Orange Cassidy. Cassidy’s laid‑back style gave way to crisp counters and a sudden Orange Punch to secure his tournament win.

The Rascalz vs. Aaron Solo & Steven Fuerte

Winners: The Rascalz. A lightning‑fast squash — Xavier and Wentz overwhelmed Solo and Fuerte in under two minutes.

Mike Bailey vs. Myron Reed

Winner: Mike Bailey. Bailey outmaneuvered Reed with rapid kicks and a pinpoint Ultima Weapon.

Hikaru Shida & Persephone vs. Hyan & Maya World

Winners: Shida & Persephone. Shida’s striking and Persephone’s athleticism meshed well, earning a clean tag victory.

Death Riders (Moxley, Garcia, PAC & Yuta) vs. Bang Bang Gang & Jack Perry

Winners: Death Riders. A wild eight‑man fight. Moxley and PAC anchored the chaos, Garcia snatched momentum late, and Yuta sealed the win. The Bang Bang Gang’s chemistry faltered with Perry in the mix.

Continental Challenge Cup — First Round: Eddie Kingston vs. Jake Doyle

Winner: Eddie Kingston. Kingston fought through Doyle’s size and landed a spinning backfist to close out the night.

📺 AEW Since August 3, 2026 — Full Rundown

(09.08.2026) CMLL Semana Internacional CMLL vs. AEW – Tag 3 – Online Stream @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Diamond & Oro Jr. defeat Okumura & Shoma Kato
Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team: Los Herederos (El Cobarde, Felino Jr. & Hijo de Stuka Jr.) defeat La Maquina de la Destruccion (El Elemental, Explosivo & Maquina Letal)
Lightning: Brian Cage defeats Blue Panther Jr.
Black Tiger & Black Tiger IV defeat Los Hermanos Calavera (Calavera Jr. I & Calavera Jr. II)
Los Infernales (Averno & Euforia) defeat The Swirl (Blake Christian & Lee Johnson)
Bandido & Mistico defeat Don Callis Family (El Clon & Hechicero)

(08.08.2026) CMLL Semana Internacional CMLL vs. AEW – Tag 2 – Online Stream @ Arena Coliseo in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
Los Forajidos (El Coyote, Polvora & Vaquero Jr.) defeat Atrapasuenos (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa) & Fuego (11:46)
Johnnie Robbie, Tessa Blanchard & Thunder Rosa defeat Keyra, Reyna Isis & Zeuxis (11:38)
The Swirl (Blake Christian & Lee Johnson) defeat Valiente Jr. & Vegas Depredador (12:48)
Three Way: Gran Guerrero defeats Brian Cage and Crixus (12:02)
Los Hermanos Chavez (Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja) defeat Black Tiger & Black Tiger IV (13:38)
Relevos Increibles Tag Team: Bandido & Titan defeat El Clon & Templario (18:30)

🔥 AEW News & Rumors

Continental Challenge Cup Heats Up

Claudio, Orange, and Kingston’s wins on Collision have set the early tone — all three are being discussed internally as potential finalists.

Death Riders vs. Bang Bang Gang Continues

The rivalry escalated again on Collision, with the Death Riders regaining momentum after last week’s loss.

Ospreay’s Momentum

Ospreay’s Mexico City street fight win over Mark Davis has fans buzzing about a potential Continental Title challenge.

Women’s Division Rising

Shida, Persephone, Maya World, and Willow continue to anchor a division that has seen multiple title changes in recent weeks.

Trios Division Turbulence

Page & Brodido’s title win has shaken up the trios landscape — The Demand are reportedly furious backstage.

🎤 Spotlight: The Rock’s Promo on Cody Rhodes (RAW — March 24, 2024)

Ed: “Before we close, we revisit a moment that shaped modern wrestling storytelling — The Rock’s blistering promo on Cody Rhodes from March 24, 2024.”

Gordon: “It was a night where words cut deeper than steel chairs.”

Promo Summary

The Rock stepped into the ring and delivered a fiery, personal message aimed squarely at Cody Rhodes. He mocked Cody’s journey, questioned his toughness, and framed himself as the immovable obstacle standing between Rhodes and destiny. The promo blended swagger, venom, and theatrical bravado — a modern echo of classic era mic work.

It became a defining chapter in the Rhodes vs. Bloodline saga, setting the emotional stakes for WrestleMania.

Transcript

Credit: cagematch.net

“[Cody is backstage Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa. After he deals with them, the Rock shows up, beats him up with trash cans, and throws him outside of the arena]

The Rock: “Oh, look at this. Look at this, it’s perfect! Chicago is perfect! Huh?! Upset that the Rock wasn’t saying anything?! The Rock’s got your attention now, doesn’t he? You pieces of shit! Look at this! Look at you now! Look at you now! C’mon boy! Get up, boy! Huh!? Get up, boy! The Rock is the Final Boss! You wanna run your mouth? You wanna be a hero, huh? How about this! The Rock’s not your hero. The Rock is NOT your hero, you son of a bitch! [Rock throws Cody at his tour bus] Look at you now. Look at him. Chicago, look at your hero! World, look at your hero! [to the cameraman] How about you back up?

And Mama Rhodes, look at your son. The Rock’s got a special gift for you, Mama Rhodes, he’s got a special gift for you, because you’re going right in there. [he throws Cody into his tour bus] Yes, yes, that’s right. Well, here’s what happens, here’s what happens. Look at you now. Look at you now! Now, world, you wanna know why the Rock is the Final Boss? Did you think for one single solitary second that the Rock was gonna let this piece of trash talk his shit?! No, not by a long shot! Because at the end of the day, to all your Cody Crybabies, to him, to Mama Rhodes, and to everybody, at the end of the day, it didn’t have to be like this, but it is like this now, because of HIM! Because of Cody Rhodes. He stuck his nose in the Rock’s business. Oh, and, the prophecy has come true! Look at this. Look at you, oh, look at you, LOOK AT YOU! [The Rock punches a bloodied Cody] Mama Rhodes, Mama Rhodes, look at this! Look at you, huh? Mama Rhodes! Look at him. Now Mama Rhodes, the Rock has got a special gift, look at this now. Here is your belt. The Rock is a man of his word, he’s gonna put your son’s blood on this belt, and at WrestleMania, your son’s blood and your tears.

Here look at this; get in here close, cameraman! Get in here close, look at that, look at this! [The Rock takes Cody’s blood and rubs it on his weight belt] Mama Rhodes, there’s your blood, look at that, there it is. You look right here, tears at the end of the day. Mama Rhodes, I want you to look at your boy. LOOK AT YOUR BOY, MAMA RHODES! Look at your boy, look at the blood, Mama Rhodes. At WrestleMania, this is what’s going to happen to your son. Your son’s blood on Johnson’s hands! Your daddy, your daddy talked about ‘Hard Times.’ … HE doesn’t know about Hard Times, but you’re going to know about Hard Times boy. You’re gonna know about Hard Times. The Rock is gonna learn you about Hard Times. For life, the Rock and Cody Rhodes, Hard Times. This is what happens when you fuck with the Final Boss! Look at you. Look at your son Mama Rhodes. It didn’t have to be this way. But now, this is the only way. Look at your son.””

🗂️ Sports Desk Closing

Ed: “AEW’s week has been a storm — tournaments, title shifts, and rivalries that refuse to cool down.”

Gordon: “And with the Continental Challenge Cup underway, every match feels like a step toward something bigger. A most compelling week across the board.”