Good evening from the sports desk—Ed here alongside Gordon, and AEW has had a heavy, emotional week wrapped around big in‑ring stakes and contract questions.

Headlines

• Scorpio Sky’s contract status: A founding AEW signee is nearing the end of his five‑year deal this month and, per recent reporting, has not yet put pen to paper on a new agreement. He’s been more visible in ROH lately than on AEW TV, picking up wins there while his future with AEW remains unresolved.
• Ryan Nemeth hesitant to return to wrestling: After a turbulent AEW exit and legal issues involving CM Punk and Tony Khan, Nemeth says he seriously considered walking away from the business altogether. He describes TNA’s outreach as a slow, cautious conversation, only agreeing to return once he was assured he’d be part of a meaningful angle with his brother Nic, not just filler on under‑watched multi‑man matches.
• What it would take for Thunder Rosa to do Blood & Guts: The former AEW Women’s World Champion loves the creativity of hardcore matches but says she’d only step into a Blood & Guts–style war again if the story truly demanded it—no random brawls, no “everyone bleeds” for shock value. For her, a stipulation that violent has to be the emotional peak of a deeply personal feud.

Collision – October 3, 2026 (Truist Arena, Highland Heights, KY)

Gordon: “Let’s go bell‑to‑bell, Ed—Collision was a full slate of tournament stakes, tributes, and title implications.”

Kofi vs. Lee Moriarty

• Result: Kofi defeated Lee Moriarty in a competitive opener.
• Highlights:
  • Lee leaned on his Pure‑style grappling, tying Kofi up in straight‑jacket holds and headscissors.
  • Kofi answered with aerial offense—big top‑rope DDT, moonsault, and finally a knockout kick Tony Schiavone dubbed the “TNT” to seal the pin.
  • Post‑match handshake underscored the respect between AEW World Trios Champion Kofi and the long‑reigning ROH Pure Champion.

Ed: “That was a statement—Kofi proving he’s not just a trios specialist, he’s a singles threat on any given night.”

The Conglomeration vs. Griff Garrison & Soloroto (Aaron Solo & Nick Comoroto)

• Result: Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong beat Garrison, Solo, and Comoroto.
• Highlights:
  • Classic Conglomeration structure: quick tags, double‑teams on Garrison, and Cassidy’s casual brutality.
  • Comoroto ate an Orange Punch for the decisive three‑count.
  • The Death Riders hit the ring afterward, leading to a tense three‑way stare‑down with Bang Bang Gang—Collision quietly building a trios triangle of factions.

Gordon: “You can feel it, Ed—those three units are orbiting the same championship gravity.”

Death Riders vs. Bang Bang Gang (Ace Austin & the Gunns)

• Result: Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, and Wheeler Yuta defeated Ace Austin, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn.
• Highlights:
  • Ace Austin showcased freakish strength, hoisting both Yuta and Garcia at once before the Death Riders cut him off.
  • Chaos down the stretch: Marina Shafir distraction, Juice Robinson and Gabe Kidd brawling, and all six men trading lariats in the center.
  • Garcia locked in the Dragon Tamer on Ace for the submission, giving the Death Riders a much‑needed win in the faction arms race.

Ed: “Technical precision from Garcia, brute force from Claudio, and Yuta’s grit—that trio is becoming AEW’s pressure cooker.”

Dante Martin vs. Myron Reed

• Result: Myron Reed defeated Dante Martin.
• Highlights:
• Collision leaned on this match as its “stand‑by,” but it delivered like a featured attraction.
• Speed chess: counters, roll‑ups, and apron exchanges with Christopher Daniels coaching Dante and Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz backing Reed.
• Reed survived Dante’s high‑impact offense and hit a picture‑perfect cutter followed by a 450 splash for the win.

Gordon: “That’s the modern junior heavyweight template—risk, timing, and one mistake turning the tide.”

Divine Dominion vs. Emily Rose & Joiya Blake

• Result: Megan Bayne and Lena Kross crushed Rose and Blake in under a minute.
• Highlights:
  • Lariats, slams, and the Divine Intervention double‑team finished it almost as soon as it started.
  • A reminder that even after losing the Women’s Tag Titles, Divine Dominion remain a looming threat.

Ed: “That wasn’t a match, Gordon—that was a warning shot.”

Julia Hart vs. Queen Aminata

• Result: Queen Aminata defeated Julia Hart.
• Highlights:
  • Aminata refused Hart’s handshake and set the tone with stiff strikes and “chocolate kisses” kicks.
  • Hart’s Heartless submission nearly closed it, but Aminata powered out, hit a German suplex and a head‑kick, and scored the upset pin.
  • Post‑show, Aminata called out Mercedes Mone for a Women’s World Title shot at Grand Slam France.

Gordon: “That’s how you punch your ticket into the title conversation—beat a spooky favorite and call your shot.”

Mark Davis vs. Adam Priest

• Result: Mark Davis defeated Adam Priest.
• Highlights:
  • Priest targeted Davis’ leg, even locking in a half‑crab, trying to chop the big man down.
  • Davis answered with shotgun dropkicks and heavy strikes, finally flooring Priest for the three‑count despite the damaged knee.
  • Rocky Romero on commentary framed Davis as a future cornerstone of AEW’s heavyweight division.

Ed: “If you’re limping and still winning, you’re sending a message to every other big man in the locker room.”

Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley vs. Jake Doyle

• Result: Jon Moxley defeated Jake Doyle by submission in a non‑title eliminator.
• Highlights:
  • Doyle tried to bully Moxley with powerbombs and big impact offense, even scoring a near fall after a huge powerbomb.
  • Moxley answered with the trademark grit: biting out of a piledriver attempt, hitting his own piledriver, and finally cinching a grinding headlock that forced Doyle to tap.
  • Marina Shafir presented Moxley with the Continental Championship afterward, underscoring his role as AEW’s workhorse champion heading into Grand Slam France.

Gordon: “That’s the essence of Moxley—when the body’s failing, he leans on willpower and ring craft.”

Other AEW results since October 1, 2026

While Collision was the centerpiece, the broader week is anchored by the September 30 Dynamite: A Tribute to PAC, which sets the emotional tone for everything AEW is doing right now.

Dynamite – September 30, 2026 (Tribute to PAC)

Key results:

• Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy – Continental Title: Moxley retained, outlasting Cassidy in a hard‑fought opening event that doubled as part of the ongoing tribute to PAC’s influence on AEW’s rugged style.
• The Elite vs. Don Callis Family & Rocky Romero/Trent Beretta: Omega and the Bucks, with Adam Page, scored a win over Callis’ crew, keeping the Elite firmly in the upper‑card mix.
• Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet: Ospreay, flanked by Andrade El Idolo, Francesco Akira, and Mike Bailey, defeated Ricochet in a showcase of aerial precision and big‑match pacing.
• Women’s trios bout: Hyan, Marina Shafir, and Thunder Rosa beat Dr. Britt Baker, Mercedes Mone, and Persephone, giving Rosa and Shafir momentum heading into future stories.
• Bryan Danielson & Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family: Danielson and the Death Riders took a multi‑man victory over Doyle, Alexander, Archer, Davis, and Wardlow, reinforcing the idea that AEW’s “craftsmen” are steering the company’s in‑ring identity.

Ed: “That show wasn’t just about wins and losses—it was about saying goodbye to PAC in the language he loved: high‑stakes wrestling.”

News and rumors around AEW this week

Scorpio Sky’s future

• Contract ticking down: Sky’s five‑year AEW deal is reportedly expiring this month, with no new contract signed as of the latest update. He’s been more active in ROH, where he’s picking up singles wins and working both singles and tag divisions.

Gordon: “When a day‑one talent hits the end of a deal without a signature, that’s a crossroads—for the wrestler and the promotion.”

Ryan Nemeth’s hesitancy and TNA role

• Post‑AEW burnout: Nemeth describes being “turned off” by wrestling after his AEW exit and legal battles, initially declining TNA’s overtures.
• Conditions for return: He only agreed to come back once TNA pitched a storyline that treated him as a featured player, especially in tandem with Nic Nemeth, rather than a disposable undercard body.

Ed: “That’s the modern reality—talent wants creative respect as much as a paycheck.”

Thunder Rosa and Blood & Guts

• Stipulation must matter: Rosa says she’d only do another ultra‑violent match if the story demanded a Lights Out‑level climax, not just a random street fight.
• Legacy of violence: She points to her Lights Out war with Britt Baker and a Texas Bullrope match with Deonna Purrazzo as examples where brutality served the narrative, not the other way around.

Gordon: “When a veteran of that style says ‘make it meaningful,’ promoters should listen.”

Jon Moxley’s “two kinds of eulogies” promo (September 30, 2026)

Ed: “Now, Gordon, we’ve got to talk about the words that have echoed all week—the promo Moxley cut after All Out, replayed and reframed during the PAC tribute.”

• Context: The promo, titled “There’s two kinds of eulogies at funerals,” was delivered after Moxley lost the AEW World Title match to Will Ospreay at All Out 2026.
• Core message (paraphrased):
  • Moxley admits Ospreay was the better man that night, stressing that losing is part of wrestling and life.
  • He talks about how everyone will lose matches, opportunities, and people—and the only answer is to get up and give your best again because every day in the ring is a gift.
  • He contrasts two kinds of eulogies: one listing accomplishments, the other describing who a person was. Moxley says he knows which one he wants when he’s gone.
  • He frames AEW’s present as the hinge point for the future of pro wrestling, insisting that he, Ospreay, the Death Riders, and anyone brave enough to chase greatness are holding the craft’s destiny in their hands.

Gordon: “That’s not just a promo, Ed—that’s a mission statement. He’s telling the locker room that the legacy isn’t the belts, it’s the way you carry yourself when the belts are gone.”

Ed: “And when Collision closes with Mox grinding out another win, that speech is the subtext—you lose, you learn, you come back swinging.”

Closing thoughts from the sports desk

Ed: “So in one week, AEW gives us a heartfelt tribute to PAC, a Collision stacked with faction warfare and rising contenders, and a news cycle full of crossroads—Scorpio Sky’s contract, Ryan Nemeth’s second chance, Thunder Rosa’s line in the sand on violence.”

Gordon: “And threading through it all is Jon Moxley’s idea of legacy—whether you’re a champion, a veteran thinking about one more Blood & Guts, or a talent deciding if you even want to come back, the question is the same: what do you want people to say about you when the matches are over?”

Ed: “From the sports desk, that’s the story of AEW this week: a company juggling grief, opportunity, and identity, with its wrestlers deciding what kind of eulogy they’re writing every time the bell rings.”

Gordon: “We’ll be here to call the next chapter, Ed. Until then—protect the craft, respect the ring, and we’ll see you at the next show.”