Mercedes Moné and Athena defeated Maya World and Hyan on the final stop before AEW Forbidden Door.
The June 27 episode of AEW Collision from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, also saw the Conglomeration successfully defend their AEW World Trios Championship against The Opps.
Elsewhere on the taped broadcast, Kevin Knight retained the TNT Championship in a title defense against Dezmond Xavier.
Match results
- AEW World Trios Championship: The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, & Roderick Strong) (c) def. The Opps (Hook, Anthony Bowens, & Katsuyori Shibata)
- TNT Championship: Kevin Knight (c) def. Dezmond Xavier
- Chris Jericho def. JD Drake
- CMLL World Women’s Championship: Persephone (c) def. Billie Starkz
- Mistico & “Speedball” Mike Bailey def. The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese & Ariya Daivari)
- Jake Doyle def. Adam Priest
- Mercedes Moné & Athena def. Maya World & Hyan
The Conglomeration vs. The Opps
Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong defended the AEW World Trios Championship to open the show. Hook and O’Reilly exchanged submission attempts early in the contest. Strong later utilized Cassidy as a makeshift battering ram against Katsuyori Shibata and Hook.
Anthony Bowens accidentally delivered a superkick to his partner Shibata. This miscommunication allowed the champions to isolate Bowens. Strong then threw Cassidy onto Bowens to secure the pinfall and retain the titles.
A Demanding twist
The Demand discussed their quest for championships in a backstage stairwell. The Lethal Twist unintentionally walked through the camera shot. Ricochet and Jay Lethal exchanged compliments about their respective haircuts before deciding to talk business off-camera.
.@KingRicochet & @thelethaljay realize that they have more in common than just the tops of their heads …
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 28, 2026
Death Riders lay down the law
Jon Moxley addressed Swerve Strickland’s recent attack on Daniel Garcia during a backstage interview. Moxley promised that his faction would handle the issue. Will Ospreay stepped forward and vowed to deliver the kill shot against Strickland.
“Swerve Strickland has made himself a target.”@JonMoxley, @WillOspreay & Death Riders regroup after Strickland’s actions on last Wednesday’s #AEWDynamite.
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 28, 2026
Kevin Knight vs. Dezmond Xavier
Kevin Knight put the TNT Championship on the line against Dezmond Xavier. The challenger executed a standing shooting star press for an early two-count. Knight later escaped a Sky Twister Press by raising his knees. He followed up with a snapping dropkick to the back of Xavier’s head. Knight then planted his opponent with the Crash Landing slam to retain the championship.
The spider weaves a web
Thekla delivered a promo on the stage alongside the Triangle of Madness. The AEW Women’s World Champion stated she would gladly burn down the Forbidden Door. Skye Blue added that she planned to show Maika her violent side at the upcoming pay-per-view.
"You all built the #ForbiddenDoor and now you're going to watch it BURN!"
AEW Women's World Champion @Toxic_Thekla and the Triangle of Madness have dark designs for tomorrow night and beyond!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 28, 2026
Chris Jericho vs. JD Drake
Chris Jericho clashed with JD Drake in singles action. Drake gained momentum with a Bossman Slam and a series of heavy chops. Jericho countered a back body drop into a Codebreaker. He followed up with a running knee strike and locked in the Walls of Jericho to force a tap out.
A list of demands
Jericho summoned Tony Schiavone to the ring following the match. He applied the Walls of Jericho on Drake a second time and demanded that Schiavone declare him superior to Tommaso Ciampa. Jericho then thanked Ciampa for leaving him bloody last week, promising retribution at Beach Break.
.@IAmJericho wants to THANK @MrTommasoCiampa?
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 28, 2026
Thunder strikes the Dominion
Thunder Rosa confronted Divine Dominion backstage to hype their upcoming title match. Rosa promised to humble the champions alongside her partner Olympia. Lexy Nair intervened to remind both parties of their strict no-contact clause.
“The harder the odds, the harder we fight!”
Tensions flare when a fired-up @ThunderRosa22 confronts the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions Divine Dominion (@meganbayne & @lena_kross) backstage!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 28, 2026
Persephone vs. Billie Starkz
Persephone defended the CMLL World Women’s Championship against Billie Starkz. The challenger cleared the announce desk and hit a senton bomb onto Persephone on the floor. Persephone recovered and intercepted a diving attack with a spear. She executed a crucifix bomb to win the match.
Hikaru Shida struck Persephone in the back with a kendo stick after the bell. Kris Statlander, Harley Cameron, and Queen Aminata rushed the ring to make the save. Shida retreated, leaving the four babyfaces in a tense standoff.
Mistico & Mike Bailey vs. The Premier Athletes
The Premier Athletes isolated Mike Bailey to start the tag team encounter. Mistico received the hot tag and hit a springboard double back elbow on Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari. Bailey executed a triangle moonsault to the floor to neutralize Daivari. Inside the ring, Mistico applied La Mistica on Nese for the submission victory.
No Kidd-ing around
Gabe Kidd provided an update on his status via a video package. He announced that his visa issues would soon be resolved. Kidd promised to target Shota Umino immediately upon his return to the United States.
"Forbidden Door is not a one day event to me; it's an everyday thing."@GabeKidd0115 sends a warning to IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion @Shooter_us.
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 28, 2026
Jake Doyle vs. Adam Priest
Jake Doyle utilized his power advantage to toss Adam Priest around the ring. Priest resiliently fought back, targeting Doyle’s arm and applying an armbar submission. Doyle relied on his strength to powerbomb his way out of the hold. He caught Priest with a swinging black hole slam to score the pinfall.
A killer return
AEW aired a training vignette featuring Willow Nightingale. The “Comeback Killer” worked out in the gym and declared her intention to reclaim her position at the top of the women’s division.
From being the “Comeback Killer” to making a comeback, @WillowWrestles begins her journey back to the squared circle.
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 28, 2026
Mercedes Moné & Athena vs. Maya World & Hyan
Maya World and Hyan hit stereo suicide dives to kick off the main event. Athena quickly shifted the momentum by powerbombing Hyan onto the ring apron. Moné then targeted World with a Meteora on the floor.
World secured a hot tag later in the match and hit a European uppercut on Athena. Moné trapped World in the Statement Maker submission outside the ring. Meanwhile, Athena caught Hyan with the O-Face flying stunner to secure the victory.
O-FACE FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! @AthenaPalmer_FG & @MercedesVarnado win!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 28, 2026
The victors continued their assault on Hyan after the match until World cleared the ring with superkicks followed by a moonsault onto the heels.
.@MayaWorldd stops the attack on her tag partner from her teacher @AthenaPalmer_FG and her #OwenCup Finals opponent @MercedesVarnado!
Watch the #AEWCollision replay RIGHT NOW on @HBOMax! pic.twitter.com/GHWfIQnFWA
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 28, 2026
