AEW Collision – Glasgow, Scotland (August 23, 2025)

Location: OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland

Episode: Collision #107 — the final stop before AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door in London on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Match Card & Results

1. 8‑Man Tag Team Match

Hiromu Takahashi, Dante Martin, Darius Martin & Scorpio Sky

defeated Hechicero, Josh Alexander, Lance Archer & Rocky Romero (12:34).

2. Megan Bayne defeated Isla Dawn (4:43).

3. Queen Aminata & Willow Nightingale defeated Julia Hart & Skye Blue (9:34).

4. Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Max Caster (2:21). Post‑match, Anthony Bowens—Caster’s former tag partner—ambushed him, sparking a drama‑laced confrontation with Billy Gunn.

5. Konosuke Takeshita defeated Tomohiro Ishii (10:36) — a high‑octane rematch from their Wrestle Dynasty showdown.

6. Big Bill defeated Mark Andrews (1:44) in a quick squash, with Bryan Keith helping Bill dominate post‑bell.

7. Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona (Gates of Agony) defeated James Drake & Zack Gibson (Grizzled Young Veterans) (9:08).

8. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) defeated The Paragon (Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong). The win was aided by interference from Don Callis and Kazuchika Okada. After the match, Okada took out Swerve Strickland.

Storyline Progression & Context

Go-Home Episode for Forbidden Door

AEW pulled out all the stops in this Glasgow stopover, setting the stage for Sunday’s massive AEW × NJPW Forbidden Door pay‑per‑view from the O₂ Arena in London — the first Forbidden Door held outside North America.

Young Bucks vs Paragon / Okada’s Role

The Bucks’ win, with interference from Callis and Okada, continues the tension between The Elite and The Paragon, and positions Okada as a pivotal antagonist heading into Forbidden Door — especially with Swerve Strickland now squarely in his orbit.

Takeshita's Momentum Builds

Fresh off his G1 Climax win, Takeshita’s victory over Ishii cements his dominant form heading into the crossover event .

Bowens vs Caster: A Fractured Friendship

Zack Sabre Jr.’s swift victory sets a technical tone, but the post‑match betrayal by Anthony Bowens adds personal stakes, hinting at future conflict between former Acclaimed partners.

Tag Division Underlines

The Gates of Agony continue to ascend with a win over GYV, while Queen Aminata and Willow triumph over Triangle of Madness—highlighting rising tag contenders in the women’s division.

International Showcase & Undercard Depth

Hiromu’s participation and win alongside Top Flight spotlight AEW’s strong ties with NJPW, while Isla Dawn’s debut loss to Megan Bayne establishes Bayne’s growing dominance.

Forbidden Door Build-Up & Cross-Promotion

Forbidden Door: London, scheduled for Sunday, August 24, 2025 at London’s O₂ Arena — AEW x NJPW's first UK pay-per-view and first held in August .

Countdown to Forbidden Door airs immediately after Collision on TNT & HBO Max — a final hype segment.

Storylines from Collision tie directly into PPV matches:

Takahashi’s presence teases the TNT Title match (he is Fletcher’s challenger at Forbidden Door).

Strickland vs Okada feud continues — dude’s offense post-tag match further ignites their rivalry.

Athena vs Toni Storm for the Women’s Title and the four‑way TBS Title match have roots in Collision and Dynamite’s build-up.

IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Nigel McGuinness earned his shot earlier; subplots continue to percolate across Collision and Dynamite.

Trivia & Fun Nuggets

Takeshita is the first AEW-contracted wrestler to win the G1 Climax, and he’s back in AEW action within days — now on a collision course with Forbidden Door’s spotlight.

Isla Dawn, a Scottish native, made her AEW debut on home turf — a nod to the Glasgow crowd, even in defeat to Megan Bayne.

Bowens ambush adds heat to the fractured Acclaimed storyline, with Billy Gunn stepping in — the old school meets new school angle is brewing.

Summary Table: Key Outcomes

Match	Result	Significance
Hiromu & SkyFlight vs Don Callis Family	Win for Hiromu’s team	NJPW presence on AEW TV ahead of Forbidden Door
Takeshita vs Ishii	Takeshita retains momentum	Reinforces G1 Climax champion status
Young Bucks vs Paragon	Bucks win (with help)	Prolongs Elite vs Paragon storyline, Okada interference
Sabre Jr vs Max Caster	Sabre wins; post-match angle	Bowens vs Caster rivalry ignites
Gates of Agony vs GYV	GOA win	Tag division elevation
Bayne vs Dawn	Bayne wins	Bayne’s continued ascent
Aminata/Nightingale vs Hart/Blue	Aminata/Nightingale win	Women’s tag division progress

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