AEW Collision Results Nov. 27: PAC, Takeshita Win Continental Classic

Continental Classic Gold League: PAC vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey

Speedball started out utilizing kicks in the middle of the ring against PAC, but he absorbed those and used his striking ability to ground Bailey, where he worked to keep him down. Bailey was able to turn things around right before the break when PAC went to the apron, and Bailey executed a foot sweep after a roundhouse kick that missed. Both guys were on the outside, and PAC methodically punished Bailey with stomps.

Bailey managed to get PAC back in the ring, where he climbed the top rope, but took way too long and got caught with an avalanche belly-to-back suplex (Bailey must have forgotten that PAC was known as the "Man That Gravity Forgot"). The guys traded kicks until they bounced off the ropes and kicked each other silly (that spot is really tired). They ended up outside again, and believe it or not, there was another simultaneous kick.

Bailey went for a top rope double knee drop but missed! PAC ran the ropes four times to gain momentum for a clothesline that would have made JBL and Stan Hansen pop. One Brutalizer later, and Bailey submits.

PAC def. "Speedball" Mike Bailey via Submission

Daniel Garcia Cuts Promo on Matt Menard

Daniel Garcia cut a promo ahead of his match. Garcia thanked Menard for his help early in his career, but now the only thing he wants him to do is bleed. Garcia just has a face you'd want to punch.

Brodido Sets Sights on Tag Titles

Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) had a backstage interview where Brody King encouraged Bandido to go win at Final Battle, and that Brodido are going back on the chase for the world tag team titles.

"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard vs. Daniel Garcia

Menard started out with a little smack talk to his former protégé. The match was slow-moving for a while, and somewhere along the lines, Daddy Magic got cut open. Garcia continued to pound on a now-bleeding Daddy Magic throughout the commercial break. Once back from break, there was more offense by Garcia.

Menard was thrown outside and had his head slammed into the announcer's table. One interesting spot was where Garcia had placed Menard's head between the ring steps and the ring post, where Garcia then went and dropkicked the ring steps. Moxley is on commentary and just repeated that "wrestling ain't pretty." Somehow, Menard was able to get back in the ring, and after a couple of minutes, Garcia choked out Menard to get the win.

Daniel Garcia def. "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard via Submission

Mark Briscoe Offers Title Shot

Mark Briscoe came down to the ring with his TNT Championship and offered Garcia a title shot. You can count on Briscoe to say something to get the fans going. That promo was needed to reenergize the crowd.

Ricochet Shows Off Promo Skills

Ricochet was backstage with the rest of The Demand. Good promo by Ricochet. Why didn't he show this type of speaking ability in WWE?

Bang Bang Gang Challenges FTR

FTR was out with Stokely. Stokely talked up FTR's victory over Brodido. Stokely went on for quite a while until he was interrupted by Juice Robinson and Austin Gunn of the Bang Bang Gang, who came out and established themselves as FTR's first challengers. Remember that prior to FTR winning the tag team titles, Gunn and Robinson were the last team to beat FTR. I really liked this promo. Back-to-back promos, and they both hit their mark.

The Outrunners & Dalton Castle vs. Johnny TV, Mansoor & Mason Madden

The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Dalton Castle faced Johnny TV, Mansoor, and Mason Madden. The entrances were longer than the actual match. Dalton Castle and the Outrunners won. The fans were happy, and the match was over (so I was happy).

Immediately after, Ricochet and The Demand stormed the ring and annihilated the Outrunners and Castle. Ricochet then located country singer Michael Ray at ringside and went over to aggravate and talk trash to him. Ray pushed Ricochet after being challenged, and security and Aubrey Edwards separated them.

The Outrunners & Dalton Castle def. Johnny TV, Mansoor & Mason Madden via Pinfall

Eddie Kingston vs. AEW World Trios Champion Katsuyori Shibata

These former partners know each other well. Shibata started hot and began to work on Kingston's left wrist with a double wrist lock. This was basic old-school offense of picking a body part and softening it up for something later (Arn Anderson approves of this). Shibata continued to put the boots to Kingston after the break.

A low blow by Shibata got the crowd going a little bit, and after a quick recovery, Kingston landed a DDT and beat Shibata. That DDT came out of nowhere. Remember that Shibata has a history of neck injuries, and a DDT like that quickly ended the match.

Eddie Kingston def. Katsuyori Shibata via Pinfall

Eddie Kingston's Powerful Promo

Eddie Kingston got a microphone and cut an unbelievable promo. He pulled back the curtain and did a shoot promo in the ring. You must have great respect for someone in the business to have the kind of respect that Eddie Kingston has for pro wrestling. Take a listen to what he had to say.

Red Velvet Demands Rematch

Red Velvet had a chance to speak and demanded a rematch. Her match against Mercedes Mone was a very good match, and the ladies really pushed one another to bring out the excellence they have inside of them. I'd throw down an Applebee's 3 for $20, that many fans would love to see that rematch.

Thekla vs. Tay Melo

These two came out immediately after the bell sounded and got right to it. I commented in our preview that Thekla's aggression would make this a good match, and early on, that held. After the commercial break, Thekla fired up Melo by telling her to bring it. A vicious elbow seemed to knock Melo unconscious, and to make matters worse, Thekla had her in the Death Trap. She countered by going for a pin, temporarily saving her from defeat.

Later in the match, there was a close call when Melo landed her piledriver. A kickout by Thekla and a stomp later, and Thekla was victorious. Melo took a beating in that match, and the Sisters of Sin came out to beat on Melo more. Jamie Hayter came out to assist a downed Melo, but 3-on-2 isn't the best odds. That's when Kris Statlander came out to drive the Triangle of Madness off.

Thekla def. Tay Melo via Pinfall

Continental Classic Blue League: "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita vs. Roderick Strong

The final Continental Classic of the night had a lot at stake with both guys needing early tournament points. They started with technical wrestling exchanges—wristlocks and Roderick Strong working an abdominal stretch on Takeshita. The crowd applauded the effort. Don Callis was on commentary, trying to downplay earlier backstage tensions within the Callis Family.

Strong was firmly in control until both wrestlers went outside, and Takeshita began to turn it in his favor by throwing Strong all around ringside. Strong continued to look good. He hit a tiger driver, but Takeshita kicked out. Strong attempted his finisher, the Stronghold, but Takeshita showed good ring awareness by keeping his second leg away and dragging both of them to the ropes.

Strong was able to land a top rope backbreaker, but Takeshita survived that. Strong was on a roll but got caught in a rolling, bridging German suplex. Takeshita held control and eventually landed his finisher, Raging Fire, and he went on to get three points.

"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita def. Roderick Strong via Pinfall

Match of the Night

Konosuke Takeshita vs. Roderick Strong delivered the best action of the evening. Both guys worked a smart, competitive match that told a great story. Strong's technical wrestling looked sharp early, but Takeshita's power game eventually overwhelmed him. The near falls down the stretch had the crowd buying into every kickout. This is what Continental Classic matches should look like.

Final Thoughts

The show was OK. The Continental Classic matches delivered, most promos kept you engaged, but some matches fell flat. By and large, the show advanced its stories without making you want to wash your eyes afterward. We now have the first full week of Continental Classic complete, and Dynamite should build on what AEW started here.

The Shibata vs. Kingston match had a wonky ending. That sudden DDT finish makes you wonder if the match got cut short. I'm sure we'll see a rematch. There's tension between Okada and Takeshita that's simmering but not boiling over yet. I have no idea when it'll blow up, but when those two finally go at it, it won't be pretty.

I was expecting more from Melo vs. Thekla. Something felt off. Overall, a decent show. AEW can do better, but it's Thanksgiving, so let's give them some grace and look forward to Dynamite next Wednesday.

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AEW Collision typically airs Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET on TBS and streams on Max.