Congratulations to AEW star Lance Archer

Lance Archer is one of AEW's many veteran talents who bring decades of experience to the young locker room. He has publicly expressed some frustration as of late, but remains focused on dominating the competition in Tony Khan's companies. Fans are currently praising Archer on what is a big day for the multi-time champion.

The Ticked Off Texan began his pro wrestling journey back in the summer of 2000. After 4 years on the Texas indie scene, Archer debuted with TNA and his 4-year run included two reigns with the NWA World Tag Team Championship. Following a brief run in All Japan, he then signed a WWE developmental deal to work FCW in 2009. The 19-month run included matches in FCW, WWE's ECW brand, SmackDown, and Superstars. Archer then found success in NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and GFW, before signing with AEW in February 2020. He has continued to work various indie dates while under contract to Khan.

The Murderhawk Monster has wrestled 11 AEW matches in 2024 so far and 9 for ROH. The 47-year-old recently made accusations against AEW, but today he is in a celebratory mood on his 24th anniversary. Archer took to Instagram to mark the occasion, and included a side-by-side look at how he's changed.

"Today marks my 24th #anniversary in Pro Wrestling. It’s been an INTERESTING journey to say the least. Here’s to another 24! (Haha. Just kidding. Shoot me if I try that!)," Lance Archer wrote with the photos below.

Archer worked his first wrestling match in the parking lot of a Texas car dealership, with 400 - 500 fans in the audience. He wrestled Tarzan Taylor with just one month of training.

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Big opener set for AEW Collision

All Elite Wrestling will continue the road to All In this Saturday with a live Collision episode. The show is set to take place at Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi.

AEW has announced that MJF will open Saturday's live episode. The Salt Of The Earth is expected to address his brutal attack on Daniel Garcia at the end of Wednesday's Dynamite: Beach Break special.

Collision will also feature the last semifinal match for The Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament. Jay White will face "Hangman" Adam Page, with the winner going to the July 17 Dynamite to face Bryan Danielson in the tournament finals.

Women's World Champion Toni Storm vs. Trish Adora in non-title action was also confirmed for Collision. The following stars are also advertised for Collision, but not officially announced as of this writing: Garcia, Jon Moxley, Will Ospreay, Bryan Danielson, Chris Jericho, Orange Cassidy, Deonna Purrazzo, and Willow Nightingale.