AEW Collision Live Results (August 12, 2023): Cody Rhodes' friend suspended, Rhea Ripley referenced, former WWE star chokes out CM Punk

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CM Punk hits a tope suicida on Malakai Black. Samoa Joe comes in and chokes out Punk. A distraction from Julia Hart allowed King to hit a spinning lariat and pick up the three-count.

House of Black retain

CMFTR hit a triple Shatter Machine. But Matthews come in with a Meteora. All men are down in the ring after Punk takes down Black.

FTR look to lift Brody King, but the latter responds with a double DDT. King climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Dax Harwood chops him down. FTR hit a double superplex on King and CM Punk follows up with a dynamic elbow drop. But only for a two-count.

After a back-and-forth, FTR take down HOB and Cash Wheeler follows up with a dive to the outside. Wheeler hits a bulldog on King and gets a two-count.

As HOB dominate, Jim Ross subtly references Buddy Matthews and Rhea Ripley's engagement.

A distraction from Julia Hart gives House of Black the advantage. King slams Punk onto the barricades and sends him over the barricades.

CM Punk comes in and he unloads on HOB with a series of shoulder tackles. Punk goes for the GTS, but Black stops the attempt. The former WWE Champion takes down Buddy with a clothesline.

Buddy Matthews drops Dax Harwood with DDT after a brief distraction from Malakai Black. The leader of HOB kicks Harwood before tagging in Brody King. King chops Harwood and Black is back inside the ring.

CM Punk hits a bodyslam and a legdrop before Cash Wheeler gets a two-count shortly after. The champions isolate Dax Harwood.

CM Punk and Malakai Black sit down in the ring before chaos ensues in the middle of the ring among all six men. The action spills to the outside.

CMFTR sends Brody King to the outside. CM Punk and Malakai Black come face-to-face in the ring. Black looks to hit a kick, but Punk stops him. Black takes out CMFTR, but misses a Black Mass.

Wheeler and Matthews have a back-and-forth before Dax Harwood is tagged in. Harwood exchanges chops with Brody King before the latter gets the upperhand. Harwood kicks to the back of King's knees and hits some chops.

House of Black vs. CMFTR

CM Punk and Buddy Matthews start the match for their respective teams. Matthews overpowers Punk into the corner. Punk applies a sideheadlock before colliding with HOB member. Cash Wheeler is tagged in.

We have the main event up next as House of Black defends the AEW World Trios World Championships against CMFTR.

Miro comes down to the ring, but is attacked from behind by Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto. Miro fends off the duo and Powerhouse Hobbs hits a spinebuster to send a message.

He says that the next step for him is "redemption." Powerhouse Hobbs calls out "The Redeemer."

Powerhouse Hobbs comes down to the ring for an interview with Tony Schiavone. Hobbs says he hasn't found peace in recent weeks and brings back the Book of Hobbs.

Brock Anderson looks to mount some offense, but Luchasaurus hits a chokeslam. He quickly picks up the win and retains his title.

Luchasaurus retains

Post-match, Darby Allin chases the heels away and challenges Christian Cage to a match next week and Luchasaurus at All Out.

The TNT Champion kicks Brock and keeps him grounded on the mat. He hits some clubbing blow. Luchasaurus slams Brock and applies a submission move.

Luchasaurus vs. Brock Anderson

Brock Anderson comes in with a flurry of offence, but Luchasaurus stops his momentum. The action spills to the outside and Arn Anderson chases Christian Cage.

Arn and Brock Anderson return to AEW. Cage brings up attacking Arn Anderson a few months ago and challenges the legend. However, Arn Anderson says he is fit to compete now and we have a match.

Christian Cage then says Darby Allin has been irritating him recently. He says Allin will never get a chance to win the TNT Title before taking more shots at Darby Allin.

Christian Cage and Luchasaurus come out to the ring. Cage takes a shot at the hometown crowd. He says Michael Jordan is not the greatest basketball player, but LeBron James is. Cage then says he is better than Ric Flair.

Post-match, Samoa Joe says he wants the answer from CM Punk. He calls Punk a coward and "a real b*tch." Joe threatens Punk before walking out of the ring.

Samoa Joe vs. Andrew Everett

Samoa Joe unloads on Andrew Everett from the get go. He quickly applies the Coquina Clutch for the victory.

Samoa Joe wins

Toni Storm is seen in a backstage segment with Lexy Nair. Storm says he is depressed recently before adding she is happy today because of her match at All In. She says Saraya also being in the match is a plus. Storm takes shots at Britt Baker and The Bunny before walking out.

Towards the end, Mercedes Martinez gets the pin with some assist from Diamante to pick up an upset win.

Mercedes Martinez and Diamante win

Diamante hits a cutter on Kris Statlander before Mercedes Martinez drops Diamante on top of their opponents. Willow retaliates with the Pounce, but Diamante stops her. Kris hits the Fisherman Buster, but Mercedes gets a shot to the back of the neck.

Willow hits a spinster on Mercedes and hits an uranage on Diamante before tagging in Kris Statlander. The TBS Champion unloads on the heels before hitting double sentons with Willow Nightingale.

Mercedes stomps on Willow and Diamante gets in some cheap shots. Diamante gets a two-count with a lateral press. Diamante hits a suplex and gets another two-count.

Willow looks to hit the Pounce, but Mercedes Martinez catches Diamante and stops the move. The heels isolate Willow before Mercedes applies a submission move. The duo then hit double dropkicks for a two-count.

Diamante and Mercedes Martinez vs. Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander

Kris Statlander and Diamante start the match. The two stars battle it out and Diamante hits a head scissors. Statlander catches Diamante and tags in Willow Nightingale. She gets a two-count.

We have a tag team match up next as Diamante and Mercedes Martinez take on Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander.

Bullet Club Gold appear in a backstage segment. Jay White puts The Elite, especially The Young Bucks on notice. The Gunns challenge The Young Bucks to a match on Dynamite.

Post-match, Max Caster says The Acclaimed are back in tag team action. He says The Acclaimed will compete on Dynamite. The Acclaimed then throw out the Scissoring pose along with the crowd for Billy Gunn.

Caster picks up Boulder and drops him. After a back-and-forth, Anthony Bowens hits the Scissor Me Timbers and The Acclaimed follow up with Double Fameassers to pick up the victory.

The Acclaimed win

Bronson misses a splash from the top rope and Caster tags in Bowens. Anthony Bowens unloads on Bronson before Boulder is tagged in. Boulder drops Bowens and Iron Savages slams him, but Caster makes the save.

Bronson is tagged in. He hits a body slam and hits a sit-down drop before tagging in Boulder. Caster looks to lift Boulder, but he fails to do so. Boulder misses a springboard moonsault, but recovers quickly.

Boulder is tagged in. Caster is thrown and Bowens is tagged in. The Acclaimed exchange quick tags before they look to double team Boulder. But Iron Savages take control with a Samoan Drop.

The Acclaimed vs Iron Savages

Anthony Bowens and one of the Iron Savages start the match. The two exchange blows and Bronson gets chopped. Bowens unloads on Bronson and tags in Max Caster.

We have The Acclaimed in action up next.

Starks puts CM Punk on notice before says he is waging a war on All Elite Wrestling. The Absolute walks off after cutting a fiery promo.

Ricky Starks says AEW has a history of pushing "good" guys before revealing his contingency plan. He says he has a manager's license and will not compete in the ring but will be manager.

Schiavone blasts Starks and says AEW has suspended The Absolute.

Welcome to this week's AEW Collision live results. The show starts with Tony Schiavone in the ring and he calls out Ricky Starks. Starks come down with the belt in his possession with which he attacked Ricky Steamboat.

Match card and more:

House of Black vs. CMFTR - AEW World Trios Championship Match
Mercedes Martinez and Diamante vs. Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander
The Acclaimed in action
Ricky Starks addresses his recent actions
We'll hear from Powerhouse Hobbs

AEW Collision Live Results (August 12, 2023): Cody Rhodes' friend suspended, Rhea Ripley referenced, former WWE star chokes out CM Punk

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