On Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, Swerve Strickland successfully defended his AEW World Championship title in an impromptu match.
Earlier in the night, Strickland talked about his title win at AEW Dynasty 2024 and issued an open challenge, which was accepted by Claudio Castagnoli.
The two wrestlers faced off in the main event, and Strickland ultimately won with his signature Swerve Stomp and House Call finishers.
Strickland has been champion for six days after winning the title from Samoa Joe at Dynasty 2024 last Sunday.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
COLLISION MAIN EVENT TIME!
The match was made at that beginning of the night as the #AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland takes on the challenger & former #ROH World Champion Claudio Castagnoli.Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@swerveconfident | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/0v6lvvlbyV
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Catch & BREAK!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Claudio Castagnoli with a vicious attack on the outside!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@swerveconfident | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/DzHbKlXmxZ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Swerve from the stage!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@swerveconfident | @ClaudioCSRO pic.twitter.com/5c5LpISTLJ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
Also on Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision, RUSH made his highly anticipated return to the ring after recovering from an injury that kept him out of action for several months.
The Mexican wrestler faced off against Martin Stone in a winning effort.
After the match, RUSH exhibited his dominance by hitting Stone with a corner dropkick.
RUSH had been sidelined since December due to a torn hamstring. However, he resumed wrestling in Mexico in February.
RUSH was reportedly away from AEW due to a visa issue.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
Former #ROH World Champion RUSH makes his 2024 debut right now on #AEW Collision
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@rushtoroblanco pic.twitter.com/ohORadjujk
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
RUSH isn't done with his opponent!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@rushtoroblanco pic.twitter.com/odVjmFV226
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 28, 2024
