AEW Collision: Andrade Beats Ishii
AEW Collision on February 28 featured Andrade El Idolo defeating Tomohiro Ishii in a hard-hitting main event, followed by post-match antics involving Don Callis and Bandido. Other results included Tommaso Ciampa overcoming Jay Lethal, Blake Christian, and Lee Moriarty, plus 'Timeless' Toni Storm beating Zayda Steel. The show generated high engagement on social media with official highlights.
The main event clash was a significant one for Tomohiro Ishii, who was just one day removed from losing the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship to Boltin Oleg at NJPW's "The New Beginning USA" event in Trenton, New Jersey. The hard-hitting match against Andrade El Idolo on Collision marked the end of a tough back-to-back set of high-profile singles matches for the "Stone Pitbull." Andrade El Idolo's victory continues his momentum as a prominent member of The Don Callis Family, a faction that boasts numerous members across AEW and its partner promotions. His win was definitive, achieved after a series of near-falls and culminating with his signature DM finisher. This victory keeps Andrade in the upper echelon of AEW, aligning with his stated goal of becoming one of the company's top stars. The post-match confrontation between Andrade and Bandido has officially set the stage for a new rivalry. AEW has confirmed a singles match between the two globally recognized luchadors for the upcoming Revolution pay-per-view on March 15. The encounter on Collision saw Andrade refuse a handshake from the returning Bandido, escalating tensions immediately. Bandido's appearance marked his return to AEW programming after being sidelined with a thumb injury since February 1. The reigning ROH World Champion had issued an open challenge for a match at Revolution on the preceding episode of AEW Dynamite, a challenge that Andrade directly answered on Collision.
