AEW goes big for tonight’s special three-hour Dynamite + Collision broadcast from the Agganis Arena in Boston — the final televised stop before Full Gear. This go-home show is stacked with high-stakes mini-stories that will either sharpen or upend Saturday’s pay-per-view narrative: a Women’s World / ROH Women’s TV Title unification (Mercedes Moné vs. Red Velvet), a marquee Double-Jeopardy singles match pitting AEW Unified Champion Kazuchika Okada against Máscara Dorada, a high-profile non-title test for AEW World Champion “Hangman” Adam Page against Katsuyori Shibata, and the long-teased return of Kenny Omega. Expect tournament quarterfinals, Casino Gauntlet qualifiers, backstage fireworks, and last-minute psychological warfare to set the emotional table for Full Gear. 

Here is everything advertised for tonight’s show

• ROH Women’s World TV Title / AEW Women’s World Title Unification: Mercedes Moné vs. Red Velvet (unification) — huge title match with major Full Gear implications.  
• AEW Unified Double-Jeopardy Match: Kazuchika Okada vs. Máscara Dorada — Double-Jeopardy stipulation places a future trios title opportunity or a shot at the AEW Unified Title on the line.  
• AEW World Champion Non-Title Match: Hangman Adam Page vs. Katsuyori Shibata — a litmus test ahead of Page’s Full Gear steel-cage defense.  
• Kenny Omega — RETURN (expected appearance/segment) — a storyline seismic event that could ripple into Full Gear week.  
• AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarterfinals: Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa vs. Riho & Alex Windsor (and other quarterfinal matchups).  
• National Championship Casino Gauntlet qualifiers / participants: Matches including Bobby Lashley vs. Ricochet and Mike Bailey vs. Shelton Benjamin tied to the new AEW National Title picture.  
• Tag & undercard matches / backstage segments: Additional segments and surprise confrontations designed to finalize Full Gear promos and seed future feuds.  

Deep dive & what to watch (match-by-match)

Mercedes Moné vs. Red Velvet — Unification, legacy and psychology

This is tonight’s emotional apex. Mercedes Moné, already carrying headline traction as a multi-belt, is fighting to unify the ROH Women’s TV strap with AEW’s top women’s gold against Red Velvet — a wrestler who returns from injury with unpredictable intensity. Moné’s hometown/house-of-titles momentum makes her the favorite on paper, but the live-TV setting gives Velvet a platform for a cathartic comeback angle that could steal Full Gear’s spotlight before it even begins. Watch for Kriss Statlander or other Full Gear players to insert themselves — a chaotic interference here would be designed to maximize heat heading into Saturday. This match impacts championship lineage and the psychology of the women’s division going forward. 

Kazuchika Okada vs. Máscara Dorada — Double-Jeopardy stakes

Okada’s AEW Unified Title reign and Dorada’s CMLL ties make this the rare international stakes match that can influence title pictures across promotions. The “Double-Jeopardy” stipulation raises the bar: a Dorada win could put him in line for the AEW top prize, while an Okada victory has ripple effects for Don Callis’ faction and potential trios title scenarios. Expect high-crisp strikes, psychological counters, and a finish that will either preserve Okada’s aura ahead of Full Gear or give Dorada a massive momentum swing. This bout is less about Full Gear itself and more about AEW’s long-game with cross-promotion storytelling. 

Hangman Page vs. Katsuyori Shibata — a non-title proving ground

Hangman Page takes a dangerous non-title test against the stiff, methodical Katsuyori Shibata. For Page, this is a last rehearsal of sorts before his steel-cage defense at Full Gear — a match to reinforce toughness and expose any cracks. For Shibata, it’s an opportunity to send a message that he belongs in the conversation for AEW’s elite. Look for a hard-hitting prologue that sets the tone for the main event at Prudential Center: if Page looks vulnerable, Full Gear’s cage danger immediately feels more plausible. 

Kenny Omega’s return — timing and implications

A Kenny Omega appearance changes dynamics instantly. Whether it’s a promo, a face-to-face, or a full-blown run-in, the impact will be strategic: tease future matches, influence the Young Bucks’ storyline, or escalate the Don Callis Family arc. AEW often uses returns on go-home shows to generate viral moments and resolve or complicate PPV psychology — expect Omega’s visit to be measured but meaningful. 

Women’s Tag Tournament quarterfinals & Casino Gauntlet qualifiers — seeds for Full Gear

The women’s tag tournament continues its bracket with high-tempo quarterfinals; progress here directly determines Full Gear weekend booking and potential dark horse spoilers. Meanwhile, the National Championship casino gauntlet qualifiers (with names like Lashley, Ricochet, Mike Bailey and Shelton Benjamin connected to the new title chase) provide urgent stakes: performers are not only fighting for today’s wins, but for a guaranteed lane into AEW’s next singles title picture. These matches often produce highlight reels and catalyst moments that define undercard narratives at Full Gear. 

Big questions heading into tonight

• Will Mercedes Moné be the undisputed women’s champion before Full Gear? A unification here either simplifies the division or creates a single target for challengers at Full Gear.  
• Does Okada keep momentum for cross-promotional supremacy, or does Dorada earn a life-changing victory? The Double-Jeopardy stip elevates the match from spectacle to consequential booking.  
• How will Hangman look in a stiff test before a steel-cage match with Samoa Joe? Tonight will tell us whether Page goes into Full Gear built up or exposed.  
• What surprises will Kenny Omega bring, and how quickly will AEW turn those surprises into PPV fuel? Omega’s return is the wild card.  

Predictions & storyline outcomes to expect

• Moné retains (unification) with post-match chaos — AEW often uses a hometown go-home to cement a champion and then layer in interference to protect both players for a PPV rematch. Expect a clean-looking finish turned messy in the aftermath.  
• Okada over Dorada by narrow margin — booking logic favors Okada retaining his aura while Dorada walks away with credibility and a future title narrative. But don’t rule out a shocking upset; the stipulation makes a surprise feel plausible.  
• Hangman looks strong but battered — a believable near-loss or a hard-fought win that leaves Page visibly worn would maximize Full Gear stakes.  
• Omega plants a seed for a post-Full Gear storyline — he’ll likely appear to create buzz and influence tag or factional directions without taking the card’s focus away from Full Gear.  

How tonight shapes Full Gear (why you can’t skip this show)

Go-home shows are rarely throwaways and, with three hours, AEW can both resolve and escalate. Tonight will clarify championship trajectories, set the emotional tone for Full Gear, and potentially add one or two surprise matches or stipulations. If AEW wants Full Gear to feel consequential, expect tonight’s segments to be crisp, dense, and designed to maximize anticipation for Saturday. 

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