Boston’s Agganis Arena hosted a high-stakes, three-hour AEW Dynamite + Collision special, serving as the final go-home show before Full Gear 2025. The night delivered pivotal matches, major announcements, and storyline developments, including Mercedes Moné unifying the ROH Women’s World TV Championship, Kazuchika Okada defeating Máscara Dorada in a Double Jeopardy match, and Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli (Death Riders) defeating Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong. Top contenders for the National Title Casino Gauntlet were confirmed, and the Women’s Tag Team Tournament quarterfinals advanced the tournament storylines, leaving fans eager for Full Gear.

Here are the full results

1. Bobby Lashley def. Ricochet — earns the #1 spot in the National Title Casino Gauntlet
2. Josh Alexander & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) def. SkyFlight (Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin & Darius Martin)
3. Shelton Benjamin def. “Speedball” Mike Bailey — earns the #2 spot in the Casino Gauntlet
4. Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli (Death Riders) def. Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong
5. Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa def. Riho & Alex Windsor — Women’s World Tag Team Tournament Quarterfinal
6. Megan Bayne & Marina Shafir def. Anna Jay & Tay Melo — Women’s World Tag Team Tournament Quarterfinal
7. Kazuchika Okada def. Máscara Dorada — Double Jeopardy match for future title opportunity
8. Mercedes Moné def. Red Velvet — unifies the ROH Women’s World Television Championship
9. Hangman Adam Page def. Katsuyori Shibata — non-title, Full Gear buildup match

Detailed Recap & Analysis

Moné’s Championship Moment

Mercedes Moné overcame Red Velvet in a high-stakes unification match, landing a top-rope lungblower for the decisive pin. Post-match, she was confronted by Kris Statlander, teasing a heated confrontation at Full Gear. Moné’s victory positions her as a dominant force in the women’s division and central to AEW’s championship landscape.

Casino Gauntlet Contenders Confirmed

• Lashley vs. Ricochet: Lashley secured the #1 spot after countering Ricochet’s aerial offense with a spear.
• Benjamin vs. Bailey: Benjamin claimed the #2 spot following a suplex and corner knee sequence.
  These wins establish the early favorites for the National Title Casino Gauntlet at Full Gear.

Death Riders Dominate

Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli defeated Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong after a brutal match that spilled to the floor. Kyle O’Reilly attacked Moxley post-match, setting up a No Holds Barred showdown for Full Gear.

Double Jeopardy: Okada vs. Dorada

Kazuchika Okada defeated Máscara Dorada, earning a future title opportunity. Post-match, Don Callis announced that Konosuke Takeshita would join Okada and Hechicero to challenge for the CMLL World Trios Titles.

Women’s Tag Tournament Quarterfinals

• Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa def. Riho & Alex Windsor
• Megan Bayne & Marina Shafir def. Anna Jay & Tay Melo
  These matches advanced the tournament and highlighted key contenders for the next rounds.

Hangman Page vs. Shibata

Page defeated Shibata in a hard-hitting non-title match, solidifying his momentum heading into Full Gear against Samoa Joe.

Aftermath & Reaction

Critical & Media Response

• Cageside Seats: Praised the show as a high-energy three-hour special, highlighting the Casino Gauntlet and Okada’s win.
• Wrestling Inc.: Applauded Claudio Castagnoli’s performance and Moxley’s character work but noted missed opportunities in tag storylines.
• Forbes: Speculated the Death Riders storyline may be fracturing and flagged the O’Reilly/Moxley feud as highly personal.
• VICE: Highlighted Moné’s unification win as a major momentum boost heading into Full Gear.

Fan & Social Media Sentiment

• Positive reception on Reddit’s SquaredCircle for card depth and meaningful matches.
• Fans reacted strongly to Kyle O’Reilly’s attack on Moxley’s ankle.
• Some critique of women’s tag pacing, but overall excitement for Full Gear storylines.
• Boston crowd gave Moné a sympathetic reaction despite her heel persona.

Big Picture Takeaways

1. Moxley/O’Reilly storyline has significant heat.
2. Moné is central to Full Gear championship narratives.
3. Okada & Callis Family trios buildup remains compelling.
4. The three-hour format was lean and effective, advancing all major storylines without filler.

Overall Assessment: AEW’s Nov. 19 go-home special effectively combined high-quality wrestling, story advancement, and PPV hype, leaving Full Gear poised for a dramatic pay-per-view.

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