The roster and schedule for the Saturday, September 9 episode of AEW Collision have been released, featuring three matches and three promo segments lined up for the show.
The Grand Slam World title eliminator tournament is set to advance with two seminal matches scheduled for the live episode this Saturday.
The first of the semifinal clashes will see Roderick Strong going head-to-head with Darby Allin, following their respective victories over Trent Beretta and Nick Wayne during the recent Dynamite event.
The other semifinal match is yet to be finalized, pending the outcomes of two quarterfinals duels happening on Friday’s Rampage. The contenders vying for a spot are Samoa Joe and Jeff Hardy in one bracket, and Penta El Zero Miedo and Jay Lethal in the other. The tournament finals are on the horizon, slated for the September 13 Dynamite episode, culminating with the champion getting a chance to challenge MJF for the esteemed AEW World title at the Grand Slam event on September 20.
Apart from the tournament, the Collision episode has more in store, with Bullet Club Gold members — Jay White, Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn — gearing up for action in a separate matchup.
In the promo segment, Women’s Champion Saraya will appear alongside Ruby Soho from the Outcasts to address the audience. The segment will also feature words from Bryan Danielson, as well as from the triumphant trio champions The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn.
Catch all the live action and developments from Cleveland, Ohio at 8 p.m. Eastern time on TNT.
The lineup at a glance:
- Grand Slam World title eliminator semifinals: Darby Allin vs. Roderick Strong
- Grand Slam World title eliminator semifinals: (Samoa Joe or Jeff Hardy) vs. (Penta El Zero Miedo or Jay Lethal)
- Bullet Club Gold takes the stage
- Promos:
- Bryan Danielson
- Saraya & Ruby Soho
- The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn
