In a No Disqualification match that redefined AEW Collision’s main event brutality, Mariah May overcame Anna Jay to retain her AEW Women’s World Championship. This was no ordinary rubber match—this was carnage wrapped in chaos, sprinkled with barbed wire, and topped with a flaming heap of storytelling genius.
Weapons of Mass Distraction
Both competitors came ready for war. Anna Jay brought a duffel bag of goodies including a crowbar, a chain, and a leather strap. Meanwhile, Mariah May entered with a trashcan and baseball bat in hand, proving she’s no stranger to hardware shopping. Before May could even step into the ring, Jay dodged the incoming trashcan and dropkicked May off the apron, setting the tone for the night: no mercy, no hesitation.
Tables, Railings, and Superplex Dreams
Jay’s creative use of furniture shone early on as she set up a one-sided table with the intent of superplexing May into oblivion. But May reversed the move with a sunset flip powerbomb, sending Jay crashing through the table. A two-count later, May upped the ante with a steel guardrail balanced on steel chairs—because nothing says “women’s wrestling evolution” like introducing urban infrastructure into your offense.
Jay retaliated with a backstabber, took control of the setup, and delivered a top-rope superplex through the guardrail. Yet, instead of covering for the win, she ventured under the ring for her pièce de résistance: barbed wire.
Mayhem with a Queenslayer
Jay locked in her signature Queenslayer chokehold using the barbed wire for extra flair. It seemed the champion was moments away from tapping, but May had an ace in her (literal) pocket—a mysterious aerosol can. With a well-aimed spray to Jay’s face, the tables turned once more. May capitalized with a devastating Storm Zero onto a steel chair for the hard-fought victory.
Post-Match Fallout
This match not only cemented Mariah May’s resilience as champion but also elevated Anna Jay’s reputation as a master of violence and strategy. The No DQ stipulation wasn’t just a backdrop—it was a full-blown participant in this war.
Fans of AEW Collision are likely still reeling from the sheer intensity. If this is the bar for women’s wrestling in AEW, the future is looking sharp… maybe even barbed.