AEW Collision Beach Break Features Tribute, Title Contender Matches in Chicago

AEW's Beach Break episode of Collision, taped at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, features multiple high-profile matches and a tribute to the late Steve “Mongo” McMichael, with appearances by Ric Flair and others honoring his legacy. Key matches include Megan Bayne's victory over Anna Jay, a trios match with Bandido, Brody King, and Tomohiro Ishii defeating Lance Archer, Rocky Romero, and Trent Beretta, and a Chicago Street Fight where Big Bill and Bryan Keith defeated Gates of Agony. The episode also showcases a number one contender's match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship, where ROH Tag Team Champions Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara face CRU (Lio Rush and Action Andretti), with the winners earning a title shot at Double or Nothing. Additional bouts include Powerhouse Hobbs defeating Wheeler Yuta, and Mike Bailey calling out AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada before being attacked. The event sets up significant storylines heading into Double or Nothing, including Nigel McGuinness accepting a challenge from FTR for a tag team match. The show aired on TNT and Max on May 17, 2025.