Sun May 18 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## AEW Collision Beach Break Cut Short Due to Technical Issues, Delivering Action-Packed Show

**Chicago, IL –** AEW’s “Collision: Beach Break” special from the NOW Arena in Chicago was cut short on the East Coast due to technical difficulties Saturday night, May 17, 2025. TNT viewers missed the final 30 minutes, including the #1 contender match for the AEW Tag Team Titles between Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara and Lio Rush & Action Andretti. AEW has assured fans that the full episode will be available on-demand via HBO Max and the TNT app. The West Coast airing will remain unaffected.

Despite the abrupt ending, the show delivered a night of hard-hitting action and compelling storylines. Highlights included:

* **Megan Bayne Dominance:** The powerful “Megasus” Megan Bayne defeated Anna Jay with a devastating F5, showcasing her immense strength.
* **FTR Rivalry Heats Up:** Frustrated with the ongoing conflict with FTR, Nigel McGuinness declared he will team with Daniel Garcia to face them at Double or Nothing, raising the stakes of their feud.
* **Kyle Fletcher Victorious:** Kyle Fletcher earned a hard-fought victory over AR Fox with a decisive brainbuster, highlighting his growing momentum in AEW.
* **Chaos Reigns Supreme:** A six-man tag team match pitting Bandido, Brody King, and Tomohiro Ishii against Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero, and Lance Archer devolved into a chaotic brawl, ultimately won by Bandido, King, and Ishii after King pinned Romero. The Callis Family attacked the winners after the match, only to be run off by The Outrunners.
* **Speedball Seeks Continental Title:** “Speedball” Mike Bailey defeated Blake Christian in a thrilling match, setting his sights on Okada and the AEW Continental Championship. While Okada seemingly accepted the challenge, a post-match attack by Dralistico and a face-off between Rush and Okada hinted at a potential multi-man match for the title.
* **Chicago Street Fight Carnage:** Big Bill and Bryan Keith emerged victorious in a brutal Chicago Street Fight against the Gates of Agony. Bill delivered a pivotal blow with a big boot to Toa Liona through tables, while a chokeslam secured the win for his team.
* **Mina Shirakawa Targets Storm:** Mina Shirakawa made a bold statement, declaring her intention to challenge Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
* **Tribute to Mongo:** The show featured an emotional tribute to the late Steve “Mongo” McMichael, with Ric Flair sharing heartfelt words about his friend and colleague.
* **Adam Cole playing mind games with GYV:** Adam Cole made the Grizzled Young Veterans question themselves by stating that the pressure was on them to beat O’Reilly and Strong.

The broadcast ended prematurely, leaving fans eager to see the conclusion of the tag team title contender match, which will be available on-demand shortly. Stay tuned to AEW programming for further updates and developments on these and other exciting storylines.

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