9 Ups & 4 Downs From AEW Collision (July 1)

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9. Pre-Titles Promos

AEW Collision Roderick Strong
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One of the most enjoyable elements of an enjoyable Collision show last week, was the babyface and heel promos which aired pried to the episode's titles playing. It was so simple, yet so effective in setting the tone for what lay ahead, particularly where it pertained to the main event.

Collision once again utilised this approach, with Powerhouse Hobbs, Dustin Rhodes, Roderick Strong, and the ever-ominous Samoa Joe getting a few seconds to put their respective opponents on notice ahead of their upcoming matches.

For as long as AEW Collision continues to precede its action with such brisk, direct, and fun promos, your writer will continue to hand out an Up for said promos.

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