Johnny TV, a three-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, made a surprising debut on the latest edition of AEW Collision, but it wasn’t the triumphant start he had hoped for. The 44-year-old wrestling veteran stepped into the ring alongside his wife, Taya Valkyrie, to take on rising star Hook in a qualifying match to determine the challenger to Chris Jericho’s FTW Championship.
The match started promisingly for Johnny TV, as he landed some solid blows on Hook and even went for an early pin. However, Hook kicked out, and from that moment on, the tide of the match turned in his favor. Hook dominated the proceedings, controlling the pace and wearing down Johnny TV with his relentless offense.
In a last-ditch effort to turn the tables, Taya Valkyrie caused a distraction, allowing Johnny TV to land a vicious kick on Hook. Seizing the opportunity, Johnny TV went for his signature move, the Starship Pain, but Hook was one step ahead, dodging the attack and quickly countering with a vicious submission hold, the RedRum lock.
In the end, Hook emerged victorious, submitting Johnny TV and sending him to the back of the pack in the quest for the FTW Championship. Hook now awaits the announcement of his two other challengers, as he sets his sights on reclaiming the title he lost to Chris Jericho at the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event.
Johnny TV’s AEW debut may not have gone as planned, but the wrestling world is eagerly anticipating what’s next for the veteran wrestler. Will he bounce back from this loss and make a push for the FTW Championship, or will he take a back seat to the rising stars of AEW? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Johnny TV is ready to make his mark on the All Elite Wrestling scene.
