The Acclaimed Disbands On AEW Collision, Kazuchika Okada Retains Against Tomohiro Ishii

Kazuchika Okada successfully defended his Continental Championship against Tomohiro Ishii on Saturday night’s episode of AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage.

Okada used a low blow and a Rainmaker to defeat his former NJPW teammate and retain the title.

Okada has held the AEW Continental Championship for 304 days, winning it from Eddie Kingston on March 20, 2024.

You can check out some highlights from the match below:

The AEW Continental Championship is ON THE LINE as "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada defends his title against a former friend and familiar foe – Tomohiro Ishii!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 19, 2025

Ishii with a little taste of Okada's own medicine!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 19, 2025

Nobody games the system like Okada!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 19, 2025

The Acclaimed have finally broken up, as Max Caster disbanded the group on Saturday night’s episode of AEW Collision. 

Caster began the segment by inviting Anthony Bowens to the ring, accusing him of not acknowledging that Caster is "the best wrestler alive."

Bowens expressed that he has sought to protect Caster and that they shared a close friendship, but Caster compelled him to lie about his identity.

Bowens labeled Caster as "arrogant"and "cocky"and accused him of undermining their team spirit.

Billy Gunn intervened in an attempt to mediate, but Caster accused him of exploiting the team's success for personal gain.

Caster claimed that Gunn always centers attention on himself and pressured Bowens to pick a side between him and Gunn. 

Ultimately, Bowens sided with Gunn, causing Caster to declare that he was leaving the Acclaimed, leading to their separation.

You can check out some highlights from the segment below:

Platinum Max has his own ideas with what's been wrong with The Acclaimed lately…

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 19, 2025

Daddy Ass is in the building to sort things out

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 19, 2025

Is this the END of The Acclaimed??

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 19, 2025