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AEW Blood & Guts 2025: A Historic Night of Violence and Rivalries
11/13/2025, 9:15:33 PM
First-Ever Women's Blood & Guts Match
On November 12, 2025, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) hosted its annual Blood & Guts event at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. This year marked a significant milestone as it featured the first-ever women’s Blood & Guts match, a brutal contest held inside a double-ring steel cage. The match included 12 competitors, with the team of Marina Shafir, Megan Bayne, Mercedes Moné, and the Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, and Thekla) facing off against Kris Statlander, Toni Storm, Willow Nightingale, Mina Shirakawa, Jamie Hayter, and Harley Cameron.
The match commenced with Skye Blue and Willow Nightingale, quickly escalating into a violent spectacle characterized by blood and chaos. Notable moments included Shafir delivering a clothesline onto a bed of nails and Moné using her championship belts as weapons. The match concluded when Toni Storm surrendered to save Mina Shirakawa from a relentless assault, marking a historic victory for the heel team. This match not only showcased the talent of the women involved but also set the stage for future rivalries, particularly between Moné and Statlander, who are scheduled to face off for the AEW Women’s World Championship at Full Gear.
Falls Count Anywhere Match: Hangman Page vs. Powerhouse Hobbs
Following the women’s match, Hangman Adam Page faced Powerhouse Hobbs in a Falls Count Anywhere match. This bout served as a precursor to Page's upcoming title defense against Samoa Joe at Full Gear. The match was filled with high-impact moves, including Page executing a moonsault off the barricade and Hobbs crashing through an equipment table, which shorted out the building's electricity. Page emerged victorious, further intensifying the rivalry with Samoa Joe, who later attacked him post-match, leading to Page challenging Joe to a Steel Cage match at Full Gear.
Men's Blood & Guts Match: A Clash of Titans
The main event featured a men’s Blood & Guts match, pitting Darby Allin, Roderick Strong, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, and Mark Briscoe against the Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, and Daniel Garcia). The match was marked by extreme violence, with O’Reilly ultimately forcing Moxley to submit, highlighting a narrative of Moxley’s vulnerability under pressure. This match not only showcased the physicality of the competitors but also hinted at potential shifts in the Death Riders' dynamics, given Moxley’s repeated submissions.
Injury Reports and Aftermath
Post-event reports indicated that while the matches were brutal, most competitors emerged without serious injuries. Jamie Hayter reportedly suffered some dental damage, while Skye Blue, despite significant blood loss, was deemed okay. Both Hangman Page and Powerhouse Hobbs were sore but not seriously injured after their intense encounter.
Conclusion: A Night to Remember
AEW Blood & Guts 2025 will be remembered for its historic first women’s match, the thrilling Falls Count Anywhere bout, and the intense men’s main event. The event successfully advanced several storylines, setting the stage for future confrontations and rivalries, particularly as AEW approaches its Full Gear pay-per-view. The night underscored AEW's commitment to showcasing its diverse talent while delivering high-stakes, high-octane wrestling entertainment.
