Mark Davis retains AEW National Championship over Speedball Mike Bailey

generalJul 12, 2026461,041

On AEW Collision, Mark Davis retained the AEW National Championship by defeating 'Speedball' Mike Bailey. Kyle Fletcher was featured on commentary for the match. Posts from viewers praised the bout as a high-quality main event, with one calling it a 4.5-star contest and another labeling it a match-of-the-year candidate; others compared Bailey's performance favorably to his Fletcher Continental Classic outing. Video and text descriptions noted Davis looking aggressive in the match, including biting Bailey's feed for advantage. Bailey posted that he will keep fighting until he figures out how to become a champion. Some viewers suggested Bailey could pursue the TNT title in future plans for him in AEW.

Speedball Mike Bailey

@speedballbailey.bsky.social

I've seen all of your support and it means the world to me. I've also seen so many people say "Why does Speedball keep losing his title matches?" and tbh, I do not know. But I'm gonna keep fighting until I figure this out and become a champion. Thanks for watching #AEWCollision

21844d ago

James, Existing Somehow17

There's only so many times you can get hit with the "Nope!" until that wheel of fortune spins your way. Keep on fighting!

Patrick Nguyen15

Surely you will get your redemption at some point

gal dente 🍝7

I can only assume it's because the eventual pop will break the sound barrier, Speedy!

Nichole5

I will be cheering so hard for you in Montreal!

Todd Black - Writer and Fro Hermit4

You were amazing in that title bout, Speedball, as you have been in ALL of your title bouts so far. You are one of the best parts of #AEW, and WHEN you when that single's title, we'll all be screaming at the top of our lungs in joy for your success!

MJ 🪣3

You'll get that gold, speedy! We know it!

Quoting this

Chi-Guy Eric8

Ahhh... i heard a great philosopher solve the problem of "why do I keep losing" A wise man named Chuckie T once said: "Your shoulders are on the mat for 3 seconds. You have to get your damn shoulders off the mat" Hope this knowledge helps you get redemption in your next title match #AEW

Fu~6

For the love of everything put a title on this absolutely amazing person, like common! Pls! It neeeeeeeeds to happen. Put gold on Speedball! 💛 Or I'll do it myself and make a custom of him holding the AEW title belt. Because you know I can AND I will 😌

🗑️ UNCAИИY (they/them) NEW ALBUM OUT NOW5

Are you happy now, armchair AEW bookers? You made Speedball kayfabe feel bad. Go sit in the corner and think about what you did. Not you, Speedy, you're a good egg. <3

All Elite Central

@allelitecentral.com

January 8th, 2019 🔁 July 11th, 2026 On last night’s #AEWCollision, Hangman wore the same jacket and shirt he wore at the AEW Day One Media Rally in Jacksonville, Florida, which launched the first PPV.

15244d ago

𝕄-𝔸-𝕍-𝔼-ℝ-𝕀-ℂ1

I thought it looked familiar! 😄

Quoting this

Freakquency15

People with minds that remember shit like this impress me every time.

Vicki // … is sweet baby?7

Baby boy said ‘this is a new beginning!’ HARD!

Trey6

This fucker don't have any new clothes smh

Beardido3

The f'n details I swear!

Nrrdsad2

So, we're saying it's a ... New day?

All Elite Central2

Your move, Kenny... Nakazawa and the Championship are back.

David Bixenspan

@davidbix.com

Dunkzilla vs. Speedball was freaking incredible. Best all around Speedball performance in AEW to date and Davis was of course fantastic, too. Legit match of the year candidate. AEW is an embarrassment of riches. #AEWCollision

8144d ago

dave walsh9

It was the clearest example of goddamn, why wouldn't you be watching this stuff?

Marc Quill / WON/F4W / QB1 Publishing2

really had a lot of fun watching and recapping that match for the observer.

Jeremy Peeples1

It was the best TV match since Mistico vs. Templario a few weeks ago on MLW

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Unlicensed Bartender20

Now realizing I very much need Speedy vs Claudio at some point

💅🏻The Wrestling Mermaid🧜‍♀️19

I saw someone on threads talking about “why waste this spot on a show no one watches” regarding the table spot. People are fucking freaks.

gem (real name) 💎14

I think it's easy to miss because it's true of a LOT of people in AEW (Thekla, Knight, Davis, Fletcher, Ciampa, even Ricochet has been stepping up his game) but Bailey is having a really incredible year and doesn't deserve to be The Jannetty of the team.

gal dente 🍝

@katbridges.bsky.social

this Collision had everything. that's *my* A-show, baby #AEWCollision 🤼

4045d ago

Skuff

@skuffsmindcircus.bsky.social

Ladies, gentlemen, humans of unaffiliated gender, our long national nightmare is finally over. Last stop on the clown car, Girlies (gn)! Collide with me, won't you? #AEW #Collision #CowboyTits

3145d ago

AEW On TV

@aewontv.bsky.social

Mark Davis looking for any advantage as he chomps down on the feed of Speedball Bailey! #AEWCollision is LIVE on TNT and HBO Max

2845d ago

Iwiri 🐢

@iwiri.bsky.social

TNA made me a fan of Mike Bailey. I'm so glad he's in AEW now #Wrestlesky #AEWCollision

3845d ago

Tom.

@notthattomgreen.bsky.social

Speedball versus Mark Davis was amazing. Maybe the best Speedball singles match since the Fletcher Continental Classic bout. Some electric nearfalls. #AEWCollision

3945d ago

WrestleChaps is for Everyone* 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ *Except Dickheads

@wrestlechaps.bsky.social

He called it the Men's World Championship!!! Welcome back @hangmanpage.bsky.social @shutupexcalibur.bsky.social please update your records. #AEWCollision youtu.be/PVEM6hQMQWs?...

3044d ago

TeamKaos

@teamkaoselite.bsky.social

Speedball vs davis was badass. Davis looks in the best shape of his career. #AewCollision

3545d ago

Amy Nemmity

@amy.wrestlejoy.com

Daaaamnnnn Mark Davis vs Speedball was GREAT. The back and forths by the end of it had me on the edge of my seat! Really great showing from both of them, wow. #AEWCollision

3545d ago

stephan24.bsky.social2

AEW is so fantastic and so deep that just four days after we get Omega vs MJF, on a random July Saturday night in Virginia, Speedball and Mark Davis put on one of the best tv matches of the year!

Nateroyah1

One thing I am loving about AEW is even when I think there is a mismatch, they almost always put on a Solid with a capital S match

Sean

@stholeary.bsky.social

Mark Davis vs Speedball on Collision was insanely good. I love when two guys click in the ring. They could (should?) wrestle at least 100 more times. Id go 5 stars. They had that crowd living & dying with every move.

3144d ago