Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael tribute set for next AEW Collision, Ric Flair to appear
AEW is producing a tribute to Pro Football Hall of Famer and former WCW wrestler Steve “Mongo” McMichael.
As announced during this week’s Collision, the tribute will air on the Saturday, May 17 Collision Beach Break episode airing from Chicago. McMichael played 13 of his 15 NFL seasons with the Chicago Bears.
Tony Schiavone announced on Thursday’s telecast that McMichael’s longtime friend and former Four Horsemen comrade Ric Flair will be in attendance for the tribute.
McMichael passed away in April at the age of 67 after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). McMichael was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2024.
The Beach Break episode of Collision will air on Saturday, May 17 in its usual 8 p.m. Eastern time slot on TNT and Max, but the show will be taped Wednesday night, May 14 along with the live Dynamite Beach Break show.
Megan Bayne facing Anna Jay in singles competition has also been announced for the Collision card.
AEW Collision Beach Break —
- A tribute to Steve “Mongo” McMichael, Ric Flair to appear
- Megan Bayne vs. Anna Jay