Jericho Cruise causes last-minute AEW Dynamite and Collision changes

AEW taped its first footage in six years from Chris Jericho's Rock 'n' Wrestling Rager at Sea, with this year's edition airing live as an episode of Collision on Saturday, November 7, while the Norwegian Jewel was docked in Miami.

The ship returned to Miami on Tuesday, November 11, creating logistical problems transporting talent to Salt Lake City for the week's Dynamite and Collision tapings. Those travel issues forced last-minute rearrangements to the card because producers were unsure which performers would arrive on time, resulting in a show that ran well over its planned three-hour length.

Dave Meltzer discussed the post-cruise disruptions on Wrestling Observer Radio, noting the program was restructured at the last minute due to uncertainty over who would make it to Utah in time. On the cruise itself, Truth Magnum proposed to his girlfriend Jo, who initially doubted his sincerity until one of the Young Bucks confirmed he was serious.

Nick Wayne defeated Chris Jericho twice during the voyage and was also misted by The Great Muta. Romeo Malverde, formerly known as Santos Escobar and El Hijo de Fantasma, won the Jericho Cruise Oceanic Championship by beating Ricky Knight Jr. in a number one contender tournament semifinal, then defeating AJ Francis and two-time champion Mo Jabari in subsequent matches.

Malverde joins previous titleholders Matt Cardona, Harlon Abbott, Michael Oku and Jabari as a champion and promised to defend the belt next year with no limits, no borders and no forbidden doors. Myla Grace captured the Women's Oceanic Championship, advancing past Shotzi Blackheart and Lady Frost in the semifinals before defeating Lacey Lane for the title.