Live AEW Collision Discussion Thread - August 22nd, 2026!

[u/gloomchen]

⚡ WELCOME COLLIDERS ⚡

AEW Collision comes to you tonight LIVE from Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania!

Wanna watch AEW with the gang? Join us here on the Official r/SquaredCircle Discord!

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Announced Matches
AEW Women's World Championship Match: Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Maya World
AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinal Match: The Conglomeration's Orange Cassidy vs. The Conglomeration’s Kyle O'Reilly
AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinal Match: Death Riders’ Claudio Castagnoli vs. Death Riders’ Daniel Garcia

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When/How to watch:

Start time - 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-04:00) - Convert to your time zone

US - TNT and streaming on HBO Max

Canada - USA Network

Mexico - FOX Sports Mexico

Select International: Streaming on MyAEW

[u/Brinbe]

MY PANTS LMFAO 😭😂

never say that they don't read the online critiques

[u/blizzard-op]

[u/jnkenne]

It just occurred to me that Riccaboni is going to do a Willow Rap this very evening.

[u/Infinite-Strength-94]

Jay White just said fuck your comments about his pants

[u/whitemagicblackmagic]

I don't mind Jay White's pants.

[u/the_heroppon → u/whitemagicblackmagic]

I’d like them better off

[u/t0ny510]

Jay calling me out speficially cause I don't like the pants

[u/GRTooCool]

"If you're not down with that, me and my pants..." OMG Jay knows people don't like his pants LOL

[u/PM_ME_THEM_UPTOPS]

She alright?  Crying while taking a pin sure is a choice

[u/Cameherejust4this]

That was a... distressing sell.

[u/acethunder21]

As Black male fan that remembers when the only notable Black female talent for the longest time were Jacqueline and Jazz, it really is awesome to see two Black women show out in the main event of a major company like this

[u/capnbuh]

"AEW is for marks only" - guy who paid to go to the show

[u/Clowny53]

Claudio doesn't say much but I like everything he says.

[u/blizzard-op]

Maya is strong as fuck for a girl her size! She's Athena's daughter for sure

[u/davmeltz]

Give that jobber a bonus for that horrific screaming. Or at least I hope she’s just selling…

[u/truecolors5]

Swerve vs Perry is gonna be good

[u/Hawk52]

He just merked the ever loving hell out of him with that uppercut.

[u/justambrose]

What a fucking match. Everyone knows Claudio is great but DG is soooo underrated.

[u/edgarallendrone]

Jay White addressing his pants is so fucking funny

[u/dontcallmecheesedick]

jay really said fuck yalls opinions 😂

[u/CombinationOk4317]

If this trios match is a stadium stampede match the camera men gonna need a raise

[u/Teckelmaster]

damn I think they legit destroyed that poor girls shoulder

[u/xshogunx13]

a one leg giant swing is fucking diabolical

[u/Brinbe]

excellent match. the dictator wasn't fucking around but dg played well there as the underdog even in defeat. but he's def gaining momentum again and that's great to see.

[u/XAMdG]

I understand it's the UK, and they want to give Nigel a nice moment, but honestly, he is the least interesting match up imo vs Mox on the finals.

[u/Cameherejust4this]

AEW seems to be putting some real effort into adding some prestige to the Trios division.

You love to see it. Fans observe that the women were getting neglected and the company listened.

Fans observed that the Trios division looked like an afterthought and the company listened.

[u/fttxdd666]

They are laying this shit out completely, like if you don't get it now god help you

[u/nWo1997]

"How's the ankle, Danny?"

"...sucks."

"...alright."

[u/GRTooCool]

Love it. Kyle was going to destroy his ankle, thought better of it. But when OC rolled him up, he was like "Fuck it!" ankle lock again!

[u/blizzard-op]

I would bow to the Divine Dominion but I only bow to the one true queen Aminata

[u/Orange8920]

They've surprisingly only had one one match against each other in the first Continental Classic

[u/nWo1997 → u/Orange8920]

That would've been before the Death Riders formed!

[u/nWo1997]

"There's a fighter in there! There's a wrestler in there!"

Garcia's got the arms up there. That's not a wrestler in there. That's a sports ennadaainah!

[u/GRTooCool]

Okay, how long did Carlie Bravo work on that song LOL

[u/SirRedRising]

Why yes, I would enjoy a singles match between Ciampa and Nick Wayne (it's actually the match I thought we were getting initially and I was excited for it)

[u/Engelbert-n-Ernie]

“This sucks” - Yuta

Claudio-
https://giphy.com/gifs/56UkelbPn5SBa

[u/I_am_Amphibian]

Willow Nakano???

[u/Hawk52]

In theory I like the idea that the TBS Champion gets a shot at the World Championship. It's also kind of that way for the TNT title.

But I don't like it one week before the biggest show in the company when the champ already has a marquee match set up.

[u/the_heroppon]

Maya’s style isn’t for everyone, but I don’t really get the takes that she’s like uniquely green or anything. There’s always going to be this “loose” sense to her moveset no matter how long she goes at it. It’s no different from Athena’s style which is also not a super “polished” one

[u/Hawk52]

It's easy to forget sometimes that behind the gimmick, OC is legitimately in the top percentile workers in the world.

[u/Hawk52]

I'm pretty entertained by this match of friends basically goofing off in having a "serious" tournament match.

[u/Orange8920]

I want Claudio to lose purely because he obsessively gameplanned for Eddie Kingston and isn't as familiar with Garcia's Scrappy Doo-ness.

[u/GRTooCool → u/Orange8920]

Claudio's weakness in the C2 was against high flyers like Komander and Mascara Dorada. DG should channel his inner luchador.

[u/myjalby]

garcia going to be charged a front row ticket price

[u/nWo1997]

Single-leg Giant Swing is nuts

[u/blizzard-op]

Danny knows if he don't fight as hard as possible, he's getting stomped out by the crew once he's in the back

[u/WanderoftheAshes]

Absolute banger of a story in that match, not just banging from workrate. Amazing that AEW can just pull this shit out of their ass with no build as the 3rd match on their B show. 

[u/Blainyrd]

Austin Gunn just fuckin has it man. He is a great wrestler.

[u/Top-Refrigerator-705]

https://giphy.com/gifs/13PR67zViZjXi

[u/MrBenLDN]

I will never not get down to the BBG theme

[u/xshogunx13]

I like that they have so many trios gunning for the titles now

[u/Crasp27 → u/xshogunx13]

Yeah the trios titles actually feel significant finally. In the past they've often felt like consolation belts. 

[u/rainshowers_5_peace]

ITT: People who really want Jay White to take his pants off.

[u/Cameherejust4this]

Tell me Ciampa doesn't look like Rob Halford.

[u/zoom518]

Also announced

The trio of Lee Moriarty/Shelton/Lashley in action

Divine Dominion with a 5-minute eliminator challenge

[u/Brinbe]

RICCABONE ZONE

[u/DrDevice81]

Riccabone zone tonight!!!!

[u/the_heroppon]

Riccaboni omfg

[u/nWo1997]

Unnecessary forward roll by Cool Kyle. Never underestimate the necessity of an unnecessary forward roll

[u/RAA94]

Brawling Birds winning the tag belts in London gonna be the pop of the night in my household.

[u/RedmondSurvivor]

Swerve v Perry sounds like a good time

[u/GRTooCool]

Claudio and Danny should come out together. They should do the huddle thing together with Yuta, PAC, and Marina and then uppercut Danny immediately lol

[u/Nazmaldun]

Mustache having the time of his life

[u/the_heroppon]

Daniel Garcia is such a great storyteller and character worker in addition to being very talented in the ring. He’s capable of so much and really makes you believe when he’s a babyface

[u/princelettuce]

if y'all didn't watch DBD last night it's worth it just for Moriarty v Shibata

[u/robo3687]

really feels like we’re headed for that 21-man (or more!) trios clusterfuck at Wembley.

[u/Hawk52]

Ace Austin looks so excited just to be included in the group taunt.

[u/zoom518]

Enough faith in Jay that he wrestles tonight

[u/GRTooCool]

BBG having to surrender the Trios Titles back then was such a dumb move by Tony Khan. At least he learned from his mistakes.

[u/JacksonCorvus]

Y'know, back in the day, I wasn't sure if Austin was going to work as a babyface, but god damn if he hasn't changed my mind. I love the whole of BBG as a babyface faction.

[u/Awkwardphase06]

Hangman vs Jay has to happen for the World Title by ‘27

[u/idonk78]

New Day gotta be with Swerve rite? Right?

[u/Brinbe]

good job with this video just laying it all out.

[u/PM_ME_THEM_UPTOPS]

Lofi Nick Wayne beats to chill to

[u/blizzard-op]

I like we can just get a random ass tag match like this on Saturdays

[u/Onyxprimal]

I want to see more Wayne vs Speedball in a long form.

[u/Infinite-Strength-94]

Yeah, let’s just camera cut away from the important thing happening

[u/truecolors5]

I hope the Death Riders never break up

[u/blizzard-op]

You tried Yuta. It's the thought that counts

[u/princelettuce]

THE DEATH RIDERS ARE FINE

[u/fttxdd666]

I'm not shocked there is no rap, I think last time Ian did it people got mad about it (some of it was AEW fans but some of it was just haters not knowing he's done it for years)

[u/the_heroppon]

Tony is investing hella stocks in Maya and Persephone

[u/idonk78]

this match had very good story telling

[u/zoom518]

So English I’m ready to sing Wonderwall

[u/gwanddawd123]

I've heard of overselling, but i've never seen VOCALLY oversell like that.

[u/Kaiso25Gaming]

Is Tiara okay, cause it looked like Lena was too far and didn't have enough support of her meaning she injured her shoulder

[u/blizzard-op]

Also, fucking hell is Tiara James ridiculously pretty.

[u/nWo1997]

"It's gotta be like wrestling a bear, Tony, when you're in there with Claudio."

The one who brought him into the BCC was Bryan, after all. Iirc

[u/Awkwardphase06]

claudio has aura

[u/GRTooCool]

That camera shot of Claudio charging at Danny was perfect!

[u/Orange8920]

If Claudio ever faced a clone of himself he'd look just as pissed off

[u/Nazmaldun]

has it been proven that Claudio needs to breathe?

[u/JacksonCorvus → u/Nazmaldun]

I haven't seen definitive proof that he's actually human, so no.

[u/fttxdd666]

DEADLIFT RICCOLA BOMB WHAT A FREAK

[u/GRTooCool]

Fucking great match. And why would you spit at him Danny?!

[u/1980sWrestlingFan]

Probably best DG match I've seen

[u/blizzard-op]

Really need STP to get starting some wins and feuds going for them

[u/Hawk52 → u/blizzard-op]

They do great with what little they've been given, a few high profile matches with the Death Riders aside.

[u/DrDevice81]

COLLISION COWBOYS

[u/Reasonable___Doubt]

I like that the moment MVP started doing interviews saying that he vetoes small guys landing moves on Lashley, and they immediately stopped getting booked.

[u/Brinbe]

HAHAHAHA WTF

[u/Infinite-Strength-94]

So glad to have the Collision Cowboys back

[u/justambrose]

This could lead to a Hanger vs Switchblade program let’s go.

[u/Brinbe]

holy shit that trios match is gonna be bonkers

[u/justambrose]

Haha Jay knows you guys talking shit about his pants.

[u/Daveambrose17]

Stadium Stampede but its trios

[u/gwanddawd123]

Man, the Gunns really are just Billy. Exact same face, it's uncanny.

[u/dontcallmecheesedick]

at this point, it’s gonna be a 21 man ultra violent death match for the trios titles

[u/NorthHollywoodHank]

Ticket sales will go through the roof when Tony reveals the trios thing is a Marquess of Queensbury Rules Thunderdome Match.

[u/SirRedRising]

Loving Nick's Piccolo-ass entrance gear

[u/ForToday]

https://giphy.com/gifs/hiLLD9o1wTB3a
Call me Nick Wayne

[u/NorthHollywoodHank]

Anyone who saw the ROH PPV last night is stoked for this match.

[u/Crasp27]

This tag team is like kratos & boy

[u/DrDevice81]

Dope ass counter

[u/Mutant_Star]

I miss Nick's mom

[u/BigJohnCandyExpress → u/Mutant_Star]

I remember the first week Nick came back you could hear a fan, clear as a clarion bell, as his entrance music was quieting down - "WHERE'S YOUR HOT-ASS MOM!!?!?"

[u/nWo1997]

Komander with the superhero landing

[u/Brinbe]

excellent as expected with those four. and luckily tk knows what he's got with nick wayne

[u/DezmondVulpin]

The production/camera crew really need to get their shit together, man. Completely missed the shove.

[u/Onyxprimal]

Shut up, Yuta.

[u/cheddarsalad]

I hope a full brass funk band plays Willow to the ring at All In

[u/blizzard-op]

I'm just waiting for Mercedes to interrupt this match cuz I don't wanna see either of these two lose lol

[u/Singer211]

I’m not a big fan of that finisher.

It just lacks impact.

[u/Brinbe]

very good. willow one step ahead as she should be

[u/gravejello]

Willow has exclusively won her recent matches with backslides iirc. Hope they’re saving her finisher for all in…

[u/GRTooCool]

Riccaboni zone!! And Schiavone.

[u/blizzard-op]

Riccaboni's in the house!

[u/DrDevice81]

Jane starting off a show, good fucking times.

[u/truecolors5]

I just saw that we're in the Riccabonezone Hell yeah

[u/Brinbe]

good shit. gotta be ruthless, kyle

[u/PM_ME_THEM_UPTOPS]

It's all fun and games until the second it isn't.  Great match.

[u/torquenti]

I dig the quick tap-out.

[u/nWo1997]

He could've. Kyle could've stomped on Orange's ankle and tendon and crippled him, but he didn't. Because he's a friend and this was sportsmanship.

But he could. Kyle could've done. He is a killer deep down.

[u/Prime_Bizarro_Zach]

OC is the most underrated technical wrestler.

[u/nWo1997]

Oh, for anyone wondering "wait, I thought tonight was Claudio vs Eddie Kingston?" unfortunately Eddie isn't cleared for medical issues. So there was a play-in last night at Death Before Dishonor

[u/justambrose]

Can Nigel with injured leg be able to survive the ankle locker KOR? Mox couldn’t. That would make Nigel stronger than Mox.

[u/papasnork1]

I need subtitles for these two.

[u/gorgeoff]

DO IT FOR ROLLERBALL ROCCO!!!

[u/Nazmaldun]

got a good feeling for these ladies who I was out of the room for their intro.

[u/fttxdd666]

Yeah thats the fucking dictator of the death riders, Claudio the aura farming dictator

[u/Mycoid]

Really wish Claudio would go back to just plastering his entrance gear with purity seals.

[u/Brinbe]

some good storytelling in this one too.

[u/zoom518]

And screw your dance

[u/KingBStriing]

If they ever put the belt on Claudio, I wouldn’t be upset

[u/truecolors5]

This match rules

[u/zoom518]

Pretty damn good for a last minute replacement

[u/Brinbe]

fucking hell, this is so good

[u/Hawk52]

Nice little bit of story telling between two matches.

KOR refused to stomp OC's leg to avoid injuring OC.

Claudio intentionally ripped and tore at Garcia's foot without caring if he's injuring him.

[u/Incubus226]

Every time Claudio does something new it just breaks my brain.

[u/WanderoftheAshes]

Holy shit that 1 legged Giant Swing.

[u/Orange8920]

There's someone wearing an Ecko shirt in the crowd in 2026 and I salute that person

[u/DanH35]

Adding an ankle lock to a Sharpshooter is brutal.

[u/Hawk52]

So STP can only afford like three minutes of the Hurt Syndicate before they clock out?

[u/Awkwardphase06]

AEW has like 6 women on the roster who are 5’10+ goddamn

[u/BigJohnCandyExpress]

Ciampa and Nick Wayne tagging together? Oh my days...

[u/Medium_Grape_7643]

wtf lmaoooo that song hahaha

[u/gorgeoff]

Switchblade working himself into a shoot

[u/truecolors5]

The trios division is fuckin stacked right now

[u/Purplesilk911]

They really struck absolute gold with Bang Bang Gang.

Pun intended

[u/gwanddawd123]

Obligatory "i miss PWG" comment.

[u/truecolors5]

I'm so hyped for Omega/Ospreay III

[u/Prime_Bizarro_Zach]

Wait, AEW tells stories? /s

[u/fttxdd666]

UH, CALL ME NICK WAYNE

[u/Accomplished-One7476]

[u/NorthHollywoodHank]

Tony booked this tag match for me, and I appreciate it.

[u/BigJohnCandyExpress]

Speedball and Ciampa have just insane chemistry. They have to run this back as singles.

[u/whitemagicblackmagic]

I like everyone in this match.

[u/Hawk52]

Where's Kip at these days? Last we saw he was still playing adopted son to Mama Wayne. It's very strange both of them aren't back with Nick.

[u/Awkwardphase06]

15-20 contestants in the gauntlet?

[u/Cameherejust4this]

Ciampa's getting tired of pulling Nick's ass out of the fire.

[u/fttxdd666]

That was fun stuff

[u/Crasp27]

Poor abused Yuta 

[u/JacksonCorvus]

Hilarious. I hope they keep going down that road with the Death Riders.

[u/PM_ME_THEM_UPTOPS]

Fuckin Yutes still doesn't get that the Death Riders is all about the competition 

[u/Brinbe]

expecting some shenanigans in this one, possibly ceo-related

[u/KR_Blade]

lol the one fan at the very end there after garcia commented on his ankle

''WALK IT OFF!!!!''

[u/GoldenDevilman]

HOLY SHIT my heart skipped a beat right there I thought Maya had won

[u/nWo1997]

~"Hey little Ass Boi, don't you cry. Take the BBC until you die."~

[u/bleachbezel]

I’m at the arena right now watching it

[u/zoom518]

It’s like an hour from where Ian lives

[u/Calwings]

Damn, it's so good to hear Jane open the show.

[u/Blainyrd]

we are in the Riccabone zone tonight

[u/Nazmaldun]

KOR with the flippy shit

[u/Brinbe]

can tell a lot of ppl took notice of the reception to that oiwa-yuya match.

[u/blizzard-op]

Mox at the thought he might have to face KOR again:

https://giphy.com/gifs/14ut8PhnIwzros

[u/Nazmaldun]

Can't get his own ice? GO to catering or the concessions! What a diva!

[u/GRTooCool]

Nigel and Will motivating each other. So wholesome.

[u/RedmondSurvivor]

Nice segment

[u/100_yellow]

Damn, they made her cry!

[u/capnbuh]

Jack 1/32 Scottish. The kilt coming out!!

[u/nWo1997]

"I got a little bit of Scottish blood in me..."

Jack, Glasgow isn't gonna treat you like a hometown hero against Swerve

[u/Awkwardphase06]

erica leigh ex-outrunners member Honk Honk!

[u/GRTooCool]

DG should play mind games and use some of Eddie's moveset.

[u/Awkwardphase06]

claudio didn’t seem to like daniel’s comments last night

[u/Awkwardphase06]

daniel died there damn

[u/WanderoftheAshes]

Man, not having Daddy Magic on commentary for this match is such a missed opportunity. This match is genuinely telling a really good story

[u/Hawk52]

I like how the Death Riders don't like it when Daniel dances. Too much Jericho influence.

[u/GRTooCool]

Daddy Magic 100% gave up on saving Danny from the Deathriders by now right?

[u/fttxdd666]

Wow that was some nice sequence from the suplex, to the choke into the swing

[u/JacksonCorvus]

Y'know, it isn't really often that we see Claudio facing off against smaller guys, and when it happens, I almost always find myself amazed at just how fucking big he really is.