Tag: AEW Collision

AEW Collision Preview 12/6/2025

AEW Collision live tonight on TNT and HBO Max from the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.

  • AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Leia Grey
  • Continental Classic Blue League Match: Roderick Strong vs. Orange Cassidy.
  • Continental Classic Blue League Match: Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita.
  • Continental Classic Blue League Match: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Mascara Dorada.
  • Update on Darby Allin.
  • FTR calls out the Bang Bang Gang.
  • We’ll hear from Swerve Strickland.
  • Tony Schiavone interviews Timeless Love Bombs & Babes Of Wrath

Backstage Update On The Finish To AEW Dynamite/Collision Match After Miscommunication

A bit more clarity has emerged regarding the odd finish to Shelton Benjamin’s match with “Speedball” Mike Bailey during Wednesday night’s special three-hour AEW Dynamite/Collision broadcast from Boston’s Agganis Arena.

The closing stretch left plenty of fans scratching their heads. Benjamin nailed Bailey with a sharp superkick and covered him, only for the referee to abruptly halt the count despite Bailey’s shoulders being flat on the mat. The match rolled on for a few more moments before Benjamin ultimately sealed the win with a German suplex, a knee strike, and another superkick.

Naturally, viewers wondered if Bailey might have been legitimately rocked on the first kick. However, Bryan Alvarez reported that the situation came down to nothing more than an in-ring miscommunication — and no one was hurt.

Per Alvarez, the planned finish was indeed a superkick, and Bailey sold it with a huge flip bump that looked picture-perfect. Benjamin, recognizing how strong the moment came off, called an audible on the fly to end the match right there. The issue? The referee never caught the cue and stopped the count because it didn’t match the layout they’d been given.

Alvarez emphasized that Bailey did nothing wrong and wasn’t injured in the exchange. The blame, if any, falls on the miscommunication between Benjamin and the referee. Once the count was halted, the wrestlers simply reverted to the original closing sequence.

In the end, everyone walked away fine — just another case of live TV wrestling unpredictability creating a bit of confusion in real time.

AEW Dynamite & Collision Preview 11/19/2025

AEW Dynamite and Collision will air live tonight on TBS and HBO Max, beginning at 8:00 pm ET.

Tonight’s live 3-hour special, which is the go-home show for this Saturday’s Full Gear PPV, will take place from the Agganis Arena on the campus of Boston University in Boston, MA.

  • ROH Women’s Television Title Unification Match: Mercedes Mone’ vs. Red Velvet
  • AEW Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament Quarterfinal: Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa vs. Riho & Alex Windsor
  • AEW Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament Quarterfinal: TayJay vs. Megan Bayne & Marina Shafir
  • The #1 Spot in the National Title Casino Gauntlet Match at Full Gear: Bobby Lashley vs. Ricochet
  • The #2 Spot in the National Title Casino Gauntlet Match at Full Gear: Mike Bailey vs. Shelton Benjamin
  • AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page vs. Katsuyori Shibata (non-title)
  • Double Jeopardy Match: AEW unified Champion Kazuchika Okada vs. CMLL World Trios Champion Mascara Dorada
  • Kenny Omega to appear live

AEW Collision Preview 11/15/2024

AEW Collision live tonight on TNT and HBO Max from the Erie Insurance Arena Erie, Pennsylvania.

  • AEW TNT Championship: Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Scorpio Sky
  • Juice Robinson, Bandido, & JetSpeed vs. FTR & LFI
  • Mark Davis vs. Mark Briscoe
  • Alex Windsor & Riho vs. Hyan & Maya World
  • We’ll hear from Toni Storm

Backstage Drama Reportedly Leads to Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize Walking Out of AEW Collision

It looks like things got a little tense behind the scenes at AEW Collision recently. Former WWE Superstar Tegan Nox, now competing under her pre-WWE name Nixon Newell, made her AEW debut on the October 25 episode of Collision alongside her real-life partner Miranda Alize. The duo confronted Anna Jay and Tay Melo (collectively known as TayJay), setting the stage for what looked to be a fun new women’s rivalry.

After teaming up the following week to face Megan Bayne and Marina Shafir, Newell and Alize were scheduled to meet TayJay in tag action on the November 8 edition of Collision. But when the show went live, fans instead saw TayJay take on Maya World and Hyan—a sudden change that immediately sparked speculation online.

According to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Newell and Alize actually walked out of the Collision taping less than an hour before showtime. The two were reportedly unhappy with the planned outcome of their match, which would’ve seen them lose to TayJay. Both women later took to social media to offer cryptic comments—Newell reminded fans that “not everything you read is true,” while Alize hinted they’d have more to say soon, sharing fan reactions on X (formerly Twitter).

A follow-up report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select painted a fuller picture. Sources told Fightful that the walkout wasn’t just about losing—it was about how little time the match was given. The segment was reportedly only going to last around three minutes, which didn’t sit well with either woman. Alize was said to be the more outspoken of the two, but Newell also expressed frustration over the situation.

Backstage reaction within AEW was described as “shocked,” with many in the locker room surprised by how things unfolded. Several talents reportedly sympathized with Newell’s struggles since her WWE release, even advocating for her to get opportunities in AEW. Neither she nor Alize had signed contracts with the company, but both had supporters pushing for them to be featured more prominently.

Meanwhile, Maya World and Hyan earned high marks backstage for stepping in at the last minute and delivering under pressure. AEW sources reportedly praised both women for their professionalism and composure in what was clearly a chaotic situation.

At this point, it’s unclear if AEW has future plans for Nixon Newell or Miranda Alize following the walkout—but it’s safe to say their Collision debut didn’t go quite as planned.

AEW Collision Preview 11/8/2025

AEW Collision live tonight on TNT and HBO Max at 8/7C from the Bayou Music Center in Houston, TX.

  • Women’s Blood & Guts Advantage Match 2: Jamie Hayter vs. Skye Blue
  • Women’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match 3 (If Necessary): Harley Cameron vs. Thekla
  • Men’s Blood & Guts Advantage Match 3: Roderick Strong vs. Jon Moxley

AEW Fright Night Collision Preview 11/1/2025

AEW taped this Saturday’s, November 1 episode of Collision on Wednesday night at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas after Dynamite went off the air.

  • Megan Bayne & Marina Shafir vs. Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize
  • CMLL World Women’s Championship: Mercedes Mone vs. Olympia
  • Mark Briscoe, Roderick Strong, Kommander vs. La Facion Ingobernable
  • Max Caster & Anthony Bowens vs. Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita
  • ROH World Championship: Bandido vs. Mascara Dorada 2

Former WWE Star Nixon Newell (Tegan Nox) Makes AEW Debut Backstage On Collision

AEW’s growing women’s tag team division got an unexpected boost this weekend as former WWE Superstar Nixon Newell, known to WWE fans as Tegan Nox, made a surprise appearance on the October 25 episode of AEW Collision.

The backstage segment featured Anna Jay and Tay Melo, better known as TayJay, discussing how they’ve been part of AEW’s women’s tag team scene since its earliest days and helped pave the way for the ongoing AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Tournament. Their nostalgia trip was quickly interrupted by Nixon Newell and “The Lucha Baddie” Miranda Alize, who stepped in to make a statement of their own.

Newell and Alize declared that they’ve been proving themselves as two of the best wrestlers on the independent scene and decided it was time to show what they can do on wrestling’s biggest stage. Melo didn’t take too kindly to the interruption, calling the newcomers “rude,” but added that if they were looking for a fight, TayJay would be more than happy to meet them in the ring.

The segment marked Newell’s first AEW appearance and her first on major U.S. television since her WWE release in November 2024. That was actually her second departure from the company — the first coming in 2021 before a brief return to the NXT and main roster brands. Since leaving WWE, Newell has stayed active across the independent circuit, regaining her footing and teaming frequently with Alize.

As for Miranda Alize, the “Lucha Baddie” is no stranger to AEW fans. She wrestled several matches for the company between 2019 and 2021, including a memorable clash with Awesome Kong on AEW Dynamite. A veteran of the international scene since her 2014 debut, Alize has competed across Mexico, Japan, and the U.S., often facing — and sometimes teaming with — Newell.

With AEW’s women’s tag tournament heating up, it looks like Newell and Alize may be eyeing a spot in the division. If their Collision appearance is any indication, the duo could be the next major addition to AEW’s growing roster of women’s tag teams.

AEW Collision Preview 10/25/2025

AEW Collision Saturday night on TNA and HBO Max taped on Wednesday from the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas.

  • $400K All-Star 8-Man Tag: The Young Bucks & FTR vs. Jurassic Express & JetSpeed
  • Thekla vs. Mina Shirakawa
  • PAC vs. Tomohiro Ishii
  • We’ll hear from AEW Men’s World champion, Hangman Adam Page
  • Hook in action

AEW Dynamite & Collision Preview 10/15/2025

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite/Collision live 3-hour special airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri.

Tonight’s special, which is the go-home show for Saturday’s WrestleDream, which begins at 8:00 pm ET.

  • Kenny Omega & Jurassic Express vs. Mark Davis, Hechicero & Josh Alexander
  • Famous Last Words Before WrestleDream – AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander and “Timeless” Toni Storm 
  • Darby Allin and Jon Moxley – Special Face-To-Face
  • Orange Cassidy & Kyle O’Reilly vs. Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia)
  • -AEW World Trios Championship: The Opps (c) vs. LFI
  • Claudio Castagnoli vs. Roderick Strong
  • Skye Blue vs. Jamie Hayter
  • The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin vs Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona)
  • Harley Cameron vs. Megan Bayne