AEW Collision Preview 04/11 :
This Saturday night, All Elite Wrestling marks its inaugural event at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, KS, with an exhilarating lineup at AEW Collision! Celebrations are in order as the AEW World Trios Champions Daddy Ass and The Acclaimed commemorate their 69th day as reigning champs in grand style. Plus, we’ll witness Darby Allin and Lance Archer collide in their first-ever one-on-one matchup, a thrilling rematch between Willow Nightingale and Emi Sakura following their NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship bout, and AR Fox seeks retribution against Swerve Strickland. Additionally, a massive eight-man tag team match is set, featuring the unexpected team-ups of FTR and LFI against AEW World Tag Team Champions Big Bill, Ricky Starks, and their partners, The Gates of Agony.
Tune in to AEW Collision this Saturday night on TNT, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT. Get ready for the event by checking out the latest highlights and episodes on the official AEW YouTube channel, including DYNAMITE and RAMPAGE recaps and CONTROL CENTER updates.
CELEBRATING 69 DAYS AS CHAMPIONS: THE ACCLAIMED
At ALL IN: LONDON, in front of the largest crowd in All Elite Wrestling history, The Acclaimed and Daddy Ass overcame The House of Black to clinch the AEW World Trios Championship, their current reign nearing historic proportions. Matching the record of successful title defenses set by The House in just 69 days, Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed are a victory away from being the most triumphant championship trio to date. Join them at AEW Collision or live on TBS for a unique celebration befitting Daddy Ass and The Acclaimed!
SINGLES MATCH HIGHLIGHT: Darby Allin vs. Lance Archer
Witness for the first time the high-octane, risk-taking Darby Allin face off against the unstoppable force of Lance Archer. With only previous interactions in battle royales, this AEW Collision bout promises to be explosive. Despite a challenging shoulder injury, Allin is ready to brave this match against Archer, putting his future at FULL GEAR 2023 at stake.
EIGHT-MAN TAG TEAM SHOWDOWN
In an anticipated team-up, FTR joins forces with LFI against the formidable quartet of Big Bill, Ricky Starks, and The Gates of Agony. This high-stakes match could reshape the future of the AEW tag team division, with championship implications and a quest for glory on the line.
GRUDGE MATCH: AR Fox vs. Swerve Strickland
A story of betrayal and redemption unfolds as AR Fox aims to settle scores with Swerve Strickland. In a quest for retribution and a chance to start anew, Fox faces a pivotal moment against Strickland, who’s eyeing a message to Hangman Page before FULL GEAR 2023.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Willow Nightingale vs. Emi Sakura
Relive the intense rivalry as Willow Nightingale and Emi Sakura clash again following their memorable NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship match. Both wrestlers carry recent experiences into this rematch, adding fuel to an already fiery encounter.
SPECIAL APPEARANCE: Mark Briscoe at COLLISION
Mark Briscoe, the 13-Time ROH World Tag Champion, graces AEW Collision with his presence following a return to All Elite Wrestling. After a hiatus due to injury, what surprises does Briscoe have in store in Wichita?
Don’t miss this action-packed night at the Intrust Bank Arena with AEW’s debut in Wichita, featuring top-tier matchups, grudge battles, and electrifying wrestling entertainment.
