Huge Rivalry Renewed For Thursday Episode Of AEW Collision
In their first match since last year at AEW All Out, it'll be Statlander and Nightingale in the ring. The match was confirmed during Wednesday's episode of AEW Dynamite. Also planned for the night, 'Speedball' Mike Bailey will face off against Dralístico, and Anthony Bowens will step up against Lee Johnson.
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Daniel Garcia will also be in action. Currently, though, his opponent is unknown, as he'll be facing off against a to be determined member of FTR. Other matches for the show have yet to be announced.
Saturday's episode of AEW Collision is set to air live on Thursday, May 8, 2025, as opposed to its traditional start time of Saturdays. This is due to the ongoing NHL Playoffs that are scheduled to be on.
The fully updated card for Saturday's episode of AEW Collision is as follows:
Kris Statlander vs. Willow Nightingale
Mike Bailey vs. Dralístico
Anthony Bowens vs. Lee Johnson
Daniel Garcia vs. TBD member of FTR
What do you think? Are you excited for Saturday's episode of AEW Collision? Who do you think will have the best match of the show? Make sure to let us know in the comments section below.
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