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AEW Collision Live – April 12, 2025: The Ultimate Preview
By [watchwrestling.sbs], AEW Insider & Event Specialist
The wrestling world is buzzing with anticipation as All Elite Wrestling (AEW) gears up for another explosive episode of AEW Collision, set to air live on April 12, 2025. With rivalries reaching boiling points, championship implications looming, and surprise appearances almost guaranteed, this edition of Collision promises to be an unforgettable night of high-octane action.
In this exclusive preview, we’ll break down every confirmed match, analyze potential surprises, and explore the storylines that could define the road to AEW’s next major pay-per-view. Whether you’re tuning in live or catching up later, this is your ultimate guide to AEW Collision on April 12, 2025.
🔥 Main Event Showdown: The Clash of Titans
Confirmed: “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson vs. “The Bastard” PAC – 2 Out of 3 Falls Match
The main event is locked in—Bryan Danielson and PAC will collide in a brutal 2 Out of 3 Falls Match, a stipulation that guarantees a war of attrition. These two technical masters have been at each other’s throats for weeks, with PAC costing Danielson a shot at the AEW World Championship and Danielson retaliating with a shocking assault on PAC’s Death Triangle allies.
- What’s at Stake?
- Pride & Revenge – This feud has gotten personal, with PAC mocking Danielson’s “respectable veteran” persona, while Danielson has accused PAC of being a “coward hiding behind cheap tactics.”
- Future Title Implications – The winner could position themselves as the next challenger for the AEW World Championship.
- Prediction:
This will be a match-of-the-year contender, with both men pushing each other to the limit. Expect PAC’s high-flying brutality to clash with Danielson’s relentless submission game. The deciding fall may come down to who can outlast the other in a 30+ minute classic.
🏆 AEW TNT Championship: Open Challenge Accepted!
Confirmed: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Mystery Opponent – TNT Championship Match
Samoa Joe has reinstated his open challenge policy, daring anyone in the locker room to step up. The reigning TNT Champion has been on a dominant streak, dismantling every challenger with his vicious strikes and Coquina Clutch.
- Who Could Answer the Call?
- Wardlow – The powerhouse has been absent since his brutal loss to Joe months ago. A surprise return could set up a monster vs. monster rematch.
- Claudio Castagnoli – The Swiss Superman has been on a tear in ROH, and a crossover challenge would be a dream match.
- AEW Debut? – Could we see a shocking debut from a WWE or NJPW star?
- Prediction:
Joe retains, but the real story will be who steps up—and whether they can survive his onslaught.
💥 Grudge Match: The Elite’s Civil War Escalates
Confirmed: Hangman Adam Page vs. “Switchblade” Jay White – No Disqualification
The tension within The Elite has finally erupted into all-out war. Hangman Page and Jay White have been trading verbal barbs and sneak attacks for weeks, leading to this No DQ showdown.
- The Stakes:
- Control of The Elite – With Kenny Omega still sidelined, the faction’s leadership is up for grabs.
- Blood & Vengeance – Hangman has accused White of manipulating the group, while White claims Hangman is “too weak” to lead.
- What to Expect:
- Weapons, interference, and chaos.
- Bullet Club Gold (Austin & Colten Gunn) could get involved.
- A potential turning point for The Elite’s future.
- Prediction:
Jay White cheats to win, further isolating Hangman and setting up a future Omega return.
👊 Tag Team Turmoil: The Road to Gold
Confirmed: FTR vs. The Young Bucks – #1 Contender’s Match
The greatest tag team rivalry in AEW history reignites as FTR and The Young Bucks battle to determine the next challengers for the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
- History Lesson:
- Their past matches have been instant classics (All Out 2022, Dynamite 2023).
- Both teams are coming off losses and need this win to stay in title contention.
- Prediction:
FTR wins clean, but The Bucks attack post-match, reigniting their feud.
🔮 Wildcard Predictions & Potential Surprises
1. MJF’s Next Move
- Maxwell Jacob Friedman has been conspicuously absent since losing the AEW World Title.
- Will he return with a new persona? Or will he cost someone a match to reassert dominance?
2. Sting’s Final Warning?
- The Icon has teased one last run—could he appear to set up a retirement match at Double or Nothing?
3. Mercedes Moné’s AEW Collision Debut?
- Rumors suggest Moné could show up to challenge Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s Title.
🎟️ How to Watch AEW Collision – April 12, 2025
- 📺 Live on TNT (US)
- 🌍 Internationally on FITE TV & AEW Plus
- ⏰ Start Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Final Thoughts: Why You Can’t Miss This Episode
AEW Collision on April 12, 2025, is shaping up to be a must-see spectacle, featuring:
✅ A 2 Out of 3 Falls instant classic
✅ A TNT Championship Open Challenge with huge implications
✅ The Elite’s civil war turning violent
✅ Potential surprise returns & debuts
Will Bryan Danielson prove he’s still the best in the world?
Who will step up to face Samoa Joe?
Is Hangman Page’s Elite tenure coming to an end?
Tune in LIVE to find out!
What are YOUR predictions for AEW Collision? Drop a comment below!
Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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clickbait
It’s good
Yes
Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?