Recent rumors have been swirling around AEW’s potential announcement of a new show named Collision, which could involve a soft roster split within the company. This split would allow talents with strained relationships to be separated while still working. However, Fightful Select has provided insight suggesting that the split will be more of a hard roster split, similar to the one seen in WWE. According to the report, everyone except for the company’s champions will be assigned to one of the two main shows, with occasional “additional exceptions” to the split.
The specifics of how the split will be executed, including whether there will be a draft, remain unknown. Nevertheless, the plan is for a firm roster division with limited exceptions. This strategic approach explains the recent returns of notable names, such as Miro and Thunder Rosa, who had been absent from AEW programming. They were informed that their comebacks were deliberately timed to align with the impending Collision announcement. The intention is to provide opportunities for talent, especially those who have been underutilized or off television for an extended period.
As for the production schedule, the current plan is to film AEW Rampage alongside Dynamite, while Collision will be a collaboration with ROH, marking a partnership between the promotions.
Furthermore, it has been reported that AEW is set to receive a substantial financial boost for the launch of Collision. Details regarding whether this deal will involve an extension of Dynamite are unknown, but such an announcement is possible during the ongoing Warner Bros. Discovery Upfronts. Additionally, it has been hinted that early graphics for the new show draw inspiration from the influential WCW Nitro.
As the speculation continues to mount, fans eagerly await official confirmation and further details regarding AEW’s plans for the highly anticipated Collision show and the potential roster changes it may bring.
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