Saturday night clash puts AEW and WWE head-to-head again
Summary
– AEW Collision will air at 8 PM ET on February 28, opposite WWE Elimination Chamber
– The scheduling creates direct competition between AEW and WWE programming
– Tony Khan has previously welcomed counterprogramming pressure
AEW and WWE are once again set for direct competition, with both promotions running major events at the same time later this month.
AEW Collision is scheduled to air in its regular 8 PM ET time slot on Saturday, February 28. The broadcast will go head-to-head with WWE’s Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, which airs the same night.
The scheduling continues a recent pattern of primetime overlap between the two companies. Throughout 2025, WWE counterprogrammed several AEW events, including running WrestlePalooza against AEW All Out and placing Saturday Night’s Main Event and NXT The Great American Bash on the same day as AEW All In Texas.
AEW President Tony Khan has previously addressed the competitive landscape and expressed confidence in the company’s ability to succeed despite the pressure. During a late 2025 appearance on Going Ringside, Khan said the competition has pushed AEW to stay sharp and consistent throughout the year.
With both shows airing live on February 28, wrestling fans will be forced to choose between AEW Collision and WWE Elimination Chamber. The night sets the stage for another high-profile ratings test between the two promotions.
