An AEW wrestler has made a direct appeal to Tony Khan, requesting the cancellation of an upcoming match involving The Acclaimed. Max Caster and Anthony Bowens, once AEW World Tag Team Champions, have faced ongoing difficulties since their split, struggling to establish themselves as singles competitors. Despite their fractured partnership, the two continue to cross paths in AEW storylines.
Ongoing Tensions Surround The Acclaimed’s Upcoming Collision Match
AEW coach Jerry Lynn has repeatedly encouraged Max Caster and Anthony Bowens to reunite as a tag team to regain their prominence. However, Bowens and Caster remain firm in their refusal to reconcile. Despite their personal disagreements, Jerry Lynn confirmed that the duo will team up for the next episode of Collision.
Tony Khan announced that The Acclaimed will face Swirl, a team composed of Blake Christian and Lee Johnson, on Saturday’s Collision. Despite this scheduled match, Bowens expressed his displeasure publicly and requested that Khan either cancel the match or assign him a different partner. His reluctance reflects unresolved conflicts that complicate the team’s dynamic.
“Tony, as the Pride of your company, I’m kindly asking you to cancel this match or to give me a different partner. Jerry had no right to request this. Please give me a call so we can discuss, thank you! Go Jags! Go Fulham! Go TrueMedia Networks!” Anthony Bowens
Anthony Bowens Reveals Efforts to Protect Max Caster’s Position
Known as “The Best Wrestler Alive,” Anthony Bowens shared details in a post-Dynasty media scrum about how he has repeatedly intervened to save Max Caster’s job amid controversies stirred by Caster’s provocative rap segments. These incidents nearly led to disciplinary actions, yet Bowens claims to have prevented Caster’s firing on multiple occasions.
“I think the truth is he wouldn’t have the opportunity to be doing the things he’s doing now without me, considering how many times I saved him from fines, how many times I saved his job because he couldn’t keep his mouth shut with his s****y raps every week,” Anthony Bowens
Tony Khan, attending the same conference, affirmed Bowens’ statement without hesitation.
“That’s true, that is a true story,” Tony Khan
What the Future Holds for The Acclaimed’s Partnership
The status of The Acclaimed’s participation in the scheduled Collision match remains uncertain due to Bowens’ public opposition and appeal to Tony Khan. Their history as former champions combined with current individual challenges adds complexity to the situation. Fans and AEW management will be watching closely to see if the disagreement impacts The Acclaimed’s presence in the upcoming event.
Given the involvement of AEW leadership and internal coaching staff, the resolution of this conflict could influence both performers’ future trajectories within the promotion. Whether they reunite as a team or continue pursuing singles careers, their next actions will carry significant weight for AEW storylines and their personal careers.
Tony, as the Pride of your company, I’m kindly asking you to cancel this match or to give me a different partner. Jerry had no right to request this.
Please give me a call so we can discuss, thank you! Go Jags! Go Fulham! Go TrueMedia Networks! ✌🏽 https://t.co/aj0kwhGNPw
— Anthony Bowens (@Bowens_Official) September 25, 2025
