Just hours before the upcoming AEW Dynamite show, Tony Khan encountered a significant setback linked to AEW Collision. Last week’s Collision episode featured several high-profile matches, including a six-man tag team bout where The Rascalz teamed up with Eddie Kingston and Ortiz to face Big Bill, Bryan Keith, and the Grizzled Young Veterans. The main event showcased Tommaso Ciampa defending the TNT Championship against Claudio Castagnoli and Roderick Strong. Despite the packed lineup, Collision faced stiff competition from the Winter Olympics airing simultaneously.
According to Wrestlenomics, the recent episode of AEW Collision attracted 388,000 viewers on TNT, marking a notable drop from the 492,000 viewers recorded the previous week. The 18 to 49 demographic rating stayed steady at 0.07, identical to the prior week’s number. Collision was also broadcast simultaneously on HBO Max; however, official viewing figures from that platform have yet to be released.
Tony Khan Praises AJ Styles Amid Career Changes
AJ Styles recently put his WWE career on the line in a match against Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble, ultimately losing and forced into retirement from WWE. This outcome sparked widespread speculation about where Styles might appear next, with AEW, TNA, and NJPW among the rumored destinations. During an appearance on 107.7 The Bone, Tony Khan expressed his admiration for Styles, calling him one of the greatest wrestlers he has ever witnessed and revealing he has been a fan since his teenage years.
“AJ Styles is one of the greatest wrestlers I’ve ever seen. I’ve been a fan of AJ Styles for decades. I grew up watching AJ Styles. I think he’s one of the best I’ve seen. Since I was a teenager, I’ve been watching him,” said Tony Khan [H/T: WrestlePurists on X]
The wrestling world waits with interest to see if AJ Styles will eventually sign with AEW following his WWE exit.
Challenges Ahead for AEW as Competition Intensifies
Tony Khan’s AEW brand is currently navigating a tough landscape, with Collision’s ratings dipping amid heavyweight competition from the Winter Olympics. The decline in viewers just before Dynamite highlights the challenges AEW faces in maintaining momentum against major sporting events. How Tony Khan and his team adjust their strategies in response could impact the company’s future viewership and success. The storyline developments, roster moves, and scheduling will be pivotal in shaping AEW’s trajectory moving forward.
Tony Khan was asked for his thoughts on AJ Styles, says AJ is one of the greatest he’s ever seen:
“AJ Styles is one of the greatest wrestlers I’ve ever seen. I’ve been a fan of AJ Styles for decades. I grew up watching AJ Styles. I think he’s one of the best I’ve seen. Since I… pic.twitter.com/Xy6TT9TxjO
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