Tony Khan AEW Collision viewership has become a growing concern as the wrestling promotion’s Saturday night program continues to struggle with disappointing ratings. The series, which was created as the company’s third weekly offering, has recently experienced its lowest numbers just days ahead of a highly anticipated episode.
AEW Collision Fails to Attract Viewers in Key Time Slot
AEW Collision originally debuted a few years ago to expand on All Elite Wrestling’s weekly lineup, but after Rampage was discontinued, Collision stepped up as the company’s secondary show. Despite these changes, many fans have perceived the show as a lesser alternative because top stars usually appear on Dynamite, leaving Collision with fewer marquee matchups and storylines.
Industry analytics via Wrestlenomics indicate that Collision has repeatedly failed to surpass 300,000 viewers during its standard airing time. The streak dates back to September 6th, which was the last regular broadcast to achieve that benchmark. Since then, ratings for most episodes have fluctuated between 200,000 and 290,000 viewers. The only recent exception was the December 17th episode, which exceeded 300,000 viewers but aired outside the show’s typical slot. This trend has signaled to Tony Khan and AEW leadership that the current timing for Collision is not resonating with fans, raising concerns over the show’s viability.
Chris Jericho’s Status Sparks Discussion Among Wrestling Personalities
Outside of the ratings issue, speculation has increased about Chris Jericho’s possible departure from AEW, stirring conversation among wrestling fans and insiders. Amid rumors of Jericho potentially leaving the company to return to WWE, Tony Khan was pressed for details during a recent interview. Instead of addressing the speculation directly, Khan emphasized Jericho’s value to AEW and did not clarify the World Champion’s future with the promotion.
On the Coach and Bro podcast, wrestling veteran Vince Russo criticized Khan’s interview style, saying:
“Tony Khan man, bro, he just has a way of not answering questions. I’ve seen so many Tony Khan interviews, man, and if I’m a podcaster, I’m asking myself, ‘Why am I gonna interview this guy?’ because we know two things are going to happen. Number one, he’s not gonna answer any real question and number two, all he’s gonna do is put the show over to nauseum.” – Vince Russo, Wrestling Personality
These comments reflect the frustration felt by some in the professional wrestling community, who want more direct answers regarding high-profile talents and company directions.
What the Sluggish Ratings Mean for AEW’s Future
The struggle to attract and maintain viewers on Collision leaves Tony Khan and AEW at a crossroads. With the regular audience hovering below expectations, the promotion faces pressure to either revamp the show’s format or reconsider its time slot altogether. The ongoing uncertainty around stars like Chris Jericho only adds to the complexity, as talent decisions can impact both fan engagement and broadcast numbers moving forward. How AEW responds in the coming weeks will likely determine if Collision can recover or if deeper changes are needed to secure its place in the company’s future.
The last Collision to hit 300K in its regular timeslot was Sept 6, 2025.
With ratings where they are, and nothing AEW can realistically book to move the needle much, Tony Khan should use Collision to experiment:
– book more women’s matches
– spotlight different roster members
-… pic.twitter.com/oF25Yp9zDE— AIR (@AIRGold_) January 9, 2026
