{"id":202651,"date":"2025-08-12T19:30:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T00:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=202651"},"modified":"2025-08-12T19:30:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T00:30:19","slug":"aew-collision-hits-misses-8-10-fletcher-defends-against-juice-in-first-tnt-title-defense-forbidden-door-hype-heats-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2025\/08\/12\/aew-collision-hits-misses-8-10-fletcher-defends-against-juice-in-first-tnt-title-defense-forbidden-door-hype-heats-up\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW COLLISION HITS &#038; MISSES (8\/10): Fletcher defends against Juice in first TNT Title defense, Forbidden Door hype heats up,"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-236580215\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>Greetings! My Hits are ordered from best to worst, with each review including a historical detail and final grade. Now, let\u2019s dive into this week\u2019s episode highlights.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>HITS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>FLETCHER TNT TITLE BEGINS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a match AEW should showcase to explain Fletcher\u2019s rising stock. Tomohiro Ishii hit hard and forced his opponent to prove he belonged. Fletcher never seemed outmatched.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of avoiding the chaos, Fletcher leaned into it after taking an absurd amount of punishment and retaliating with just enough offense to keep Ishii honest. What you want from a championship defense is a decisive, aggressive, and clean finish. An excellent beginning toward reestablishing the feeling for the TNT Title.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VIRGINIA IS FOR HANGMAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Putting &#8220;Hangman&#8221; Page in the main event back in Virginia was a no-brainer. The crowd was buzzing the second he stepped in the ring, and he delivered that gritty, real energy AEW lives for. The match struck the perfect balance of intensity and story, showing exactly why Hangman is still one of AEW\u2019s biggest stars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIANGLE OF MADNESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Triangle of Madness continues to build momentum, and their latest win only cements that. Thekla, Skye Blue, and Julia Hart are clicking as a unit &#8211; bringing a mix of aggression, savvy, and unpredictable energy that\u2019s refreshing in the Women\u2019s Division. They\u2019ve found a perfect balance between intimidation and smart storytelling, and their continued victories are making it clear AEW intends to keep pushing them as a dominant force. If they keep this up, the Triangle of Madness could quickly become the most compelling faction in the Women\u2019s Division.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3986182081\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>RICOCHET\u2019S MOMENTUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ricochet\u2019s win built real momentum. The story is about his joining Gates of Agony, where he blends speed and power for AEW. If AEW highlights their contrast instead of blending them, GOA could become one of the most dynamic trios.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATHENA BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AEW made the right call with \u201cAthena by the Numbers.\u201d Too often, dominance is just something we\u2019re told, but the segment&#8217;s stats made it real. Her actual streak and title defenses offer fans a clear reason to value her reign and added urgency for challengers. Simple, effective storytelling &#8211; and it worked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PAUL WALTER HAUSER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Paul Walter Hauser on AEW commentary isn\u2019t just a random pick, it\u2019s a smart play to pull in casual fans. He\u2019s got enough mainstream buzz that people outside wrestling will tune in for his take. His humor and fresh perspective add something new without overshadowing the vets. AEW needs this kind of crossover if it wants to grow beyond the hardcore bubble.<\/p>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of the &#8220;All Elite Conversation Club&#8221; with Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner, part of the PWTorch Dailycast line-up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/all-elite-conversation-club-dehnel-kanner-talk-mjf-in-happy-gilmore-2-mjf-set-up-as-next-world-title-challenger-brodido-upsets-bucks--67308803\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a> to stream (or search \u201cpwtorch\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"All Elite Conversation Club - Dehnel &amp; Kanner talk MJF in &quot;Happy Gilmore 2,&quot; MJF set up as next World Title challenger, Brodido upsets Bucks\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=67308803&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>MISSES<\/h3>\n<p><strong>MEGAN BAYNE\u2019S PUSH<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-1621182917\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Credit where credit is due, Megan Bayne receives regular TV time week after week because it&#8217;s difficult to remain prominent in AEW&#8217;s crowded women&#8217;s division. She puts up a lot of effort, looks the part, and AEW clearly finds something in her. The issue? There isn&#8217;t any clear plan for her future. She&#8217;s accumulating victories and screen time, but without a clear plot or guidance, all of that momentum might quickly fade.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>QUANTITY OVER MOMENTUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This show had a lot packed into it. The great matches would have had more breathing room if the card had been leaner. It indicates that the tempo is still not regularly set.<\/p>\n<p>FINAL SCORE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HITS 6<\/li>\n<li>MISSES 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>FINAL THOUGHTS<\/h4>\n<p>There were more hits than misses in this week&#8217;s AEW Collision. The plots of Forbidden Door advanced, and the women&#8217;s division at last gained significant traction. Yes, there are still moments when the rhythm falters; several of the undercard matches seemed hurried or unmemorable, and some of the segments should have been tighter to keep the action going. However, AEW has demonstrated that it is paying attention and is capable of putting on a more deliberate and targeted performance. Although collisions aren&#8217;t flawless, they are a useful product when quality is given precedence over quantity.<\/p>\n<p>Wrestling History: On this day in 1999, in a Monday Night Raw program, Chris Jericho finally made his debut. Chris Jericho announced that Y2J has arrived at the WWF as the weeks-long &#8220;Countdown To The Millennium&#8221; hit zero in the middle of a promo by The Rock.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PODCAST PLUG<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be sure to tune in as Amin Ajani and I host the Collision Caf\u00e9, available exclusively to all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorchvipinfo.com\/\">VIP members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wade Keller Post-show (8\/6) - AEW Dynamite w\/cohost Chris Griffin\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LSsfkjCFfQc?start=3&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-500488903\"><div id=\"pwtor-1355764273\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Greetings! My Hits are ordered from best to worst, with each review including a historical detail and final grade. Now, let\u2019s dive into this week\u2019s episode highlights. 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