{"id":203853,"date":"2025-09-01T12:43:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T17:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=203853"},"modified":"2025-09-01T12:43:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T17:43:20","slug":"aew-collision-hits-a-new-direction-for-hologram-triangle-of-madness-stands-tall-in-the-main-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2025\/09\/01\/aew-collision-hits-a-new-direction-for-hologram-triangle-of-madness-stands-tall-in-the-main-event\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW COLLISION HITS &#038; MISSES (8\/30): Garcia challenges Moxley; a new direction for Hologram, Triangle of Madness stands tall in the main event"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1337645901\" 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>To help you navigate, my \u201cHits\u201d are ordered from best to worst. Each review includes a historical tidbit and a final grade. With that said, let\u2019s move into the high points of this week\u2019s episode.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>HITS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>DANIEL GARCIA NEW DIRECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Danny Garcia displayed confidence with crisp, aggressive moves and sharper timing. Jon Moxley quietly advised him before the match, hinting at a strategy. Fans wanted more depth from Garcia, and this exchange suggests real character growth. Garcia challenging Moxley to a Collision rematch plants the seed of something big coming for Garcia<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAIN EVENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The main event delivered on intensity and story progression, showcasing AEW\u2019s renewed commitment to its women\u2019s division. The chaotic finish, combined with the post-match brawl, didn\u2019t just add heat, it also hinted at something much bigger. With multiple alliances forming and tensions escalating, AEW could be planting seeds for the first-ever Women\u2019s Blood &amp; Guts match. If that\u2019s the destination, this layered storytelling and faction-based build is exactly the kind of long-term planning fans have been asking for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALEX WINDSOR PROMO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alex Windsor delivered a straightforward, incisive, and confident post-match promo, eschewing theatrics in favor of substance. By focusing on the women&#8217;s roster without clich\u00e9s, she gave the segment more impact.<\/p>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3828657162\" 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<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show covering the latest episode of Dynamite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/aew-dynamite-post-show-8-27-keller-lilly-talks-darby-claudio-headline-brawl-mjf-briscoe-promos-c-c-hook-return-hangman-representing--67538851\">CLICK HERE<\/a> (or search \u201cwade Keller\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AEW DYNAMITE POST-SHOW (8\/27): Keller &amp; Lilly talks Darby-Claudio headline brawl, MJF-Briscoe promos, C&amp;C, Hook return, Hangman representing\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=67538851&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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>JAMIE HAYTER AND THEKLA BRAWL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This segment delivered an effective dose of mayhem. Both women unleashed a series of powerful strikes and takedowns, eliciting strong crowd reactions with each sequence. The content maintained genuine energy and physicality. This approach enhanced the women\u2019s division by presenting both as strong, unpredictable threats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLONE HOLOGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new luchador, Clon (Clone Hologram) debuted as a dark counterpart to Hologram. The Conglomeration activated the clone. The original Hologram &#8211; a masked Mexican wrestler from CMLL, also known as Aramis &#8211; is now portrayed as more destructive.<br \/>\nHologram\u2019s role quickly expanded here, hinting at a coming feud. AEW rarely features him beyond wins, so this suggests a change. Fans enjoy surprises, and Collision added a clever twist to the mid-card story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FTR HEAT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FTR is at its best when there\u2019s real tension, which makes this feud with Christian Cage &amp; Adam Copeland effective. For tag programs, physicality and promos must feel authentic. The final showdown carries weight because the storyline has heat without dragging. AEW embraces direct, high-stakes wrestling that makes FTR compelling. This could be one of Collision&#8217;s best plotlines if it lands successfully.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>MISSES<\/h3>\n<p>No misses this week.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>FINAL SCORE<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>HITS: 6<\/li>\n<li>MISSES: 0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>FINAL THOUGHTS<\/h3>\n<p>This week&#8217;s Collision focused on moving pieces forward rather than chasing five-star masterpieces. Each segment had a purpose, ranging from changes in the women&#8217;s roster to the FTR conflict with C&amp;C to set up the coming weeks. AEW strategically stacked storylines. It wasn&#8217;t the most visually striking Collision, but one of the best for story progression.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2036736509\" 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<h3>WRESTLING HISTORY<\/h3>\n<p>On this day in 1999, The Rock and Mankind, often known as &#8220;The Rock&#8217; n Sock Connection,&#8221; won the WWF Tag Team Titles on Raw after defeating The Big Show &amp; The Undertaker.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>PODCAST PLUG<\/h3>\n<p>Be sure to check out the Collision Caf\u00e9 I host with PWTorch\u2019s Amin Ajani, available exclusively to PWTorch VIP members.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PWTorch Live Post-show (8\/24) - AEW Forbidden Door with Brandon LeClair &amp; Brian Zilem\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TxrfQJjEkJA?start=3090&#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-3148512946\"><div id=\"pwtor-2532641800\"><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>To help you navigate, my \u201cHits\u201d are ordered from best to worst. 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