{"id":214419,"date":"2026-04-06T15:03:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=214419"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:03:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:03:29","slug":"aew-collision-hits-misses-4-2-26-kevin-knight-stands-out-ospreay-targets-moxley-don-callis-family-steals-the-show-willow-delivers-queen-aminata-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2026\/04\/06\/aew-collision-hits-misses-4-2-26-kevin-knight-stands-out-ospreay-targets-moxley-don-callis-family-steals-the-show-willow-delivers-queen-aminata-return\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW COLLISION HITS &#038; MISSES (4\/2\/26): Kevin Knight stands out, Ospreay targets Moxley, Don Callis Family steals the show, Willow delivers, Queen Aminata return"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2434436769\" 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 add context, my \u201cHits\u201d are ordered from best to worst. With that said, let\u2019s move into the high points of this week\u2019s episode, starting with the most significant moments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>HITS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>KEVIN KNIGHT CONTINUES TO SEPARATE HIMSELF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Knight is starting to feel less like a \u201crising name\u201d and more like someone AEW is quietly trusting in meaningful spots.<\/p>\n<p>In a chaotic tornado match filled with moving pieces, Knight still found a way to stand out\u2014and that\u2019s not easy. The athleticism is expected at this point, but it\u2019s the confidence and timing that are really clicking now.<\/p>\n<p>This didn\u2019t feel like a one-off performance. It felt like a continuation\u2014and that\u2019s how you build someone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WILL OSPREAY\u2019S POST-MATCH PROMO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Will Ospreay calling out Jon Moxley wasn\u2019t just another promo\u2014it had purpose behind it.<\/p>\n<p>What stood out was how clearly Ospreay framed the challenge. By pushing for a match with no interference, it immediately addressed the environment surrounding Moxley and raised the stakes without overcomplicating things.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-1748366670\" 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>It came off smart, direct, and intentional\u2014exactly what you want when setting up a potential marquee match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DON CALLIS FAMILY vs. RASCALZ STEALS THE SHOW<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was the most complete match of the night.<\/p>\n<p>Andrade and Mark Davis bring a physical, grounded presence, while the Rascalz add speed and creativity. That contrast made everything feel sharp and intentional.<\/p>\n<p>Collision continues to thrive when it leans into this formula\u2014wrestling-first, but still character-driven.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WILLOW NIGHTINGALE vs. HIKARU SHIDA DELIVERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was a smartly structured title match.<\/p>\n<p>Willow continues to grow into the role of champion\u2014not just through energy, but through control and pacing. Shida remains one of the division\u2019s most reliable anchors, and this match benefited from that balance.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2715906157\" 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>They didn\u2019t overcomplicate things\u2014and that worked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>QUEEN AMINATA\u2019S PRESENCE ADDS NEEDED DEPTH TO THE DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even without a full showcase on this episode, Queen Aminata\u2019s presence continues to add meaningful depth to the women\u2019s division.<\/p>\n<p>She brings a physical, composed style that stands out immediately, and with her set to face Willow this Wednesday, there\u2019s already a clear direction forming.<\/p>\n<p>That kind of forward movement is exactly what the division needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TOMMASO CIAMPA ADDS STABILITY TO COLLISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ciampa vs. Juice Robinson brought a needed change of pace.<\/p>\n<p>Not everything has to be high-speed chaos. Ciampa\u2019s physical, grounded style gives Collision structure, and matches like this help the overall show feel more balanced.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s quickly becoming a reliable piece of the show\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\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-jericho-s-return-and-tepid-crowd-reaction-mjf-omega-build-the-death-riders-direction-willow-s-promo-w-keller-kline-4-1--71056021\">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: Jericho's return and tepid crowd reaction, MJF-Omega build, The Death Riders direction, Willow's promo w\/Keller &amp; Kline (4\/1)\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=71056021&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>JON MOXLEY vs. ANTHONY BOWENS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The intent of this match was clear\u2014but the execution didn\u2019t fully justify the length.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Bowens had strong moments, but the match stretching past 15 minutes made it feel more drawn out than impactful. Instead of elevating Bowens through urgency and structure, it leaned too heavily on duration.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes less is more, and this felt like a case where tightening things up would have made the performance land stronger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THEKLA vs. JAMIE HAYTER SET UP FELT UNINSPIRED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was a rare miss in how AEW has been presenting its women\u2019s division lately.<\/p>\n<p>The setup for Thekla vs. Jamie Hayter felt rushed and lacked creativity. Given the circumstances\u2014especially with the Toni Storm situation clearly requiring adjustments\u2014you can understand the need to pivot.<\/p>\n<p>But even with that context, the segment itself came off flat and somewhat lazy. The match itself may still deliver, but the build didn\u2019t do it any favors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CROWD ATMOSPHERE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a show with multiple strong matches, the crowd never consistently elevated the action.<\/p>\n<p>There were moments of energy, but it didn\u2019t feel sustained. Big spots didn\u2019t always get the reaction you\u2019d expect, and at times the show felt flatter than it should have.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the difference between a good show and one that really connects.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>FINAL SCORE<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>HITS: 6<\/li>\n<li>MISSES: 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>FINAL THOUGHTS:<\/h3>\n<p>This was a solid but uneven episode of Collision.<\/p>\n<p>The highs\u2014Kevin Knight\u2019s continued rise, Ospreay adding direction with a smart promo, a standout tag match, and a strengthened women\u2019s division with Willow and Aminata\u2014show what this show can be when it leans into its strengths.<\/p>\n<p>But uneven match structure, a weak setup in the women\u2019s division, and inconsistent crowd energy kept the show from reaching another level.<\/p>\n<h3>WRESTLING HISTORY:<\/h3>\n<p>On this day in 2005, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, ROH held its Best of the American Super Juniors tournament, a show that balanced both title stakes and tournament prestige. B.J. Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs captured the ROH World Tag Team Titles from Jay Lethal and Samoa Joe, with Whitmer picking up the fall on Lethal.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament itself was won by Dragon Soldier B, who defeated Black Tiger IV in the finals to cap off the night.<\/p>\n<h3>PODCAST PLUG<\/h3>\n<p>Be sure to check out the Collision Caf\u00e9 I host with PWTorch\u2019s Taylor Halley, available exclusively to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorchvipinfo.com\/\">PWTorch VIP members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know you can read an ad-free, silky-smooth-loading version of this website with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorchvipinfo.com\/\">PWTorch VIP Membership<\/a>? Also, unlock 35+ years of archives, including nearly 2,000 PWTorch Weekly Newsletters dating back to the late 1980s, hundreds of retro radio shows from the 1990s, and two decades of podcasts, including Post-PPV Roundtable Podcasts dating back to the mid-2000s. Plus, new VIP-exclusive articles and podcasts throughout the week, fully compatible with the native Apple Podcasts app.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorchvipinfo.com\/\">CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON VIP MEMBERSHIP<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wade Keller Post-show (4\/1) - AEW Dynamite w\/Keller &amp; Kline\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B5znUU8QIuM?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-3139003414\"><div id=\"pwtor-2408174165\"><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 add context, my \u201cHits\u201d are ordered from best to worst. 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