{"id":215528,"date":"2026-04-26T19:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T00:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=215528"},"modified":"2026-04-26T19:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T00:41:43","slug":"aew-collision-hits-misses-4-25-26-jericho-hurt-syndicate-vs-the-demand-moxley-meets-with-ospreay-triangle-of-madness-vs-windsor-persephone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2026\/04\/26\/aew-collision-hits-misses-4-25-26-jericho-hurt-syndicate-vs-the-demand-moxley-meets-with-ospreay-triangle-of-madness-vs-windsor-persephone\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW COLLISION HITS &#038; MISSES (4\/25\/26): Jericho &#038; Hurt Syndicate vs. The Demand, Moxley meets with Ospreay, Triangle of Madness vs. Windsor &#038; Persephone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2722890437\" 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>1. DEATH RIDERS\u2013OSPREAY DIRECTION FEELS LIKE A CENTERPIECE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was the segment that gave the show its backbone. Coming off the post-match angle on Dynamite that left more questions than answers, this felt like an important follow-up. It didn\u2019t over-explain the direction, but it gave just enough clarity to move things forward.<\/p>\n<p>What stood out was Jon Moxley\u2019s approach. He didn\u2019t speak to Ospreay like a clear opponent. He spoke to him more like someone he respects and is willing to help.<\/p>\n<p>That shift matters.<\/p>\n<p>There are also interesting parallels emerging in Ospreay\u2019s recent interactions, first with Kenny Omega and now with Moxley. Two very different figures, but both feel like measuring sticks in their own way. It adds another layer to how Ospreay is being framed right now.<\/p>\n<p>Whether this is respect, manipulation, or something in between, it adds depth to the story and makes you want to see how Ospreay responds.<\/p>\n<p>It felt deliberate. Not rushed, not filler \u2014 something Collision can build around if AEW commits to it.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-4031533968\" 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>2. TEN-MAN TAG DELIVERS CONTROLLED CHAOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was one of those matches that could\u2019ve easily gotten out of hand, but instead, it found the right balance.<\/p>\n<p>The team of The Rascals and The Young Bucks felt seamless. The chemistry was there from the start, with smooth transitions and well-timed sequences that never felt forced.<\/p>\n<p>The action was fast and chaotic at times, but it never lost structure. Everyone had a role, the pacing stayed tight, and the crowd stayed with it throughout.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not easy to pull off in a ten-man match.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, it built momentum instead of just stacking spots. It felt like a complete match, not just a series of moments \u2014 and that\u2019s when AEW multi-man matches are at their best.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. WOMEN\u2019S TAG MATCH DELIVERS WITH PURPOSE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Triangle of Madness (Skye Blue &amp; Thekla) defeating Alex Windsor &amp; Persephone was a strong showing for the division.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-648004235\" 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>What stood out was how cohesive this felt. The teams worked within a clear structure, and the match didn\u2019t feel like an afterthought. It had an intention behind it.<\/p>\n<p>Triangle of Madness continues to feel like a pairing worth investing in. There\u2019s a presence there that shows in how they carry themselves and how they work together in the ring.<\/p>\n<p>Persephone also continues to stand out. Each time she\u2019s on television, there\u2019s something there that catches your attention, and this was another solid showing.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, this was a reminder that when given direction, the AEW Women\u2019s Division can deliver meaningfully.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. MAIN EVENT DELIVERS A FUN, HIGH-ENERGY FINISH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was a fun, high-energy main event that closed the show on a strong note.<\/p>\n<p>Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley continue to defy expectations. Every time they\u2019re in the ring, they don\u2019t look like they\u2019ve lost a step \u2014 they look like they haven\u2019t aged at all. The timing, the physicality, the presence \u2014 it\u2019s all still there.<\/p>\n<p>The match leaned into that energy and delivered what it needed to.<\/p>\n<p>It also leaves some intrigue around Chris Jericho. If he was on the losing end again, that\u2019s not necessarily something you expected, and it does make you curious where this direction is heading next.<\/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-darby-defending-title-against-ciampa-double-or-nothing-developments-ospreay-storyline--71627626\">CLICK HERE<\/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 Darby defending title against Ciampa, Double or Nothing developments, Ospreay storyline\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=71627626&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<h3>MISSES<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. TRIOS DIVISION STILL LACKS IDENTITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The title defense itself was solid, and Strong, Orange Cassidy, and Kyle O\u2019Reilly as champions is probably the right call. The issue is everything around it.<\/p>\n<p>The Trio\u2019s Division still feels like it exists without a clear sense of direction or importance within the show. There aren\u2019t defined contenders, there\u2019s no consistent narrative thread, and it\u2019s hard to get a feel for where the division is heading week-to-week.<\/p>\n<p>When the titles are on the line, the matches deliver. But the division as a whole still feels like it\u2019s floating rather than being positioned meaningfully within AEW\u2019s structure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>FINAL SCORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HITS: 4<\/li>\n<li>MISSES: 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FINAL THOUGHTS:<\/strong> This was a solid episode of Collision that showed improvement in key areas. The Death Riders\u2013Ospreay direction stood out as something the show can build around. The ten-man tag showed how effective AEW can be when multi-man matches are structured with intent, and the women\u2019s tag match was another positive step in giving the division direction. The main event added energy to close the show and reinforced the value of veteran presence when used effectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WRESTLING HISTORY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On this day in 2009, Jerry Lynn successfully defended the ROH World Heavyweight Championship against Colt Cabana in the main event of ROH The Homecoming II in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PODCAST PLUG<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check out the Collision Caf\u00e9 I host with PWTorch\u2019s Taylor Halley, available exclusively to PWTorch VIP members.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know you can read an ad-free, silky-smooth-loading version of this website with a PWTorch VIP Membership? 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. 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