History of AEW Collision in Timeline

AEW Collision is a live professional wrestling television program produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Premiering on June 17, 2023, it airs every Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and Max, serving as AEW's second main program after Dynamite.

September 1995: WCW Monday Nitro Airs on TNT

In September 1995, WCW Monday Nitro began airing on TNT.

1995: WCW Monday Nitro Airs on TNT

In 1995, WCW Monday Nitro began airing on TNT.

June 24, 2000: Final Episode of WCW Saturday Night

On June 24, 2000, the final episode of WCW Saturday Night aired, marking the last Saturday night program on a Ted Turner network until AEW Collision premiered.

August 19, 2000: End of WCW Saturday Night

August 19, 2000, marks the end of WCW Saturday Night, the last wrestling show in a Saturday night time slot to air on a network founded by Ted Turner until AEW Collision's debut.

March 2001: WCW Monday Nitro Ends on TNT

In March 2001, WCW Monday Nitro stopped airing on TNT.

2001: WCW Monday Nitro Ends on TNT

In 2001, WCW Monday Nitro stopped airing on TNT.

October 2019: AEW Dynamite Airs on TNT

In October 2019, AEW Dynamite initially aired on TNT.

August 2021: AEW Rampage Airs on TNT

In August 2021, AEW Rampage began airing on TNT.

August 2021: CM Punk's AEW Debut

In August 2021, CM Punk made his AEW debut for the second episode of Rampage at the United Center.

December 2021: AEW Dynamite Leaves TNT

In December 2021, AEW Dynamite stopped airing on TNT before moving to TBS in January 2022.

January 2022: AEW Dynamite Moves to TBS

In January 2022, AEW Dynamite moved from TNT to TBS.

September 2022: CM Punk Inactive

Since September 2022, CM Punk had been inactive due to both an injury and a suspension.

February 15, 2023: AEW Files Trademark for "Collision"

On February 15, 2023, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) filed to trademark the name "Collision", hinting at a possible new in-ring television series.

May 17, 2023: AEW Collision Announced

On May 17, 2023, AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced AEW Collision, a new two-hour weekly television show to air live on TNT on Saturdays.

May 24, 2023: Issues Regarding CM Punk's Return Settled

On May 24, 2023, it was reported that issues regarding CM Punk's return to AEW had been settled, leading to the confirmation that the first episode of Collision would be held at the United Center and feature Punk's return.

June 17, 2023: AEW Collision Premieres

On June 17, 2023, AEW Collision, a new two-hour weekly television show, premiered live on TNT at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, positioned as AEW's second main program.

August 5, 2023: AEW Collision Airs Against WWE SummerSlam

Beginning with the August 5, 2023, episode, Collision began airing against WWE's monthly PPV and livestreaming events, starting with SummerSlam.

November 18, 2023: AEW Full Gear Held

Due to AEW's pay-per-view Full Gear being held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, that weekend's episode of Collision was instead held the night before.

December 30, 2023: No Collision Episode Due to Worlds End

Due to AEW's PPV event, Worlds End, being held during Collision's Saturday night time slot on December 30, 2023, Collision was not held that week.

March 8, 2024: Kevin Kelly's AEW Contract Terminated

On March 8, 2024, Kevin Kelly's AEW contract was terminated.

March 23, 2024: No Collision Episode Due to NCAA March Madness

An episode of Collision was not held on March 23, 2024, due to the NCAA March Madness coverage occurring that night.

July 2024: Arkady Aura Lead Ring Announcer

Since July 2024, Arkady Aura has been Collision's lead ring announcer.

October 2, 2024: AEW Announces New Media Rights Deal with WBD

On October 2, 2024, AEW announced a new media rights deal with WBD, wherein AEW's television programs Dynamite and Collision would be simulcast on WBD's streaming service Max.

December 2024: AEW Rampage Cancelled

In December 2024, AEW Rampage was cancelled on TNT.

January 4, 2025: AEW Collision Simulcast on TNT and Max

Starting January 4, 2025, AEW Collision began being simulcast on TNT and the streaming service Max, airing live on Max regardless of the location from which the show is produced.

January 2025: Dynamite and Collision Simulcast on Max and TNT

Beginning in January 2025, AEW's television programs Dynamite and Collision would be simulcast on WBD's streaming service Max and their respective television channels.

March 31, 2025: AEW May Continue Moving Collision Off Saturday Nights

On March 31, 2025, Dave Meltzer reported that AEW may continue to move Collision off Saturday nights when WWE is running a Saturday show.

April 19, 2025: Collision Airs on Thursday Before WrestleMania 41

To avoid counterprogramming against Night 1 of WWE's WrestleMania 41 on Saturday, April 19, 2025, Collision aired live on Thursday, April 17, which was also the second part of the Spring BreakThru special.