Fans who tuned in for the recent four-hour block of AEW Dynamite and Collision may have been surprised by the back-to-back format, but there’s a strategic reason behind it.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is currently evaluating the best possible time slot for AEW Collision moving forward. The decision to air both shows together wasn’t just a one-off programming choice—it was part of an internal strategy to gather data and test viewership habits.
“WBD is reportedly trying to work out the best time slot for Collision going forward.”
AEW Collision, originally positioned as a Saturday night staple, has faced scheduling challenges due to sports coverage, fluctuating ratings, and seasonal competition. With AEW’s continued expansion and upcoming schedule changes, WBD is said to be weighing whether to shift Collision to a different night entirely, or keep it as part of a larger block of programming alongside Dynamite.
No final decision has been made, but this recent programming move could foreshadow more permanent changes to how AEW’s weekly content is distributed on television.
Source:
Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON)
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