
AEW Collision Viewership & Ratings Report, 4/16/2026
AEW Collision drew one of its best viewership totals of the year on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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AEW Collision drew one of its best viewership totals of the year on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

AEW star Kenny Omega has reacted to Jade Cargill using the One Winged Angel during her championship match at WrestleMania 42, calling it "kinda neat." Cargill, who now performs for WWE, utilized Omega's signature finisher during the event.

AEW's Kota Ibushi provided an update on his recovery from a broken femur following a second surgery. Ibushi revealed that he is now able to squat and walk with no difficulty.

AEW is reportedly planning to introduce a new pay-per-view in summer 2026. The company currently has a busy summer schedule that includes AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, which was recently announced for June.

The April 11 episode of AEW Collision experienced increases in both average viewership and key demographic ratings. The episode aired one day before the Dynasty pay-per-view.

AEW star Mike Bailey has spoken out against exclusive contracts in professional wrestling, stating that he believes they are detrimental to wrestlers' development. Bailey argued that exclusive deals hinder pro wrestlers rather than benefit them.

MJF gave a rare compliment to fellow AEW star Mark Davis of the Don Callis Family, stating that Davis isn't talked about enough. MJF praised the wrestler he described as the Don Callis Family's bruiser.

AEW Dynamite's April 15 "Spring BreakThru" episode saw increased viewership and featured Darby Allin winning the AEW World Championship.

Former WCW star Van Hammer, whose real name was Mark Hildreth, has died at the age of 66, according to an announcement by Marc Mero. The cause of death has not been confirmed, with an autopsy still pending. Van Hammer wrestled for WCW from 1991, was part of notable factions including Raven's Flock and Misfits in Action, and had his final match in 2009 after nearly two decades in the ring.

According to a new report, All Elite Wrestling halted the MJF-Jeff Jarrett storyline in early 2025. The report provides details about the backstage situation regarding the discontinued storyline between the two wrestlers.

AEW's Paul Wight recalled a 2003 WWE spot with Rey Mysterio that gave him nightmares. Wight thought he had killed Mysterio following what he described as a nasty spill during the incident.

AEW has filed trademarks for four team names: 'Timeless Love Bombs', 'Triangle Of Madness', 'The Conglomeration', and 'Divine Dominion'. The trademarks were filed for these potential wrestling team names.