Tonight On AEW Collision: The Go-Home Episode Before Forbidden Door!

AEW Collision returns tonight (Saturday, August 23, 2025) from Glasgow’s OVO Hydro Arena, airing at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on TNT and HBO Max—the last stop before Sunday’s “Forbidden Door” pay‑per‑view!

Match Card Lineup (As Announced)

Here’s the legal, spoiler-cleared lineup scheduled for tonight’s show:

The Don Callis Family (Hechicero, Josh Alexander, Lance Archer & Rocky Romero) vs. Hiromu Takahashi & Sky Flight (Dante Martin, Darius Martin & Scorpio Sky)

Megan Bayne vs. Isla Dawn

Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart & Skye Blue) vs. Queen Aminata & Willow Nightingale

Max Caster’s Open Challenge

Big Bill in action (segment or match)

Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tomohiro Ishii

Gates of Agony vs. Grizzled Young Veterans

The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick) vs. Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly

Storyline Highlights: What to Know Before Watching

Global Flair & Forbidden Door Build-Up

Tapings from Glasgow set the tone for AEW’s first Forbidden Door event outside North America—this Collision episode plays a pivotal role in ramping up anticipation.

New Faces in the Fold

Tonight marks the AEW debuts of Isla Dawn (formerly WWE Women’s Tag Champion) and Mark Andrews (ex‑NXT UK Tag and TNA Tag Team champ)—both British talents joining in the UK tapings.

Key Rivalries & Momentum

Julia Hart & Skye Blue (Triangle of Madness) vs. Queen Aminata & Willow Nightingale—a continuation of the evolving women’s division tensions.

Max Caster’s Open Challenge serves as a thrilling, maybe unpredictable segment—don’t miss who steps up.

Takeshita vs. Ishii brings in strong international competition and physical intensity.

Factions & Story Threads

The Don Callis Family faces off against Hiromu Takahashi & Sky Flight, blending AEW tradition with fresh NJPW crossovers.

The Young Bucks vs. Paragon (Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly) heats up tag team dynamics before Forbidden Door.

Fun Trivia for Fans

Isla Dawn once held the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles—her AEW debut is a major UK wrestling moment.

Mark Andrews brings a storied British indie pedigree, adding to AEW’s growing international roster.

AEW Collision airs every Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, simulcast on TNT and HBO Max since January 2025.

This event is AEW’s first Forbidden Door held outside North America and the first during the UK’s August Bank Holiday weekend.

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Why You Can’t Miss This Episode

Go-Home Excitement: It’s the final chapter before Forbidden Door—expect ramped-up intensity and reveal teasers.

Fresh Talent Debuts: Dawn and Andrews inject new energy and UK presence—watch the chemistry.

Title-Relevant Matchups: Critical face-offs, especially tag pairs and open challenges, set the stage for pay-per-view stakes.

International Vibes: AEW’s global brand is center stage as collisions build momentum abroad.