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AEW Dynamite & Collision - 10/15/2025: 3 Things We Loved And 3 We Hated
Breaking News: Wednesday’s three-hour AEW programming - encompassing both Dynamite and Collision – delivered a mixed bag of compelling wrestling and frustrating execution, notably surrounding the build to Darby Allin and Jon Moxley’s “I Quit” match. Here’s a breakdown of what worked and what didn’t.
We Loved:
- The Cinematic Promo Exchange: the pre-taped promo exchange between Allin and Moxley was generally well-received, effectively building anticipation for their upcoming clash.
- The Opening Match on Collision: The Collision opener featuring Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta, Kyle O’Reilly, and Orange Cassidy against the Death Riders proved a strong start to the show.
- Allin’s commitment to Character: Despite the execution issues (see below), Darby Allin’s dedication to portraying a physically compromised state following his match wiht Pac on Dynamite was commendable.
We Hated:
- The Overly Dramatic Allin entrance: Allin’s entrance on Collision was criticized for being excessively theatrical and unintentionally awkward. Instead of a dynamic entrance – a steel chair, skateboard, or even a flamethrower – he appeared “limbs crooked and lifeless, like a zombie,” and “shambling down the entrance ramp like an extra off ‘The Walking Dead.'”
- The Pacing of the Allin/Moxley Confrontation: The segment where Allin confronted moxley and the Death Riders dragged on, with the author noting the Death Riders simply “staring at him as he crawls pathetically to Moxley at two miles an hour.” The intent was resilience, but the execution felt prolonged and ineffective.
- The Segment’s Overall Execution: Despite a promising concept ”on paper,” the segment ultimately felt “painstaking to watch.” Allin unfurled the AEW flag at Moxley’s feet before receiving a Death Rider, concluding with a reiteration of Moxley’s ”war on AEW.” As the author stated, “In theory, this makes sense. On paper, this is cool. In practice? Painstaking to watch.”
Written by Angeline Phu
