AEW Dynamite & Collision: A Week of Anticipation and High Stakes
The anticipation is palpable as we approach the highly anticipated AEW Double or Nothing event, and the May 20, 2026, episode of AEW Dynamite & Collision is set to be a pivotal moment in the promotion's history. With the AEW World Title and AEW World Tag Team Titles on the line, the stage is set for some intense and dramatic matches.
Darby Allin, the current AEW World Champion, faces a formidable challenge from 'Speedball' Mike Bailey. Allin's reign has been impressive, but Bailey is riding a three-match win streak and is determined to create chaos. The question remains: can Allin retain his title and shave MJF bald on Sunday, or will Bailey emerge victorious and bring a new era of chaos to AEW?
The women's division is also in the spotlight with an 8-Woman Tag Match featuring multiple rivalries. The Triangle of Madness, consisting of AEW Women's World Champion Thekla, Julia Hart, and Skye Blue, takes on Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa, and the Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor). This match promises to be a chaotic and exciting display of talent, with the potential for further storylines to unfold.
AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley faces off against AEW World Trios Champion Kyle O'Reilly in an Eliminator Match. Moxley, known for his wisdom and accomplishments, has struggled against O'Reilly in recent encounters. O'Reilly aims to submit Moxley and secure a future shot at the Continental Title. Will Moxley's claim of being a different version of himself hold up under pressure?
The Conglomeration, consisting of Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong, challenges FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) for the AEW World Tag Team Titles. FTR, focused on their impending 'I Quit' match against Adam Copeland and Christian Cage at Double or Nothing, must navigate this challenge while preparing for a deeply personal match. The Conglomeration's momentum and the Top Guys' distractions make for an intriguing dynamic.
Will Ospreay, fresh off his victory over Katsuyori Shibata, faces Shibata again in a highly anticipated rematch. The Opps have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with Ospreay's treatment, and Shibata seeks to break the tie or soften up Ospreay for his upcoming Owen Cup quarterfinal against Samoa Joe. The tension between these two talented wrestlers adds an extra layer of intrigue.
The Don Callis Family's Andrade El Ídolo and AEW National Champion Mark Davis team up with Ricochet to face off against Jericho & The Young Bucks. This trios match serves as a preview of the Stadium Stampede at Double or Nothing, where the stakes are even higher. The increasing tensions between these factions make for a heated and explosive encounter.
Mark Briscoe, returning from his absence, challenges 'Psycho Killer' Tommaso Ciampa in an Anything Goes Match. The two brawled on Collision, with Ciampa's low blow narrowly avoided. Briscoe's return and his determination to settle the score make for a highly anticipated match.
AEW Women's World Tag Team Champions Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) present a unique challenge, offering a title shot to any team that can last five minutes against them. So far, no team has managed to survive the challenge, and the dominant champions eagerly await their next victims.
Swerve Strickland's return adds another layer of intrigue, as he viciously ambushed ROH World Champion Bandido at Supercard of Honor. The stage is set for a potential showdown between Strickland and Bandido at Double or Nothing, with Strickland's presence in Portland likely to have a significant impact.
With so much on the line, the May 20, 2026, episode of AEW Dynamite & Collision promises to be a thrilling and unpredictable night of wrestling. The anticipation for Double or Nothing is palpable, and the action on this episode will undoubtedly fuel the excitement for the upcoming pay-per-view event.
