LIVE Tonight! - Darby Dethrones The Devil
All Elite Wrapup - April 16, 2026
The landscape of All Elite Wrestling has been completely scorched. If you thought the aftermath of Dynasty would be a quiet transition toward the summer, last night’s Dynamite Spring Breakthru just shattered that illusion. We are living in a brand new reality, and tonight, we are breaking it all down together.
The Side Headlock Heard Around the World
History was made in Everett, Washington, as Darby Allin did the unthinkable. In a poetic mirroring of their 2021 encounter, Darby dethroned MJF to become the new AEW World Champion using a side headlock takeover. Seeing Sting return to the ring to celebrate with his protégé was the emotional peak we all needed. But with a new king on the throne, the target on Darby’s back has never been larger. Is he ready for the weight of the “Big Platinum” as we march toward Double or Nothing?
Last Night’s High-Octane Fallout
Dynamite gave us plenty of conversation fuel for tonight’s stream:
The Don Callis Family Betrayal: Will Ospreay barely survived an ass-kicking from Hechicero, only to be brutally blindsided by Mark Davis.
Knight’s Successful Takeoff: Kevin Knight proved his TNT Championship win wasn’t a fluke by outlasting Claudio Castagnoli in a physical clinic.
FTR’s Disrespect: The tag champs aren’t just winning; they’re gloating. Their mockery of Adam Copeland and Christian Cage certainly won’t be taken well by C&C.
Tonight: A Special Thursday Collision
Because the wrestling gods felt like giving us a bonus, Collision is live tonight on a special night. We’ll be watching closely as:
The Toxic Spider Defends: Thekla puts the AEW Women’s World Title on the line against Alex Windsor in what promises to be a total war.
The Rated-R Response: We’re hearing from Adam Copeland for the first time since the Dynasty heartbreak. Does he have a plan to get back at FTR, or is the “Cope and Cage” era hitting a wall?
Moxley’s Next Victim?: Jon Moxley faces the young and hungry Nick Wayne in a Continental Championship Eliminator.
Join the Conversation
After the final bell rings on Collision tonight, Tim and Tom are hitting the airwaves. We want to hear your thoughts on the Side Headlock Heard Around The World, and who you think should challenge Darby first.
Jump into the live chat right after Collision ends:
The board has been reset, the pieces are moving, and the road to Vegas starts right now. We’ll see you in the chat.
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