AEW is making a strategic move ahead of April and it looks like a clear effort to avoid directly competing with WrestleMania 42. With April shaping up to be packed, AEW has confirmed the return of its Spring BreakThru and Playoff Palooza-themed shows, but the biggest takeaway isnt just the branding its when these shows are airing. According to HBO Maxs latest schedule release, AEW will shift Collision off its usual Saturday slot during Spring BreakThru week, moving it to Thursday, April 16. That episode will be taped the night before, immediately following Dynamite on April 15 in Kent, Washington, meaning it wont air live. The timing here stands out for one major reason it keeps AEW clear of WrestleMania 42 weekend. Instead of risking direct competition with WWEs biggest show of the year, AEW is effectively stepping out of the way by airing Collision earlier in the week. While the official reason tied to the move is NHL playoff coverage taking over TNTs Saturday slot, the result is the same AEW avoids going head-to-head during one of wrestlings most crowded weekends. Spring BreakThru itself continues right after the Dynasty pay-per-view on April 12, keeping momentum rolling with themed episodes. Then later in the month, Playoff Palooza returns with another adjusted schedule. That Collision episode will air Saturday, April 25 at 8:30 PM Eastern slightly later than usual and will also be taped in advance from Portland, Oregon. In the end, AEW isnt just adjusting for hockey. The company is positioning its programming carefully around a major WWE weekend, ensuring its shows stay visible without getting overshadowed. Do you think AEW made the right call by moving Collision to avoid WrestleMania weekend, or should they have gone head-to-head instead? Drop your thoughts below and let us know. G Add as a preferred source on Google
