Wrestling fans in Columbus, hold onto your folding chairs—what started as a last-minute “Collision” cancellation has turned into an upgrade for fans craving a more up-close-and-personal wrestling experience. Earlier today, Nationwide Arena confirmed AEW’s December 7th “Collision” taping had been scrapped—but AEW quickly announced that the show is still on and moving to a cozier, fan-friendly spot: the Great Columbus Convention Center, in partnership with the GalaxyCon Columbus convention.
The shift to GalaxyCon means the wrestling show will be right at the heart of a weekend packed with legendary appearances. Wrestling royalty like Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, Lita, Arn Anderson, Lex Luger, and the Steiner Brothers were already lined up for the con. Fans can expect a majorly nostalgic energy boost, with wrestling icons hanging out just steps away from AEW’s latest stars set to collide in the ring.
For fans who already bought tickets to the larger Nationwide Arena event, don’t worry—your refunds are on the way. Meanwhile, tickets for the GalaxyCon show go on sale this Saturday via AEW and GalaxyCon. This setup lets fans get closer to the action, and it’s part of a new trend for AEW’s “Collision” show, which has also hit unique locations like Arlington, Texas’ eSports Arena.
In a year where AEW’s experimenting with venues, the move to GalaxyCon may be just the beginning. Rumor has it that “Collision” will bring its energy to the Hammerstein Ballroom later in December, just after the highly anticipated ROH Final Battle. With fans now eyeing both convention floors and historic venues, AEW is setting up a December to remember!