Andrade Defeated Daniel Garcia on AEW Collision
The National Champion secured a victory following a controversial pinfall sequence during the match.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Wrestling
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Andrade successfully defended his National Championship title against Daniel Garcia on AEW Collision. The match ended in victory for Andrade after a series of pinfall attempts.
Why it matters
The result solidifies Andrade's position as champion as he moves toward his next major title defense. The unusual nature of the match finish, involving a referee counting while a shoulder was raised, has drawn attention to the officiating.
The match was decided by a 3-count pinfall executed by the referee. The outcome was confirmed after Andrade countered a pin attempt by Daniel Garcia with his own roll-up pin.
The players
Andrade
He is the reigning National Champion in AEW.
Daniel Garcia
He is a professional wrestler who challenged Andrade for the National Championship title.
Bryce Remsburg
He is the referee who oversaw the match and performed the contested finish.
Pac
He is the scheduled challenger for Andrade at the upcoming All Out 2026 event.
Will Ospreay
He is the AEW World Title holder scheduled to face Jon Moxley at All Out 2026.
The details
Andrade secured the win after the referee counted to three during his roll-up pin attempt, despite the fact that Andrade's shoulder was clearly raised during the count. The bell rang immediately to finalize the result, confirming Andrade as the victor.
Timeline
September 20, 2026: AEW Collision event aired.
September 26, 2026: AEW All Out 2026 pay-per-view.
The Big Picture
This victory serves as a critical lead-in to the scheduled matches at AEW All Out 2026. The results from Collision are setting the trajectory for the championship bouts expected in Hoffman Estates.
The victory ensures that Andrade will enter the All Out 2026 pay-per-view as the reigning National Champion. This result fixes the championship match card for the upcoming event on September 26.
The takeaway
The controversial finish highlights the impact of officiating errors on championship standings and match outcomes. Fans should monitor future events to see if the referee's error leads to any formal review or storyline repercussions.
What happens next
Andrade is scheduled to defend his National Championship against Pac at AEW All Out 2026, which will take place on September 26, 2026, at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.
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