You’re reading Badrose Thorns, where we don’t play nice with bad wrestling finishes.
Today, we need to address the glaring issue coming out of the September 19 episode of AEW Collision, where a completely botched finish during the AEW National Championship match between Andrade El Ídolo and Daniel Garcia destroyed the credibility of the main event and left fans rightfully furious.
A Systemic Breakdown in the Ring
It is always difficult to ensure everything goes perfectly during a live wrestling match, just as it is hard to understand the underlying reasons behind certain communication breakdowns in the ring. Mistakes happen in a high-stakes environment. However, while the damage was minimal in recent miscommunications like the one involving Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, the situation regarding the roll-up sequence between Andrade and Daniel Garcia is entirely different—especially since a major title was hanging in the balance.
During the climax of the match, Garcia caught the champion in a tight rollup. The referee struck the canvas three distinct times, yet the bell was never rung. Instead of stopping the contest, the referee allowed play to continue as Andrade immediately reversed the leverage into a rollup of his own, getting a second three-count and leaving the ring as the official winner.
Integrity Over Excuses: Award the Title to Garcia
Regardless of who was at fault, or how and why the botch occurred in real time, this is a scenario where the final decision must be reversed, awarding the AEW National Championship to Daniel Garcia.
The physical reality of what took place on camera cannot be ignored: the referee’s hand hit the mat three times for Garcia’s pin. Therefore, Daniel Garcia is legitimately the new champion. AEW needs to have the courage to take charge of this situation, officially strip or transfer the title to Garcia, and immediately schedule a high-stakes rematch between the two competitors to settle the score cleanly.
The Verdict: Stop Ignoring the Outrage
Professional wrestling relies entirely on the internal credibility of what takes place inside the squared circle. Leaving things as they currently stand—with clips going viral and fans voicing heavy frustration across social media—is the absolute worst possible course of action for management.
We await further developments and a genuine explanation from leadership regarding the officiating error, rather than just Tony Khan’s usual cloying expressions of gratitude to the fans who tuned in. Integrity in the ring matters, and AEW must step up to fix this mess.
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