The Conglomeration title switch makes no sense
AEW just pulled off one of the most baffling booking decisions of the year. The Conglomeration winning the Trios titles on the heels of The Dogs capturing them on Collision feels like the promotion is throwing darts at a board. Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong are undeniably talented, but swapping belts every 24 hours destroys the prestige of the division.
This isn't just about bad luck. It signals a complete lack of long-term planning for the trios championships. When you strip titles a day after a win, as Wrestling Inc reported, fans stop caring about the journey toward the gold. Why invest time in a tournament or a buildup when the result is invalidated almost immediately?
The return of the mystery partner
The surprise return of a friend to help The Conglomeration grab the belts did provide a momentary pop. However, relying on nostalgia or sudden arrivals to patch up loose narrative ends is a desperate move. The trios division needs stable feuds that span more than a single episode of television. Instead, we have a carousel of champions that makes the belts look like accessories rather than prizes.
The current state of the titles reminds me of the worst eras of 24/7 championship booking in WWE. It reduces the stakes to a joke. If I am watching a 20-minute match, I expect the outcome to mean something for the next three months, not just the next 24 hours. The 3-0 records or recent win streaks mean nothing if the booking team decides on a whim to shuffle the deck without a clear rivalry to justify it.
Predicting the fallout for Double or Nothing
Looking ahead to AEW Double or Nothing on May 24, 2026, this mess needs a resolution. The promotion cannot continue this hot-potato routine without doing permanent damage to the division's credibility. My read is that Tony Khan will try to force a multi-team blowoff match to stabilize the belt after weeks of chaos. Don't expect them to keep these straps on The Conglomeration for long.
They will likely drop the belts in under 40 days to an act that actually has a sustained, coherent story behind them. It is a cynical play, but a necessary one to stop the bleeding. The division is essentially back to square one, scouting for a team that can actually draw interest. This whole sequence has essentially wasted the momentum of the previous champions. They deserve better, and so do the people paying for the pay-per-view.
