AEW Confirms Garcia vs. Menard for Nov. 27 Collision
All Elite Wrestling has confirmed a highly anticipated singles match between Daniel Garcia and Matt Menard, known as Daddy Magic, for the November 27 episode of Collision, airing from the Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee. The bout stems from months of escalating tension between the former allies, culminating in Garcia's decision earlier this year to leave Menard and align with the Death Riders faction.
The matchup was announced on Thursday, highlighting the personal betrayal that has fueled their rivalry. Garcia and Menard previously teamed as part of a trio with Angelo Parker in the Jericho Appreciation Society before its dissolution. Their on-screen friendship fractured when Garcia joined the Death Riders, leaving Menard feeling abandoned. Recent events at AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view on Saturday intensified the grudge. During the Casino Gauntlet match for the newly introduced AEW National Championship, which Ricochet won to become the inaugural titleholder, Garcia applied his signature Dragon Tamer submission hold, a variation of the sharpshooter, to fellow competitor "Speedball" Mike Bailey. Menard entered the match shortly after, prompting Garcia to release the hold.