Posts Tagged ‘AEW Double Or Nothing’

Mercedes Mone Wins AEW TBS Title At Double Or Nothing In Her Debut Match

The former Sasha Banks made her AEW debut at Double or Nothing and left the MGM Grand Arena as a champion.

Mercedes Mone faced Willow Nightingale for the AEW TBS Title at Double or Nothing. Their match was the first of three main event matches for the night.

After a competitive match, Mercedes executed the Mone Maker and secured a clean win, marking her in-ring debut for AEW and making her the new TBS Champion.

Mercedes and Nightingale entered the match with history. They previously faced off in NJPW, where Mercedes suffered an ankle injury that cost her the NJPW Strong Women’s Title and led to nearly a year on the sidelines.

Mercedes had a notable entrance for her match. A drum line accompanied her to the ring, adding to the moment as they kept pace with her CEO music.

This victory established Mercedes in AEW, setting the stage for her future in the company. Excalibur sang her praises after the win, saying that Mercedes will be tough to beat with a finisher like the Mone Maker.

After the match, Kris Statlander turned on Willow, hit her, and ripped off her friendship bracelet, adding insult to injury. Stokely Hathaway approved of this turn, marking a separation with Nightingale. 

Posted May 26th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , , , .

Watch Adam Copeland’s Brood Entrance At AEW Double Or Nothing – Gangrel Joins Him

Adam Copeland, a WWE Hall of Famer, signed with AEW after a notable career that included memorable character work and his breakthrough with The Brood. The WWE stable, consisting of Edge (Copeland), Christian, and Gangrel, has long been defunct. Copeland wanted to revive the faction during his last WWE run, but it was rejected.

At AEW Double or Nothing, Copeland introduced a new entrance featuring “The Brood” on the screen and music similar to their original theme, a trademark not owned by WWE. This moment was well-received by fans in Las Vegas.

In the match’s closing moments, Gangrel appeared just as the House of Black was about to execute Copeland, who was positioned with a crown of barbed wire around his head and arms outstretched. The Vampire Warrior intervened and laid out the House of Black, allowing Copeland to secure the win.

After the match, Copeland and Gangrel celebrated on the entrance ramp, marking a reunion of sorts for the former Brood members. Despite his absence from WWE, Copeland showed he remains a strong performer, canceling a two-day event in Germany to appear at Double or Nothing.

Gangrel’s appearance was a significant highlight, and it remains to be seen if he will make more appearances for AEW. Fans appreciated seeing him in Las Vegas, adding a nostalgic element to the event.

Posted May 26th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , , .

MJF Returns At AEW Double or Nothing To Make Contract Status Clear With New Tattoo

AEW Double or Nothing began with a strong start. Following an International Title match, a surprising segment took place.

Will Ospreay won the AEW International Title, but Adam Cole interrupted his celebration with a promo, calling himself The Devil. The lights flickered, and a video played on the big screen.

The video showed what appeared to be MJF’s home, followed by a photo of Cole and MJF, former ROH Tag Team Champions, ripped apart to separate them.

Then MJF’s music hit, and he entered the MGM Grand Arena to a big reaction. He confronted Cole in the ring, and as the crowd chanted “You F*cked Up,” MJF kicked Cole.

MJF then cut a promo, declaring that his actions are driven by hate and that no one is safe. Fans chanted “He’s Our Scumbag!” as MJF stated there would be no more friendship activities from him.

He finished by saying he’s done apologizing and that “nobody is more complete in this sport than me.” The crowd responded with chants of “Holy Sh*t” during his promo.

Then MJF made his contract status very clear by showing off a new “bet on yourself” tattoo with the AEW logo on his ankle. This was followed by The Salt of the Earth quoting Jordan Belfort as he said, “When it comes to MJF and AEW, you can call me the Wolf of Wrestling, because I’m not f*cking leaving!”

This tattoo, while it is new for AEW fans, did not look like fresh ink. MJF likely got the tattoo during his time off from the company. It has also been the thought for quite some time that MJF actually inked a new AEW agreement in the middle of 2023. 

MJF flew to Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, likely to avoid being seen at the Vegas airport. With Phoenix just a few hours from Las Vegas, this suggests a strong possibility of his return tonight at Double or Nothing.

Phoenix is about 4.5 hours from Las Vegas, a manageable drive for a pro wrestler. Wrestle Votes reported that AEW Double or Nothing could feature a major surprise early in the event.

Posted May 26th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , .

Will Ospreay Wins AEW International Title At Double Or Nothing

Will Ospreay entered AEW months before his NJPW contract was over. He broke into the scene, starting in 2024, and he was off to the races. AEW Double or Nothing saw him win his first championship with the company.

Roderick Strong defended the AEW International Title against Ospreay in the opening match of Double or Nothing.The fans were behind Ospreay the entire time, and they were electric for the entire match.

In the end, Ospreay pulled down the win to capture his first title in AEW. In the middle of his celebration, Adam Cole made his big return to the company, and that shocked everyone. That was followed by MJF’s long-awaited return to AEW television. 

Will Ospreay entered AEW with an impressive list of accolades from his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He has held the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship once, the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship twice (being the final champion), and the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship three times. Ospreay has also held the NEVER Openweight Championship once. Additionally, he won the New Japan Cup in 2021 and the Best of the Super Juniors tournament in both 2016 and 2019.

Posted May 26th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , .

AEW Double or Nothing 2024 Live Notes Round-Up & Breakdown

AEW Double or Nothing 2024 is an important event for the company, showcasing a new generation of talent and several established names while they start their fifth year in existence. As the show progresses, there is much to unpack.

AEW Double or Nothing Notes:

There were no massive streaming issues reported by fans. This is very different from past experiences with B/R Live, where even Tony Khan has been required to comment on the platform dropping the ball with their events.

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The Las Vegas Golden Knights mascot made an appearance during the AEW Double or Nothing Zero-Hour kickoff show. He was around a bit for the night, but it doesn’t seem like he gained much trust with his appearance.

Tony Khan and Martha Hart made an announcement about the 2024 Owen Hart tournament. The winner of this year’s tournament will receive a title shot at AEW All In at Wembley Stadium on August 24.

The MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas was filled with AEW fans, eager to see what the company had planned. During the Zero-Hour match, The Acclaimed defeated Cage of Agony, but a notable moment occurred when Anthony Bowens had an unusual interaction with a fan during his entrance.

The crowd was very hot for the opening International Title match with Will Ospreay vs Roderick Strong. They chanted “Ospreay!” incredibly loudly during his entrance, and they were on fire for the opening contest.

During MJF’s return, AEW made no attempts to censor fans as they chanted “You F*cked Up” at Adam Cole. The “Holy Sh*t” chants were also clearly heard on-air. Also, MJF was not bleeped as he quoted the Wolf of Wall Street when he said, “I’m not f*cking leaving!”

Jim Ross updated fans to let everyone know that he is on the mend, trying to rid himself from the flu. He is watching the event from his hospital bed.

Jeff Jarrett was also in the house for AEW Double or Nothing. RJ City posted a photo of himself with Double J as they enjoyed the view.

MJF kept cutting a promo online after his surprising AEW Double or Nothing return. He wanted to hammer home his return, which he did with a post on Twitter/X.

Fans were on fire all night, and they had many inventive chants. During the FTW Title match, they chanted, “Teach Us!” at Chris Jericho. They also chanted “LUTHER!” during the AEW Women’s World Title match, as LUTHER accompanied Toni Storm. Of course, they also chanted “Donkey D*ck” during the show, and it wasn’t bleeped.

The barbed wire steel cage was impressive in person. Fans were red-hot for this match, with a ton of chants, and they were into the violence. They chanted “You Sick F*ck” at Adam Copeland as he wrapped Malakai Black in barbed wire while he was on the table. The spot that followed received “Holy Sh*t” and “This is Awesome” chants. Tony Schaivone also repeated their chant to say that a “holy sh*t chant has never been more appropriate.” 

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Gangrel’s big surprise during the TNT Title match caught fans by surprise. Nobody at ringside reported seeing anyone move under the ring, but there were plenty of black out moments during the entrances of that match to get the Vampire Warrior in place.

Mercedes Mone received an amazing entrance as she made her way to the ring. A drum line was a nice touch for her CEO music.

After Mercedes Mone’s TBS Title win, Kris Statlander turned on Willow Nightingale. This turn didn’t receive a huge response from the crowd, because it wasn’t the focus of everyone’s attention. This is why the reaction from fans didn’t seem as active when they pulled the trigger on that moment. 

Other AEW DoN Notes Before The Show:

MJF flew to Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday. With Phoenix just a few hours from Las Vegas, it’s possible AEW flew him there to avoid being seen at the Vegas airport, suggesting a strong possibility of his return tonight at Double or Nothing. Phoenix is about 4 1/2 hours from Las Vegas, a manageable drive for a pro wrestler.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reports that AEW sources were surprised by Mercedes Mone saying that she was cleared to compete in December 2023, stating it was not consistent with their information. NJPW sources indicated that if she had been cleared to wrestle in January, they would have booked her for Wrestle Kingdom and Battle in The Valley. AEW sources confirmed that Mercedes was not expected to wrestle until May due to her injury.

ROH Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta is also in Las Vegas for AEW Double or Nothing. Yuta has been out of action since January 10, following his match against Eddie Kingston at an AEW Rampage taping. Juice Robinson is also in Las Vegas, though Britt Baker has not been seen.

NJPW sources mentioned that multiple names were considered as the AEW World Title challenger for Forbidden Door. They also hinted at some unconventional choices being discussed for the event. Fans can expect to see more New Japan wrestlers appearing in AEW in the coming weeks, potentially as soon as this week. Other familiar faces are also expected to appear in AEW.

Pat Buck assigns producers for AEW shows. WrestleVotes tweeted, “Hearing from sources in Las Vegas to not miss the beginning of tonight’s Double or Nothing PPV. Big happenings are expected very early in the show! #AEWDoN.” We will have to see how things go as the show progresses.

Posted May 26th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

MJF May Make Las Vegas Trip For AEW Double or Nothing

Fans have patiently been waiting for the return of former AEW Champion MJF for the past few months and latest developments suggest that tonight could finally be the night for his comeback.

According to PW Insider, MJF flew to Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday. With Phoenix just a few hours from Las Vegas, it’s possible AEW flew him there to avoid being seen at the Vegas airport. This suggests a strong possibility of his return tonight at Double or Nothing.

Phoenix is about 4 1/2 hours from Las Vegas, which isn’t that long of a drive, especially for a pro wrestler. 

Wrestle Votes also reported that they have heard that AEW Double or Nothing could see a very big surprise early on in the event.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select also reported that ROH Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta is in Las Vegas for AEW Double or Nothing. Yuta has been out of action since January 10, following his match against Eddie Kingston at an AEW Rampage taping. Britt Baker has not been seen in Las Vegas, but Juice Robinson is in Las Vegas.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman has not been seen since he lost the World Championship to Samoa Joe at the Worlds End pay-per-view in December 2023. The former World Champion has been on hiatus, dealing with multiple injuries he sustained leading into the match. MJF chose to drop the title instead of vacating it.

Shortly after Worlds End, it was reported that MJF would require shoulder surgery and could be out for up to a year. However, a new update suggests that The Devil may be returning much sooner than expected. His presence in Phoenix only further hints at a possible surprise appearance at Double or Nothing.

Fans might also see former WWE Superstar Gangrel at the event. He withdrew from an indie show in Germany he was booked for this weekend, and Adam Copeland’s current storyline has been full of hints pointing towards a Brood reunion. 

Final Double or Nothing Match Card

SE Scoops will provide ongoing coverage of AEW Double or Nothing. The event starts at 8:00 PM EST, with a Zero-Hour kickoff show at 6:30 PM EST.

Check out the final complete card below and stay tuned for live updates and highlights.

  • Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo: Singles match (Zero-Hour Match)
  • The Acclaimed (Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, and “Daddy Ass” Billy Gunn) vs. Cage of Agony (Brian Cage and Gates of Agony (Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun)): Trios match (Zero-Hour Match)
  • Adam Copeland (c) vs. Malakai Black: Barbed Wire Steel Cage match for the AEW TNT Championship
  • Roderick Strong (c) (with Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) vs. Will Ospreay: Singles match for the AEW International Championship
  • Trent Beretta vs. Orange Cassidy: Singles match
  • Bang Bang Gang (Jay White and The Gunns (Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn)) (c) vs. Death Triangle (Pac, Rey Fénix, and Penta El Zero Miedo) (with Alex Abrahantes): Trios match for the Unified World Trios Championship
  • Chris Jericho (c) (with Big Bill) vs. Hook vs. Katsuyori Shibata: Three-way FTW Rules match for the FTW Championship
  • Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita (with Don Callis): IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Eliminator match (If Takeshita wins, he will receive a future IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match)
  • “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) (with Luther and Mariah May) vs. Serena Deeb: Singles match for the AEW Women’s World Championship
  • Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Mercedes Moné: Singles match for the AEW TBS Championship
  • The Elite (Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry, and The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson)) vs. Team AEW (Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, and FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood)): Anarchy in the Arena match
  • Swerve Strickland (c) (with Prince Nana) vs. Christian Cage (with Killswitch, Nick Wayne, and Mother Wayne): Singles match

Posted May 26th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

Gangrel’s Schedule Opens Up For Possible AEW Double Or Nothing Surprise

AEW Double or Nothing is happening tonight in Las Vegas, and fans can expect some surprises. One possible surprise is the appearance of Gangrel on the pay-per-view.

Gangrel, also known as The Vampire Warrior, was initially advertised for the WrestlingKult event in Germany on the 24th and 25th. However, the event stopped promoting his appearance.

Adam Copeland, formerly known as Edge, is set for a barbed wire steel cage match against Malakai Black at Double or Nothing. Copeland has been making many Brood references recently, including a bloodbath segment on Dynamite to build up the match.

AEW has been hinting at a Brood version of Adam Copeland, and Gangrel’s potential appearance would enhance that gimmick.

Speaking with Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Copeland was open about his attempt to revive the Brood entrance for WWE Day 1 in 2022. He wanted Gangrel to join him, reminiscent of their Attitude Era days, but WWE rejected the idea, believing fans wouldn’t remember. Copeland disagreed, feeling that wrestling fans appreciate nostalgia and should be rewarded for their loyalty. Despite his efforts, WWE shut down the idea, and Copeland realized it wasn’t his decision to make.

Copeland also mentioned starting talks with AEW right after his WWE contract expired. He referenced Matt Cardona’s recent return to AEW, where Cardona challenged him for the TNT Championship, recognizing that fans remember Cardona’s ‘Edge Head’ days. Although WWE didn’t support bringing back Gangrel, Copeland continues to find ways to engage the audience through his work in AEW, leaving the possibility of Gangrel’s appearance open.

Christian Cage, another member of The Brood, is also scheduled for a major match at AEW Double or Nothing. He will face Swerve Strickland for the AEW Title, a match that has become personal with many insults about Swerve’s personal life and career.

You can find the full AEW Double or Nothing card below. The pay-per-view starts at 8:00 EST, with a Zero-Hour show beginning at 6:30 PM EST. 

  • Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo: Singles match (Zero-Hour Match)
  • The Acclaimed (Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, and “Daddy Ass” Billy Gunn) vs. Cage of Agony (Brian Cage and Gates of Agony (Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun)): Trios match (Zero-Hour Match)
  • Adam Copeland (c) vs. Malakai Black: Barbed Wire Steel Cage match for the AEW TNT Championship
  • Roderick Strong (c) (with Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) vs. Will Ospreay: Singles match for the AEW International Championship
  • Trent Beretta vs. Orange Cassidy: Singles match
  • Bang Bang Gang (Jay White and The Gunns (Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn)) (c) vs. Death Triangle (Pac, Rey Fénix, and Penta El Zero Miedo) (with Alex Abrahantes): Trios match for the Unified World Trios Championship
  • Chris Jericho (c) (with Big Bill) vs. Hook vs. Katsuyori Shibata: Three-way FTW Rules match for the FTW Championship
  • Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita (with Don Callis): IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Eliminator match (If Takeshita wins, he will receive a future IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match)
  • “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) (with Luther and Mariah May) vs. Serena Deeb: Singles match for the AEW Women’s World Championship
  • Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Mercedes Moné: Singles match for the AEW TBS Championship
  • The Elite (Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry, and The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson)) vs. Team AEW (Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, and FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood)): Anarchy in the Arena match
  • Swerve Strickland (c) (with Prince Nana) vs. Christian Cage (with Killswitch, Nick Wayne, and Mother Wayne): Singles match

Posted May 26th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , , .

AEW Double Or Nothing 2024 Preview: Matches, How to Watch

All Elite Wrestling presents AEW Double or Nothing 2024 tonight, Sunday, May 26, live from the MGM Grand Arena in Paradise, Nevada. 

The show will see some of the top names in All Elite Wrestling compete as the company marks the fifth anniversary of its inaugural Double or Nothing event in 2019. The show will also be AEW’s first pay-per-view since the retirement of Sting who retired undefeated in AEW at the Revolution pay-per-view in March 2024. 

Swerve Strickland will defend against Christian Cage tonight. 

Match Card

A total of 12 matches are scheduled for AEW Double or Nothing, All Elite Wrestling’s latest PPV of the year:

  • Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo (pre-show)
  • Daddy Ass & The Acclaimed vs. Cage of Agony in a trios match (pre-show)
  • Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin & FTR vs. Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada & Jack Perry (Anarchy in the Arena)
  • Swerve Strickland (c) vs. Christian Cage (AEW World Championship)
  • Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Mercedes Moné (TBS Championship)
  • Toni Storm (c) vs. Serena Deeb (AEW Women’s World Championship)
  • Adam Copeland (c) vs. Malakai Black (Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match, AEW TBS Championship)
  • Roderick Strong (c) vs. Will Ospreay (AEW International Championship)
  • Jon Moxley (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita (IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Eliminator)
  • Chris Jericho (c) vs. Hook vs. Katsuyori Shibata (FTW Championship)
  • Bang Bang Gang (c) vs. Death Triangle (Unified World Trios Championship)
  • Orange Cassidy vs. Trent Beretta in a straight-up wrestling match

How to Watch

The Zero Hour pre-show for AEW Double or Nothing 2024 will be streaming live from 6:30 pm Eastern and fans around the globe can catch it for free on AEW’s official YouTube channel and Bleacher Report.

The AEW Double or Nothing 2024 pay-per-view starts at 8 pm ET live from Paradise, Nevada. The event can be purchased and streamed on Bleacher Report and traditional PPV means in the US. For international audiences, the show will be made available through Triller TV.

Posted May 26th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Health Update On Jim Ross: What’s His Status For AEW Double Or Nothing?

Jim Ross was admitted to a hospital after having shortness of breath, and thankfully the commentary legend appears that he’s going to be okay.

In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Ross was hospitalized on 5/23 and was diagnosed with a Class A flu along with raised heart enzymes that coincided with his shortness of breath. He’s being well taken care of and is expected to be okay in a few days time. However, that does mean JR won’t be behind the booth for AEW Double or Nothing.

Ross did hop online to provide an update on his health, sharing a photo of himself with his two daughters. He also made a post on X noting that he was going to quit smoking.

According to Meltzer, Ross is only on tap to do the monthly AEW PPVs and he was on call for the main event AEW World Title match between Samoa Joe and Swerve Strickland at AEW Dynasty.

Just last year, Ross was diagnosed with skin cancer and had to miss an extensive period of time due to that, but the voice of a generation happened to sign an extension with AEW for an added year and JR’s new deal with the company was reported to be very lucrative. All that considered, he has realized his time behind the commentary desk as

Ross may not be on the call for AEW Double Or Nothing, but many fans can read about some of his all time greatest calls and stories in his new memoir, “Business Is About To Pick Up.” 

We at SEScoops want to wish Jim Ross a speedy and healthy recovery.

Posted May 24th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Adam Copeland’s Brood-Style Bloodbath Stuns Malakai Black On 5/22 AEW Dynamite

Adam Copeland is widely known for his accomplishments under the Edge moniker in WWE. As a member of The Brood, the WWE Hall of Famer popularized bloodbaths, and he brought that to AEW for the May 22 Dynamite.

During this week’s Dynamite, Malakai Black faced Roderick Strong in a highly competitive match. In the end, Black emerged victorious, but his night took an unexpected turn.

Following his win, the lights in the arena shifted to an ominous red, and music reminiscent of The Brood began playing. Although it wasn’t the exact Brood theme, it sounded strikingly similar. Suddenly, the ceiling opened above Malakai Black, and the House of Black leader was drenched in a crimson bath. While the liquid wasn’t real blood, it was convincingly realistic, leaving Black in a state of shock and anger.

Then the screen revealed Adam Copeland, standing with a look of satisfaction. This dramatic moment set the stage for their upcoming clash at Double or Nothing. The AEW TNT Title will be on the line in a barbed wire steel cage match, with Copeland putting his title on the line.

You can find the card for AEW Double or Nothing below. We will have continued coverage at SEScoops.

  • Roderick Strong (c) vs. Will Ospreay – Singles match for the AEW International Championship
  • “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) (with Luther and Mariah May) vs. Serena Deeb – Singles match for the AEW Women’s World Championship
  • Adam Copeland (c) vs. Malakai Black – Barbed Wire Steel Cage match for the AEW TNT Championship
  • Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita – IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Eliminator match
  • Trent Beretta vs. Orange Cassidy – Singles match
  • Chris Jericho (c) (with Big Bill) vs. HOOK vs Katsuyori Shibata – FTW Rules match for the FTW Championship
  • Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Mercedes Moné – Singles match for the AEW TBS Championship
  • The Elite (Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry, Matthew Jackson, and Nicholas Jackson) vs. Team AEW (Bryan Danielson, Cash Wheeler, Dax Harwood, and Darby Allin) – Anarchy in the Arena match
  • Swerve Strickland (c) (with Prince Nana) vs. Christian Cage (with Killswitch, Nick Wayne, and Mother Wayne) – Singles match for the AEW World Championship

Posted May 22nd, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , , .

Mercedes Moné Prepares for AEW Debut with Help from Ex-WWE Wrestler

All Elite Wrestling superstar Mercedes Moné puts in extra work at the gym as she prepares for her in-ring debut. The ‘CEO’ will have her long-awaited rematch against AEW TBS Champion Willow Nightingale for the title at AEW Double or Nothing on May 25.

The rematch against Nightingale marks Moné’s first match since she suffered an ankle injury in their first encounter at New Japan Pro Wrestling Resurgence on May 21, 2023. The former IWGP Women’s Champion has shared that the injury was so severe it could’ve ended her career. Luckily, she recovered and will be motivated to get her revenge at the upcoming AEW pay-per-view. 

Ahead this very important matchup, Moné has shared that she’s training with former WWE superstar Sidney Akeem (FKA Scrypts).

Moné has been honing her skills and shaking off the last traces of ring rust at the House of Champions Pro Wrestling Training Center in Seminole County, Florida. 

Mercedes Moné & Sidney Akeem’s History

Longtime WWE fans may recall that Akeem has worked with Moné. He started his WWE career as Reginald, working for Carmella as a sommelier/ ringside manager in 2020. During this time, Carmella was involved in a feud with Moné, and Akeem would get involved in trying to aid his client unsuccessfully. 

Akeem also competed against Moné in a losing effort on the January 22, 2021, WWE Friday Night Smackdown episode. 

After the feud with Carmella ended, Akeem and Moné teased working together. However, Moné felt she didn’t need him, and they went their separate ways. 

 WWE recently decided not to renew Akeem’s contract after it expired on June 1. He has since started to look for opportunities on the independent wrestling scene. It’s interesting timing that Akeem and Moné have reunited as he prepares for his next career path, and she looks to avenge her last defeat. Akeem debuts for Game Changer Wrestling next month.

It seems in the end, they’ll need each other to accomplish their next career goals. For Moné, she’ll need to be at her best if she hopes to dethrone Nightingale at AEW Double or Nothing. 

Posted May 21st, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , .

Kenny Omega Announces ‘Anarchy In The Arena’ Match For AEW Double or Nothing

One of All Elite Wrestling’s most chaotic matches is returning later this month at AEW Double or Nothing: Anarchy in the Arena.

Former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega appeared on this week’s AEW Dynamite to address the violent attack he sustained last week at the hands (and feet) of The Elite. Omega, who is out indefinitely recovering from diverticulitis, checked in from a hospital bed to deliver an important announcement. The Elite will face justice for attacking him last week on Dynamite. At Double or Nothing, The Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada and Jack Perry will face FTR and two additional partners in the Anarchy match. Later in the show, they were revealed to be Bryan Danielson and Eddie Kingston. 

Anarchy in the Arena involves two teams battling in a no-rules falls-count-anywhere match. Often involving two warring factions, the unique stipulation combines elements of hardcore and cinematic matches and is dubbed ‘Stadium Stampede’ when held in larger stadium venues. We got a preview of Anarchy in the Arena when the two teams brawled at the conclusion of this week’s Dynamite:

Double or Nothing Coming Together

Anarchy in the Arena joins the growing card for the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view on Sunday, May 26 from Las Vegas.

Swerve Strickland puts the AEW World Championship on the line against Christian Cage, Mercedes Moné Makes her AEW in-ring debut and challenges Willow Nightingale for the TBS championship, Will Ospreay goes for gold against International Champion Roderick Strong and more.

Anarchy In The Arena: The Elite vs. FTR, Bryan Danielson and Eddie Kingston

Current match lineup for AEW Double or Nothing:

  • Swerve Strickland (c), with Prince Nana, vs. Christian Cage with The Patriarchy for the AEW World Championship
  • Mercedes Moné  vs. Willow Nightingale (c), for the TBS Championship
  • Will Ospreay  Vs. Roderick Strong (c) for the International Championship
  • ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm (c) vs. Serena Deeb
  • Anarchy in the Arena match: The Elite vs. Team AEW.

Watch Kenny Omega’s address from AEW Dynamite 5/8/24:

Posted May 8th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , .

AEW Double or Nothing 2024: World Title Match Set, Updated Card for 5/26

The card for AEW Double or Nothing is taking shape with several matches being confirmed during the May 1, episode of AEW Dynamite.

The show will be the sixth-annual Double of Nothing event and take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The will be a homecoming for the Double or Nothing event, as the first show (which also served as AEW’s first pay-per-view) also took place at the MGM Grand

Added Matches

During the May 1, episode of AEW Dynamite, World Champion Swerve Strickland spoke about his title reign and touched on the previous week’s attack on Tony Khan. This incurred the wrath of the Young Bucks who in addition to fining Strickland revealed his Double or Nothing challenger: Christian Cage. 

The two-time former TNT Champion was flanked by the Patriarchy. Despite a valiant effort by Strickland, the AEW World Champion was victim to a three-on-one attack by Cage, Killswitch, and Nick Wayne. The group’s leader held up the AEW World Championship in what could be a precursor to AEW Double or Nothing. 

The AEW Women’s World Title will also be on the line at Double or Nothing. On Dynamite, Serena Deeb defeated Mariah May after Toni Storm threw in the towel for her understudy. After the match, it was announced that Deeb will challenge Storm for the gold at the pay-per-view. 

AEW Double or Nothing 2024 card

Here is the card for AEW Double or Nothing 2024 as it currently stands:

  • Willow Nightingale (c) (with Stokely Hathaway) vs. Mercedes Moné (AEW TBS Championship)
  • Roderick Strong (c) vs. Will Ospreay (AEW International Championship)
  • “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) (with Luther and Mariah May) vs. Serena Deeb (AEW Women’s World Championship)
  • Swerve Strickland (c) (with Prince Nana) vs. Christian Cage (with Killswitch, “The Prodigy” Nick Wayne, and Mother Wayne) (AEW World Championship

SE Scoops will have full coverage of AEW Double or Nothing 2024. Stay tuned for more updates for what’ll be one of AEW’s biggest events of the year. 

Posted May 2nd, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Mercedes Mone Calls Her Shot For Title Match At AEW Double or Nothing

Mercedes Mone caused a lot of noise when she arrived in AEW. Now, she has called her shot for a title match at Double or Nothing.

During AEW Dynamite this week, Renee Paquette invited Willow Nightingale out to talk about her TBS Title match at AEW Dynasty. She is very pumped about the match, but it didn’t take long for Mercedes Mone to show up.

Mercedes Mone said that she is calling her shot as the next challenger for the TBS Title at AEW Double or Nothing. It doesn’t seem like she cares who she faces, whether it is Julia Hart or Willow.

Willow Nightingale will take on Julia Hart at AEW Dynasty for the TBS Title. Mone will be paying close attention to that match and has already staked her claim to challenge the winner at Double or Nothing.

Mone has not been booked for a match at AEW Dynasty on April 21, so it looks like her first match will happen at the 6th annual DoN PPV.

AEW Double or Nothing 2024 takes place May 26 from at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

Mercedes Mone challenging for the TBS Championship is the first match confirmed for the event. 

Posted April 3rd, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

Daily Drop (3/28): CM Punk Goes Off-Script During WWE RAW, AEW Double or Nothing Confirmed

Welcome the Daily Drop, your daily roundup of wrestling news and rumors for Thursday, March 28. Fans had a packed episode of AEW Dynamite last night, and we’re less than 10 days from WrestleMania 40. It’s an exciting time to be a pro wrestling fan, so let’s get right into it!

Days Until WrestleMania 40: 9

WWE:

– Punk Goes Off-Script: I was able to confirm that CM Punk’s line where he referenced Vince McMahon naming Drew McIntyre “The Chosen One” was improvised.

– The Man’s Contract: Becky Lynch confirmed to Ariel Helwani that her WWE contract is up in two months. She doesn’t seem too worried about the situation.

– Austin 3:16 at WM 40: WWE has been in talks with Steve Austin for some kind of WrestleMania 40 appearance.

– Sami Zayn Merch: WWE released a new t-shirt for Zayn ahead of WrestleMania 40. His new merchandise highlights how he is the #1 contender for GUNTHER’s IC Title. You can click here to see what they have to offer.

– New WWE Championship: Corey Graves confirmed that WWE Speed will introduce a new championship for the company’s new social media show.

– Drew McIntyre’s WWE Deal: McIntyre’s WWE contract is still running up sometime after WrestleMania 40.

– Hogan is Mania (Maybe): WWE is talking about bringing Hulk Hogan in for WrestleMania 40. It wasn’t noted what role they’re discussing for him.

AEW:

– Tony Hawk is All Elite: Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk appeared on AEW Dynamite this week alongside Darby Allin. They were there to plug a charity that he’s involved with that builds skate parks.

– Adding to Dynasty: AEW added Willow Nightingale vs Julia Hart for the TBS Title and Swerve Strickland vs Samoa Joe for the AEW Title to the Dynasty card on April 21.

– Proud n Powerful: Mike Santana went into even more detail about why he and Ortiz broke up.

– Double or Nothing 2024: AEW announced during Dynamite that on Sunday, May 26, they will host Double or Nothing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena once again.

Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events

Looking ahead, here are some of the major upcoming shows that we have in the pipeline:

April 6: NXT Stand & Deliver and WrestleMania XL Saturday from Philadelphia, PA.

April 7: WrestleMania XL Sunday from Philadelphia, PA.

April 21: All Elite Wrestling presents AEW Dynasty live on pay-per-view from St. Louis, Missouri at the Chaifetz Arena.

May 4: WWE Backlash France from Décines-Charpieu, France at the LDLC Arena.

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Double Or Nothing 2023 Date And Location Update from Tony Khan

AEW President Tony Khan hopes to keep Double Or Nothing in familiar territory this year.

Upon its inauguration in 2019, the spring pay-per-view for All Elite Wrestling has belonged to Double Or Nothing. In its first four years, the event has gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada for the two years not surrounded by COVID (2019 & 2022).

In a recent appearance on The Mark Hoke Show, the host asked if he should be making plans in Vegas for Memorial Day weekend — the traditional timeframe for the pay-per-view.

“Yes, you should,” Tony Khan said.

Though he didn’t officially confirm AEW would land in Las Vegas again for the show, Khan indicated that is indeed the intention. “I can’t wait. I really believe we’ve built something very special in Las Vegas with Double or Nothing weekend for the local fans in Vegas and fans who travel from all over the world to be part of Double or Nothing every year.”

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“Absolutely, as long as I can make it happen, which I think will be for many decades to come, I expect Double or Nothing to be part of the Las Vegas calendar and Memorial Day in Las Vegas is about AEW now.”

Khan continued, explaining that Memorial Day is not only a “very important American holiday,” but a “nice tradition” for AEW and its fans as well. “On Sunday in particular, in recent years, we’ve had a lot of success, so I would love to Double or Nothing in Las Vegas and I expect to,” he said.

Last year, AEW brought Double Or Nothing to the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada — a suburb of the popular Las Vegas city. The main event saw CM Punk defeat “Hangman” Adam Page to win the AEW World Championship.

Posted February 6th, 2023 in News. Tagged: , .

Update on MJF’s Status Following AEW Double or Nothing

MJF made a quick exit after AEW Double or Nothing and an update on his immediate future has surfaced.

The weekend of DoN was a hectic one for AEW officials. MJF and Samoa Joe failed to attend meet and greets but their situations couldn’t have been more different.

Joe didn’t attend Fan Fest because he was accidentally double-booked. He already had voice commitments during that time so he isn’t at fault.

MJF, however, no-showed the festivities due to lingering issues with AEW.

The situation was tense enough that Fightful reported there was a plane booked for MJF set to fly out of Las Vegas one night before Double or Nothing.

PWInsider later reported that the plane was indeed booked for Newark, New Jersey but MJF stayed in “Sin City.”

MJF’s Future With AEW

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MJF did indeed show up at DoN and was squashed by Wardlow in the opening match. An angle was then shot where MJF was stretchered out of the building.

PWInsider is reporting that MJF isn’t expected to be on the road for the next several weeks. That period could be even longer, the report notes.

Fightful also reported that MJF showed up at T-Mobile Arena just before the match and immediately made his exit after.

Posted May 30th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

What Happened After AEW Double or Nothing Went Off The Air

AEW Double or Nothing is in the books and we have a new world champion.

The event emanated from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday night (May 29). In the main event, CM Punk challenged Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship.

After a referee bump, Hangman teased nailing Punk with the gold. He had second thoughts and instead went for the Buckshot Lariat.

Hangman’s hesitation cost him as Punk countered with the GTS to pick up the win. He is now the new AEW World Champion.

After The Show

When AEW Double or Nothing went off the air, CM Punk addressed the fans. He thanked his wife, April Mendez (AJ Lee). He also said he couldn’t have been a world champion in pro wrestling again without the fans.

Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler of FTR made their way to the ring to celebrate with Punk.

SEScoops was on the scene and you can check out footage of what transpired with the cameras stopped rolling below:

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SEScoops had you covered throughout the event. We provided results throughout the evening, which you can check out here.

Posted May 29th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

Opening Match For AEW Double or Nothing 2022 Revealed

It looks like the first match on the AEW Double or Nothing 2022 card has been revealed.

AEW DoN will be taking place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight (May 29). An AEW World Title match is set between Hangman Adam Page and CM Punk.

There are plenty of other matches such as a three-team tag title match, an AEW Women’s Title match, and much more.

Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated is reporting that opening the PPV portion of the card will be MJF vs. Wardlow.

“Double or Nothing pay per view is currently scheduled to be MJF vs. Wardlow.

“Young Bucks-Hardys is second, then Jade Cargill-Anna Jay. Anarchy in the Arena is two before the main event, which is Hangman-Punk.”

MJF vs. Wardlow is an interesting opener given the circumstances.

Maxwell no-showed AEW Fan Fest on Saturday. It was reported that AEW officials initially couldn’t contact him.

It’s been said that things got ugly between the two sides and there was a possibility that MJF could’ve taken a flight out of Las Vegas but ultimately stayed.

The AEW Double or Nothing PPV will begin at 8 p.m. ET.

Posted May 29th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

AEW Double Or Nothing 2022 Results: CM Punk vs. Hangman Page, Owen Hart Tournament, Anarchy In The Arena

AEW Double or Nothing aired live = from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hangman Adam Page defended the AEW Championship against CM Punk in the main event. Samoa Joe met Adam Cole in the finals of the men’s Owen Hart Tournament, Britt Baker & Ruby Soho battled in the women’s finals. In addition to the takeaways below, Rush has signed with AEW and has aligned with Andrade El Idolo.

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Doube or Nothing Results

  • Danhausen & Hook def. Tony Nese & Mark Sterling (Buy In)
  • Wardlow def. MJF & earned a contract with AEW
  • The Hardys def. Young Bucks
  • Jade Cargill def. Anna Jay to retain the TBS Championship
  • House of Black def. Death Triangle
  • Adam Cole def. Samoa Joe to win the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament
  • Britt Baker def. Ruby Soho to win the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament
  • Men of the Year & Paige VanZant def. Sammy Guevara, Frankie Kazarian, Tay Conti
  • Kyle O’Reilly def. Darby Allin
  • Thunder Rosa def. Serena Deeb to retain the AEW Women’s Championship
  • Jericho Appreciation Society def. Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Eddie Kingston, Santana, Ortiz in an Anarchy in the Arena match
  • Jurassic Express def. Swerve Strickland & Keith Lee, Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks to retain the AEW Tag Titles
  • CM Punk def. Hangman Page to become the new AEW Champion

Here are the takeaways from AEW Double or Nothing 2022:

Hook & Danhausen Picked Up A Win In The Buy In

Tony Nese and Danhausen started off the action. Danhausen set up for a curse before planting him a Hurricanrana. Sterling distracted Danhausen and Nese capitalized with a Clothesline. Sterling tagged in and stomped on Danhausen in the corner of the ring.

Tony tagged back in and continued to beat Danhausen down in the corner of the ring. Hook eventually got the tag and sent Nese across the ring with an overhead throw. Hook followed it up with a couple Suplexes to Sterling and Nese before posing for the crowd. Hook was about to go for Redrum but Danhausen wanted the tag. Danhausen tagged in and put his boot on Sterling’s chest for the pinfall victory. Hook wasn’t pleased with Danhausen stealing the spotlight.

Wardlow Dominated MJF

Maxwell Jacob Friedman’s theme hit to begin Double or Nothing and he made his way to the entrance ramp to a chorus of boos. The crowd then loudly chanted “asshole!” at MJF and he flipped them off. Wardlow was escorted to the ring by security to a great reaction from the crowd.

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MJF got out of the ring to begin the match as Wardlow posed on the turnbuckle. The bell rang and Maxwell got out of the ring again and mocked the crowd. MJF tried to attack Wardlow but wound up running away again. Wardlow finally caught MJF and brought him into the ring. Wardlow went for a Powerbomb but MJF bit him on top of the head.

Wardlow flexed and MJF poked him in the eye. A “f*ck you MJF!” chant broke out as Wardlow set up for another Powerbomb. MJF countered into a Hurricanrana for a one count and then pretended to be injured. MJF tried to put on the Dynamite Diamond Ring but Wardlow and the referee saw it. The referee took the ring away and MJF started trying to bargain with Wardlow. He claimed that he was going to quadruple his salary and offered a handshake. Wardlow obliged but didn’t let go and planted him with a Powerbomb.

The crowd wanted more and Wardlow hit Maxwell with another Powerbomb in the middle of the ring. Wardlow asked the crowd if they wanted another one and he connected with a third Powerbomb. Wardlow delivered two more Powerbombs but opted not to go for the cover. Wardlow hit some more Powerbombs for the pinfall victory and the crowd erupted. A stretcher was brought down and MJF was put in a neck brace and (hilariously) and oxygen mask. He was then stretchered backstage by AEW security and Pat Buck. After the match, Tony Schiavone announced Wardlow is signed with All Elite Wrestling.

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The Hardys def. Young Bucks

Matt & Jeff Hardy battled Matt and Nick Jackson tonight at Double or Nothing. Matt Hardy & Matt Jackson traded taunts to start off the match before locking up in the middle of the ring. The Hardys took control but Matt escaped to the corner and tagged in Nick Jackson. Jeff Hardy tagged in as well and locked up with Nick.

Jeff hit a shoulder tackle but Nick popped right up back up and delivered a shoulder tackle of his own. Hardy hit a couple of Clotheslines and The Hardys mocked the Young Bucks’ poses. The crowd was chanting “Brandon Cutler” and the Young Bucks got annoyed and shoved Brandon.

Young Bucks isolated Jeff in the ring and beat him down. Hardy hit Young Bucks with a double Clothesline and started crawling to the corner. Brandon Cutler tripped Matt Hardy up on the apron and Young Bucks kept beating Jeff Hardy down. The action spilled to the outside and Jeff Hardy hit a flip onto Matt Jackson. Nick then climbed to the top rope and flipped onto everyone.

Back in the ring, Nick Jackson hit Matt Hardy with some punches to the face. Young Bucks hit a Splash/Moonsault combo on Matt Hardy for a two count. Matt Hardy planted Matt Jackson with the Side Effect on the ring apron and everyone fell to the floor. Jeff Hardy got Nick set up for a Swanton Bomb but he was able to get out of the way. Matt Jackson hit Jeff Hardy with the Twist of Fate, Nick followed it up with a Swanton Bomb for a near fall.

Young Bucks hit The Hardys with a Superkick Party in the middle of the ring. The Hardys battled back and Jeff set Matt Jackson up on the steel steps outaide the ring. Matt unloaded some punches as Jeff climbed to the top rope. Jeff Hardy hit a Swanton on top of the steel steps and Matt Hardy hit Nick with the Twist of Fate in the ring for a near fall. Matt hit the Side Effect and another Twist of Fate. Jeff tagged in and climbed to the top rope. Jeff Hardy hit Nick with another Swanton Bomb for the pinfall victory.

Jade Cargill Retained, Athena & Stokely Hathaway Debut

Jade Cargill defended the TBS Championship against Anna Jay tonight at Double or Nothing. Cargill sent Anna Jay to the corner and hit her with a Splash. Jade climbed to the top rope but Anna tripped her up. Jade went for a Clothesline but Anna dodged it and connected with a Slingblade.

The action spilled out of the ring and the champion sent Anna into the steel steps. Kiera Hogan and Red Velvet went for an attack outside the ring but Anna Jay beat them down. Cargill hit Anna Jay with a big boot and then went for Jaded but Anna countered into a roll-up for a near fall. Mark Sterling came down to the ring with a crutch but Anna took it away and bashed Jade with it while the referee was distracted. John Silver then ran down to the ring and planted Mark Sterling with a Suplex. Cargill connected with a swinging Powerslam and then went for Jaded again but Anna escaped. Anna locked in a Sleeper Hold but Cargill escaped. Jade went for a Splash in the corner but Anna dodged it and climbed to the top rope.

Cargill met her up there as Stokely Hathaway (FKA Malcom Bivens in NXT) made his way down the entrance ramp. Cargill planted Anna with Jaded off the top rope. After the match, Jade and the Baddies started beating down Anna before Kris Statlander rushed the ring for the save. Athena (FKA Ember Moon) joined the party and trash-talked before Jade, Stokely, The Baddies retreated.

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Julia Hart Helped House of Black

House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) battled Death Triangle (Pac, Rey Fenix, Pentagon Jr.) tonight at Double or Nothing in a Trios Match. Rey Fenix and Malakai Black started off the action. Malakia took control and tagged Buddy Matthews in. Buddy and Penta then tagged in and Buddy hit a series of kicks to the midsection.

Penta fired back with some kicks of his own and sent Buddy to the outside with a Hurricanrana. PAC and Brody King then tagged in and the big man sent PAC to the corner. Rey leaped off the top rope but King decked him with a forearm to the face. Both teams got into the ring and started brawling as the crowd cheered.

Pac hit Buddy with a Destroyer and followed it up with a Clothesline. Brody King planted Pac with a Bossman Slam and tagged Malakai in. Malakai Black hit Pac with a knee to the ribs and then some kicks in the corner. House of Black took turns beating Pac down for the next couple minutes as Penta & Fenix pleaded for a tag.

Brody King went for a Cannonball but Pac got out of the way and King crashed into the turnbuckle. Pac crawled to the corner and tagged in Rey Fenix. Lucha Bros sent Malakai and Buddy out of the ring and flipped onto them. Lucha Bros and Pac hit a Splash/ Moonsault combo on Brody King for a near fall. Rey went for a Suicide Dive but Matthews caught him with a DDT. Everyone dove onto each other until Brody King was the last one in the ring. Brody King looked around and hit a Cannonball onto everyone.

Back in the ring, Body King hit Fenix with a forearm and then Dante’s Inferno for a two count. Lucha Bros and Pac battled back and took control. Death Triangle hit Brody King with some superkicks to send him out of the ring. Malakai hit Fenix with Black Mass but Pac caught him with an Enziguri. Pac climbed to the top rope but Buddy broke it up. Pac hit a springboard 450 Splash on Malakai and sent Buddy over the top rope and onto Brody King.

Pac hit Malakai with a German Suplex and then a low blow as Alex distracted the referee. Pac climbed to the top rope but the lights went out. Julia Hart showed up and spit mist in Pac’s eyes. Malakai hit Pac with the Black Mass for the pinfall victory.

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Adam Cole Won The Men’s Owen Hart Tournament

ROH TV Champion Samoa Joe battled Adam Cole in the finals of the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Mike Chioda was the referee for the match. The crowd chanted “Owen!” to start off the match before the two locked up in the middle of the ring. Joe drove Cole to the corner and Adam went after Joe’s taped up arm. Joe responded by beating down Cole in the corner with a bunch of punches to the face.

Joe launched Cole into the turnbuckle and then leveled him with a shoulder tackle. Cole rolled out of the ring to regroup but Joe followed him out there. Adam hit a Superkick and shoved Joe into the steel ring post. Back in the ring, Cole choked Joe across the middle rope until the referee broke it up.

Cole wrapped Joe’s arm around the ropes and stretched it out. Cole went for a Destroyer but Joe countered with a slam that drove Adam’s knees into the canvas. Joe followed it up with a Senton and went for the cover but Cole kicked out at two. Samoa Joe planted Cole with a Powerslam for another near fall. Samoa Joe then turned Cole inside out with a Clothesline for a two count.

Samoa Joe perched Cole up on the top turnbuckle but he escaped. Cole leveled Joe with a knee strike to the face for a near fall. Adam locked in a Crossface in the middle of the ring but Joe battled through the pain and reached the ropes to break the hold. Bobby Fish rushed the ring and hit a cheap shot while the referee was distracted. Cole tried to capitalize with the Boom but Joe ducked and applied the Coquina Clutch. Fish hopped on the apron again and Joe leveled him. Cole hit some boots and knocked Joe to his knees. Cole then hit the Boom for the pinfall victory and won the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

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Britt Baker Won The Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament

Ruby Soho battled Britt Baker in the finals of the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Rancid played Soho to the ring. Ruby controlled the action early and focused her attack on Britt Baker’s arm. Soho connected with an Arm Drag and followed it up with a Clothesline. Baker went for a boot to the midsection but Ruby blocked and connected with a punch to the face.

Baker rolled out of the ring to regroup but Soho came flying out of nowhere with a Dropkick off the ring apron. Soho landed hard on her back and Britt tried to capitalize by shoving her into the barricade. Britt went for a Suplex but Soho countered into one of her own on the floor outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Soho and Baker battled on the top rope. Baker tripped Ruby up and dragged her down to the mat. Britt unloaded some kicks and punches in the corner of the ring and taunted Soho. Britt dominated the action for the next couple minutes and kept Soho grounded.

Soho battled back with some chops but Baker shrugged them off and hit a Russian Leg Sweep. Baker applied a submission hold and started raining down elbow strikes on Ruby’s ribs. Ruby battled back and connected with a Suplex off the middle turnbuckle. Baker hit a Clothesline and started talking some trash.

Ruby Soho hit Britt with a kick to the face and followed it up with a German Suplex. Soho climbed to the top and hit a Senton for a near fall. Baker slammed Soho to the mat and hit her with the Stomp but Ruby was able to kick out at two. Britt went for the Lockjaw but Soho was able to escape. Soho hit a Pele Kick and then applied the Sharpshooter on Britt in the middle of the ring. They then traded roll-ups and Baker got the pinfall victory (Bret and Owen WM 10 finish). After the match, they were presented with their trophies. Tony Khan and Dr. Martha Hart made their way to the entrance ramp and Martha gave a speech and awarded Cole & Baker their titles.

Men of the Year & Paige VanZant def. Sammy Guevara, Frankie Kazarian, Tay Conti

Men of the Year and Paige VanZant battled Frankie Kazarian, Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti in a Trios match. Sammy and Frankie quickly started arguing and Scorpio capitalized. Paige VanZant and Tay Conti tagged in and started trading punches. Paige slammed Tay on top of Sammy in the corner.

Sammy and Tay regrouped and started making out in a cringe moment. Sammy accidentally hit Tay and Frankie threw him out of the ring. Scorpio Sky connected with a Cutter for the pinfall victory.

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Kyle O’Reilly def. Darby Allin

Kyle O’Reilly battled Darby Allin tonight at Double or Nothing. The action started out back and forth with Darby Allin busted open early. The action spilled to the outside and Darby went for a dive and somehow crashed before Kyle. O’Reilly went to the other side of the ring and Allin went for another dive but Kyle countered into a chokehold on the entrance ramp.

Back in the ring, Allin and O’Reilly started trading punched and kicks. Allin hit a Coffin Drop on the ring apron and went for another one in the ring but O’Reilly caught him in an armbar. Darby escaped but O’Reilly hit him with a running kick to the face but Darby wouldn’t stay down. O’Reilly hit him with two more running kicks and then a Knee Drop off the top rope for the pinfall victory.

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Thunder Rosa def. Serena Deeb To Retain The AEW Women’s Title

Thunder Rosa defended the AEW Women’s Championship against Serena Deeb tonight at Double or Nothing. Rosa controlled the match early and leveled Deeb with a shoulder tackle. Serena Deeb battled back and slammed Thunder Rosa’s shoulder into the ring post. Back in the ring, Deeb hit an uppercut and perched Rosa up on the top turnbuckle.

Rosa escaped and planted Deeb with a Body Slam. Thunder Rosa whipped Serena into the turnbuckle and followed it up with a Clothesline. Rosa delivered a running Dropkick and then a Northern Lights Suplex for a close two count. Thunder Rosa applied a Crossface but Serena escaped.

Deeb and Rosa went for a Clothesline at the same time and both fell to the canvas. Rosa got up first and hit Deeb with a Death Valley Driver for a two count. Serena applied a Heel Hook in the middle of the ring and started trading punches with the champion as the hold was applied. Rosa broke the hold and rolled Deeb back into the ring.

Serena connected with a Dragon Screw and started stomping on her knee. Deeb connected with a big Powerbomb and applied a Cloverleaf submission but Rosa quickly got to the ropes to break it up. Rosa hit a kick to the side of the head and went for a running knee strike but Deeb got out of the way. Rosa crashed to the canvas and Serena made her way to the top turnbuckle.

Thunder Rosa joined her up there and hit a Superplex. Rosa didn’t let go and followed it up with the Thunder Fire Driver for the pinfall victory. Thunder Rosa is still the AEW Women’s Champion.

Jericho Appreciation Society Won Anarchy In The Arena

Jericho Appreciation Society battled Jon Moxley, Eddie Kingston, Bryan Danielson, Santana, Ortiz in an Anarchy in the Arena match. JAS came to the ring in all-white outfits and hats.

The match started out with a brawl in the crowd with everyone getting thrown around. Danielson and Moxley beat the hell out of 2.0 as Eddie Kingston attacked Chris Jericho as Wild Thing kept playing. The brawl kept going and Jericho found the soundboard to shut off the music as the crowd booed.

Moxley leaped off a guardrail as Santana and Ortiz put Hager through a table. The brawl continued in the concession area and Daniel Garcia bloodied Kingston’s face. Jericho went for the Walls of Jericho on Moxley on top of a table but it broke. Bryan Danielson and Jake Hager then battled as the blood was pouring down Bryan’s face. Hager planted Danielson with a Suplex on the entrance ramp as the camera cut back to Kingston and Garcia.

Moxley unscrewed the turnbuckle and started beating Jericho down with it. Santana and Ortiz set up a ladder and hit a couple of Splashes through a table. Moxley, Hager, Danielson, and Jericho managed to crawl into the ring and start trading punches. Moxley and Danielson took control and locked in choke holds. They looked at each other and started unloading elbow strikes.

Danielson applied the LeBell Lock and Moxley applied a submission hold as well. Eddie Kingston started making his way to the ring with a gas can and was walking like a zombie. Eddie poured the gas on Jericho but Danielson stopped him. Eddie and Danielson started fighting and Jericho got a steel chair. Jericho bashed Moxley with a chair and Hager slammed him onto a barbed wire table. Jericho then hit Kingston with the Judas Effect and bashed Danielson with the turnbuckle for a two count.

Jericho hit Danielson with some punches as Hager held him up. Danielson started unloading some kicks as the crowd chanted “yes!”. Danielson hit Hager with the Running Knee and then delivered one to Jericho with a steel chair but he kicked out. Hager and Jericho beat Danielson down with a baseball bat and choked him out to win the match.

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Jurassic Express Retained The AEW Tag Team Titles

Jurassic Express (Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy) defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland, Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks tonight at Double or Nothing.

The action started out in a brawl with Jurassic Express taking Hobbs and Lee out with a couple Moonsaults. Back in the ring, Jurassic Express isolated Ricky Starks but the FTW Champion escaped to the corner. Swerve tagged himself in and Ricky booted him in the ribs. Powerhouse Hobbs got the tag and leveled Swerve with a shoulder tackle.

Keith Lee hit Hobbs with a Splash in the corner and Strickland tagged in. Jungle Boy tagged himself in and hit Swerve with a Hurricanrana and then two Suicide Dives in a row. Jungle Boy went for a third but Keith Lee caught him and hit a Powerbomb onto Luchasaurus. Back in the ring, Hobbs tagged himself in and started arguing with Swerve.

Powerhouse lifted Jungle Boy up for a Suplex and then tagged Starks in. Ricky hit a Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker and walked across the ropes while dancing. It backfired as Jungle Boy tripped him up and Starks landed crotch-first on the top rope. Powerhouse tagged in and Jungle Boy greeted him with an Enziguri. Starks got sent out of the ring and landed hard near his head on the floor but thankfully he was alright. Luchasaurus beat Hobbs down in the corner and sent Strickland flying across the ring.

Luchasaurus posed for the crowd before hitting Hobbs with a boot to the face. Keith Lee got into the ring and Luchasaurus hit him with a roundhouse kick. Luchasaurus went for a double Chokeslam but Hobbs & Lee reversed it for a double Chokeslam. Hobbs and Lee traded punches in the middle of the ring. Lee sent Hobbs flying out of the ring and then flipped onto everyone as the crowd erupted.

Back in the ring, Luchasaurus grabbed Lee by the neck but Keith escaped. Powerhouse Hobbs jumped off the top rope and hit them both with a Blockbuster. Ricky Starks rolled up Jungle Boy using the ropes for leverage but Christian Cage stopped it. Hobbs sent Cage into the steps and Jungle Boy hit Powerhouse with a Suicide Dive. Back in the ring, Ricky Starks hit Jungle Boy with a Spear and went for the cover but Luchasaurus broke it up at two. Hobbs hit a Spinebuster but turned around into a Dropkick from Swerve. Luchasaurus accidentally booted Jungle Boy in the face. Lee and Strickland hit a Powerbomb/ Double Stomp combo but Hobbs broke up the cover at two.

Starks hit Keith Lee with the FTW title but the ref didn’t see it. Swerve sent Hobbs into the ring post as Starks brought the title into the ring. Christian dragged Starks to the outside as Swerve rolled Jungle Boy up for a near fall. Swerve got Jungle Boy in the Electric Chair but Luchasaurus broke it up. Jurassic Express hit their finisher on Stirckland for the pinfall victory. Jurassic Express are still the AEW Tag Team Champions.

CM Punk Captured The AEW Championship

Hangman Adam Page defended the AEW Championship against CM Punk in the main event of Double or Nothing. Dueling “lets go Hangman!” and “CM Punk!” chants broke out to start off the match. Punk and Hangman traded chops in the middle of the ring and the challenger got the better of the exchange. CM Punk leveled Hangman with a shoulder tackle before applying an armbar in the middle of the ring.

Page escaped and stomped Punk down to the mat in the corner of the ring. Hangman hit Punk with come chops to the chest in the corner of the ring. Punk battled out and sent Hangman to the corner. Punk hit Hangman with a big chop across his back and absolutely launched him into the turnbuckle.

CM Punk hit a Russian Leg Sweep for a two count and followed it up with a Body Slam. Punk hit another Body Slam and looked to the crowd and got some boos. CM Punk climbed to the top turnbuckle and went for a Crossbody but Page caught him. Hangman planted Punk with a Fallaway Slam and Punk rolled out of the ring. Hangman hit a Crossbody that flattened Punk on the floor outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Hangman Page delivered a rolling elbow to Punk’s face and the challenger collapsed to the canvas. Hangman paced around on the ring apron to set up for the Buckshot but Punk was playing possum. Punk bashed Hangman off the ring apron and he went flying into the steel barricade.

Punk charged at Hangman on the outside but Page was ready and delivered a Powerbomb to him on the ring apron. The AEW Champion climbed to the top rope but Punk rolled into the ring. Page greeted him with a flying Clothesline off the top rope and dumped Punk back to the floor outside the ring.

Hangman made his way back to the top turnbuckle but Punk snuck up from behind. Punk hit some jabs and planted Hangman with a Superplex. Punk delivered a leg lariat and a running knee strike. Punk followed it up with a Bulldog and then a springboard Clothesline. CM Punk went for a Sharpshooter but Hangman booted him away.

Punk went for a GTS but Hangman escaped. Punk stayed with him and connected with a Neckbreaker for a near fall and the main event continued. The challenger climbed to the top rope once again but the champion bashed him to the floor with a punch to the face. Hangman climbed to the top rope again and this time hit the Moonsault.

Back in the ring, Hangman went for the Buckshot Lariat but Punk countered and got the champion in the Sharpshooter in the center of the ring. Hangman fought through the pain and was able to reach the ropes. Punk held the hold for an extra couple seconds before releasing Hangman.

CM Punk went for the Buckshot but Hangman blocked it. Hangman went for the GTS but Punk escaped. Hangman knocked Punk to the apron and Punk caught him with a kick. CM Punk unfortunately botched the Buckshot and fell on the landing, thus it was just a stumbling Clothesline for a two count. Hangman connected with Dead Eye and went for the cover but CM Punk kicked out two.

Hangman Page mocked CM Punk’s GTS motion but Punk held onto the ropes. Punk caught Hangman with a kick to the face but Hangman shrugged it off. Hangman hit a perfect GTS and went for the cover but Punk kicked out at two. Punk and Hangman traded punches from their knees in the middle of the ring.

Page caught Punk with a big boot to the face but Punk responded with one of his own. Page Clotheslined Punk to the outside and threw him over the timekeeper’s table. Hangman posed with his title before rolling CM Punk back into the ring and putting the title on the ring apron. Hangman geared up for the Buckshot Lariat on the ring apron but Punk caught him. Punk lifted him up for the GTS but swung Hangman into the referee and knocked him out.

Hangman hit Punk with a Clothesline but the referee was down. Page grabbed the AEW Championship and was about to hit CM Punk but thought better of it. Page dropped the title an set up for the Buckshot once again. Punk countered and hit the GTS for the pinfall victory. CM Punk is the new AEW Champion.

Posted May 29th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: , .

WWE Advertising Money in The Bank Outside of AEW Double or Nothing Venue

WWE is hyping up its Money in the Bank PPV at the sight of AEW Double or Nothing.

AEW is in Las Vegas tonight (May 29) but WWE will make its way to “Sin City” on July 2. Double or Nothing takes place inside T-Mobile Arena, while Money in the Bank has been moved from Allegiant Stadium to the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Observant fan Sean Slate took notice of a WWE truck advertising MITB with Cody Rhodes front and center outside of the DoN venue.

In recent days, we’ve seen AEW President Tony Khan take a shot at WWE over moving MITB from a stadium to an arena. WWE has said they have moved to the “intimate confines” of the MGM Grand.

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Double or Nothing tonight. Many are wondering about the status of MJF, who no-showed a meet and greet on Saturday amid issues with AEW.

Hours before the show, he hadn’t arrived at the building but AEW has put back the hype video for his match with Wardlow on YouTube. As of now, the match is still scheduled to go on.

Posted May 29th, 2022 in WWE, AEW, News. Tagged: .

Very Latest on MJF, Is He In The Building For AEW Double Or Nothing?

Tension is building just hours away from AEW Double or Nothing and MJF is at the center of it all.

This weekend has been a wild one for AEW officials to say the least. MJF and Samoa Joe weren’t present at AEW Fan Fest but their situations were quite different.

In Joe’s case, Sean Ross Sapp reports that this may have been the result of an accidental double booking. Joe already had commitments for voiceover work, so this was an error on AEW’s part.

With MJF, he flat out no-showed.

PWInsider reported that AEW officials initially couldn’t contact him despite attempts. Fightful followed that story up, reporting a flight out of Las Vegas was booked for MJF just one night before Double or Nothing.

PWInsider then reported that MJF remained in Las Vegas as he didn’t board the plane to Newark, New Jersey.

Is MJF Inside T-Mobile Arena?

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Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer is reporting that as of about three hours before the AEW Double or Nothing Buy-In show, MJF has not been seen inside the building.

Furthermore, AEW has removed its hype video on YouTube promoting the MJF vs. Wardlow match scheduled for tonight. Earlier today, the company removed a tweet hyping up the match.

Reports have insisted that this is a very real situation between MJF and AEW. It’ll be interesting to see if something was worked out and AEW is milking it or if MJF’s status will truly come down to the wire.

Update: The video hyping up MJF vs. Wardlow has been put back on the YouTube channel.

Posted May 29th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

AEW Removes Tweet Advertising MJF vs. Wardlow For Double or Nothing

AEW has pulled a Twitter post hyping up MJF vs. Wardlow.

Tonight (May 29), Double or Nothing will take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. AEW has been building a long-term storyline with MJF and Wardlow that is expected to be paid off tonight.

The problem is, Maxwell Jacob Friedman and AEW have been having major issues as of late.

Here is the tweet from AEW that has since been removed advertising the match:

For those who have been out of the loop the past 24 hours, MJF no-showed a meet and greet scheduled for the AEW Fan Fest on Saturday. PWInsider reported that initially, AEW officials couldn’t contact him.

Fightful later reported that MJF had a flight booked out of Las Vegas for late Saturday night. The report noted that it wasn’t known whether or not he’d actually board the flight.

PWInsider followed this up, reporting that MJF remained in Las Vegas and did not board the flight to Newark, New Jersey.

For what it’s worth, AEW has posted a hype video on its official YouTube channel for MJF vs. Wardlow within the past hour and as of this writing, that hasn’t been taken down.

Posted May 29th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

Update on Samoa Joe Missing AEW DoN Fan Fest

MJF wasn’t the only one who didn’t attend the AEW Double or Nothing Fan Fest.

Fans grew concerned upon the news that MJF and Samoa Joe weren’t in attendance for the pre-PPV festivities. In MJF’s case, he no-showed seemingly due to some lingering issues with AEW.

In fact, Fightful reports that MJF has a flight booked out of Las Vegas before the PPV event. He has a big match scheduled with Wardlow that may not even happen. At this time, it’s unknown whether or not he’ll actually get on the plane.

As for Joe, things are a bit different.

Bryan Alvarez of F4W has reported that the reason Samoa Joe didn’t attend his planned meet and greet was due to a communication issue.

Sean Ross Sapp followed up Bryan’s report, saying sources indicated to him that Joe may have been accidentally double-booked.

Joe is scheduled to meet Adam Cole in the finals of the Men’s Owen Hart Cup at the Double or Nothing PPV tomorrow night (May 29).

Win or lose at DoN, Joe figures to be a major player in Tony Khan’s vision for Ring of Honor. Samoa Joe is the current ROH World Television Champion and he’s involved in a feud with Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Satnam Singh.

Posted May 28th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

MJF No-Shows DoN Meet & Greet, AEW Officials Unable To Contact Him

There is yet another layer to the MJF-AEW madness.

Ahead of this Sunday’s (May 29) big Double or Nothing PPV event, AEW held a Fan Fest. MJF was scheduled to attend a meet and greet but he failed to do so.

PWInsider is reporting that MJF’s failure to appear was not a work. The report notes that Maxwell Jacob Friedman didn’t respond to AEW’s attempts to contact him.

One fan on social media claims he was spotted at a casino instead.

Fans who paid for autographs and photos for the MJF showing were offered refunds and exchanges.

Those who may be worried about MJF’s physical well-being can rest easy, at the very least. Sean Ross Sapp confirmed he is okay.

MJF is currently scheduled to take on Wardlow at the Double or Nothing PPV. The stipulation is that if Wardlow wins, he’s free from MJF’s contract. If he loses, he can never sign a deal with AEW.

Maxwell’s contract with AEW is legitimately coming due in 2024. The PWInsider report notes that some within the company feel MJF has been disrespectful to AEW President Tony Khan as of late.

There’s no word on if Khan, himself, feels this way.

MJF has dropped several teases that he’ll ditch AEW in favor of WWE when his contract is due. He’s even made those references on AEW TV.

Fightful’s Will Washington reported earlier this month that not too many people within AEW are on MJF’s side with how he’s been handling things behind the scenes.

It’ll be interesting to see if this situation impacts the Double or Nothing card.

Posted May 28th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

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