AEW Double or Nothing (May 26, 2024) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas delivered a thrilling night of wrestling. Here’s a rundown of the event’s highlights:
Anarchy in the Arena
The Elite (Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada, & Jack Perry) defeated Team AEW (Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, & FTR) in a chaotic brawl that spread throughout the arena. Highlights included Allin’s dive from the upper deck, Perry crashing a truck, and Okada’s high-flying elbow drop. The Elite triumphed after Okada’s Rainmaker and Perry’s running knee to Danielson.
AEW World Championship
Swerve Strickland retained his title against Christian Cage. Despite interference from the Patriarchy, Swerve secured victory with his signature House Call kick and the Swerve Stomp.
TBS Championship
Mercedes Moné debuted in style, defeating Willow Nightingale to win the title. The match featured intense moments and interference from Kris Statlander, leading to a controversial finish. Moné’s victory showcased her in-ring prowess and left room for future rematches.
TNT Championship
Adam Copeland retained the TNT Championship against Malakai Black in a barbed wire steel cage match. The bout featured brutal spots, including a sunset flip powerbomb and a flying elbow drop from the top of the cage. Gangrel made a surprise appearance, helping Copeland secure the win.
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Eliminator
Jon Moxley defeated Konosuke Takeshita, focusing on his injured arm. Despite the predictable outcome, the match featured intense action and storytelling, with Moxley overcoming Takeshita’s assaults to win with a Death Rider.
FTW Championship
Chris Jericho retained his title in a three-way match against Hook and Katsuyori Shibata. The chaotic match included interference from Bryan Keith, who helped Jericho secure the win.
Other Matches
– **Orange Cassidy defeated Trent Beretta** in a mix of wrestling and brawling.
– **Toni Storm retained the AEW Women’s World Championship** against Serena Deeb in a hard-fought battle.
– **Bang Bang Gang retained the AEW World Trios Championship** against Death Triangle, with Juice Robinson’s interference.
– **Will Ospreay won the AEW International Championship** from Roderick Strong, overcoming interference from the Kingdom.
Notable Moments
– MJF returned, attacking Adam Cole and declaring his commitment to AEW.
– The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn triumphed over Brian Cage & Gates of Agony in the Buy-In pre-show.
– Deonna Purrazzo defeated Thunder Rosa in another Buy-In match.
Tony Khan and Dr. Martha Hart also announced that the winners of the Owen Hart Foundation Cup tournament will earn world title shots at All In in London, with the finals scheduled for July 10 in Calgary.
AEW Double or Nothing 2024 was an entertaining mix of high-flying action, intense storytelling, and surprise appearances, setting the stage for future rivalries and storylines.
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