SouthernWorldwide.com – Since its inception in 2019, All Elite Wrestling’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view has consistently delivered must-see wrestling action for fans worldwide. The 2026 edition promises to be no exception, with a stacked card featuring five championship matches set to take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens.
As the wrestling world turns its attention to this highly anticipated event, match previews and predictions have begun circulating among fans and analysts alike. The evening is expected to deliver chaos and intense competition across multiple divisions.
Women’s Tag Team Championship: Divine Dominion vs. Zayda Steel and Vita Van
Megan Bayne and Lena Kross of the Divine Dominion have established themselves as an unstoppable force in the women’s tag team division, having defeated every challenger placed before them. Their latest test comes in the form of Zayda Steel and Vita Van, who will need to survive at least five minutes in the ring with their more experienced opponents to earn a future title shot. However, outside interference could potentially play a role in determining the outcome of this contest.
Prediction: Bayne and Kross will continue their dominant reign over the women’s tag team division.
Buy In Hour Tag Team Match: Big Boom AJ and Allies vs. Shane Taylor Promotions
The Marshall family, led by the charismatic “Big Boom” AJ, has become a beloved presence at AEW events. Their appearance during the Buy In pre-show should provide entertaining moments as they square off against Shane Taylor Promotions. This matchup typically produces compelling action and unexpected developments.
Prediction: “Big Boom” AJ, QT Marshall, Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong will secure the victory.
Six-Man Tag Team Match: Death Riders vs. The Opps
An intense rivalry has developed between the Death Riders and The Opps, sparked primarily by the Death Riders’ involvement with Will Ospreay. Before Ospreay’s scheduled singles match against Samoa Joe later in the evening, Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta will battle Anthony Bowens, Hook and Katsuyori Shibata in six-man tag team action. This match has all the makings of the best bout on the pre-show card.
Prediction: The Death Riders will emerge victorious in this hard-hitting encounter.
International Championship: Kazuchika Okada vs. Konosuke Takeshita
Whenever Kazuchika Okada or Konosuke Takeshita appears on a pay-per-view card, viewers are guaranteed high-quality wrestling. When these two elite performers face each other, the match becomes an instant highlight. Both currently serve as members of the Don Callis Family, though their underlying animosity has escalated to the point of requiring a physical confrontation. This championship bout possesses the potential to steal the entire show and could even be considered for match of the year honors.
Prediction: Konosuke Takeshita will win this spectacular encounter.
AEW World Tag Team Championship – I Quit Match: FTR vs. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage
FTR previously knocked Adam Copeland and Christian Cage out of action for an extended period. Upon their return, both men sought revenge against their tormentors. Negotiations led to this championship match at Double or Nothing, but Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler demanded additional stakes. If Copeland and Cage lose this I Quit Match, they must retire as a tag team partnership. The match is expected to be brutal and bloody.
Prediction: FTR will retain the tag team championships.
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Four-Way Dance for the AEW Women’s World Championship: Thekla vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander vs. Hikaru Shida
This championship match features four former titleholders competing for the gold. Thekla enters as the reigning champion, but Jamie Hayter, Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida each possess experience holding this same belt. The match promises to deliver spectacular action, though Thekla maintains an advantage through the support of the Triangle of Madness. Meanwhile, potential tension between Statlander and Shida could complicate their individual championship aspirations.
Prediction: Thekla will retain her championship.
Owen Hart Tournament Matches
Three Owen Hart Tournament matches are scheduled for Double or Nothing, spanning both the men’s and women’s divisions. On the men’s side, Samoa Joe faces Will Ospreay while Bandido battles Swerve Strickland. The women’s bracket features Athena versus Mina Shirakawa.
Each match carries significant storyline implications beyond tournament advancement. Ospreay and Joe have developed friction stemming from Ospreay’s apparent alignment with the Death Riders. Despite calling this match a dream scenario, personal pride drives Ospreay’s motivation. Strickland deliberately pursued Bandido following his return to AEW, as evidenced by promotional segments released earlier this month.
Athena, the current Ring of Honor women’s champion, has yet to achieve a defining victory on AEW programming. She seeks that signature win through tournament success. Shirakawa aims to reenter the championship picture by winning the Owen Cup, now that Toni Storm has vacated her position.
Predictions: Ospreay defeats Joe, Strickland overcomes Bandido, and Shirakawa defeats Athena.
AEW Continental Championship: Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly
Jon Moxley has held the Continental Championship since defeating Kazuchika Okada at Worlds End in December. He has successfully defended against every challenger, with no one earning a title opportunity for over a month. That streak ended when Kyle O’Reilly pushed him to a time-limit draw on Dynamite, earning this championship match. O’Reilly holds psychological advantages, having previously forced Moxley to submit at Full Gear in November and leading his team to victory in the Blood and Guts Match shortly before that.
Prediction: Moxley retains the championship, though the margin will be razor-thin.
AEW World Championship – Hair vs. Title Match: Darby Allin vs. MJF
The most anticipated match of the evening features Darby Allin defending his championship against MJF in a high-stakes hair versus title bout. If MJF loses, he must shave his head. If Allin loses, MJF joins an exclusive group of three-time champions at just 30 years old. Deep-seated animosity exists between these competitors. Allin captured the title from MJF and has stated his intention to prove his championship reign was no fluke. Conversely, MJF believes Allin fails to represent professional wrestling adequately as the company’s top champion.
Prediction: MJF upsets Allin to capture the AEW World Championship.
