SouthernWorldwide.com – New York City transformed into the pulsating heart of professional wrestling on Sunday night as All Elite Wrestling (AEW) hosted its highly anticipated Double or Nothing event at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens.
The general sentiment among attendees and observers alike is that this iteration of Double or Nothing stands as the finest pay-per-view event in AEW’s history. It even presents a compelling argument for being the event of the year, potentially rivaling WrestleMania Night 2, though that is a debate for another time.
The energy of the New York crowd was palpable, remaining electric from the opening bell to the final moments of the show. Mick Foley was met with an enormous ovation upon his introduction as Renee Paquette’s broadcast partner. As the matches commenced, each bout elicited cheers and awe from the thousands in attendance, with no exceptions.
The intimate setting of the stadium likely contributed to the heightened excitement, making each consecutive match feel even more engaging than the last.
The Stadium Stampede match delivered its signature blend of chaotic fun. “Jungle” Jack Perry’s use of a bat nearly incapacitated Mark Davis. Luchasaurus sported a wig and engaged in a near-smooch with Andrade El Idolo. Surprise appearances were made by Satnam Singh, Tommy Invincible, and Lio Rush. Ultimately, Chris Jericho’s team emerged victorious.
In a separate segment, Darby Allin made a valiant effort to shave MJF’s head. However, MJF managed to retain the AEW World Championship, securing his third reign as champion before the age of 30. As the event concluded, Kevin Knight executed a heel turn, attacking Allin, who was being stretchered out.
The night also saw Kyle Fletcher’s return, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage capturing the tag team titles, Tay Melo and Anna Jay signaling their intent to challenge Megan Bayne and Lena Kross for the women’s tag team titles, and Eddie Kingston and Mance Warner intervening to thwart Shane Taylor Promotions.
The high stakes of each contest, amplified by the fervent crowd, made the entire experience immensely rewarding, even for this journalist who didn’t make it home until 3:30 a.m. ET on Monday morning.
AEW’s focus will now shift to the upcoming Forbidden Door event next month, where the winners of the Owen Hart Tournaments will be crowned.
A Moment for Michin
Saturday Night’s Main Event might be overshadowed by the sheer volume of pro wrestling action over the weekend. Nevertheless, it was a solid show that advanced existing rivalries and laid the groundwork for future storylines leading up to Clash in Italy.
Michin, currently aligned with Jade Cargill and B-Fab, risked getting lost in the shuffle on a talent-rich SmackDown roster. However, she delivered a standout performance during the six-woman tag team match on Saturday.
At one point, Michin executed a Styles Clash, bringing her team perilously close to securing a victory.
Her performance highlighted the impressive depth of her move set and served as a potent reminder to the WWE Universe that she is every bit as capable as any other competitor in the women’s division.
Reintegrating Michin into the Women’s United States Championship picture should be a priority for the summer. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to hold her own in the ring, and Saturday Night’s Main Event emphatically underscored this point.
Mask vs. Mask Continues
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The enduring popularity of El Grande Americano in Mexico is a question many wrestling fans have pondered over recent months as the highly anticipated Mask vs. Mask match against Original El Grande Americano at Noches de los Grandes drew nearer.
The match was nearly postponed.
The individual believed to be under the mask of El Grande Americano, Marcel Barthel, was apprehended on a battery charge in Florida. Fortunately, he was not subject to any travel restrictions, allowing him to compete for AAA without legal repercussions.
El Grande Americano appeared visibly moved at a special event held in his honor. The Mexican fans passionately chanted his name, bringing him to tears, which clearly demonstrated his significance to the audience.
On AAA programming, the restraining order intended to keep El Grande Americano and Original El Grande Americano confined to a Mexican ring was disregarded as the two wrestlers and their respective allies engaged in a massive brawl.
This sets the stage for what is expected to be a tumultuous Saturday night.
Other Pro Wrestling News and Notes from the Week:
WWE Superstar Jordynne Grace announced that she has successfully passed her FAA Airman test.
Rey Mysterio has been appointed as the new general manager of AAA.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling has confirmed that all of its championships will be defended at Slammiversary on June 28.
QT Marshall’s 1FW promotion has been added to MyAEW.
Hayden Backlund has signed with the National Wrestling Alliance, according to Fightful.
Liviyah has also signed with the National Wrestling Alliance, according to Fightful.
Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling promotion has entered into a social distribution agreement with Creator Sports Network.
