AEW Double or Nothing SCOOPS THREAD!
Added 2024-05-26 22:27:11 +0000 UTCWelcome to the Fightful Select AEW Double or Nothing SCOOPS THREAD! This will be constantly updated throughout the night.
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Regarding the New York Post story saying that Mercedes Mone was cleared in December 2023, AEW sources reached out to say that if that was the case, it was a major surprise to them. NJPW sources said that if she was able to wrestle in January they would have tried to book her for Wrestle Kingdom and Battle in The Valley. AEW sources we spoke to said that it was pretty clear that Mercedes wasn’t going to be wrestling until May, and that was due to the injury.
We’re told by NJPW sources that multiple names had been mentioned as the AEW World Title challenger for Forbidden Door. However, we’ve also been told that outside the box options have been considered as it relates to the PPV.
Expect to see more New Japan wrestlers pop up in the coming weeks, as soon as this week. We’re also told other familiar faces will be popping up in AEW.
The last we’ve heard was that Britt Baker was not in Las Vegas for AEW Double or Nothing. To clarify recent reports, we’ve not heard anything regarding the amount of communication between the two sides.
For those asking about Jamie Hayter, when asking this week, we didn’t get an update.
Hiroshi Tanahashi’s AEW appearance for Collision was a closely kept secret.
As highlighted yesterday, Juice Robinson is in Las Vegas for this weekend’s shows and is backstage. Wheeler Yuta is also in town. We haven’t been given details on the returns of either one.
Those that we've spoken to in AEW expect MJF to be back very soon.
Fightful Select asked about the possibility of Gangrel being involved in the show tonight. While we weren’t told anything specific to tonight, we were told by people who train with him that overtures had been made to him by AEW.
For those asking, we’re told Pat Buck assigns producers on 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" When we asked about that, we were just told "yes," but didn't get any context.
Based on the BetOnlineAG odds, we're picking all the favorites to win on tonight's show so far.
The new Trent theme was done by Mikey Rukus.
In case you wondered, there was an obvious audible called with the first table spot in the FTW Title match.
AEW believes Jim Ross will be back for the next PPV.
The new Adam Copeland theme was Slayer "South of Heaven." He used it at WrestleMania 39.
Comments
Copeland knee update?
Justmask
2024-05-27 03:15:41 +0000 UTCAdam Cole interference stopped by MJF for a double return possibly?
Vain Valor
2024-05-27 00:17:18 +0000 UTCNot sure as she's with TNA as well?
Tarroc
2024-05-26 23:48:03 +0000 UTCWhere is the card?
The Wise Friendo
2024-05-26 23:37:34 +0000 UTCI’m at GCW Paranoid tonight and Steph de Lander was advertised but did not appear, could that mean something for tonight?
Collin Teets
2024-05-26 23:35:55 +0000 UTCAlso a message from Kenny since he’s missing it recovering from surgery
Tricia
2024-05-26 23:28:04 +0000 UTCMJF definitely back tonight
Trill
2024-05-26 22:54:37 +0000 UTCPrediction: There will be a package to open the show celebrating AEW's anniversary and it will close with a special message from Cody.
B. Joseph
2024-05-26 22:46:48 +0000 UTCOr maybe not brother. Who can really say?
Dragmire
2024-05-26 22:45:03 +0000 UTCI really do hope she comes back. She is missed
Manuel Gutierrez
2024-05-26 22:42:09 +0000 UTCNo britt ever
Charles Lee Ray
2024-05-26 22:34:43 +0000 UTCHulk Hogan finally in AEW, brother!
Cesar Benoit
2024-05-26 22:32:00 +0000 UTCMJF
T Mar
2024-05-26 22:31:22 +0000 UTC