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  • Adam Copeland & Christian Cage Reviving Iconic Segment After AEW Double Or Nothing Win

    Adam Copeland & Christian Cage Reviving Iconic Segment After AEW Double Or Nothing Win

    Adam Copeland and Christian Cage are set to bring back one of their most iconic segments from the past. The newly crowned AEW World Tag Team Champions will revive their signature Five-Second Pose.

    Copeland and Cage captured the AEW World Tag Team Championships at AEW Double or Nothing 2026, defeating FTR. The victory marked their first tag team championship together in more than 25 years, dating back to their WWF World Tag Team Championship win in 2000.

    AEW President Tony Khan announced on X, the iconic duo would be celebrating their win by performing a 5-second pose for the fans. Khan’s announcement read:

    “#AEWDynamite/#AEWCollision 8/7c, TBS & HBO Max Wednesday, 5/27 TOMORROW! For the benefit of those with flash photography, @RatedRCope & @Christian4Peeps will celebrate their unforgettable #AEWDoN AEW World Tag Team Championship win with a Wednesday Night 5 Second Pose, TOMORROW!”

    History Of The Five-Second Pose

    The Five-Second Pose originated in 2000 after the duo turned heel following their WWF World Tag Team Championship victory. The pair, who previously entered through the crowd, explained they had become too good to be that close to the fans.

    They introduced the concept by posing with their titles for five seconds, allowing fans to take photos of the new champions. The segment evolved into comedic poses that often mocked the city where they were performing.

    The revival of this classic bit brings back a piece of wrestling history that defined their original tag team run over two decades ago.

  • AEW Fan Claims Production Took Disabled Seating At Double Or Nothing

    AEW Fan Claims Production Took Disabled Seating At Double Or Nothing

    A wheelchair user claims AEW production staff took over their paid accessible seating at Double or Nothing 2026.

    The fan, known as Mantis the Dad on social media, says production equipment was set up in the handicapped section, forcing them to stand for the show despite mobility challenges.

    The fan shared their experience on social media following the May 25 event. According to their account, they purchased two ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) seats but found production crew had occupied the space with equipment.

    “Robbed. I paid for seats and the Production crew set up their equipment and we had to stand all night,” the fan wrote. “End up leaving half way through the show. It was in the handicapped section too. When I asked the worker they said ‘we’re not moving.’”

    Fan Left Event Early Due To Accessibility Issue

    The situation resulted in the fan leaving Double or Nothing halfway through the card. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on both visible and non-visible disabilities and requires venues to provide accessible seating for patrons who need it.

    The incident was one of multiple fan complaints from the event. Other attendees reported being stranded after the show when exits outside the arena were shut down and no trains were available for transportation.

  • MJF Wife Reacts to His AEW Double or Nothing Win Against Darby Allin

    MJF Wife Reacts to His AEW Double or Nothing Win Against Darby Allin

    Alicia Atout, wife of AEW World Champion MJF recently reacted to his win at Double or Nothing.

    Atout took to social media to celebrate MJF’s victory at AEW Double or Nothing, where he defeated Darby Allin in a Title vs. Hair match. The win saw MJF capture the AEW World Championship while keeping his hair intact.

    Atout posted on X, the morning after the pay-per-view, clearly relieved her husband avoided the barber’s chair. Her reaction highlighted both the title win and the successful defense of MJF’s signature look.

    MJF Becomes Three-Time AEW World Champion

    MJF defeated Darby Allin in the main event of Double or Nothing in Queens, New York, becoming AEW World Champion for the third time in his career. The Title vs. Hair stipulation meant the loser would have their head shaved, adding extra stakes to an already intense rivalry.

    The match featured brutal spots, including Allin hitting a Coffin Drop off scaffolding through a table that left the back of his head busted open. MJF ultimately secured the victory with a top-rope tombstone piledriver, ending Allin’s challenge and keeping his hair.

    Immediately after the match, MJF posted his own reaction on Twitter, mocking anyone who thought he would actually lose his hair. He celebrated becoming a three-time world champion at 30 years old and dismissed critics with characteristic brashness.

    The victory marks another chapter in MJF’s decorated AEW career and continues his rivalry with Darby Allin. For Atout, the result meant celebrating both a championship win and no trip to the barber.

  • Video: Fans Left Stranded After AEW Double or Nothing

    Video: Fans Left Stranded After AEW Double or Nothing

    AEW presented another impressive PPV from Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York, tonight. The company announced a sell-out for the show with 15,015 people in attendance, setting a new all-time attendance record for the venue.

    From the surprise return of Kyle Fletcher to Christian Cage & Adam Copeland becoming the new tag team champions, the show gave people a lot to talk about. The main event saw MJF defeating Darby Allin to become a three-time AEW Champion. The PPV then finally ended at around 12 am EST with a shocking heel turn.

    Fans Left Stranded After Double or Nothing

    While the event itself went smoothly, the fans in attendance found themselves struggling after the show. Many shared videos on social media showing difficulty getting out of the arena. One attendee shared footage of a large group stuck outside, claiming exits were closed and train access was unavailable.

    “Ummmm pls help us,” the fan posted on X, formerly Twitter, along with video of the scene. In a follow-up post, they added, “This is so bad, I’m confused.”

    Another fan questioned the venue operations, asking ‘how the actual fuck do you close an entire exit????’ The posts sparked immediate concern among wrestling fans about safety protocols and event management.

    AEW has not commented on the trouble of fans after the show yet. Stay tuned for any updates on the story.

  • AEW Champion Turns Heel At Double or Nothing

    AEW Champion Turns Heel At Double or Nothing

    Kevin Knight has turned.

    Tonight’s Double or Nothing PPV was main-evented by the AEW World Championship match between MJF and Darby Allin. Maxwell had to put his hair on the line to get the rematch. Having defended the title more than half a dozen times during his short reign, Darby Allin was pretty beat up entering the match.

    The exhaustion finally caught up with the champ at the end of the bout as he passed out while trying to lock the challenger in the Scorpion Deathlock. MJF was then able to take advantage of the situation and pick up the victory.

    Kevin Knight Turns Heel

    Kevin Knight showed up after the bell to stop the new champion from hurting the defeated star. As MJF retreated to the stage, however, Knight himself delivered a UFO splash to Darby who had been secured on a stretcher.

    Fans have noted that this heel turn was already predicted earlier this week as the TNT Champion had warned Darby not to let people down in a promo on Collision:

    It’s unknown if Darby Allin will be taking any time off after his loss. Knight’s tag team partner Mike Bailey, has not reacted to his turn and we will have to see if the partnership between the two continues after tonight.

  • AEW Steps Up For Hospitalized Wrestling Superfan Vladimir

    AEW Steps Up For Hospitalized Wrestling Superfan Vladimir

    AEW has made arrangements for longtime wrestling superfan Vladimir Abouzeide to watch Double or Nothing 2026 from his hospital bed. The promotion reached out to ensure Abouzeide could follow the pay-per-view after a recent fall left him unable to attend in person.

    Abouzeide remains hospitalized in New York City following a serious fall earlier this month. According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, who shared updates with permission from Abouzeide’s sister, Vlad was walking with her when he suddenly fell and struck his head on the concrete.

    The fall resulted in a major concussion, and there was initial concern about bleeding on the brain. Johnson reported that Abouzeide is believed to be out of imminent danger regarding the bleeding, though he will remain hospitalized for some time with no timetable for his release.

    The accident stemmed from balance issues tied to Parkinson’s disease, which Abouzeide has been battling for several years.

    Abouzeide has been a fixture at wrestling events going back to the 1980s. WWE named him the company’s only officially recognized superfan at WrestleMania 37 in 2021, and his decades of fandom were chronicled in the 2023 documentary Superfan: The Story of Vladimir.

    Double or Nothing 2026 takes place tonight at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. Abouzeide would almost certainly have been in the crowd for AEW’s first pay-per-view inside New York City.

    The company’s move to bring the show to his hospital room instead stands as a kind gesture toward a beloved figure in the wrestling community.

  • AEW Double Or Nothing Tracking to Strong Pay-Per-View Buys

    AEW Double Or Nothing Tracking to Strong Pay-Per-View Buys

    AEW Double or Nothing is tracking toward one of the strongest pay-per-view buy numbers in company history, according to Dave Meltzer.

    On Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer said advance buys for the event are running well ahead of the usual pace for an AEW pay-per-view, though he cautioned that advance numbers can be hard to read.

    “I’ve heard when it comes to advances on pay-per-view, it’s kind of weird because almost everybody buys day of, so I don’t know what it means, but I do know that the pay-per-view buys ahead of time, as of yesterday afternoon, were way above normal. I expect a pretty big one,” Meltzer said.

    He credited the title vs. hair stipulation in the AEW World Championship match between Darby Allin and MJF for a sharp spike in secondary-market ticket demand.

    “I checked yesterday and the scalper price to get in was $153, which means the secondary market tripled from the announcement of the hair match,” Meltzer said. “They were gonna sell out without the hair stipulation. They were tracking to sell out before that. They would not have sold out so quickly without it, but the stipulation absolutely worked, especially on the secondary market.”

    Double or Nothing is sold out, with 14,028 tickets distributed and the gate closing in on $1.5 million as of Friday.

    Meltzer noted that figure would make it the second-biggest non-WWE gate in the history of United States pro wrestling.

    AEW Double or Nothing Lineup

    • Darby Allin (c) vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship in a title vs. hair match
    • Thekla (c) vs. Hikaru Shida vs. Kris Statlander vs. Jamie Hayter for the AEW Women’s World Championship
    • Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Championship
    • FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) (c) vs. Adam Copeland & Christian Cage for the AEW World Tag Team Championship in an I Quit street fight, with Copeland and Cage forced to disband if they lose
    • Jon Moxley (c) vs. Kyle O’Reilly for the AEW Continental Championship
    • Chris Jericho, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Kenny Omega, Jack Perry & The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) vs. The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona), Mark Davis, Andrade El Idolo, Clark Connors & David Finlay in a Stadium Stampede match
    • Will Ospreay vs. Samoa Joe in an Owen Hart men’s tournament quarterfinal
    • Swerve Strickland vs. Bandido in an Owen Hart men’s tournament quarterfinal
    • Athena vs. Mina Shirakawa in an Owen Hart women’s tournament quarterfinal

    The Buy In pre-show features Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe, Roderick Strong, Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall against Anthony Agogo, Lee Moriarty, Carlie Bravo, Shawn Dean & Shane Taylor; Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) (c) defending the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship against Viva Van & Zayda Steel in a five-minute title eliminator; and Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta) against The Opps (Hook, Katsuyori Shibata & Anthony Bowens).

  • AEW Double Or Nothing Sets Second-Biggest US Gate Ever

    AEW Double Or Nothing Sets Second-Biggest US Gate Ever

    AEW Double or Nothing 2026 has locked in the second-biggest live gate in history for a non-WWE wrestling show in the United States, a milestone reached before the sold-out pay-per-view even takes place. The event runs Sunday, May 24, at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York.

    The live gate is reported to sit just under $1.5 million. Among non-WWE wrestling shows in the U.S., that figure trails only last year’s All In: Texas, which drew a bigger crowd inside a far larger stadium.

    On a worldwide basis, Double or Nothing ranks fourth overall in AEW gate revenue. It sits behind All In: Texas and the company’s two All In events at Wembley Stadium in 2023 and 2024, the biggest box office draws in company history.

    Ticket sales have climbed sharply compared to last year’s Double or Nothing. When gates are adjusted for inflation, only a small number of non-WWE shows across wrestling history rank higher.

    The event marks the first wrestling card ever held at Louis Armstrong Stadium, the U.S. Open venue inside the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

    With the building sold out, AEW has secured one of the largest box office totals in its history before final walk-up sales are even added. AEW confirmed the New York City venue back in February.

    The show is headlined by a Title vs. Hair match for the AEW World Championship, with Darby Allin (c) defending against MJF. A loss means MJF has his head shaved.

    The card also brings back the Stadium Stampede match and opens the men’s and women’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup tournaments. The full Double or Nothing lineup has continued to grow in the weeks leading into Memorial Day weekend.

  • Mick Foley’s First AEW Appearance Announced

    Mick Foley’s First AEW Appearance Announced

    Mick Foley is heading to AEW, with Tony Khan announcing that Foley and Renee Paquette will co-host the Double Or Nothing Buy In show this Sunday.

    Khan made the announcement on social media.

    “Before AEW Double Or Nothing, watch The Buy In FREE before the PPV this Sunday! Your new co-hosts are Renee Paquette and Mick Foley! Foley’s coming back to TBS, where he ran wild as Cactus Jack! Don’t miss his first night in AEW on Sunday.”

    The Buy In airs for free on YouTube one hour before Double Or Nothing, which starts at 8 PM ET. Past Buy In hosts have included Paquette, RJ City, and Jeff Jarrett.

    Jon Alba of Sports Illustrated previously reported that AEW had expressed real interest in working with Foley. Foley’s WWE Legends deal expired this month, opening the door for outside appearances.

    Double or Nothing takes place on Sunday, May 24. The updated card for Double or Nothing includes:

    • AEW World Championship: Darby Allin (c) vs. MJF in title vs. hair
    • AEW Women’s World Championship: Thekla (c) vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander vs. Hikaru Shida
    • AEW World Tag Team Championship: FTR (c) vs. Adam Copeland & Christian Cage in I Quit (If C&C lose, they will retire the team)
    • AEW International Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita
    • Stadium Stampede: Chris Jericho, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Jack Perry, Kenny Omega, & Young Bucks vs. Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, Mark Davis, Andrade, David Finlay, & Clark Connors
    • Owen Hart men’s tournament quarterfinal: Will Ospreay vs. Samoa Joe
    • Owen Hart men’s tournament quarterfinal: Swerve Strickland vs. Bandido
    • Owen Hart women’s tournament quarterfinal: Willow Nightingale vs Alex Windsor
  • MJF Makes $500K Offer Ahead of AEW Double or Nothing 2026

    MJF Makes $500K Offer Ahead of AEW Double or Nothing 2026

    MJF has made a luring offer to former AEW TNT Champion Sammy Guevara.

    ‘The Salt of The Earth’ took to social media with a direct financial proposition for Sammy Guevara ahead of Guevara’s scheduled match against AEW World Champion Darby Allin. The offer came with a clear price tag and even clearer intentions.

    Before this week’s episode of AEW Collision, MJF posted a message aimed squarely at Guevara. The post didn’t mince words about what he wanted.

    “Hey shithead, @sammyguevara. If you win the match tonight I’ll give you 500k. Get the job done,” MJF wrote.

    The timing of the offer adds another layer to MJF’s ongoing issues with Darby Allin. MJF is currently scheduled to challenge Allin in a Hair vs. Title match at AEW Double or Nothing.

    Darby Allin’s Championship Run

    Darby Allin has been one of AEW’s most active world champions since defeating MJF for the title at AEW Dynasty. The champion has already racked up several successful title defenses while maintaining his fighting champion approach to the role.

    That puts Sammy Guevara directly in the middle of one of AEW’s biggest rivalries heading into Double or Nothing.

    Whether MJF is seriously offering Guevara half a million dollars or simply trying to create chaos before Collision remains unclear.

  • Kazuchika Okada vs. Konosuke Takeshita Set for Double Or Nothing

    Kazuchika Okada vs. Konosuke Takeshita Set for Double Or Nothing

    Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita will face off for the AEW International Championship at Double Or Nothing

    Kazuchika Okada will defend the AEW International Championship against Konosuke Takeshita at Double Or Nothing on Sunday, May 24. The match was officially confirmed on the April 17 episode of AEW Collision.

    The bout was originally agreed to before AEW Dynasty, with Okada and Takeshita working together against the Young Bucks as part of the arrangement. However, Takeshita walked out on Okada during that tag team match, leaving the champion to take the pinfall loss.

    Don Callis Attempts to Cancel the Match

    On Collision, Don Callis attempted to void the agreement, arguing that Takeshita’s actions at Dynasty nullified the deal. Callis stated he could get Okada out of the Double Or Nothing match given how Takeshita didn’t uphold his end of the bargain.

    Okada rejected that decision, insisting he still wanted the match. The champion made it clear he welcomes the challenge, pointing out that he is a champion unlike Takeshita.

  • AEW Double or Nothing 2026 Date and Location Confirmed

    AEW Double or Nothing 2026 has an official date and location. According to an exclusive report from the New York Post, the pay-per-view is set for Sunday, May 24 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York.

    The 14,000-plus-seat venue — part of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center — marks AEW\’s first-ever pay-per-view event inside the five boroughs of New York City.

    The company has previously hosted Dynamite: Grand Slam at the adjacent Arthur Ashe Stadium from 2021–2024, making this the fifth time AEW has run an event from the complex.

    AEW has consistently run pay-per-views in the New York area, with past stops at Nassau Coliseum, UBS Arena, and Prudential Center, but Double or Nothing 2026 will be the first to take place within New York City proper.

    MJF Weighs In

    AEW World Champion MJF, a Long Island native, spoke to the Post about the significance of an NYC pay-per-view, even if his feelings about the five boroughs are characteristically complicated.

    \”When people think of America, when they don\’t live in America, they think of New York,\” MJF said. \”The most famous professional wrestler who ever lived, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, is from New York.\”

    MJF, who returns to defend the title against \”Hangman\” Adam Page at AEW Revolution on March 15, expects to still be champion by the time Double or Nothing rolls around.

    He captured the belt at Worlds End in December, defeating Page, Samoa Joe, and Swerve Strickland in a four-way match to begin his second AEW World Championship reign.

    Tickets and Presale Info

    Tickets for AEW Double or Nothing go on sale Monday, March 9 at 10 a.m. ET. Presales begin the week of March 2 at Ticketmaster and AEWTix.com.

    SEScoops will have full coverage of Double or Nothing 2026 as the card takes shape in the coming months.

  • AEW Double or Nothing Heading to Louis Armstrong Stadium

    All Elite Wrestling is bringing one of its signature pay-per-view events to a new venue in New York City this spring, according to a report from Andrew Zarian.

    AEW Double or Nothing is scheduled to take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. The venue, which typically hosts tennis matches as part of the U.S. Open, holds approximately 14,000 seats for tennis.

    AEW\’s New York Expansion

    This marks the first wrestling event to be held at Louis Armstrong Stadium, though the venue has hosted other sporting events. A boxing match was held at the stadium in July 2025.

    AEW has become a regular presence in New York in recent years, particularly with its Grand Slam events at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows. The company has successfully filled the larger Arthur Ashe Stadium, which holds over 23,000 fans, for previous New York shows.

    Louis Armstrong Stadium is located in the same Flushing Meadows–Corona Park complex as Arthur Ashe Stadium, both serving as venues for the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

    Date Still To Be Announced

    While the location has been reported, AEW has not officially announced a date for Double or Nothing 2026. The event traditionally takes place in late May, dating back to the company\’s first pay-per-view in 2019.

    Double or Nothing is one of AEW\’s \”big four\” annual pay-per-view events, alongside Revolution, All Out, and Full Gear. The event has historically been held in Las Vegas, though the company has occasionally moved it to other markets.

    With the venue secured in New York, fans can expect an official announcement from AEW regarding the date and ticket information in the coming weeks.