Posted on 5/26/125 by Bob Magee
Buy-In Match: Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay and
Harley Cameron
In the first Buy-In match of AEW Double or Nothing 2025,
Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford faced off against Anna Jay and
Harley Cameron.
The match began with Megan Bayne quickly overpowering Harley
Cameron with impressive physical strength. Bayne and Ford
showcased their chemistry early on, isolating Harley
effectively. Despite the early disadvantage, Jay and Cameron
fought back with high-energy teamwork, creatively using
their agility to counter the raw power of their opponents.
Throughout the match, Ford leveraged her experience
advantage, maintaining control and employing dirty tactics
to keep her team dominant. As the contest intensified, the
momentum shifted multiple times. Bayne continued to
demonstrate her sheer power, delivering impactful throws and
high-impact strikes, while Ford added precise and cunning
attacks, keeping the opposing team on the defensive.
However, Anna and Harley's resilient teamwork kept them
competitive, with moments like a coordinated superplex
exhibiting their synergy.
The closing moments featured Harley Cameron skillfully
escaping a potentially dangerous doomsday device scenario.
Displaying quick thinking, she ultimately scored a pinfall
victory for her team.
Buy-In Match: Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero, Lio Rush and
Action Andretti vs. AR Fox, Bandido, Komander and Hologram
In the second AEW Double or Nothing Buy-In match, Trent
Beretta, Rocky Romero, Lio Rush, and Action Andretti squared
off against AR Fox, Bandido, Komander, and Hologram. Early
action saw the team of Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero, known
collectively as RPG Vice, use their experience advantage to
ground the high-flying opponents, focusing their strategy on
isolating Bandido, the decorated Ring of Honor World
Champion.
Throughout the match, AR Fox showcased his remarkable
athleticism, quickly becoming a crowd favorite with his
agility and innovative offense. However, RPG Vice
effectively slowed the pace, emphasizing a more strategic
and methodical approach that temporarily subdued their high-
flying adversaries.
As the match progressed, Lio Rush and Action Andretti
provided quick, dynamic exchanges, leveraging their
impressive speed and innovative tag maneuvers. The match
pace intensified significantly with the entrance of Komander
and Hologram, who brought a breathtaking aerial assault that
captivated the audience. Komander, in particular,
accelerated the pace of the bout, using his remarkable
agility to execute intricate moves seamlessly.
Late into the match, a notable incident saw Action Andretti
visibly bleeding yet courageously continuing to fight. In a
highlight-reel moment, Bandido and Komander performed an
astounding double-team maneuver from the ropes, further
emphasizing their team's acrobatic superiority.
The match concluded with a spectacular series of aerial
maneuvers from Fox, Bandido, Komander, and Hologram,
highlighted by synchronized top-rope dives, a stunning
assisted 450 splash, and an extraordinary assisted 21 Plex.
This final combination secured the victory for AR Fox,
Bandido, Komander, and Hologram.
Owen Hart Cup Tournament Women’s Final: Mercedes Moné vs.
Jamie Hayter
In the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament Final at AEW
Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné faced Jamie Hayter in an
intense and dramatic bout.
Early on, both competitors tested each other's strength and
agility. Hayter's clear power advantage initially served her
well, grounding Moné and leveraging heavy strikes and
powerful clotheslines. However, Moné strategically targeted
Hayter's vulnerable lower back, relentlessly exploiting the
previous injury with precise and punishing attacks.
Throughout the grueling contest, Moné executed multiple
backstabbers and various submissions aimed explicitly at
Hayter’s back, demonstrating ruthless focus and intensity.
Despite the persistent assault, Hayter displayed remarkable
resilience, continually fighting back with impactful
strikes, suplexes, and a dramatic missile dropkick sequence
that temporarily swung momentum back in her favor.
In the latter stages, both wrestlers executed their
signature moves with increasing desperation. Mercedes
applied her "Statement Maker" submission multiple times,
nearly forcing Hayter to submit. Hayter, showcasing grit,
managed to escape and even counter with her powerful
"Haterade" lariat, seemingly securing victory only for Moné
to narrowly survive the pinfall.
The climax of the match came after an exhaustive exchange,
as Hayter attempted another Haterade. Moné cleverly
countered the maneuver into a devastating, match-ending DDT
variation that led to a decisive three-count.
Mercedes Moné emerged victorious, winning the Owen Hart
Foundation Tournament and maintaining her undefeated streak
in AEW. This monumental victory earned her a future title
shot for the AEW Women’s World Championship at AEW All In
Texas.
FTR vs. Nigel McGuinness and Daniel Garcia
This match opened with tension already evident, with FTR
recently displaying a more ruthless side. Garcia initially
squared off with Cash Wheeler, showcasing technical
wrestling and agility. Wheeler leveraged his strength
advantage, but Garcia’s determination and swift offense kept
him competitive early on.
A major point of interest was McGuinness competing in his
first high-profile tag team match in years. Nigel engaged in
an aggressive confrontation with Dax Harwood, exchanging
fierce chops and strikes, illustrating that he still
possessed the skill and fire from his prime. However, FTR
quickly turned their attention to isolating McGuinness,
targeting him relentlessly and exploiting his ring rust and
previous injuries.
Nigel endured considerable punishment, notably suffering a
brutal "Tower of London" executed by Cash Wheeler onto the
apron, severely weakening him. Garcia, desperate to tag in
and shift momentum, finally received the tag, igniting the
crowd with fiery offense, briefly rallying against both
members of FTR. Garcia's speed and innovative counters
temporarily turned the tide, but FTR's superior teamwork
eventually reasserted their dominance.
In a chaotic sequence, FTR neutralized McGuinness outside
the ring, delivering a devastating Shatter Machine onto the
floor. Meanwhile, Garcia valiantly attempted to combat the
duo alone inside the ring. Demonstrating incredible
resilience, Garcia survived multiple high-impact maneuvers,
including two consecutive piledrivers. Ultimately, however,
Dax Harwood secured a tight Sharpshooter submission hold,
and despite Garcia's heroic refusal to tap, his body gave
out, leading the referee to call the match for FTR.
The aftermath saw visible distress from McGuinness, who
required assistance from Tony Schiavone and Matt Menard due
to injuries sustained in the brutal encounter.
Stretcher Match: Ricochet vs. Mark Briscoe
In a brutally intense stretcher match at AEW Double or
Nothing, Ricochet faced Mark Briscoe in a grudge match
characterized by extreme violence and strategic
ruthlessness.
The bout began explosively, with Ricochet sneak-attacking
Briscoe from behind before the bell even rang. Despite
Ricochet's agility and cunning, Briscoe quickly rallied,
capitalizing on his extensive hardcore wrestling experience.
Briscoe used the ringside environment effectively, battering
Ricochet through the audience area, employing the stretcher
itself as a weapon, and showcasing his trademark unorthodox
style, which included attacks like driving the stretcher
into Ricochet's abdomen.
Ricochet demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic
acumen, countering Briscoe's aggressive approach by
creatively defending himself with various improvised
weapons. A critical moment occurred when Ricochet attempted
a daring shooting star press onto the stretcher, but Briscoe
evaded, causing Ricochet a painful landing. Nevertheless,
Ricochet soon regained the advantage by ingeniously using
cleaning solution to temporarily blind Briscoe, severely
lacerating him, and turning the match's momentum
dramatically.
Despite substantial blood loss, Briscoe continued fighting
aggressively, executing high-risk maneuvers such as a flying
elbow drop from the barricade and landing a punishing Jay
Driller.
The turning point of the match occurred when Ricochet, who
had covertly hidden scissors under the ring, employed them
to viciously wound Briscoe further. Ricochet repeatedly
gouged Briscoe's forehead, intensifying the brutality.
Briscoe, however, managed to resist valiantly, countering
several attacks even amidst heavy bleeding.
Ultimately, Ricochet's calculated use of hidden weapons
proved decisive. He delivered a devastating Spirit Gun to
incapacitate Briscoe completely, finally placing him on the
stretcher and securing him inside the ambulance to conclude
the match.
AEW World Tag Title: The Hurt Syndicate vs. Sons of Texas
In an intense battle for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
at AEW Double or Nothing, reigning champions The Hurt
Syndicate (Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley, accompanied
by MVP and MJF) defended their titles against challengers
Sons of Texas (Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes).
The match opened with Rhodes squaring off against Lashley,
who quickly asserted dominance through raw power and heavy
strikes. Dustin, showcasing his legendary resilience, fought
back valiantly, attempting to match Lashley's physical
intensity. Shelton Benjamin soon entered, displaying his
technical prowess by executing impressive moves, including a
textbook German suplex on Rhodes.
Throughout the match, The Hurt Syndicate utilized cohesive
teamwork, systematically isolating Sammy Guevara and
inflicting significant punishment. Guevara, noted for his
agility and high-flying offense, briefly shifted momentum by
executing quick aerial maneuvers and counters, including a
perfectly timed cutter on Lashley. Yet, Lashley soon
regained control, violently neutralizing Guevara with
authoritative slams and strikes.
Rhodes, fueled by veteran experience and determination,
mounted a spirited comeback. He employed his signature
moves, including a precise powerslam, the "Code Red," and
even an "Unnatural Kick." Guevara supported Rhodes by
delivering a dramatic shooting star press to the floor,
momentarily incapacitating Benjamin and leading to a near
fall after Rhodes executed the "Cross Rhodes."
However, interference and distractions played a pivotal
role. MJF, the newest and controversial member of The Hurt
Syndicate, attempted to influence the outcome but initially
caused more harm than good. His missteps created
opportunities for Sons of Texas to gain advantage
temporarily. Tensions peaked outside the ring when Dustin
confronted MJF, only to receive a punishing spear from
Lashley that sent him crashing through the ringside
barricade.
In the climactic sequence, Guevara attempted a desperate
aerial maneuver targeting Lashley and MJF, only to be
intercepted dramatically by Shelton Benjamin. Benjamin then
seized the moment, delivering a devastating knee strike
followed by a decisive superkick to Guevara's jaw. This
powerful combination sealed the victory, allowing The Hurt
Syndicate to successfully retain their AEW World Tag Team
titles.
AEW Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada vs. Speedball
Mike Bailey
From the outset, the match was characterized by a striking
contrast in styles: Okada's composed, efficient power and
technical expertise against Bailey's relentless agility,
speed, and martial arts prowess. Bailey, never pinned in AEW
prior to this bout, entered with significant momentum and
confidence, immediately challenging Okada’s dominance.
Early in the match, Bailey showcased his agility, executing
swift strikes and using a spectacular Triangle Moonsault to
momentarily stun Okada. However, Okada quickly took control
after strategically attacking Bailey’s leg, capitalizing on
an unfortunate miscalculation where Bailey kicked the steel
ring steps, which clearly hampered Bailey's agility and
ability to execute his offense throughout the match.
Okada, renowned for his methodical wrestling approach,
meticulously targeted Bailey’s injured leg and back,
employing a devastating DDT on the floor and a precise
Dragon Screw leg whip. Despite Okada’s dominance, Bailey
exhibited remarkable resilience, consistently fighting back
with high-impact maneuvers like missile dropkicks and
running shooting star presses.
As the bout intensified, Bailey appeared to turn the tide
with a series of breathtaking maneuvers, including a Falcon
Arrow and several impactful knee drops targeting Okada’s
midsection. A dramatic near-fall came after Bailey delivered
his signature "Time Adventure," nearly capturing the
Continental Championship. Okada narrowly survived by
grabbing the bottom rope at the very last moment.
The match reached a dramatic climax when Bailey, looking to
finish Okada from the top rope, made a critical
miscalculation. Capitalizing instantly, Okada countered
Bailey’s aerial attack mid-air with an impeccably timed and
executed dropkick, followed immediately by his devastating
"Rainmaker" lariat. This swift and decisive combination
allowed Okada to secure the victory and retain the AEW
Continental Championship.
AEW Women’s World Championship: “Timeless” Toni Storm vs.
Mina Shirakawa
Timeless Toni Storm defended her AEW Women's World
Championship against Mina Shirakawa in an intense and
strategic encounter.
From the start, Shirakawa employed a focused strategy,
aggressively targeting Storm's knee, which she previously
injured in their interactions leading up to the event. Mina
quickly attempted submissions, particularly the figure-four
leg lock, aiming to capitalize on Storm's weakened limb.
Storm, resilient and experienced, responded with her
trademark offense, employing headlocks, snap suplexes, and
stiff strikes to counter Mina's relentless assault. Despite
noticeable discomfort from her knee injury, Storm displayed
impressive resilience, repeatedly fending off Mina’s figure-
four attempts and aggressive leg attacks.
Throughout the match, the interference of Storm’s associate,
Luther, played a comical yet minimal role, inadvertently
providing Mina with leverage for high-impact moves, such as
a memorable tornado DDT from Luther’s back.
The action intensified dramatically as both competitors
exchanged powerful strikes, suplexes, and submission
attempts. Mina nearly secured victory several times with
expertly applied figure-four leg locks, repeatedly wrenching
the champion’s already compromised knee. Storm, however,
showcased remarkable grit, frequently reaching the ropes to
break holds despite significant pain.
The climax saw Mina deliver her "Glamorous Driver," leading
to a dramatic near-fall. Storm barely survived, rallying
courageously despite her visibly severe knee pain. After a
series of reversals and counters, including multiple
exchanges of inside cradles, Storm executed a sudden and
decisive headbutt followed swiftly by her devastating "Storm
Zero," successfully pinning Shirakawa to retain the AEW
Women's World Championship.
Following the fiercely contested bout, both competitors
exhibited mutual respect, acknowledging the formidable
challenge they posed to each other.
Anarchy in the Arena
In a wild and chaotic spectacle at AEW Double or Nothing,
the Anarchy in the Arena match featured two formidable
factions: the Death Riders, comprising Jon Moxley, Marina
Shafir, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta, teamed with
AEW's "Founding Fathers," Matthew and Nicholas Jackson (The
Young Bucks); and their opponents, the Opps (Samoa Joe,
Powerhouse Hobbs and Katsuyori Shibata), Kenny Omega, Willow
Nightingale, and Swerve Strickland.
From the start, chaos reigned as the competitors spread
across the Desert Diamond Arena, engaging in fierce,
simultaneous battles throughout the concourse, ringside, and
backstage areas. Samoa Joe initially appeared absent, only
to strategically emerge later from the crowd to swing
momentum for his team, surprising the Death Riders and
briefly gaining an advantage.
Early highlights included Moxley's brutal use of a fork on
Powerhouse Hobbs, viciously carving at his forehead and
causing severe bleeding. Concurrently, Willow Nightingale,
resilient despite severe punishment, fought relentlessly
against Marina Shafir, including an innovative sequence
involving a frying pan from catering.
Significant brutality ensued as Claudio Castagnoli and
Wheeler Yuta viciously engaged Shibata and Omega, with
violent exchanges involving weapons like trash cans, chairs,
and barbed wire. The Young Bucks notably targeted opponents
with high-impact maneuvers and taunting antics, parodying
opponents and mocking their signature moves.
Amidst the mayhem, an unforgettable, cringe-inducing moment
occurred as Marina Shafir used a staple gun against
opponents, including stapling tongues in a graphic display.
Willow Nightingale was gruesomely chained by her earlobe to
a ring post, dramatically incapacitating her temporarily.
Late in the match, Mark Briscoe dramatically returned, still
bloodied from his earlier stretcher match against Ricochet,
to provide crucial assistance against the Death Riders.
However, Gabe Kidd made a critical intervention as a
surprise wildcard, brutally assaulting opponents and
significantly shifting momentum back toward Moxley’s team.
The climax involved an electrifying series of sequences,
including multiple devastating table spots, a forklift-
assisted dive by Takeshita, thumbtacks being forcibly
inserted into mouths before vicious knee strikes, and an
array of finishers delivered amidst the destruction.
Ultimately, Swerve Strickland emerged as a pivotal figure,
executing a modified Swerve Stomp with thumbtack-adorned
shoes onto Nicholas Jackson, sealing the brutal and
unforgettable victory.
Trios Match: Paragon vs. the Don Callis Family
In a heated and dynamic trios match, the Don Callis Family
(Konosuke Takeshita, Josh Alexander, and Kyle Fletcher)
faced off against Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, and
Roderick Strong), further intensifying an already explosive
rivalry.
The match opened with Adam Cole, the reigning TNT Champion,
squaring off against Konosuke Takeshita, immediately
showcasing high-level technique and hard-hitting offense.
Both sides displayed strategic teamwork early, frequently
tagging in and out to maintain a fresh advantage. Early
tactics saw the Don Callis Family aggressively targeting
Roderick Strong, isolating him with a punishing offensive
onslaught both inside and outside the ring, aided by timely
interference from Don Callis himself.
Strong valiantly fought back, executing counters like a
remarkable reversal of Takeshita's Blue Thunder Bomb.
However, the constant interference from Don Callis and his
associate Lance Archer at ringside continually swayed
momentum back to the Callis Family, highlighting their
ruthless approach.
Paragon rallied impressively midway through, particularly
with Adam Cole unleashing a rapid offensive flurry including
precise strikes and a Backstabber on Josh Alexander. Kyle
O'Reilly and Roderick Strong further energized their team
with technical maneuvers and submission holds, notably
O'Reilly's fluid transitions into submission attempts and a
fierce exchange of ankle locks between O'Reilly and
Alexander.
The match built toward an exciting climax filled with near
falls and dramatic interventions. Notably, Kyle Fletcher,
despite an earlier injury to his leg caused by a targeted
kick, impressively executed a high-impact brainbuster on
Kyle O'Reilly. Despite visibly struggling with his leg
injury, Fletcher secured a critical pinfall victory for the
Don Callis Family, demonstrating his toughness and
resilience.
Post-match chaos erupted as Archer, Rocky Romero, and Trent
Beretta, additional associates of the Don Callis Family,
stormed the ring to continue the assault on Paragon. The
numbers advantage briefly overwhelmed Cole, Strong, and
O'Reilly, but a shocking series of appearances dramatically
reversed the odds. Brody King and Tomohiro Ishii,
longstanding rivals of the Don Callis Family, rushed to
Paragon's aid, quickly followed by the stunning arrival of
New Japan Pro-Wrestling icon Hiroshi Tanahashi.
Tanahashi's unexpected presence energized the crowd and
decisively swung momentum back to Paragon's side. With the
reinforcements clearing out the Don Callis Family members,
Kyle Fletcher found himself isolated and vulnerable.
Capitalizing on this opportunity, Adam Cole delivered a
powerful final strike—the "Boom"—to Fletcher, leaving
Paragon standing tall and victorious in spirit, despite the
official match outcome.
Owen Hart Cup Tournament Men’s Final: Hangman Adam Page vs.
Will Ospreay
In an exhilarating and intense finale of the 2025 Owen Hart
Foundation Men's Tournament, Hangman Adam Page faced off
against Will Ospreay, marking their first-ever singles
encounter in their storied careers.
The bout opened with palpable emotion, with Ospreay visibly
more fired-up and restless, contrasted by Hangman's composed
demeanor. Initially, both athletes showcased impressive
chain wrestling and technical counters, each trying to
establish an early advantage. Early momentum swung back and
forth with neither competitor gaining sustained control,
emphasizing their familiarity and extensive scouting of each
other's strategies.
The match intensified dramatically as Hangman focused his
offense strategically on Ospreay's vulnerable lower back,
exploiting damage inflicted early when Ospreay awkwardly
landed during an aerial maneuver. Despite visible pain,
Ospreay demonstrated remarkable resilience and aerial
precision, executing high-risk offense such as the Sasuke
Special and the Sky Twister Press, maintaining a fierce pace
despite his growing physical toll.
The turning point came as both competitors exchanged
devastating strikes on the ring apron, a dangerous
territory. Ospreay delivered a harrowing OsCutter onto the
apron, severely spiking Hangman's head. This vicious
maneuver momentarily incapacitated Page and nearly led to a
count-out victory for Ospreay. However, Hangman dramatically
beat the referee’s count at nine, only to narrowly survive a
subsequent brutal Hidden Blade elbow strike.
A visibly frustrated Ospreay aggressively slammed Hangman’s
head into the announce table, displaying a ruthless edge
rarely seen from him. The violence escalated further when
Hangman executed a Dead Eye piledriver onto a collapsing
announce table, devastating Ospreay and severely
exacerbating his back injury.
In the final explosive moments, Ospreay invoked Kenny Omega
by attempting Omega’s signature One-Winged Angel—a symbolic
act referencing their shared history. However, Hangman
escaped, responding by paying homage to Swerve Strickland
with a dramatic counter of his own. Ultimately, Hangman
landed a thunderous Buckshot Lariat—arguably the most
powerful he’s ever executed—finally securing the three-count
and victory in an unforgettable climax.
This monumental win crowned Hangman Adam Page as the winner
of the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament and earned him
an opportunity to challenge AEW World Champion Jon Moxley on
July 12th at AEW All In Texas.