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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 5, 2020 2:26:22 GMT 1
 Following the All In pay-per-view event on September 1, 2018, there was speculation abound about a potential new company on the horizon and in early November, several trademarks were filed for several different names. On January 1, 2019, it was officially announced that All Elite Wrestling was to be formed. Tony Khan was confirmed as the President and CEO while Cody Rhodes, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson and Kenny Omega were named Executive Vice Presidents with Brandi Rhodes being the Chief Brand Officer. Cody Rhodes would not be allowed to go by his prior ring name and would simply go by Cody. |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 5, 2020 2:26:33 GMT 1
Male Talent
Ace Romero
Adam Page
Angelico
Austin Gunn
Billy Gunn
Brandon Cutler
Chris Jericho
Christopher Daniels
Chuck Taylor
Cody
Darby Allin
Dustin Rhodes
Evil Uno
Flip Gordon
Frankie Kazarian
Isiah Kassidy
Jack Evans
Jimmy Havoc
Joey Janela
Jungle Boy
Kenny Omega
Kip Sabian
Luchasaurus
Matt Jackson
Matt Sydal
Marko Stunt
Marq Quen
Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF)
Michael Nakazawa
Nick Aldis
Nick Jackson
Orange Cassidy
Ortiz
Pac
Pentagon, Jr.
Peter Avalon
QT Marshall
Rey Fenix
Sammy Guevara
Santana
Shawn Spears
Scorpio Sky
Sonny Kiss
Stu Grayson
Trent Beretta
Female Talent
Aja Kong
Allie
Awesome Kong
Big Swole
Brandi Rhodes
Bea Priestley
Britt Baker
Emi Sakura
Hikaru Shida
Kris Statlander
Kylie Rae
Leva Bates
Nyla Rose
Penelope Ford
Riho
Sadie Gibbs
Tag Teams and Stables
SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Scorpio Sky and Frankie Kazarian)
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson)
Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta)
Luchas Bros (Pentagon, Jr. and Rey Fenix)
Jack Evans and Angelico
Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus and Marko Stunt)
Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson)
Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen)
Proud and Powerful (Santana and Ortiz)
The Gunn Club (Billy and Austin Gunn) |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 5, 2020 2:26:44 GMT 1
Championships
AEW World Championship: Chris Jericho - at AEW's second pay-per-view event, Jericho defeated Jon Moxley to become the first ever AEW World Champion
AEW Tag Team Championship: Proud and Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) - at AEW's second pay-per-view event, Proud and Powerful won a battle royal and defeated The Young Bucks on the same night to become the first ever AEW Tag Team Champions
AEW Women's Championship: Currently vacant |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 5, 2020 2:27:23 GMT 1
Miscellaneous
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 5, 2020 2:33:02 GMT 1
 In a press conference a few days following the formation of the company, Cody announced the first AEW brand pay-per-view event on May 25, 2019 called Double or Nothing. At the press conference, several talents were confirmed to have signed AEW contracts and they included: SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Scorpio Sky and Frankie Kazarian) Adam Page Joey Janela Dr. Britt Baker Pac Chris Jericho Cody promised that more talents would be unveiled in the coming weeks and months. |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 5, 2020 17:35:46 GMT 1
In a press release on AEW's website, the company confirmed more signings that they have made as well as announced the AEW World Championship, AEW Women's Championship and AEW Tag Team Championship. The signees are as follows:
Jimmy Havoc
Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF)
Jungle Boy
Pentagon, Jr.
Fenix
Chuck Taylor
Trent Baretta
Sammy Guevara
Sonny Kiss
Kip Sabian
Penelope Ford
Kylie Rae
Aja Kong
Hikaru Shida
Riho
Also announced in the press release was the first match confirmed for Double or Nothing which is the Casino Battle Royal but no entrants have been confirmed. |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 5, 2020 17:50:04 GMT 1
In the biggest signing drop to date, AEW released a list of signings to the company and they are as follows:
Dustin Rhodes
Jack Evans
Angelico
Brandon Cutler
Luchasaurus
Marko Stunt
Shawn Spears
Orange Cassidy
Santana
Ortiz
Isiah Kassidy
Marq Quen
Ace Romero
Evil Uno
Stu Grayson
Billy Gunn
Austin Gunn
Darby Allin
Michael Nakazawa
Peter Avalon
Nyla Rose
Emi Sakura
Awesome Kong
Bea Priestley
Leva Bates
Sadie Gibbs |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 5, 2020 18:11:04 GMT 1
 Official Double or Nothing Match CardCasino Battle RoyaleFeaturing: Ace Romero, Adam Page, Brandon Cutler, Billy Gunn, Austin Gunn, Jimmy Havoc, Joey Janela, MJF, Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, Marko Stunt, Kip Sabian, Peter Avalon, Orange Cassidy, Michael Nakazawa, Sonny Kiss, Sammy Guevara plus 4 mystery entrants Tag Team MatchThe Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. Lucha Bros (Pentagon, Jr. and Rey Fenix) Singles MatchAwesome Kong vs. Aja Kong Brother vs. BrotherCody vs. Dustin Rhodes Singles MatchDr. Britt Baker vs. Brandi Rhodes Six-Man Tag Team MatchSoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Scorpio Sky and Frankie Kazarian) vs. Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk and El Lindaman) Singles MatchShawn Spears vs. Darby Allin Triple Threat Match with the Winner Advancing to the All Out AEW Championship MatchChris Jericho vs. Pac vs. Kenny Omega |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 7, 2020 0:38:59 GMT 1
Double or Nothing
May 25, 2019Singles MatchDr. Britt Baker defeated Brandi Rhodes via submission at 11:07An interesting way to kick off the pay-per-view with the first match in AEW history showing off two of the best women in the company. The ending saw Baker force Rhodes to submit to the Lockjaw.Six-Man Tag Team MatchSoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Scorpio Sky and Frankie Kazarian) defeated Strong Hearts (Cima, T-Hawk and El Lindaman) via pinfall at 7:54A fast paced match that saw all competitors flying around the ring with lots of hot tags all around. The ending saw Daniels hit T-Hawk with the Angel's Wings to get the pinfall.Singles MatchDarby Allin defeated Shawn Spears via disqualification at 3:06
Not much of a match as it quickly broke down into a brawl and Spears was disqualified moments into the match after hitting Allin with a steel chair.Singles MatchAwesome Kong and Aja Kong fought to a double countout at 6:14A dream match for some saw the two Kongs throw everything they had at one another before both being counted out shortly after the match started.Casino Battle RoyaleJon Moxley won last eliminating Adam Page at 23:45Before the match, it was announced that the winner would challenge for the AEW World Championship at All Out. Jon Moxley was one of 4 mystery participants also including Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer and Diamond Dallas Page. The final 4 of the match were Jon Moxley, Adam Page, Orange Cassidy and Bully Ray. Brother vs. BrotherDustin Rhodes defeated Cody via pinfall at 27:30An excellent back and forth match that saw both brothers throw everything they had at one another. The ending saw Cody preparing to hit the Cross Rhodes when Nick Aldis made his AEW debut, distracting Cody allowing Dustin to roll him up and get the pinfall victory.Tag Team MatchThe Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) defeated Lucha Bros (Pentagon, Jr. and Rey Fenix) via pinfall at 13:27Another fast paced, all out match that saw both teams flying around and getting several near falls and hot tags until Matt hit Fenix with a massive Superkick to get the pinfall victory.Triple Threat Match for a shot at the AEW World ChampionshipChris Jericho defeated Pac and Kenny Omega via pinfall at 21:21Hands down the match of the night and possibly even match of the year as all three men showed their in ring prowess. The ending saw Jericho hit Pac with the Judas Effect to get the pinfall victory followed by a staredown with Jon Moxley. |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Dec 7, 2020 0:46:34 GMT 1
Following Double or Nothing, AEW published a press release detailing several new signings as well as several news items and the signings are as follows:
Nick Aldis
Matt Sydal
QT Marshall
Flip Gordon
Allie
Big Swole
Kris Statlander
Along with these signings, AEW confirmed that there would be a 16 woman tournament to crown the first ever AEW Women's Champion, a tournament that is set to begin at All Out.
AEW has also confirmed that they will make their television debut on October 2, 2019 live on TNT with AEW Dynamite. |
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