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The third edition of AEW's marquee event, Double or Nothing, is less than a week away. During the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, the company revealed the entire match card for the pay-per-view. With nine matches confirmed for Double or Nothing 2021, it will certainly be a must-see event.
One of the most intriguing matches scheduled for Double or Nothing is the 21-man Casino Battle Royale. The winner will be guaranteed a future AEW World Title shot. It's a golden opportunity for a wrestler to take his career to bigger heights.
AEW has already announced 20 participants for the Battle Royale. Additionally, a mystery entrant will most likely be revealed during the match itself.
In 2019, Hangman Page came out from the 21st spot to win the Casino Battle Royale. However, he failed to capture the AEW World Title. In fact, the winner from the Battle Royale has never won the AEW World Championship. It remains to be seen if this mini-streak will be broken this year.
There are numerous possibilities as to who could fill the final spot. Let's take a look at five possibilities for the AEW Casino Battle Royale mystery entrant.
#5 Frankie Kazarian could pursue a new solo route in AEW
The Casino Battle Royale could be an interesting choice for Frankie Kazarian's career moving forward. Not long ago, he was forced to split up with his longtime partner Christopher Daniels.
A career that seems to be going nowhere could be revived if AEW serves up Kaz as the mystery entrant. The former AEW Tag Team Champion recently revealed that he is not done in the ring and will bounce back soon.
Kazarian's star power and experience may prove to be a great asset for the Casino Battle Royale. Even if he doesn't end up winning the match, he could elevate several young stars.
But who knows, AEW may have bigger plans for Kazarian. He may even end up winning the Battle Royale to then challenge Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship. This could potentially be a career-changing move.
Kenny Omega would also need a credible babyface opponent if he retains the title this week. Kazarian could effectively fill that spot in the near future.
#4 Christopher Daniels could be gunning for one last AEW World Title shot
Quite similar to Frankie Kazarian, the future of Christopher Daniels' career remains unclear after SCU split up on AEW Dynamite. Daniels even teased his retirement on Twitter.
But we all know that retiring in wrestling is just a thought. AEW can have him partake in the Casino Battle Royale. Daniels may be well past his prime but he still has a lot left in his tank. A potential AEW World Championship match could be on his mind.
A wrestler of his caliber can make a star out of his opponent. He may not be slated to win Battle Royale but can pass the torch on to a younger star.
AEW has a great record of utilizing legends. Daniels could receive similar respect if he enters Battle Royale this Sunday.
The Casino Battle Royale is already filled with legends like Christian Cage, Matt Hardy, and Dustin Rhodes. Adding Daniels to the mix will add more star power to the match.
#3 Paul Wight makes his AEW in-ring debut by entering the Casino Battle Royale
Paul Wight making his AEW in-ring debut in the Casino Battle Royale this Sunday could be one of the most exhilarating moments in the promotion's history.
Interestingly, Paul Wight will also be at ringside during the Casino Battle Royale as part of the commentary team. The legendary star could make his debut as a mystery entrant and go on to win the whole thing.
Wight signed with AEW just a few months ago. But the former WWE superstar has not laced up his boots for Tony Khan's promotion. A man of his size will be an easy pick to win the Casino Battle Royale. Fans will be cheering for the big guy and a surprise element like this should make the live audience pop.
He could then go on to challenge Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship on Dynamite. As surprising as it may seem, this development is a likely possibility at Sunday's pay-per-view.
Paul Wight could change the whole landscape of the AEW men's division if he laces up his boots at Double or Nothing 2021.
#2 Anybody from IMPACT/NJPW/AAA could show up in the AEW Casino Battle Royale
An appearance from an IMPACT, NJPW, or AAA talent would certainly send shockwaves across the industry. AEW has opened the forbidden door to many promotions. Several companies currently work together by trading their talent back and forth.
IMPACT Wrestling star Sami Callihan could prove to be a mystery entrant in the upcoming Battle Royale. He recently interjected himself during an Omega-Moose confrontation, making it clear that he is coming after Kenny Omega.
A potential Battle Royale win could be surprising, but it will give us a great inter-promotion main event in the form of Kenny Omega vs. Sami Callihan.
Similarly, Andrade from AAA could show up as a mystery entrant in the Casino Battle Royale. Ever since the Mexican star parted ways with WWE, he has made it clear that he wants to win the AAA Mega Championship from Kenny Omega and bring the title back to Mexico.
Even Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter stated that the match between Omega-Andrade is in the works for TripleMania 29 this year.
AEW could surprise their fanbase by having Andrade win Casino Battle Royale this Sunday and face Omega for both the AAA and AEW Championships down the line.
NJPW legend Yuji Nagata recently returned to TNT programming after more than twenty years. He may appear at Double or Nothing if AEW allows him to compete in the Casino Battle Royale. Nagata's presence in the match will be huge for AEW.
It's safe to say that if any wrestler from a different promotion appears at Sunday's pay-per-view, it will most likely be a win-win situation for everybody involved, regardless of the result.
#1 Daniel Bryan. In AEW. Imagine that.
Daniel Bryan showing up in AEW has become a collective dream for many wrestling fans. Bryan's professional wrestling future is one of the hottest topics of conversation in the industry, as his contract with WWE expired last month.
The American Dragon is looking for a much lighter wrestling schedule at this stage of his career, and AEW can provide him with the contract he desires. The mere sight of Daniel Bryan's presence in the AEW ring would send shockwaves all over the world.
On top of that, Bryan may very well win the Casino Battle Royale if he enters the match.
He could go on to face Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship, given the fact that fans have always wanted to see them clash on a mainstream scale. The mouth-watering clashes Bryan would have in the company seem innumerable.
But this is a long shot. Several wrestling promotions are looking to sign Daniel Bryan at this point. After all, he is a proven star. IMPACT Wrestling recently teased his arrival in the promotion for their Slammiversary pay-per-view.
At this point, Bryan could just sign back with WWE, and it wouldn't surprise anybody.
The idea of Bryan appearing on AEW may just remain a thought in the end, no matter how desperately fans and critics want to see it happen.
