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All Elite Wrestling started with a bang last year when they aired their first-ever show, Double or Nothing, on May 25, 2019. Considered by many to be a landmark pay-per-view for the wrestling business, the show established AEW as a legitimate competitor - and viable alternative - to WWE.
One year down the line, AEW presents the second edition of their marquee event this Saturday night. One of the most anticipated matches set to take place at Double or Nothing 2020 is the Casino Ladder Match. Nine wrestlers will compete against each other, with the winner getting a future AEW World Championship match.
The rules are as follows - two wrestlers begin the match, and, every 90 seconds, another participant will enter. The winner will be the man who retrieves the casino chip suspended above the ring. Interestingly, the match can be won at any time - even before all participants have entered.
AEW has already confirmed eight participants for the match, but the last participant will be revealed on the show itself. This has led to a lot of speculation as to who could be the mystery entrant. Last year we saw Jon Moxley (formerly Dean Ambrose) make his surprising debut at the show, so could AEW be planning another major appearance this year?
There are a number of exciting possibilities as to who could fill the final spot. Let's take a look at five possible mystery entrants for the Casino Ladder Match at AEW Double or Nothing!
#5 Jeff Cobb
An interesting possibility for the Mystery Entrant in the Casino Ladder Match at AEW Double or Nothing is this man, Jeff Cobb. The former ROH World Television Champion appeared on the February 12 episode of AEW Dynamite. He attacked Jon Moxley on that show alongside The Inner Circle. A week after his AEW debut, he took on Moxley in a singles match, but came up short.
While he did not officially sign with AEW at that time, there's nothing to stop the promotion from signing him now. The winner of the Casino Ladder Match is set to get a future AEW Championship match. If Moxley retains his title against Brodie Lee at Double or Nothing, Jeff Cobb could be an interesting next challenger for him, provided he wins the Casino Ladder match!
#4 Drew Gulak
It was just last week on SmackDown where Drew Gulak competed against Daniel Bryan in the first round of the tournament to crown a new Intercontinental Champion. After a technical masterpiece, he lost the match by submission. It later came out that Gulak had parted ways with the promotion, much to the shock of the WWE Universe.
Reports suggest that the two parties could not agree on a deal to renew Gulak's contract and, hence, he became a free agent. With his contract expiring, Gulak doesn't have a 90-day-no-compete clause to worry about, leading to rumors that he may appear at AEW Double or Nothing.
While he could always choose to resign with WWE, he may also opt to test the waters elsewhere. Drew Gulak could undoubtedly become a huge star in AEW, thanks to his impressive in-ring skills. AEW Superstar Chuck Taylor even teased a reunion with Gulak following his WWE exit. Could Drew Gulak take his chance in the Casino Ladder Match and make a big impact a little over a week after his WWE exit?
#3 Brian Cage
Former Impact World Champion, Brian Cage is no longer with Impact Wrestling after his contract expired after the Hard to Kill PPV in January. He has been healing from injuries ever since, but he recently revealed through his Instagram that he's now cleared for action. Could AEW be his new home?
Brian Cage in AEW?
For those who might not remember, Cage was a part of the "All In" pay-per-view on September 1, 2018 which was promoted by Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks. The independent PPV was a huge success, being the first independent wrestling event in the United States to sell 10,000 tickets since 1993.
Brian Cage was the part of the 19-person Over Budget Battle Royal at the show which was to determine the #1 contender for the ROH World Championship. While he did not win the match, he was one of the biggest names in the match and looked all set to sign with AEW last year and appear at the very first Double or Nothing PPV. While that did not happen then, he is one of those to certainly sign with the promotion in the future and could appear as soon as this Saturday in the Casino Ladder Match, as long as he is fit and healthy to compete!
#2 PAC
While everyone is speculating as to who could be the big mystery entrant, a huge name already on the AEW roster, who missing from the card of Double or Nothing is PAC (formerly known as Neville in WWE). On the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, PAC took some major shots at Orange Cassidy in a promo. With Cassidy already confirmed to be one of the participants in the Casino Ladder Match, there is a chance that PAC might be the surprise entrant who could cost him the match.
PAC at AEW Double or Nothing
Last year, PAC was all set to take on Adam "Hangman" Page at the first Double or Nothing PPV after interrupting him in AEW's inaugural rally. Unfortunately, the match was later canceled due to creative differences and the two wrestled each other a week before the show at Wrestle Pro Gate. Their match ended with Page winning via disqualification. Adam Page would then go on to be the final entrant in last year's Casino Battle Royal and won the match.
While there are travel issues with PAC appearing at the event this year, with AEW owner Tony Khan in the picture, it's not entirely impossible!
#1 Sting
WWE Hall of Famer Sting has been in news lately with the reports of him no longer being under contract with WWE. There has been rumors and speculation over the legend being on his way to AEW.
With AEW 's Cody Rhodes engaging in some interesting social media exchanges with the Stinger, fans have taken it as a sign of a massive debut of the WCW legend on All Elite Wrestling. Added to the fact that Mattel has now announced that a Sting figure will not be a part of their WWE Legend's series, several signs are pointing towards him joining AEW.
Sting to AEW?
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (h/t Cageside Seats), Sting possibly going to AEW could really be a thing. With there being no official confirmation from WWE on Sting's contract, him appearing at Double or Nothing would lead to a huge pop - at least amongst the fans watching at their homes!
Sting last wrestled in September 2015 against Seth Rollins at WWE Night Of Champions for the WWE Championship. While he announced his retirement, we all know how pro wrestling retirements are, right? Could we see him joining the likes of Arn Anderson and Jake "The Snake" Roberts to be the latest edition to the legends roster of AEW?
