AEW Double or Nothing 2020: 5 Things that should happen at the PPV

AEW Double or Nothing 2020 takes place this Saturday night
AEW Double or Nothing 2020 takes place this Saturday night

With AEW nearing the end of their first full year in business, the promotion will present their second-annual Double or Nothing pay-per-view on 23rd May.

AEW may have been forced to move the show from its original location of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, but there is still plenty at stake as the company holds one of their marquee events at Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida - in front of just a few select employees.

What's in store at AEW Double or Nothing?

Double or Nothing will see no less than three AEW titles on the line, including the guaranteed coronation of the first-ever AEW TNT Champion, as Cody Rhodes meets Lance Archer in the finals of the championship tournament.

The long-running battle between The Elite and The Inner Circle will continue at AEW Double or Nothing, with the two warring factions competing in a Stadium Stampede match.

In addition, one member of the AEW roster will guarantee themselves a future AEW World Championship shot - as nine participants battle in what is sure to be an action-packed Casino Ladder match.

On top of a full card of intriguing bouts, boxing legend "Iron" Mike Tyson will also be in attendance. AEW Double or Nothing 2020 has the makings of a great pay-per-view event - and here are five things that should happen on the show.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the article belong to the writer and doesn't necessarily represent Sportskeeda's stand.


#5 Brodie Lee should become AEW World Champion

Brodie Lee challenges Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship at Double or Nothing.
Brodie Lee challenges Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship at Double or Nothing.

In recent months, AEW have invested a significant amount of time focusing on Brodie Lee and his Dark Order faction. At Double or Nothing, Brodie Lee will compete in his first pay-per-view match for the company as he challenges current AEW World Champion Jon Moxley.

Given how early "The Exhalted One" is in his AEW career, Lee really needs to pull off the victory over Moxley and take the title. A failure for the leader of The Dark Order would stall his momentum before he has even truly had the chance to make his mark in AEW.

Truthfully, Jon Moxley does not need the AEW Championship to stand out as a compelling character in any case. The former Dean Ambrose has been a headline act for many years and the story of him chasing Brodie Lee for revenge would work well.

If AEW are serious about establishing Brodie Lee as a headline attraction, then he should leave Double or Nothing with the promotion's top prize in tow.

#4 A big debut

The team formerly known as The Revival should debut at AEW Double or Nothing.
The team formerly known as The Revival should debut at AEW Double or Nothing.

Last year's AEW Double or Nothing event saw a major debut, as Jon Moxley made his first appearance for the promotion at the end of the night.

Similar to the way that WWE historically gives new talent their debut on the RAW after WrestleMania, AEW should make a tradition out of unveiling their newest signings at their annual Double or Nothing event.

This year, there is one clear choice as to who that debuting act should be: The team formerly known as The Revival.

It is an open secret that AEW plans to work with the duo, who now go by the names of Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood. The arrival of the team was even teased on a recent episode of Being The Elite.

Some might argue that such a debut would be wasted in an empty arena setting. The problem comes in that we just do not know when AEW fans will be allowed to attend live shows again.

The former Revival are ready to go now. Mouth-watering bouts against the likes of The Young Bucks and The Lucha Brothers await. AEW should pull the trigger on their debut at Double or Nothing.

#3 Mike Tyson should get physically involved

Mike Tyson will appear at AEW Double or Nothing this weekend.
Mike Tyson will appear at AEW Double or Nothing this weekend.

Now, AEW has already suggested that this one will happen at Double or Nothing - but, nevertheless, it is something that absolutely should happen!

AEW has pulled off a major coup by arranging for former undisputed World Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson to appear at Double or Nothing. "Iron Mike" is advertised as being at the event to present the new AEW TNT Championship to either Cody Rhodes or Lance Archer.

However, Mike Tyson's role should extend beyond this. The 53-year-old Tyson has made headlines around the world recently, as rumors of an unlikely comeback to combat sports have gathered pace.

Mike Tyson is a huge self-confessed professional wrestling fan and was at last year's AEW Double or Nothing event as a spectator. This year, though, with all the interest currently surrounding him, it surely makes sense to have him do more than just present a title belt.

Even if Tyson were just to get momentarily involved in the AEW TNT Championship match towards its conclusion, clips of his appearance are certain to go viral. Mike Tyson is in shape and can make a real impact. Expect AEW to use this to their advantage at Double or Nothing.

#2 The Inner Circle should defeat The Elite

The first-ever Stadium Stampede match is set for AEW Double or Nothing.
The first-ever Stadium Stampede match is set for AEW Double or Nothing.

AEW Double or Nothing will see another chapter written in the rivalry between The Elite and The Inner Circle.

The two stables have been feuding on and off throughout the promotion's existence. This time the two groups will meet in a Stadium Stampede match.

The "Stadium" concerned is TIAA Bank Field, the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team, and is connected to Daily's Place - where the rest of the AEW Double or Nothing card will take place.

A first for AEW, the match seems likely to be similar to a standard street fight, except that it will unfold in a venue that usually hosts American Football.

Now, however, is not the time for The Elite to get the better of Chris Jericho's group. Before the current world health situation unfolded, AEW had been due to debut a War Games-style match known as Blood and Guts.

AEW had hyped the match with the tagline: "2 rings, 1 giant covered cage, you know the rest." The match was postponed when AEW had to move all of their shows to a closed set.

The double ring, caged-based bout is the perfect setting for the conclusion of the longest-running feud in AEW history. It may take a while to be able to stage, but it should be in this type of match that The Elite finally triumph.

For this to happen, though, The Inner Circle must continue to frustrate The Elite by emerging victorious at AEW Double or Nothing.

#1 Cody Rhodes should win the AEW TNT Championship in the main event

Cody Rhodes should close AEW Double or Nothing with a championship win.
Cody Rhodes should close AEW Double or Nothing with a championship win.

Previously in this article, it has been suggested that heels should win two of the major matches at AEW Double or Nothing.

To balance this, Cody Rhodes should become the first AEW TNT Champion on Saturday night - and he should do so in the main event of the show.

Given the involvement of Mike Tyson, Cody Rhodes' championship tournament final against Lance Archer is, arguably, the biggest match on the AEW Double or Nothing card.

By ending the pay-per-view with a championship victory for their biggest babyface, AEW will be delivering a positive ending for its fans. Also, as Cody is unable to challenge for the AEW World Championship, a run as TNT Champion for "The American Nightmare" makes a lot of sense.

Cody Rhodes and Lance Archer have developed a heated, personal rivalry in recent times. A championship for Cody - presented by Mike Tyson no less - is the perfect way to close AEW Double or Nothing 2020.

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