It’s time for the Daily Drop on May 26, 2024. It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and AEW Double or Nothing is going down tonight. Naturally, it’s going to be a big day for pro wrestling news.
Before we really get started, on this Memorial Day weekend, SEScoops honors the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We remember their courage and dedication, and extend our deepest gratitude to their families and loved ones.
The Zero Hour pre-show for AEW Double or Nothing 2024 will stream live from 6:30 PM Eastern and can be watched for free on AEW’s official YouTube channel and Bleacher Report. The main pay-per-view will begin at 8:00 PM EST and will be available via Bleacher Report for $50 USD.
The Bleacher Report app is accessible on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile devices, and their website. You can find the 2024 AEW Double or Nothing card here.
- Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo: Singles match (Zero-Hour Match)
- The Acclaimed (Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, and “Daddy Ass” Billy Gunn) vs. Cage of Agony (Brian Cage and Gates of Agony (Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun)): Trios match (Zero-Hour Match)
- Adam Copeland (c) vs. Malakai Black: Barbed Wire Steel Cage match for the AEW TNT Championship
- Roderick Strong (c) (with Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) vs. Will Ospreay: Singles match for the AEW International Championship
- Trent Beretta vs. Orange Cassidy: Singles match
- Bang Bang Gang (Jay White and The Gunns (Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn)) (c) vs. Death Triangle (Pac, Rey Fénix, and Penta El Zero Miedo) (with Alex Abrahantes): Trios match for the Unified World Trios Championship
- Chris Jericho (c) (with Big Bill) vs. Hook vs. Katsuyori Shibata: Three-way FTW Rules match for the FTW Championship
- Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita (with Don Callis): IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Eliminator match (If Takeshita wins, he will receive a future IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match)
- “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) (with Luther and Mariah May) vs. Serena Deeb: Singles match for the AEW Women’s World Championship
- Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Mercedes Moné: Singles match for the AEW TBS Championship
- The Elite (Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry, and The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson)) vs. Team AEW (Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, and FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood)): Anarchy in the Arena match
- Swerve Strickland (c) (with Prince Nana) vs. Christian Cage (with Killswitch, Nick Wayne, and Mother Wayne): Singles match
Now, let’s get into the Daily Drop!
WWE:
Triple H Addresses KOTR Controversy: Randy Orton’s shoulders weren’t 100% down during the entire King of the Ring finals finish, and fans noticed. After the event, Triple H said that he didn’t get to see that angle from his vantage point during the show, but he saw the tape. He then said that GUNTHER and Orton will collide again down the line.
The Great Khali’s New Tattoo: Tattoos are very popular all over the world, and WWE Hall of Famer the Great Khali just got a giant neck tattoo that would rival Cody Rhodes’ American Nightmare logo. It’s a pretty impressive piece of art, especially if you consider how massive Khali’s neck really is.
SummerSlam Title Matches: Nia Jax and GUNTHER won the 2024 Queen and King of the Ring tournaments respectively. They will now get title matches for their brands at SummerSlam. GUNTHER will either face Drew McIntyre or Damian Priest, as the Scottish Psychopath was booked to face the Judgment Day leader for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Clash at the Castle on June 15.
More WWE Cuts: The company fired two more executives as Beth Fisher, WWE’s Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, was let go after 13 years. Also, Tavia Hartley, listed as a Talent Operations and Appearances Manager, was also released.
SEScoops‘ ongoing WWE release and departure tracker has been updated to reflect these latest cuts.
AEW:
Double or Nothing: AEW is preparing to bring another Double or Nothing event to fans. This will mark the company’s five-year anniversary, and you may find a comprehensive breakdown of the event here.
Hiroshi Tanahashi Returns to AEW: New Japan Pro Wrestling’s President Hiroshi Tanahashi appeared on the May 25 episode of AEW Collision. He was the mystery partner for Claudio Castagnoli and Daniel Garcia in a trios match against Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch). Tanahashi secured the win by hitting Vincent with a Sling Blade and High Fly Flow. With Forbidden Door on June 30, his booking for the event is awaited.
Sting’s Son: Darby Allin revealed that Sting’s son, Steven Borden, who is a former tight end for the University of Kentucky football team, is staying at his house and training to be a pro wrestler. Steven is sleeping in a tent in Allin’s front yard. Initially, Steven hadn’t considered wrestling, but his involvement at AEW Revolution sparked his interest. He portrayed the Wolfpac version of Sting in his entrance.
Absent AEW Star Spotted Before DoN: AEW star Juice Robinson is in Las Vegas for this weekend’s AEW Double or Nothing event. Robinson, a member of the Bang Bang Gang and husband to AEW star Toni Storm, has been sidelined since November 2023 due to a back injury requiring surgery. He last competed on the November 1 episode of AEW Dynamite.
Upcoming Pro Wrestling Pay-Per-View Events:
- Double or Nothing (May 26, 2024): MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- WWE NXT Battleground (June 9, 2024): UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
- WWE Clash at the Castle (June 15, 2024): OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
- Forbidden Door Event (June 30, 2024): UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
- WWE Money in the Bank (July 6, 2024): Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- WWE NXT Heatwave (July 7, 2024): Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada