AEW Double or Nothing is a yearly professional wrestling pay-per-view event held on Memorial Day weekend by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). First held in 2019, it marked AEW's inaugural PPV and event, making it their flagship show. Double or Nothing, along with All Out, Full Gear, and Revolution, is considered one of AEW's "Big Four" PPVs, representing their most significant quarterly events.
September 2018: Cody Rhodes makes "Double or Nothing" reference
In September 2018, after the success of the independently produced "All In" event, Cody Rhodes made a promo referencing "Double or Nothing." This event was significant as it sowed the seeds for what would become AEW.
September 2018: All In Event Inspires AEW Formation
The success of the independent wrestling event "All In," driven by The Elite (Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega), in September 2018 served as a catalyst for the formation of AEW.
November 5, 2018: Trademarks Filed for "All Elite Wrestling" and "Double or Nothing"
On November 5, 2018, trademarks for "All Elite Wrestling" and "Double or Nothing" were filed, fueling speculation about a new wrestling promotion.
January 1, 2019: AEW Officially Founded, Double or Nothing Announced
All Elite Wrestling was officially established on January 1, 2019, with the announcement of their inaugural event, Double or Nothing, to be held on May 25, 2019.
January 2019: AEW Officially Founded
January 2019 marked the official founding of All Elite Wrestling, with Double or Nothing announced as their first event.
May 25, 2019: First Double or Nothing Held
The inaugural Double or Nothing PPV event took place on May 25, 2019, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, establishing it as AEW's flagship event.
2019: Inaugural AEW Double or Nothing
The first ever AEW Double or Nothing took place in 2019 and was the first PPV event produced by the newly formed company.
2020: Stadium Stampede Match Introduced
The Stadium Stampede, a tornado tag team match, debuted as the main event of Double or Nothing in 2020. This match took place in both Daily's Place and the adjacent TIAA Bank Field stadium.
2020: Double or Nothing Impacted by COVID-19
The 2020 Double or Nothing event was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing AEW to relocate the event and adjust their plans.
May 29, 2021: Third Double or Nothing Event Announced Despite Pandemic
Despite the ongoing pandemic, AEW announced plans to hold a third Double or Nothing event on May 29, 2021, initially planned for the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
December 2021: Double or Nothing 2022 Returns to Las Vegas
In December 2021, AEW confirmed Double or Nothing's return to Las Vegas for 2022, hosted at the T-Mobile Arena.
2021: AEW Double or Nothing Returns to Full Capacity
In 2021, AEW's Double or Nothing was held at Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida due to the pandemic. However, this event marked the return of full capacity crowds for AEW after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
2021: Stadium Stampede Match Returns
The Stadium Stampede match returned as the main event for Double or Nothing in 2021. This marked the second consecutive year for the match.
2022: Cody Rhodes Departs AEW
In 2022, Cody Rhodes, a founding member of AEW, left the company.
2022: Inaugural Owen Hart Cup Finals Held
The 2022 Double or Nothing event hosted the finals of the first-ever Owen Hart Cup.
2022: Anarchy in the Arena Replaces Stadium Stampede
With Double or Nothing returning to Las Vegas, the Stadium Stampede match was replaced with Anarchy in the Arena as the main event in 2022. This new match featured wrestlers fighting throughout the venue.
2023: Double or Nothing 2023 Held at T-Mobile Arena
The 2023 Double or Nothing event was held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
March 27, 2024: Double or Nothing 2024 Returns to MGM Grand Garden Arena
On March 27, 2024, it was announced that Double or Nothing would return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2024, marking the event's return to its original venue after five years.