AEW Double or Nothing 2025 Results, Recap: Moné, Page Win Owen Hart Finals; Bodies Hit the Floor in Anarchy in the Arena; More
- All Elite Wrestling
- May 26
- 13 min read
What a night it was in the desert! AEW Double or Nothing 2025 delivered all of the action we were expecting and then some, including the crowning of the men’s and women’s winners of the Owen Hart Cup Tournament and another exhilarating edition of Anarchy in the Arena.
Here’s your full AEW Double or Nothing 2025 results and the recap from an epic night of action in Glendale, Arizona. Buy-In Match: Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay and Harley Cameron
Buy-In Match: Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford vs. Anna Jay and Harley Cameron
In the first Buy-In match of AEW Double or Nothing 2025, Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford faced off against Anna Jay and Harley Cameron.
The match began with Megan Bayne quickly overpowering Harley Cameron with impressive physical strength. Bayne and Ford showcased their chemistry early on, isolating Harley effectively. Despite the early disadvantage, Jay and Cameron fought back with high-energy teamwork, creatively using their agility to counter the raw power of their opponents.
Throughout the match, Ford leveraged her experience advantage, maintaining control and employing dirty tactics to keep her team dominant. As the contest intensified, the momentum shifted multiple times. Bayne continued to demonstrate her sheer power, delivering impactful throws and high-impact strikes, while Ford added precise and cunning attacks, keeping the opposing team on the defensive. However, Anna and Harley's resilient teamwork kept them competitive, with moments like a coordinated superplex exhibiting their synergy.
The closing moments featured Harley Cameron skillfully escaping a potentially dangerous doomsday device scenario. Displaying quick thinking, she ultimately scored a pinfall victory for her team.
Buy-In Match: Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero, Lio Rush and Action Andretti vs. AR Fox, Bandido, Komander and Hologram
In the second AEW Double or Nothing Buy-In match, Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero, Lio Rush, and Action Andretti squared off against AR Fox, Bandido, Komander, and Hologram. Early action saw the team of Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero, known collectively as RPG Vice, use their experience advantage to ground the high-flying opponents, focusing their strategy on isolating Bandido, the decorated Ring of Honor World Champion.
Throughout the match, AR Fox showcased his remarkable athleticism, quickly becoming a crowd favorite with his agility and innovative offense. However, RPG Vice effectively slowed the pace, emphasizing a more strategic and methodical approach that temporarily subdued their high-flying adversaries.
As the match progressed, Lio Rush and Action Andretti provided quick, dynamic exchanges, leveraging their impressive speed and innovative tag maneuvers. The match pace intensified significantly with the entrance of Komander and Hologram, who brought a breathtaking aerial assault that captivated the audience. Komander, in particular, accelerated the pace of the bout, using his remarkable agility to execute intricate moves seamlessly.
Late into the match, a notable incident saw Action Andretti visibly bleeding yet courageously continuing to fight. In a highlight-reel moment, Bandido and Komander performed an astounding double-team maneuver from the ropes, further emphasizing their team's acrobatic superiority.
The match concluded with a spectacular series of aerial maneuvers from Fox, Bandido, Komander, and Hologram, highlighted by synchronized top-rope dives, a stunning assisted 450 splash, and an extraordinary assisted 21 Plex. This final combination secured the victory for AR Fox, Bandido, Komander, and Hologram.
Owen Hart Cup Tournament Women’s Final: Mercedes Moné vs. Jamie Hayter
In the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament Final at AEW Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné faced Jamie Hayter in an intense and dramatic bout.
Early on, both competitors tested each other's strength and agility. Hayter's clear power advantage initially served her well, grounding Moné and leveraging heavy strikes and powerful clotheslines. However, Moné strategically targeted Hayter's vulnerable lower back, relentlessly exploiting the previous injury with precise and punishing attacks.
Throughout the grueling contest, Moné executed multiple backstabbers and various submissions aimed explicitly at Hayter’s back, demonstrating ruthless focus and intensity. Despite the persistent assault, Hayter displayed remarkable resilience, continually fighting back with impactful strikes, suplexes, and a dramatic missile dropkick sequence that temporarily swung momentum back in her favor.
In the latter stages, both wrestlers executed their signature moves with increasing desperation. Mercedes applied her "Statement Maker" submission multiple times, nearly forcing Hayter to submit. Hayter, showcasing grit, managed to escape and even counter with her powerful "Haterade" lariat, seemingly securing victory only for Moné to narrowly survive the pinfall.
The climax of the match came after an exhaustive exchange, as Hayter attempted another Haterade. Moné cleverly countered the maneuver into a devastating, match-ending DDT variation that led to a decisive three-count.
Mercedes Moné emerged victorious, winning the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and maintaining her undefeated streak in AEW. This monumental victory earned her a future title shot for the AEW Women’s World Championship at AEW All In Texas.
FTR vs. Nigel McGuinness and Daniel Garcia
This match opened with tension already evident, with FTR recently displaying a more ruthless side. Garcia initially squared off with Cash Wheeler, showcasing technical wrestling and agility. Wheeler leveraged his strength advantage, but Garcia’s determination and swift offense kept him competitive early on.
A major point of interest was McGuinness competing in his first high-profile tag team match in years. Nigel engaged in an aggressive confrontation with Dax Harwood, exchanging fierce chops and strikes, illustrating that he still possessed the skill and fire from his prime. However, FTR quickly turned their attention to isolating McGuinness, targeting him relentlessly and exploiting his ring rust and previous injuries.
Nigel endured considerable punishment, notably suffering a brutal "Tower of London" executed by Cash Wheeler onto the apron, severely weakening him. Garcia, desperate to tag in and shift momentum, finally received the tag, igniting the crowd with fiery offense, briefly rallying against both members of FTR. Garcia's speed and innovative counters temporarily turned the tide, but FTR's superior teamwork eventually reasserted their dominance.
In a chaotic sequence, FTR neutralized McGuinness outside the ring, delivering a devastating Shatter Machine onto the floor. Meanwhile, Garcia valiantly attempted to combat the duo alone inside the ring. Demonstrating incredible resilience, Garcia survived multiple high-impact maneuvers, including two consecutive piledrivers. Ultimately, however, Dax Harwood secured a tight Sharpshooter submission hold, and despite Garcia's heroic refusal to tap, his body gave out, leading the referee to call the match for FTR.
The aftermath saw visible distress from McGuinness, who required assistance from Tony Schiavone and Matt Menard due to injuries sustained in the brutal encounter.
Stretcher Match: Ricochet vs. Mark Briscoe
In a brutally intense stretcher match at AEW Double or Nothing, Ricochet faced Mark Briscoe in a grudge match characterized by extreme violence and strategic ruthlessness.
The bout began explosively, with Ricochet sneak-attacking Briscoe from behind before the bell even rang. Despite Ricochet's agility and cunning, Briscoe quickly rallied, capitalizing on his extensive hardcore wrestling experience. Briscoe used the ringside environment effectively, battering Ricochet through the audience area, employing the stretcher itself as a weapon, and showcasing his trademark unorthodox style, which included attacks like driving the stretcher into Ricochet's abdomen.
Ricochet demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic acumen, countering Briscoe's aggressive approach by creatively defending himself with various improvised weapons. A critical moment occurred when Ricochet attempted a daring shooting star press onto the stretcher, but Briscoe evaded, causing Ricochet a painful landing. Nevertheless, Ricochet soon regained the advantage by ingeniously using cleaning solution to temporarily blind Briscoe, severely lacerating him, and turning the match's momentum dramatically.
Despite substantial blood loss, Briscoe continued fighting aggressively, executing high-risk maneuvers such as a flying elbow drop from the barricade and landing a punishing Jay Driller.
The turning point of the match occurred when Ricochet, who had covertly hidden scissors under the ring, employed them to viciously wound Briscoe further. Ricochet repeatedly gouged Briscoe's forehead, intensifying the brutality. Briscoe, however, managed to resist valiantly, countering several attacks even amidst heavy bleeding.
Ultimately, Ricochet's calculated use of hidden weapons proved decisive. He delivered a devastating Spirit Gun to incapacitate Briscoe completely, finally placing him on the stretcher and securing him inside the ambulance to conclude the match.
AEW World Tag Title: The Hurt Syndicate vs. Sons of Texas
In an intense battle for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at AEW Double or Nothing, reigning champions The Hurt Syndicate (Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley, accompanied by MVP and MJF) defended their titles against challengers Sons of Texas (Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes).
The match opened with Rhodes squaring off against Lashley, who quickly asserted dominance through raw power and heavy strikes. Dustin, showcasing his legendary resilience, fought back valiantly, attempting to match Lashley's physical intensity. Shelton Benjamin soon entered, displaying his technical prowess by executing impressive moves, including a textbook German suplex on Rhodes.
Throughout the match, The Hurt Syndicate utilized cohesive teamwork, systematically isolating Sammy Guevara and inflicting significant punishment. Guevara, noted for his agility and high-flying offense, briefly shifted momentum by executing quick aerial maneuvers and counters, including a perfectly timed cutter on Lashley. Yet, Lashley soon regained control, violently neutralizing Guevara with authoritative slams and strikes.
Rhodes, fueled by veteran experience and determination, mounted a spirited comeback. He employed his signature moves, including a precise powerslam, the "Code Red," and even an "Unnatural Kick." Guevara supported Rhodes by delivering a dramatic shooting star press to the floor, momentarily incapacitating Benjamin and leading to a near fall after Rhodes executed the "Cross Rhodes."
However, interference and distractions played a pivotal role. MJF, the newest and controversial member of The Hurt Syndicate, attempted to influence the outcome but initially caused more harm than good. His missteps created opportunities for Sons of Texas to gain advantage temporarily. Tensions peaked outside the ring when Dustin confronted MJF, only to receive a punishing spear from Lashley that sent him crashing through the ringside barricade.
In the climactic sequence, Guevara attempted a desperate aerial maneuver targeting Lashley and MJF, only to be intercepted dramatically by Shelton Benjamin. Benjamin then seized the moment, delivering a devastating knee strike followed by a decisive superkick to Guevara's jaw. This powerful combination sealed the victory, allowing The Hurt Syndicate to successfully retain their AEW World Tag Team titles.
AEW Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada vs. Speedball Mike Bailey
From the outset, the match was characterized by a striking contrast in styles: Okada's composed, efficient power and technical expertise against Bailey's relentless agility, speed, and martial arts prowess. Bailey, never pinned in AEW prior to this bout, entered with significant momentum and confidence, immediately challenging Okada’s dominance.
Early in the match, Bailey showcased his agility, executing swift strikes and using a spectacular Triangle Moonsault to momentarily stun Okada. However, Okada quickly took control after strategically attacking Bailey’s leg, capitalizing on an unfortunate miscalculation where Bailey kicked the steel ring steps, which clearly hampered Bailey's agility and ability to execute his offense throughout the match.
Okada, renowned for his methodical wrestling approach, meticulously targeted Bailey’s injured leg and back, employing a devastating DDT on the floor and a precise Dragon Screw leg whip. Despite Okada’s dominance, Bailey exhibited remarkable resilience, consistently fighting back with high-impact maneuvers like missile dropkicks and running shooting star presses.
As the bout intensified, Bailey appeared to turn the tide with a series of breathtaking maneuvers, including a Falcon Arrow and several impactful knee drops targeting Okada’s midsection. A dramatic near-fall came after Bailey delivered his signature "Time Adventure," nearly capturing the Continental Championship. Okada narrowly survived by grabbing the bottom rope at the very last moment.
The match reached a dramatic climax when Bailey, looking to finish Okada from the top rope, made a critical miscalculation. Capitalizing instantly, Okada countered Bailey’s aerial attack mid-air with an impeccably timed and executed dropkick, followed immediately by his devastating "Rainmaker" lariat. This swift and decisive combination allowed Okada to secure the victory and retain the AEW Continental Championship.
AEW Women’s World Championship: “Timeless” Toni Storm vs. Mina Shirakawa
Timeless Toni Storm defended her AEW Women's World Championship against Mina Shirakawa in an intense and strategic encounter.
From the start, Shirakawa employed a focused strategy, aggressively targeting Storm's knee, which she previously injured in their interactions leading up to the event. Mina quickly attempted submissions, particularly the figure-four leg lock, aiming to capitalize on Storm's weakened limb.
Storm, resilient and experienced, responded with her trademark offense, employing headlocks, snap suplexes, and stiff strikes to counter Mina's relentless assault. Despite noticeable discomfort from her knee injury, Storm displayed impressive resilience, repeatedly fending off Mina’s figure-four attempts and aggressive leg attacks.
Throughout the match, the interference of Storm’s associate, Luther, played a comical yet minimal role, inadvertently providing Mina with leverage for high-impact moves, such as a memorable tornado DDT from Luther’s back.
The action intensified dramatically as both competitors exchanged powerful strikes, suplexes, and submission attempts. Mina nearly secured victory several times with expertly applied figure-four leg locks, repeatedly wrenching the champion’s already compromised knee. Storm, however, showcased remarkable grit, frequently reaching the ropes to break holds despite significant pain.
The climax saw Mina deliver her "Glamorous Driver," leading to a dramatic near-fall. Storm barely survived, rallying courageously despite her visibly severe knee pain. After a series of reversals and counters, including multiple exchanges of inside cradles, Storm executed a sudden and decisive headbutt followed swiftly by her devastating "Storm Zero," successfully pinning Shirakawa to retain the AEW Women's World Championship.
Following the fiercely contested bout, both competitors exhibited mutual respect, acknowledging the formidable challenge they posed to each other.
Anarchy in the Arena
In a wild and chaotic spectacle at AEW Double or Nothing, the Anarchy in the Arena match featured two formidable factions: the Death Riders, comprising Jon Moxley, Marina Shafir, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta, teamed with AEW's "Founding Fathers," Matthew and Nicholas Jackson (The Young Bucks); and their opponents, the Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs and Katsuyori Shibata), Kenny Omega, Willow Nightingale, and Swerve Strickland.
From the start, chaos reigned as the competitors spread across the Desert Diamond Arena, engaging in fierce, simultaneous battles throughout the concourse, ringside, and backstage areas. Samoa Joe initially appeared absent, only to strategically emerge later from the crowd to swing momentum for his team, surprising the Death Riders and briefly gaining an advantage.
Early highlights included Moxley's brutal use of a fork on Powerhouse Hobbs, viciously carving at his forehead and causing severe bleeding. Concurrently, Willow Nightingale, resilient despite severe punishment, fought relentlessly against Marina Shafir, including an innovative sequence involving a frying pan from catering.
Significant brutality ensued as Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta viciously engaged Shibata and Omega, with violent exchanges involving weapons like trash cans, chairs, and barbed wire. The Young Bucks notably targeted opponents with high-impact maneuvers and taunting antics, parodying opponents and mocking their signature moves.
Amidst the mayhem, an unforgettable, cringe-inducing moment occurred as Marina Shafir used a staple gun against opponents, including stapling tongues in a graphic display. Willow Nightingale was gruesomely chained by her earlobe to a ring post, dramatically incapacitating her temporarily.
Late in the match, Mark Briscoe dramatically returned, still bloodied from his earlier stretcher match against Ricochet, to provide crucial assistance against the Death Riders. However, Gabe Kidd made a critical intervention as a surprise wildcard, brutally assaulting opponents and significantly shifting momentum back toward Moxley’s team.
The climax involved an electrifying series of sequences, including multiple devastating table spots, a forklift-assisted dive by Takeshita, thumbtacks being forcibly inserted into mouths before vicious knee strikes, and an array of finishers delivered amidst the destruction. Ultimately, Swerve Strickland emerged as a pivotal figure, executing a modified Swerve Stomp with thumbtack-adorned shoes onto Nicholas Jackson, sealing the brutal and unforgettable victory.
Trios Match: Paragon vs. the Don Callis Family
In a heated and dynamic trios match, the Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita, Josh Alexander, and Kyle Fletcher) faced off against Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, and Roderick Strong), further intensifying an already explosive rivalry.
The match opened with Adam Cole, the reigning TNT Champion, squaring off against Konosuke Takeshita, immediately showcasing high-level technique and hard-hitting offense. Both sides displayed strategic teamwork early, frequently tagging in and out to maintain a fresh advantage. Early tactics saw the Don Callis Family aggressively targeting Roderick Strong, isolating him with a punishing offensive onslaught both inside and outside the ring, aided by timely interference from Don Callis himself.
Strong valiantly fought back, executing counters like a remarkable reversal of Takeshita's Blue Thunder Bomb. However, the constant interference from Don Callis and his associate Lance Archer at ringside continually swayed momentum back to the Callis Family, highlighting their ruthless approach.
Paragon rallied impressively midway through, particularly with Adam Cole unleashing a rapid offensive flurry including precise strikes and a Backstabber on Josh Alexander. Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong further energized their team with technical maneuvers and submission holds, notably O'Reilly's fluid transitions into submission attempts and a fierce exchange of ankle locks between O'Reilly and Alexander.
The match built toward an exciting climax filled with near falls and dramatic interventions. Notably, Kyle Fletcher, despite an earlier injury to his leg caused by a targeted kick, impressively executed a high-impact brainbuster on Kyle O'Reilly. Despite visibly struggling with his leg injury, Fletcher secured a critical pinfall victory for the Don Callis Family, demonstrating his toughness and resilience.
Post-match chaos erupted as Archer, Rocky Romero, and Trent Beretta, additional associates of the Don Callis Family, stormed the ring to continue the assault on Paragon. The numbers advantage briefly overwhelmed Cole, Strong, and O'Reilly, but a shocking series of appearances dramatically reversed the odds. Brody King and Tomohiro Ishii, longstanding rivals of the Don Callis Family, rushed to Paragon's aid, quickly followed by the stunning arrival of New Japan Pro-Wrestling icon Hiroshi Tanahashi.
Tanahashi's unexpected presence energized the crowd and decisively swung momentum back to Paragon's side. With the reinforcements clearing out the Don Callis Family members, Kyle Fletcher found himself isolated and vulnerable. Capitalizing on this opportunity, Adam Cole delivered a powerful final strike—the "Boom"—to Fletcher, leaving Paragon standing tall and victorious in spirit, despite the official match outcome.
Owen Hart Cup Tournament Men’s Final: Hangman Adam Page vs. Will Ospreay
In an exhilarating and intense finale of the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament, Hangman Adam Page faced off against Will Ospreay, marking their first-ever singles encounter in their storied careers.
The bout opened with palpable emotion, with Ospreay visibly more fired-up and restless, contrasted by Hangman's composed demeanor. Initially, both athletes showcased impressive chain wrestling and technical counters, each trying to establish an early advantage. Early momentum swung back and forth with neither competitor gaining sustained control, emphasizing their familiarity and extensive scouting of each other's strategies.
The match intensified dramatically as Hangman focused his offense strategically on Ospreay's vulnerable lower back, exploiting damage inflicted early when Ospreay awkwardly landed during an aerial maneuver. Despite visible pain, Ospreay demonstrated remarkable resilience and aerial precision, executing high-risk offense such as the Sasuke Special and the Sky Twister Press, maintaining a fierce pace despite his growing physical toll.
The turning point came as both competitors exchanged devastating strikes on the ring apron, a dangerous territory. Ospreay delivered a harrowing OsCutter onto the apron, severely spiking Hangman's head. This vicious maneuver momentarily incapacitated Page and nearly led to a count-out victory for Ospreay. However, Hangman dramatically beat the referee’s count at nine, only to narrowly survive a subsequent brutal Hidden Blade elbow strike.
A visibly frustrated Ospreay aggressively slammed Hangman’s head into the announce table, displaying a ruthless edge rarely seen from him. The violence escalated further when Hangman executed a Dead Eye piledriver onto a collapsing announce table, devastating Ospreay and severely exacerbating his back injury.
In the final explosive moments, Ospreay invoked Kenny Omega by attempting Omega’s signature One-Winged Angel—a symbolic act referencing their shared history. However, Hangman escaped, responding by paying homage to Swerve Strickland with a dramatic counter of his own. Ultimately, Hangman landed a thunderous Buckshot Lariat—arguably the most powerful he’s ever executed—finally securing the three-count and victory in an unforgettable climax.
This monumental win crowned Hangman Adam Page as the winner of the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament and earned him an opportunity to challenge AEW World Champion Jon Moxley on July 12th at AEW All In Texas.
