AEW Double or Nothing 2025: Glendale Hosts Explosive Night of Wrestling
GLENDALE, AZ — All Elite Wrestling (AEW) delivered a high-octane spectacle at the Desert Diamond Arena on Sunday, May 25, 2025, as Double or Nothing made its Arizona debut with a stacked card, historic tournament finals, and the return of the chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match.
A New Era for Double or Nothing
Breaking from tradition, AEW’s flagship Memorial Day weekend event left its Las Vegas roots behind, packing the Glendale venue with thousands of passionate fans for an 11-match card, including two on the Buy-In pre-show. The event was broadcast live on major platforms, including Prime Video, PPV.com, and Fubo, and marked AEW’s first pay-per-view in the state of Arizona.
Tournament Triumphs: Owen Hart Cup Finals
The night opened with the highly anticipated Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup final, where Mercedes Moné outlasted Jamie Hayter in a hard-fought contest. Moné, who had battled through a tough bracket, sealed her victory with a dramatic pinfall, adding another accolade to her decorated career.
In the main event, “Hangman” Adam Page faced Will Ospreay in the Men’s Owen Hart Cup final. After a fierce back-and-forth, Page emerged victorious, earning the prestigious tournament trophy and solidifying his place at the top of AEW’s singles ranks.
Anarchy in the Arena: Chaos Reigns
The centerpiece of the evening was the Anarchy in the Arena match, a multi-man war featuring AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir, Wheeler Yuta), and The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) against a powerhouse squad led by Swerve Strickland, Willow Nightingale, AEW International Champion Kenny Omega, and The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, Katsuyori Shibata). The match lived up to its reputation for bedlam, with wild brawls spilling throughout the arena and surprise appearances, including a cameo by Gabe Kidd. Ultimately, the team of Omega, Strickland, Nightingale, and The Opps prevailed, capping off one of the most unpredictable matches in AEW history.
Championship Clashes and More
AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada successfully defended his title against “Speedball” Mike Bailey, who pushed the Japanese superstar to the limit in a showcase of technical prowess and high-flying action. The tag team division also saw fireworks as The Hurt Syndicate retained their titles against the Sons of Texas.
A Night to Remember
With the finals of both Owen Hart Cup tournaments, a star-studded Anarchy in the Arena, and multiple championships on the line, AEW Double or Nothing 2025 set a new standard for the event in its Arizona debut. Fans left the Desert Diamond Arena buzzing, already anticipating what AEW will deliver next.
“AEW Double or Nothing 2025 was a statement event, blending tradition with innovation and delivering unforgettable moments for wrestling fans in Glendale and around the world.”