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Hardcore wrestling legend Mick Foley debuted for AEW at Double or Nothing, co-hosted Zero Hour with Renee Paquette, and expressed that he is genuinely happy to be part of AEW, calling the night amazing. The event featured MJF interrupting Foley as he spoke about the AEW World Championship match, followed by Darby Allin’s save and a post-show media scrum where Tony Khan discussed Foley and Paquette’s evolving roles.
MJF defeated Darby Allin at AEW Double or Nothing in Queens to win his third AEW World Championship at age 30, surviving a brutal bout that included high-risk moments like a scaffold sequence before finishing Allin with an avalanche Tombstone piledriver. After the match, Kevin Knight attacked Allin on a stretcher, with Knight set to address the incident on Dynamite, and Mick Foley’s pre-show appearance adding heat to the night.
MJF defeated Darby Allin at AEW Double or Nothing in New York to become the new AEW World Champion before a sold-out Louis Armstrong Stadium crowd (15,015); the show is described as a focused, can't-miss spectacle and signals AEW’s momentum, with Allin’s high-risk run backfiring as MJF captured the title (and will keep his hair).
At AEW Double or Nothing 2026 in NYC, MJF defeated Darby Allin to become a three-time AEW World Champion by age 30, ending Allin’s reign after a brutal, back-and-forth bout that included a near Coffin Drop, an avalanche tombstone, and MJF’s decisive side headlock takeover. Post-match, TNT Champion Kevin Knight appeared and teased future feuds. The show also featured a tag-team title win for Christian Cage and Adam Copeland (Edge) and other highlights (Okada vs. Takeshita, Owen Hart Tournament openers).
Mick Foley officially signs with AEW and debuts during Double or Nothing weekend, explaining that AEW rekindled his love for wrestling and praising Tony Khan as a friend; in the build to the Darby Allin vs. MJF main event, Foley’s presence triggers a low blow from MJF, heightening the feud as results are tracked on the live blog.
Live from Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York, AEW Double or Nothing is headlined by Darby Allin vs. MJF in a title-vs-hair match, with a stacked card including Thekla vs. Shida vs. Statlander vs. Hayter for the Women’s title, Okada vs. Takeshita, and other big bouts; Mick Foley appears on the Buy-In. Early results show Divine Dominion defeating Zayda Steel & Viva Van in the Women’s Title Eliminator, Death Riders defeating The Opps, and Boom & Doom & The Conglomeration defeating Shane Taylor Promotions, as Eddie Kingston disrupts the proceedings and the main-event buildup intensifies.
Ahead of AEW's Double or Nothing, early pay-per-view buys are reported as 'way above normal' per Dave Meltzer, with the title vs. hair stipulation boosting secondary-market ticket demand. The event is sold out with 14,028 tickets and approaching a $1.5 million gate, making it one of the biggest non-WWE gates in US wrestling history; the lineup features Darby Allin vs. MJF (title vs. hair) among others.
AEW Dynamite from Fairfax previews a loaded path to Double or Nothing: MJF contends for the TNT Championship against Kevin Knight, with a possible world-title rematch for Darby Allin looming; Darby defends the world title tonight against Brody King, while Adam Copeland & Christian Cage face Roppongi Vice in a tune-up for a tag-title bout and Divine Dominion defend the Women’s World Tag Titles against Kris Statlander & Hikaru Shida. The card also features Kazuchika Okada vs. Ace Austin for the International Championship and several ongoing storylines and angles that could shape the May 24 pay-per-view, including post-match setups and mystery around Anarchy in the Arena.
Brian Cage publicly backs Darby Allin after Allin’s AEW World Championship win over MJF, praising his dedication and creativity. Allin captured the title at Dynamite: Spring BreakThru with Sting by his side, defended it against Tommaso Ciampa, and then faced a challenge from Brody King for next week’s show.
Preview of AEW Dynamite in Portland centers on Darby Allin’s rapid, debut title run after defeating MJF in under three minutes, with his first promo and title defense vs. Tommaso Ciampa, fueling speculation that his reign could be short and may face disruption en route to Double or Nothing. The article also teases multiple storylines and matches for the episode and upcoming PPV, including potential rematches, new rivalries, and looming title feuds across the card.
After MJF's April 15, 2026 Dynamite loss to Darby Allin, sources say he won’t miss time and is set to appear on upcoming Dynamites with the Double or Nothing main event likely in his future.
Darby Allin defeated MJF to win the AEW World Championship on Dynamite Spring BreakThru, using multiple Coffin Drops in what many fans saw as a one-sided squash. The finish sparked online backlash over MJF's protection and Allin's credibility as a top champion, fueling a broader debate about AEW's booking and creative direction.
Dave Meltzer’s early Wrestling Observer Newsletter previews WrestleMania 42, covers Mania week news including ticket sales, and recaps AEW Dynasty with match ratings (notably MJF vs. Kenny Omega) and Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley, along with reviews of TNA Rebellion and other major wrestling developments leading into WrestleMania weekend.
Darby Allin defeated Maxwell Jacob Friedman to win the AEW World Championship on Dynamite SpringThru, with Sting making a rare appearance that amplified the moment. Though the setup was telegraphed, the title change still surprised many and sparks discussion about MJF’s reign and future plans, including possible heat toward All In Wembley and potential feuds with Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega.
Backstage sources say AEW is considering a title change with Darby Allin potentially capturing the AEW World Championship from MJF on or after the April 15 Dynamite, though plans can still shift.