This year’s AEW Double or Nothing event from Las Vegas, Nevada, was a success as it was in line with what recent events have drawn at the gate and on pay-per-view.
One of the matches featured on the show was the International Title Blackjack Battle Royal as International Champion Orange Cassidy defeated Keith Lee, Swerve Strickland, Brian Cage, Tony Nese, Ari Daivari, Butcher, Blade, Kip Sabían, Rey Fénix, Penta El Zero Miedo, Lee Moriarty, Big Bill, Trent Beretta, Chuck Taylor, Bandido, Komander, Dustin Rhodes, Juice Robinson, Jay White, and Ricky Starks.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported that AEW President Tony Khan “was integral in helping lay out the match and putting things together.” It was noted that Khan helps put together or has a hand in almost every battle royal as he has “developed a knack for how they work.”
The finish match was decided on the night before, with Strickland and Cassidy having some input.
There had been talk of doing a standard Casino Battle Royale until the Blackjack Battle Royal was finalized. Several people didn’t know they would be involved when the bout was announced.
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