AEW Double Or Nothing Will Be Televised As Scheduled, Won’t Be Held At MGM Grand
AEW Double or Nothing will air on Saturday, May 23 on pay-per-view, but it won’t take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
AEW announced on social media that its upcoming pay-per-view Double or Nothing will move forward in some capacity, but with the MGM Grand closing down operations through May, a new venue will be needed. AEW will return to the MGM Grand for Double or Nothing 2021 on May 29, 2021.
A new venue was not announced and it is unknown if AEW will tape the show in advance or air the event live on streaming platforms and pay-per-view.
The company also announced that the AEW Dynamite taping for May 27 at the MGM Grand has also been canceled.
Las Vegas, will be revealed in the weeks ahead with features of the event itself ultimately being determined by the latest guidance of national and global health authorities.
The highly anticipated event will be available for purchase via iN DEMAND cable operators, DirecTV, DISH
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) April 14, 2020
Fans who have already purchased tickets to the May 23, 2020, show will be offered a refund via the point of purchase or have their original ticket valid for admission to the event on May 29, 2021.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) April 14, 2020
As illustrated in our mission statement, the safety and well-being of our fans and talent is always our top priority. AEW is grateful to MGM Grand Hotel and Resorts and everyone close to and within the AEW family – including fans – for their patience and understanding,
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) April 14, 2020
and sends thanks around the world to healthcare and other frontline workers who are answering the call to protect and serve their communities.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) April 14, 2020
As previously reported, AEW has taped episodes of Dynamite up to Double or Nothing. The only match announced for Double or Nothing is the AEW TNT Title tournament finals.
