5 times AEW took a shot at WWE

#2 Cody breaks the throne at AEW: Double or Nothing

Cody the Thronebreaker.

AEW made sure that their first pay-per-view, Double or Nothing, fired on all cylinders. The company was able to sell out the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The stage was set.

It was the perfect opportunity for a former WWE superstar to make a big statement that established AEW's arrival in the wrestling landscape.

Fans welcomed Cody during his grand entrance. The crowd was curious to notice an oddly familiar throne on top of the entrance ramp. With the crowd's backing, Cody grabbed a sledgehammer and rushed back to demolish the skull-encased throne.

Cody Rhodes Explains Why He Blew Up A Triple H Inspired Throne At AEW Double Or Nothing https://t.co/T3o6gbrmJb pic.twitter.com/BK5w2A5ZoC

— Wrestle Hype (@WrestleHype) May 26, 2019

It was a real moment for Cody as he took out all his frustrations on his former employer by destroying Triple H's symbolic relics. The fans went crazy witnessing this epic confrontational moment.

AEW's Executive Vice President Cody made a clear statement that they had arrived in the Wednesday Warfare against Triple H's black and yellow brand.

Come by Starcast and get a cool photo with the Throne from Double or Nothing! Also look who is on the front of the banner 😏 pic.twitter.com/OGFrqfDNkO

— Adam “Hangman” Page (Parody) (@EliteHangman) August 30, 2019