5 Things We Learned From AEW: Double or Nothing 2020

#4 A New Champion is Crowned at Double or Nothing

Cody Rhodes became the inaugural TNT Champion after defeating Lance Archer

One of the most hyped matches going into this year's Double or Nothing was the TNT Championship match up between 'The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes and 'The Murderhawk Monster' Lance Archer. With 'Iron' Mike Tyson presenting the belt to the winner, the match had a lot of intrigue going into it.

.@MikeTyson has arrived and is ready to present the #TNTChampionship to either @CodyRhodes or @LanceHoyt.Who takes the win?Order Double or Nothing NOW on all major cable & satellite providers / @BRLive / @FITETV (Intl Fans Only) #AEWDoN pic.twitter.com/QQG0OvoCEb

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) May 24, 2020

And after a hard fought, brutal battle between the two men- Cody Rhodes emerged victorious after hitting two Cross Rhodes in a row to pick up the win and become the first ever TNT Champion. The match result has been met with division online- with some delighted that the son of Dusty is the first to hold a, visibly, throwback title whereas others have railed against it stating that the first champion should have been Archer.

This is an all-out war between @CodyRhodes & @LanceHoyt!Who will become the first-ever #TNTChampion?Order Double or Nothing NOW on all major cable & satellite providers / @BRLive / @FITETV (Intl Fans Only) #AEWDoN pic.twitter.com/iliHBOfyn4

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) May 24, 2020

Regardless, the landscape of AEW has hugely shifted with a new midcard championship getting added to the mix. For so long now, there has been a plethora of talent unable to win any gold as they aren't at the level of the upper card but that has all changed now. With Rhodes holding this new title, he will have a wave of competitors, eager to be the first man to take it from his grasp.