6 Positive statements from AEW’s Double or Nothing

#3 A diverse representation of wrestlers

Nyla Rose made history at AEW.

If AEW proved one thing hosting Double or Nothing, it was that they have a diverse range of wrestlers representing all walks of life.

Dustin Thomas, an amputee wrestler, competed in the Casino Battle Royale, and delivered a 619 to Joey Janela before eliminating Shawn Spears (formerly Tye Dillinger from WWE) from the match.

Even though the WWE had Zach Gowen back in 2003, his short tenure consisted primarily of him getting continually humiliated, including being asked to join Vince McMahon’s ‘Kiss My Ass Club’.

Asides from Thomas representing what people with disabilities are capable of, Nyla Rose also made history by becoming the first transgender woman to sign for a major wrestling promotion.

The match was originally scheduled as a triple threat match with Britt Baker and Kylie Rae, before Brandi Rhodes added Awesome Kong to the match.

Even though Nyla Rose never won the match, the fact that she had the opportunity to become part of the event is a victory in itself.

If AEW continues to positively promote a diverse representation of wrestlers then it proves that the brand can be for anyone and everyone, meaning from a logical perspective, it could easily attract a bigger fan base.