Every Match from AEW 'Double or Nothing' rated from Worst to Best

All Elite Wrestling have just completed their debut show with Double or Nothing, and while there will always be differing opinions between wrestling fans, it's safe to say that this was an absolute smash hit. There were several down points and a few botches, but overall, it was a fantastic show from start to finish, and while AEW still have to back it up, they started off with a bang.

There were several shocks that will no doubt be covered in other articles, but AEW promised a more sports centric approach, so today, we are going to look at all 9 matches that occurred throughout the night. So without further ado, sit back and read along as we analyse all 9 matches from AEW's Double or Nothing from worst to best.

Disclaimer: Every match on this card was great and had its strong points, so #9 wasn't bad at all, there's just no other way to list these matches.

#9 Britt Baker def. Nyla Rose, Kylie Rae & Awesome Kong

As we mentioned, there were no bad matches on this card, but outside of the surprise inclusion of Awesome Kong, this match was very straight forward. There were some great moments, especially the teases of a big encounter between Nyla Rose and Awesome Kong, but it was still a great introduction to All Elite Wrestling's blossoming women's division.

Ever since the announcement of AEW, Britt Baker has been positioned as the face of this women's division, and after some great back and forth with Kylie Rae, the Doctor came out victorious. We've got several new women still to come (Bea Priestly, Sadie Gibbs, Allie), as well as the Joshi performers we'll touch on later, but it's clear these 3 are big parts of the future, and this was a fantastic first match for AEW.

#8 Kip Sabian def. Sammy Guevara

Despite taking place on the pre-show 'Buy In', this match was fantastic, and a clear message to the AEW crowd that these two are a key part of the company's future, and if that's the case, the future looks incredibly bright. While it was the charismatic Brit Sabian that came out on top, it was Sammy Guevara that stole the show. He showed off some jaw-dropping feats of athleticism, ultimately in defeat.

As it did take place on the pre-show, it was a fairly straight forward contest, but that doesn't mean it was bad. It just didn't steal the show the way it could have if it took place with more time on the main show. Before this time next year, it's likely that these two will be huge parts of AEW, and would even be on the way to the main event level, so when we look back on this, it will be a fun match to see as the start of two great AEW careers.

#7 Ryo Mizunami, Riho & Hikaru Shida def. Aja Kong, Yuka Sakazaki & Emi Sakura

For many people, this was the match of the card that they didn't want to see, and it came across that way during all 6 women's entrances, but by the time this match kicked into gear, it was quite fun. There were a few botches and things lost in translation with the crowd who were used to their own stars, but this was a great showing for Joshi wrestling, and we can't wait to see more from these 6 in AEW.

All 6 women have fantastic, unique characteristics, and it would be fun to see them more in singles competition so they can show that off. Like the OWE relationship, we don't quite know what is going to happen with this partnership with All Elite Wrestling, but all 6 of these women have great potential, and we'd love to see more from them, especially Riho, Shida and Emi Sakura.

#6 Adam Page wins the Casino Battle Royale

AEW isn't going to be the most innovative company in wrestling, and to succeed, they don't have to be. They just need to tell great quality stories with good matches, but this is a great example of innovation on their part. The new rules of the Battle Royale were a fun twist on the battle royal in wrestling, and with so many stars allowed more time to show off their moves, it was a great exhibition.

Plenty of future stars for AEW took part including MJF, Jimmy Havoc, Joey Janela, Jungle Boy and even Shawn Spears, but the biggest of the lot was the man who drew the Joker card - Adam Page.

Hangman survived a late attempt from MJF to take the win away from him, and he's now just one win over Chris Jericho away from becoming All Elite Wrestling's first ever Champion.

#5 Best Friends def. Angelico & Jack Evans

This was a very overlooked match going into Double or Nothing, but given the popularity of Best Friends and the acumen of Angelico & Jack Evans, it was always bound to be a great contest. There may have been too many false finishes towards the end of the bout, but it was a great introduction for the wider AEW audience to 4 very talented individuals, and it's placed both teams right in the hunt to be crowned first ever AEW Tag Team Champions.

The post match antics weren't received well, as the fans were seemingly confused about the Super Smash Bros, but it sets up yet another tag team in this very competitive tag team division. Ultimately, this one will be largely forgotten due to the quality of match that followed this, but when you re-watch it, it really was a great match with some great high-spots throughout.

#4 SCU def. Strong Hearts

People didn't know what to make of this match heading in, but using it as the opener was a great decision, as it was a high-paced, tandem offence full affair that got the crowd fired up right from the start. SCU are crowd favourites, and while the 13,000 in attendance didn't know much about Lindaman or T-Hawk, by the end of the match, they were in full support of the OWE representatives.

We don't know much about All Elite Wrestling's relationship with OWE and how it will work for future events, but from what we are hearing about the stars waiting in China, the AEW fans will take to them very quickly. Ultimately, this was nothing more than a fun, fast paced kick off match, but it served its purpose of making SCU look great and getting the crowd introduced to some great talents from OWE.

#3 Cody def. Dustin Rhodes

This one wouldn't fit in on many indie shows today, but AEW is about showcasing different styles of wrestling, and this one was a classic, slow-burn style bout between two brothers fighting for their respective eras. Dustin was busted open quite early in the bout, and it quickly turned into a very bloody affair, but by the end of the bout, it was clear that the former Goldust still has it.

Plenty of the talk surrounding this match will be about Cody's actions before the bout, but the match itself was a rollercoaster ride of emotion, and culminated with the two embracing after agreeing to be tag team partners yet again. We don't know what the future holds for Dustin in AEW beyond the match at Fight for the Fallen, but it's safe to say that this could have been the greatest match in his long, illustrious career.

#2 Chris Jericho def. Kenny Omega

While some people didn't agree with Chris Jericho being in the main event of the first ever AEW show, it's the best decision for business. Despite a botch or two throughout, this one was just as good as their Tokyo Dome bout. It didn't top it, but the physicality and the storytelling was there, and you really believed that both Jericho and Kenny Omega were giving their all to claim a shot at becoming the first ever All Elite Wrestling Champion.

The post match segment was the most newsworthy thing from the entire show, but in terms of bell to bell quality, this one was great, and had a true big fight feel about it. While he may not go on to beat Hangman Adam Page for the AEW Championship, this has solidified Jericho as a top star in AEW, and sets up plenty of dream matches going forward, so this did more than just entertain the crowd, and both men should be commended.

#1 The Young Bucks def. The Lucha Bros

Coming into Double or Nothing, many people picked this to be the best match on the card, and while it may have run a little long for some people's liking, it was an epic encounter from start to finish. The match featured several throwbacks from The Young Bucks to their greatest rivals (and even their opponents), but in the end, it was the brothers Jackson that retained their AAA Tag Team Championships.

This match showcased why tag team wrestling is such an amazing art form, and it made all 4 men look absolutely incredible, and it's one of the best tag team matches in recent wrestling memory. As everything Young Bucks does, it will divide opinion among wrestling fans, but if you love the fast paced, back and forth style that these 4 men provide, this will be must-see, and lays the platform for an incredible tag team division.

Edited by Gabby Duran