AEW Pay-Per-View to Premiere in New York City
Tony Khan’s AEW is set to host its notable event, Double or Nothing, on May 24 at the 14,000-seat Louis Armstrong Stadium, as reported by local sources.
This marks the fifth occasion AEW has utilized the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, following shows like Dynamite: Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium between 2021 and 2024.
While AEW frequently hosts pay-per-views in venues like Nassau Coliseum, UBS Arena, and Prudential Center, this will be the first pay-per-view event staged within the five boroughs.
AEW World Champion MJF, a native of Plainview, expresses a deep appreciation for New York, even if the event is in Queens. He views the city as an important part of American culture. “When people think of America, they picture New York. It’s where a lot of iconic films are set,” he shared during a phone conversation.
For MJF, the New York event feels especially significant, akin to a home game, particularly compared to other regions of the U.S. and internationally. The unique connection he has with the city’s audience stands out, with its energy different from his own hometown.
“Long Island crowds are quite astute and engaging,” he remarked. “Once you step outside Long Island, you end up in Queens, which is… well, not the best. Hammerstein Ballroom is somewhere we play occasionally, but it’s not great. Manhattan’s vibe can be quite off-putting.”
He continued, “The five boroughs overall leave much to be desired. It’s not that I’m a fan of them, nor they of me. There’s a distinct difference between Long Island and the boroughs—like comparing it to Buffalo for me.”
As AEW heads into 2025, it’s riding a wave of creative success. This follows “Hangman” Adam Page’s victory over Jon Moxley and the Death Riders to reclaim the world title at All In Texas last July.
MJF, who will turn 30 in March, came back from a three-month break in December and commenced his second reign as champion by overpowering Page, Samoa Joe, and Swerve Strickland at World’s End.
He aims to maintain his championship as Double or Nothing approaches, hoping to surpass his prior record of 406 days as champion and to keep building on the momentum his return has created, especially ahead of the Revolution pay-per-view on March 15, where he will face Page again.
“It’s about MJF. Ticket sales are up, ratings are rising, and there’s a growing buzz,” he stated. “People are discussing our brand more now. My dad has a world title, I’m the best wrestler in the world, and I’m confident I’ll defeat ‘Hangman’ Adam Page at Revolution. I fully expect to head into Double or Nothing still as AEW World Champion, ready for whoever challenges me next.”
Having been a part of AEW since it launched in 2019, MJF reflects on a previous period when not everyone was aligned within the organization, expressing that he believes AEW has never been in better shape than now.
“Let’s just say, without naming specifics, there were some troubled personalities who thought they were making progress but were really just going sideways or even backward,” MJF commented. “But now, AEW truly resonates with the fans who tune in every week. They want this company to thrive for generations as a credible alternative to WWE.”
He continued, “Everyone is pushing each other to reach their highest potential. I’m motivating Swerve, Swerve is upping Hangman’s game, and the cycle goes on to Kenny and others. It’s like a chain reaction. That’s what makes our shows great right now—everyone is hungry for the championship and genuinely cares about All Elite Wrestling.”
Tickets for Double or Nothing will be available starting March 9 at 10 AM, with pre-sales kicking off the week of March 2.
