In a devastating turn of events, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star Eddie Kingston has been forced to withdraw from the highly anticipated Anarchy in The Arena Match at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view event due to a serious injury. The Mad King suffered a broken leg during a match against Gabe Kidd for the NJPW Strong Openweight Title at Resurgence, putting him on the sidelines for the foreseeable future.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has reported that Kingston’s injury occurred on May 11 at a New Japan show in Ontario, Canada, when he took a brutal suplex through a table, resulting in a debilitating leg injury. The severity of the injury has led to Kingston being pulled from the Double or Nothing event, leaving a void in the highly anticipated match.
In a surprising turn of events, former TNT Champion Darby Allin has been named as Kingston’s replacement in the Anarchy in The Arena Match against Team Elite, comprising Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry, Nicholas, and Matthew Jackson. Allin made a stunning return to Dynamite this past Wednesday, where he interacted with the crowd after the show went off the air, alongside Bryan Danielson and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler).
Despite still recovering from his own injuries, Allin has declared his willingness to step up and defend the company’s honor at Double or Nothing. His bold decision has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, with many wondering how Allin and his teammates will fare against the formidable force of Team Elite.
The news has certainly thrown a curveball into the plans for Double or Nothing, but fans are eagerly anticipating the new dynamic that Allin will bring to the match. With his unyielding determination and unwavering commitment to the company, Allin is poised to put on a thrilling show, even if it means pushing his own physical limits. Will he be able to lead his team to victory, or will Team Elite prove too strong to overcome? One thing is certain – the Anarchy in The Arena Match at Double or Nothing has just gotten a whole lot more intriguing.