“Predictions and Booking Strategies for MJF’s Potential Victory at AEW Double Or Nothing 2023”

The wrestling world is abuzz with excitement as AEW Double or Nothing 2023 approaches. The event is seen as a pivotal one for the company, especially after a year of largely lackluster flagship shows, Dynamite and Rampage, and controversy involving returning star CM Punk. Against this backdrop, AEW has found itself under intense pressure to deliver, and here are five smart booking decisions it must make to do so.

Wardlow Loses AEW TNT Title In Cheap Fashion

AEW‘s booking of Wardlow this year has been puzzling. He was previously positioned as the face of the company but has lost a lot of steam this year, dropping from boiling hot to barely a simmer. Wardlow still has all the potential in the world to be a top star, and AEW Double or Nothing presents an excellent opportunity to get him back on track. A ladder match against Christian Cage, with Luchasaurus lurking at ringside, presents a perfect situation for Wardlow to lose cheaply and move onto bigger and better things.

Adam Cole, FTR, Orange Cassidy Pick Up Marquee Wins

AEW Double or Nothing is shaping up to be a show filled with marquee babyface victories. Numerous top fan favorites on the show appear to be runaway favorites to win their match—and they should be. Among them are Adam Cole, FTR, and Orange Cassidy, who should handily win their respective matches at Double or Nothing. FTR, in particular, is expected to be top stars on Punk’s Collision, while Orange Cassidy is crushing it as champion, and Cole is in the early stages of a major comeback story.

Jade Cargill’s Undefeated Streak Comes To An End

Jade Cargill recently crossed the 500-day mark as TBS Champion, but her run as AEW’s midcard women’s champion has been remarkably forgettable. One could argue that it’s among modern pro wrestling history’s worst lengthy title reigns. AEW‘s booking of the women’s division is incredibly inconsistent, and Cargill hasn’t had any significant feuds or storylines. Her feud with Taya Valkyrie hasn’t been great either. It seems inevitable that Cargill must drop the TBS title soon. With no up-and-coming homegrown stars positioned to take the belt anytime soon, Valkyrie is as good of a choice as anyone.

MJF Keeps the AEW World Title, but Darby Allin Looks Strong

AEW World Heavyweight Champion, MJF, has a history of drawing well for AEW and is a fantastic all-around performer who’s worthy of being champion. His title reign has been underwhelming more so because of a lack of compelling storytelling. MJF should retain his world title at Double or Nothing because stars like Adam Cole are reportedly planned as future MJF opponents. But his hottest challenger, Darby Allin, should be protected in defeat.

The Elite Topples Blackpool Combat Club

AEW‘s latest big rivalry pits The Elite against Blackpool Combat Club, and it packs the biggest star power punch. The company could use this rivalry to build to numerous marquee singles and tag matches down the road. The newly reunited Elite is the hotter act at the moment, with Kenny Omega, Adam “Hangman Page,” and The Young Bucks finally on the same page once again. AEW should begin to create cracks in the BCC that ultimately lead to the group’s demise. With Page and Omega looking to recement themselves as world title contenders, one of those two stars should emerge from AEW Double or Nothing with a massive victory that propels them to the world championship scene.

Editorial

AEW Double or Nothing 2023 is a crucial event for the company, as pointed out in the lead-up to this article. The event comes at a time when AEW needs to turn around its fortunes following a year of its flagship shows being less impressive, and stars like CM Punk returning with some controversy. A hot and memorable show is needed to keep the momentum going with the debut of AEW‘s third weekly show, Collision, on the horizon and a potential game-changing TV deal with Warner Brothers Discovery.

But what makes AEW different from other wrestling promotions is its ability to deliver quality storylines and matches that matter. The most significant booking decision for AEW is to tell compelling stories and build up new stars while keeping the tried and true ones after the championship belts. AEW has pioneered fresh in-ring ideas but needs to prioritize a long-term strategy that makes stars rather than booking solely for short-term buzz.

Advice

While it’s understandable that fans want instant gratification in wrestling, a long-term view must be taken by AEW and all wrestling promotions. It’s essential to take the time to build up stars. When it comes to AEW Double or Nothing 2023, the promotion must deliver hot, memorable matches that lead to logical booking decisions and create future opportunities for the talent involved. Therefore, the most critical booking decision for AEW is prioritizing compelling storytelling leading to creating future stars.