All Elite Wrestling are almost set for their return to New York City for AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 on Sunday, May 24.
While there is a stacked card lined up for the pay-per-view, the company could also add some noteworthy debuts to the evening at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
From former WWE stars to significant names from all around the wrestling world, these new arrivals could add a great deal to make Double Or Nothing 2026 a memorable pay-per-view.
Here are six potential debuts at AEW Double Or Nothing 2026.
6. Dani Luna
Over the past few years, Dani Luna has established herself to be one of the most talented and underrated female stars in wrestling.
From her time in TNA Wrestling to working for quite a few notable independent promotions, Luna has proven that she is someone who can shine in any company she is in.
More recently, Luna ended her two-year run in TNA after deciding to leave the promotion. This has led to many fans believing she should go on to sign with All Elite Wrestling.
Luna making her debut at AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 would make for a huge shift where she can be a key player in the women’s division moving forward.
5. Shayna Baszler
Since her departure from WWE in May 2025, Shayna Baszler has made very rare appearances across the independent scene.
While she has competed in different companies, Baszler has also appeared back in WWE in some memorable segments mostly on NXT.
“The Queen of Spades” could potentially sign with All Elite Wrestling and join her fellow MMA Four Horsewoman Marina Shafir in the company.
Following in the footsteps of Ronda Rousey who appeared at AEW Revolution 2026, Baszler could show up in support of Shafir at the AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 pay-per-view.
4. Priscilla Kelly
One WWE star who has truly hit the ground running and appeared in several different independent promotions since leaving the company is Priscilla Kelly.
The former Gigi Dolin has reestablished herself as a prominent name on the indies in a major way.
Looking to add another veteran to the AEW women’s division, Kelly should be someone that Tony Khan considers bringing into the company.
Appearing at AEW Double Or Nothing, Kelly could potentially be introduced along her fiancé Zachary Wentz of The Rascalz or even coming in for a potential TBS Title Tournament following Willow Nightingale relinquishing the championship.
3. Shotzi Blackheart
Since leaving WWE in 2025, Shotzi Blackheart has been traveling all over the world to prove herself as one of the best women’s wrestlers in the industry.
Blackheart always felt like someone who was underutilized during her time in WWE and feels like she was better suited for the indies or maybe another promotion.
Over in Major League Wrestling, Shotzi recently captured the MLW Featherweight Championship and competed in Arena Mexico for CMLL.
Shotzi making her way to All Elite Wrestling would be a great way to insert her into the mix with a big debut at the AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 pay-per-view.
2. Killer Kross & Scarlett
During his last stint in WWE, Karrion Kross had risen to become one of the most popular stars in the company.
However, contract negotiations fell apart and led to him leaving the promotion alongside his wife Scarlett.
Since leaving the company, Kross and Scarlett have been traveling around the world and appearing for numerous different independent promotions.
Kross and Scarlett feel like a ready made act that can work in pretty much any promotion, including All Elite Wrestling where a debut at AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 would feel huge.
1. Charlie (Dakota Kai)
During the mass talent cuts from May 2025, WWE released Dakota Kai, ending her eight-year run with the company.
Kai, now known as Charlie, took nearly a year off from in-ring competition until making her return in March of this year.
After wrestling Kris Statlander for EVE: Pro Wrestling, Charlie received a stamp of approval from the former AEW Women’s World Champion and Will Ospreay.
Revealing herself to be the “Wild Card” in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament, Charlie could be introduced to the AEW audience at the Double Or Nothing 2026 show and become an odds-on favorite to win the whole thing.
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