In what has become one of AEW’s more popular match types, the Casino Gauntlet Match has been confirmed to be returning at All In Texas 2025.
With one match for the men’s roster and another for the women – there is likely to be surprises abound, with the format of the match perfectly suited to big returns, debuts and cameos.
Here are six potential surprise AEW All In Texas 2025 Casino Gauntlet entrants.
6. Trevor Lee (Cameron Grimes)
The former Cameron Grimes has yet to land a new deal with a major wrestling promotion following his WWE release in April 2024.
Despite this however, the former NXT North American and TNA World Tag Team Champion is a great talent with a ton of untapped potential that is perfectly suited for the AEW roster.
The sensation from North Carolina is ready to make a proper splash in pro wrestling, and where better than to do so than at All In Texas?
But Lee may not be the only former WWE star that sends the crowd to the moon with an appearance…
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5. Bea Priestley (Blair Davenport)
Bea Priestley (fka Blair Davenport in WWE) is someone who, at just 29-years-old has runs in both AEW and WWE under her belt. However, neither truly allowed for her to fully showcase her potential.
With the Casino Gauntlet on the horizon it may be time for an AEW return, with All In Texas being about as big a stage possible for Tony Khan to reintroduce her to the fans.
Priestley is one of the most well-known names on the current female free agent market, and will be keen to show WWE what they missed out on when they released her from her contract in February.
Whether it be in the AEW women’s division or the Women of Honor and a potential challenge of either Athena or Thunder Rosa, Priestley would be a worthwhile asset.
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4. Chris Hero
Chris Hero has been working for AEW as a producer since 2023 but has never appeared on camera… Aside from the footage of CM Punk and Jack Perry’s AEW All In London backstage altercation of course.
Nevertheless fans have been dying to see Chris Hero in an AEW ring, even if only for a cameo appearance.
Imagine Claudio is in the Casino Gauntlet Match and Hero shows up as a surprise entrant. The Kings of Wrestling could reunite for one night only or trade blows with one another.
Hero entering to “Chris is Awesome” by the late great Viro The Virus in The Arlington Stadium at All In would certainly make for a Hero’s welcome.
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3. “Happy” Bishop Dyer
Nobrainer here. MJF has just shown up on MLW, so in exchange why not get the new MLW World Tag Team Champion in for All In?
Dyer’s previous Happy Corbin gimmick is all about the gamble, so why not have him go “All In” in the Casino Gauntlet?
If he drops out, he can be Sad Dyer again and be Dijak’s problem in MLW. Everyone wins – besides Dyer.
Dyer may not be keen to embrace the silliness of his former character now that he’s away from WWE, but it would make for a heck of a moment and could potentially allow for more AEW appearances in the future.
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2. Hiroshi Tanahashi
Now on to more serious stuff. Hiroshi Tanahashi is one of the biggest legends in Japanese history.
He is the current NJPW President but is also in his final year as an active performer. Given his status as one of the greatest of all time, he has obviously more than earned his spot to compete in a Stadium and in front of a global audience at home.
Whether it be locking horns with Claudio Castagnoli, Konosuke Takeshita or even MJF, he can meet new foes and say goodbye to long-time ones on his terms.
However, there is one man who would provide an even bigger response from Globe Life Field should his music start playing…
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1. Eddie Kingston
If you see him staring at you, you better knuckle up! Eddie Kingston has a million scores to settle in AEW.
Unfortunately, a serious leg injury has set him back for a long time, but his rehab seems to be progressing well so fans have reasons to hold out hope regarding an All In Texas appearance.
Eddie Kingston returning to take out members of The Don Callis Family, The Patrichary or even the Death Riders would be priceless.
If Kingston manages to win the Gauntlet and challenges Jon Moxley for the title later that same night, it truly would make for a special moment.
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