AEW announcer Tony Schiavone has given his thoughts on the recent Anarchy in the Arena match that took place at Double or Nothing 2024.
The chaotic stipulation took place for a third time in Las Vegas on May 26th and once again lived up to its name with thumbtacks, attempted vehicular homicide and Jack Perry literally set on fire by Darby Allin. With the match dividing opinions and there being no middle ground, Schiavone has given his thoughts on the insanity that took place.
Speaking on the What Happened When podcast, the AEW announcer looked back on the memorable moments of the main events and his immediate reaction at the time:
“So some things happened in that match,” said Schiavone. “Obviously, the one thing that happened was Jack Perry getting burned, but a lot of things happened in that match. Darby being tied up by his legs. As that’s going on, to be honest with you, I’m thinking, ‘What the f*ck are we doing?!’
Continuing, Schiavone admitted that the match will be one that will be remembered for years to come due to the spots involving 2 of the AEW pillars:
“Again, you’re right. It’s memorable. It’s things that happened that you’re going to remember for a long long time. When people say, ‘Hey, did you ever see AEW Double or Nothing?’ They’re going to say, ‘Yeah, I remember when they burned Jack Perry and they tied Darby Allin upside down, and he wore a face guard with thumbtacks on.'”
AEW Star Shows Off Aftermath Of Anarchy In The Arena Match
Unsurprisingly, the well-being of Darby Allin was called into question when all was said and done as not only did he have an injured foot and broken nose before the match he was also hung upside down and superkicked with thumbtack-lied shoes. Providing an update after the match, Darby Allin showed off the brutal aftermath of the Double or Nothing match.
H/t to Fightful.