On Saturday, AEW will present its seventh annual “All Out” pay-per-view, emanating from the Scotiabank Arena (formerly known as Air Canada Centre) in Toronto.
Five championships will be on the line, including the men’s and women’s world championships.
The featured attraction will be the reunion of Toronto’s own, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, taking on FTR.
It’s time for Ramblin’ Ray’s Gamblin’s Guide to “All Out.”
(Betting odds courtesy of BetOnline)
MJF vs. Mark Briscoe (no betting odds)
MJF has a busy schedule this weekend, appearing at both CMLL’s “92 Aniversario” show on Friday in Arena Mexico and “All Out” on Saturday. His opponent on Friday will be none other than Mistico, putting his CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship on the line against Mistico’s mask in a lucha de apuestas match.
In other words, MJF’s chances of victory in Arena Mexico seem slim to none.
It’s hard to believe that MJF will lose twice in the span of two days. Still, I expect his match with Mark Briscoe to be an instant classic, and a surefire contender for match of the night.
WINNER: MJF
Eddie Kingston vs. Big Bill (no betting odds)
It’s been 17 months since Eddie Kingston stepped into an AEW ring, but the “Mad King” is finally slated to return this Saturday, to face Big Bill.
For that reason alone, Kingston’s victory seems guaranteed.
WINNER: Eddie Kingston
Kazuchika Okada [c] vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Mascara Dorada (no betting odds)
This match is for Kazuchika Okada’s AEW Unified Championship. This match is a fascinating omission from BetOnline’s odds. Conventional wisdom would say that Kazuchika Okada is the odds-on favorite, but Konosuke Takeshita is a difficult challenger to bet against.
Takeshita’s chances are only emboldened by the match’s triple-threat stipulation. The “Alpha” could pin Mascara Dorada and leave Toronto as the new Unified Champion. For that reason alone, I’m choosing Takeshita.
WINNER: Konosuke Takeshita
AEW TBS CHAMPIONSHIP: Mercedes Mone [c] (-2000) vs. Riho (+700)
The numbers don’t lie. Mercedes Mone is the odds-on favorite for a reason.
Riho is a former AEW Women’s World Champion; the “CEO” has become a pillar of AEW programming.
I don’t foresee Mone’s reign ending until she’s surpassed Jade Cargill’s 508-day reign with the title.
WINNER: Mercedes Mone
TRIOS MATCH: The Hurt Syndicate (+170) vs. Ricochet & The Gates of Agony (-250)
Without looking at the betting odds, I would have assumed that The Hurt Syndicate were the prohibitive favorites. Color me surprised. If this feud is going to continue, then it’s only natural that Ricochet and Co. will rely on subterfuge to escape with the victory. Not to mention, it’s rare to see underdogs win in professional wrestling.
WINNER: Ricochet & The Gates of Agony
Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (-1500) vs. FTR (+600)
There’s a reason why C&C are the odds-on favorite here. I love FTR, but Toronto loves Adam Copeland & Christian Cage. Tony Khan has already announced that this match will kick-off “All Out,” so what better way to begin the show with the hometown heroes winning the day?
WINNER: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage
COFFIN MATCH: Jon Moxley (+275) vs. Darby Allin (-450)
Like the trios match, this is yet another fascinating betting line. While the stipulation may benefit Darby Allin, it’s hard to imagine that Jon Moxley will suffer a fourth consecutive loss on pay-per-view. Still, I’m hard-pressed to pick the underdog in a professional wrestling event. So, against my better judgement, I’m forced to choose the babyface.
WINNER: Darby Allin
AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: “Timeless” Toni Storm [c] (-2000) vs. Thekla (+500) vs. Kris Statlandler (+600) vs. Jamie Hayter (+1000)
I would be inclined to choose one of “Timeless” Toni Storm’s challengers in this match, but the odds are overwhelming. It seems like Storm is destined to retain her title and continue defending it in perpetuity.
WINNER: “Timeless” Toni Storm
AEW MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: “Hangman” Adam Page [c] (-5000) vs. Kyle Fletcher (+1200)
“All Out” will mark Kyle Fletcher’s first time on the world stage, challenging “Hangman” Adam Page for the AEW Men’s World Championship. Unfortunately, the “Protostar’s” championship aspirations seemed doomed to fail.
Page is the undisputed ace of All Elite Wrestling, so it’s only fitting that he’s the most overwhelmingly favored competitor of the afternoon. Despite Fletcher’s physical gifts, experience, and support from the Don Callis Family — it will all pale in comparison to the eminence of the “Hangman.”
WINNER: “Hangman” Adam Page
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