AEWs Double or Nothing lived up to its name with the wild Anarchy in the Arena matchbut it wasnt just the brawls, explosions, and staple guns that had fans talking. The real surprise came when Drowning Pools Bodies blasted through the speakers, instantly setting the tone for one of the most chaotic matches in company history. Now, we know exactly how that iconic moment came to life.
During a recent Oahu Recap + Live Q&A, Matt and Dana Massie were asked about how Bodies ended up as the entrance music for Anarchy in the Arena. Matt explained the track wasnt the original planbut it became the perfect choice at the last minute thanks to AEW boss Tony Khan.
Then, just days before the show, Khan stepped in with a game-changing idea.
According to Matt, everything clicked from there.
The track played throughout the early portion of the matchuntil Claudio Castagnoli swung Swerve Strickland directly into a speaker, abruptly cutting the music off. That didnt stop the carnage, though. The bout saw everything from Omegas balcony moonsault to Swerves thumbtack-soled stomp and Willow being literally hung by her earring. HOOK returned, Mark Briscoe ran in, and The Opps ended the night standing tall after locking The Death Riders in an ambulance.
But none of it wouldve hit the same without that musical adrenaline rush.
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