Shawn 'Tye Dillinger' Spears Set For Double Or Nothing Casino Battle Royal

'Perfect 10' draws place on pre-show.

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Shawn Spears, best known for his time in WWE as the 'Perfect 10' Tye Dillinger, is the latest competitor named for the Casino Battle Royale at AEW's Double or Nothing this Saturday.

Spears, who was granted his WWE release this February, was announced via a card draw on AEW's YouTube in which he naturally drew the ten of diamonds.

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Speaking about his move to AEW, Spears told Sports Illustrated:

"I'm coming to AEW because I believe in what they are doing. I believe in providing an alternative for fans, and I really believe that the audience has wanted an alternative for quite some time."

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Spears becomes the 17th of the 21 participants announced for the Casino Battle Royale. The pre-show stramash will also include such names as Joey Janela, Billy Gunn, ex-WCW 'star' Glacier and Jimmy Havoc.

Double or Nothing takes place from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena this Saturday.

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