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AEW Full Gear card updated, new matches revealed

Posted on by Ethan Renner

AEW has added new matches to Saturday’s Full Gear pay-per-view, including a four-way tag match with implications for the Women’s Tag title tournament.

The semifinalist teams in the inaugural Women’s Tag Team Championship tournament will square off at Full Gear, with the winning team choosing a stipulation for their upcoming semifinals match. At Full Gear, it will be Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa vs. Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron vs. Marina Shafir and Megan Bayne vs. Julia Hart and Skye Blue.

Also added to Full Gear as covered here, Jon Moxley and Kyle O’Reilly’s feud will continue with a No Holds Barred matchup on Saturday.

The CMLL World Trios Championship will also be on the line on the Saturday Tailgate Brawl pre-show in another new addition. After Kazuchika Okada defeated Mascara Dorada on Wednesday’s Collision, it was revealed that Okada, Konosuke Takeshita, and Hechicero will challenge Dorada, Neon, and Mistico on Saturday for the CMLL Trios titles.

Saturday’s lineup:

AEW Full Gear, Saturday, November 22, 8 p.m. Eastern time on pay-per-view —

  • AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page defends against Samoa Joe in a steel cage match
  • AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander defends against Mercedes Mone
  • AEW Tag Team Champions Brody King and Bandido defend against FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler)
  • TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher defends against Mark Briscoe in a No DQ match
  • Casino Gauntlet match to crown the first AEW National Champion
  • $1 million trios match: Kenny Omega, Jack Perry, and Luchasaurus vs. The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander
  • No Holds Barred match: Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  • PAC vs. Darby Allin
  • Four-way tag team match: Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa vs. Megan Bayne and Marina Shafir vs. Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron vs. Julia Hart and Skye Blue

AEW Full Gear Saturday Tailgate Brawl, Saturday, November 22, 7 p.m. Eastern time on TNT and HBO Max —

  • CMLL World Trios Champions Mistico, Mascara Dorada, and Neon defend against Kazuchika Okada, Hechicero, and Konosuke Takeshita
  • $200,000 four-way: Max Caster and Anthony Bowens vs. Juice Robinson and Austin Gunn vs. Big Bill and Bryan Keith vs. Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum
  • Big Boom AJ and QT Marshall vs. Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta

Two new matches added to AEW Full Gear

Posted on by Bryan Rose

Two new matches are now set for next week’s Full Gear.

After The Death Riders emerged victorious in the opening match of Saturday’s Collision, PAC cut a promo and referenced what he had done to Darby Allin at Blood & Guts, throwing him off a platform and onto a flaming table. PAC then issued the challenge for Full Gear one week from Saturday, and later it was made official.

A new match was also set for the Tailgate Brawl pre-show. A four-way match for $200,000 will take place between Max Caster & Anthony Bowens, the Bang Bang Gang, Bryan Keith & Big Bill, and The Outrunners. All four teams cut promos hyping the match, with the former Acclaimed saying they’d take the money and hopefully never team again.

The updated lineup for Full Gear:

Current AEW Full Gear lineup | Saturday, November 22 | Newark, New Jersey

  • AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page defends against Samoa Joe in a steel cage match
  • AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander defends against Mercedes Mone
  • AEW World Tag Team Champions Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) defend against FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood)
  • TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher defends against Mark Briscoe in a no DQ match where a Briscoe loss puts him in the Don Callis Family
  • Darby Allin vs. PAC
  • Casino Gauntlet match to crown inaugural AEW National Champion
  • Kenny Omega and Jurassic Express (Jack Perry & Luchasaurus) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Jackson) and Josh Alexander
  • Pre-Show: Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall vs. RPG Vice (Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta)
  • Pre-Show match for $200,000: Max Caster & Anthony Bowens vs. The Bang Bang Gang vs. Bryan Keith & Big Bill vs. The Outrunners

Steel cage World title match official for AEW Full Gear

Posted on by Josh Nason

If two Blood and Guts cage matches Wednesday weren’t enough for AEW fans, they’ll get a more traditional version in nearly two weeks time at AEW Full Gear.

Made during Wednesday’s special edition of Dynamite, the AEW World title match between Hangman Page and Samoa Joe will now be inside a steel cage.

After Page defeated Powerhouse Hobbs in a falls count anywhere match, Hobbs’ Opps teammate Katsuyori Shibata attacked Page, followed by Joe. As the Blood & Guts cage began to lower, Eddie Kingston and Hook came out to even the odds and save Page.

That is when Page issued the challenge to the added wrinkle that was later made official for next Saturday’s pay-per-view from Newark, New Jersey.

Current AEW Full Gear lineup | Saturday, November 22 | Newark, New Jersey

  • AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page defends against Samoa Joe in a steel cage match
  • AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander defends against Mercedes Mone
  • AEW World Tag Team Champions Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) defend against FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood)
  • TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher defends against Mark Briscoe in a no DQ match where a Briscoe loss puts him in the Don Callis Family
  • Casino Gauntlet match to crown inaugural AEW National Champion
  • Kenny Omega and Jurassic Express (Jack Perry & Luchasaurus) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Jackson) and Josh Alexander
  • Pre-Show: Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall vs. RPG Vice (Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta)

New title match with stipulations set for AEW Full Gear

Posted on by Josh Nason

The sixth meeting between TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher and Mark Briscoe is official for this month’s AEW Full Gear but with two stipulations added.

Revealed on Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite in a backstage segment, Briscoe offered up a no DQ stipulation in order to get the match which Fletcher seemed to like. However, Don Callis wanted to up the stakes and suggested that if Briscoe loses, he most leave The Conglomeration forever and join the Callis Family. Briscoe eventually agreed.

The two last squared off at October’s WrestleDream with Fletcher picking up a win and successful title defense. After Briscoe won the first two matches in their feud, Fletcher now has three straight victories.

Current AEW Full Gear lineup | Saturday, November 22 | Newark, New Jersey

  • AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page defends against Samoa Joe
  • AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander defends against Mercedes Mone
  • AEW World Tag Team Champions Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) defend against FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood)
  • TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher defends against Mark Briscoe in a no DQ match where a Briscoe loss puts him in the Don Callis Family
  • Casino Gauntlet match to crown inaugural AEW National Champion
  • Kenny Omega and Jurassic Express (Jack Perry & Luchasaurus) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Jackson) and Josh Alexander
  • Pre-Show: Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall vs. RPG Vice (Rocky Romero &Trent Beretta)

AEW creating National title, reveals how inaugural champion will be determined

Posted on by Josh Nason

AEW is adding yet another new title to the mix with the new men’s National Championship.

Initially announced prior to Wednesday’s Dynamite by AEW head Tony Khan, the inaugural champion will be decided in a Casino Gauntlet match at this month’s AEW Full Gear.

Khan appeared on an X stream alongside Tony Schiavone, saying that he has missed seeing the National Championship on TBS TV as the original NWA version dates back to Georgia Championship Wrestling adne eventually making its way to Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling.

The title was merged in 1986 in a unification bout that took place between then-United States Champion Nikita Koloff and then-National Wahoo McDaniel in a bout Koloff won. The merged title became the U.S. title that currently resides in WWE.

Khan said he has wanted to have the title for a long time, so he was bringing it back. He said it will be defended across multiple promotions like Ring of Honor and NJPW Strong in addition to AEW.

The first several men announced for the match are Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin and Ricochet. The three men, in addition to MVP and the Gates of Agony had a verbal confrontation on Dynamite as their feud continues.

It’s the fourth title Khan has introduced this year including the AEW Women’s World Tag Team titles, the AEW Unified title (the merged Continental and International titles), and the Ring of Honor Women’s Pure title.

World title match official for AEW Full Gear

Posted on by Josh Nason

As many expected, it will be Hangman Page defending his AEW World title against Samoa Joe at next month’s Full Gear in a rematch.

Joe earned the opportunity during Wednesday’s Fright Night edition of AEW Dynamite by winning a four-way eliminator over Hook, Bobby Lashley and Ricochet. The end came when Joe got Hook to tap out to the Coquina Clutch after Lashley chased out Ricochet and was unable to break up the submission in time.

Joe and Page faced off earlier this month at WrestleDream with Page picking up the successful title defense. Joe and his fellow Opps members Katsuyori Shibata and Powerhouse Hobbs congratulated Page before attacking him, resulting in Page later vowing revenge.

After Joe signed the contract post-match, Page snuck in the ring dressed as Tony Schiavone (clad in a Phantom of the Opera mask) to both take out The Opps and hit Joe in the head with a beer bottle.

Joe is looking for his second AEW World title reign and first since April 2024. Page will be trying for his sixth title defense since his own second reign began at July’s All In: Texas.

Current AEW Full Gear lineup | Saturday, November 22 | Newark, New Jersey

  • AEW World Champion Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe
  • AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander defends against Mercedes Mone
  • AEW World Tag Team Champions Brodido (Brody King & Bandido) defend against FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood

Tag Team title match official for AEW Full Gear

Posted on by Josh Nason

FTR will have their shot to become three-time AEW World Tag Team Champions at next month’s Full Gear as they will take on reigning champions Brodido.

Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler cashed their ticket during Wednesday’s Fright Night edition of Dynamite, defeating the Young Bucks, JetSpeed and Jurassic Express in a four-way title eliminator.

The end came when Luchasaurus took the Bucks to the floor and hit a moonsault to take out Matt Jackson, followed by Bailey hitting his own. Knight hit a UFO splash back in the middle but bounced up into a Shatter Machine by Harwood and Wheeler to give them the win.

FTR is looking for their first reign since the summer of 2023 while Brodido will be gunning for their sixth defense since winning the belts at August’s Forbidden Door in a four-way that included FTR.

The two teams did battle straight up in the finals of an eliminator tournament leading into Forbidden Door that ended in a 30-minute draw.

Current AEW Full Gear lineup | Saturday, November 22 | Newark, New Jersey

  • AEW World Champion Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe
  • AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander defends against Mercedes Mone
  • AEW World Tag Team Champions Brodido (Brody King & Bandido) defend against FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood

World title match official for AEW Full Gear

Posted on by Josh Nason

TBS Champion Mercedes Mone will get her second shot at becoming AEW Women’s World Champion as she will challenge Kris Statlander at next month’s Full Gear.

During Wednesday’s Dynamite in a backstage segment with Renee Paquette, Statlander accepted Mone’s challenge that was issued at last Saturday’s WrestleDream. Mone currently holds 12 championship belts and hosted a championship celebration during Dynamite that was upended by Statlander and Harley Cameron that saw Mone’s face smashed into a cake and her put through a table.

The match is the first official bout for the pay-per-view.

On Saturday, Statlander was celebrating her title defense over Toni Storm when Mone interrupted her moment and told her to get out of her ring. Statlander relented but returned to lay Mone out after her record 11th simultaneous title victory over interim ROH Women’s TV Champion Mina Shirakawa.

It will be their third-ever singles meeting. They have twice squared off for the TBS title during Mone’s record run, once at last year’s Full Gear and again at Worlds End. In both cases, Mone picked up the win.

Mone unsuccessfully challenged then-Women’s World Champion Storm at this past July’s All In Texas in her only shot at the gold.

Current AEW Full Gear lineup | Saturday, November 22 | Newark, New Jersey

  • AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander defends against Mercedes Mone

World title challenge issued for AEW Full Gear

Posted on by Josh Nason

After being embarrassed by AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander at WrestleDream, TBS Champion Mercedes Mone has issued a title challenge to Statlander for November’s Full Gear pay-per-view.

After Statlander was celebrating her title defense over Toni Storm Saturday, Mone interrupted her moment and told her to get out of her ring. Statlander acquiesced, but returned after Mone won her record 11th simultaneous title to gain a measure of revenge, laying Mone out and sending her packing.

Later in the night, Mone issues the challenge in a backstage promo. Statlander has yet to answer as of this writing.

Once official, it would be their third singles meeting. They have twice squared off for the TBS title during Mone’s record run, once at last year’s Full Gear and again at Worlds End. In both cases, Mone picked up the win.

Mone unsuccessfully challenged then-Women’s World Champion Storm at this past July’s All In Texas.

Mone will look to add to her record with a 12th title on Sunday at a Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, indie show against Jody Threat.

Full Gear is set for Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 22.

Big Boom AJ & mystery partner challenged to match at AEW Full Gear

Posted on by Josh Nason

Big Boom AJ isn’t done with his AEW in-ring career just yet as he will return to action at November’s Full Gear pay-per-view in Newark, New Jersey.

In the clip seen below on X filmed Wednesday in Hollywood, Florida, where AEW Dynamite took place, AJ and his fellow social media star and son Big Justice were putting over the sixth anniversary when Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta (wearing a cast on his left arm) of the Don Callis Family walked up to insult them.

AJ then said Full Gear will be their own one-year anniversary of being in AEW and told Romero and Beretta he wants them there so they can finish what they started at All In: Texas. It was at the PPV pre-show that AJ teamed with Hologram, Kyle O’Reilly and Tomohiro Ishii to defeat Romero, Beretta, Hechicero and Lance Archer.

Justice then offered up a tag match, but Romero said he was trying to trick them into something illegal. Romero then said AJ could pick a partner to face he and Beretta instead.

It will be AJ’s fourth AEW match following his debut in November 2024 when he defeated QT Marshall on the Full Gear pre-show. He returned at March’s Revolution, teaming with Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe on the pre-show to defeat Johnny TV and MxM Collection.

AEW reveals Full Gear 2025 date and location

Posted on by Ian Carey

AEW has revealed where its annual Full Gear pay-per-view event will be held in 2025.

The promotion announced on Monday that the show will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 22. The venue also hosted Full Gear in 2022 and 2024.

The announcement comes after WWE ran three consecutive shows in New Jersey this past weekend, including Friday’s SmackDown from the same venue.

AEW president Tony Khan spoke to the New York Post about the announcement.

“Being around wrestling and being a fan of wrestling my whole life, I know it’s very important to keep a great relationship with the fans around New York and New Jersey, and we have such great fans in the area,” Khan said. “Full Gear is one of the best events every year for AEW and the wrestling fans and I’m very excited to bring Full Gear back to the Prudential Center.”

Khan also discussed taking on more of AEW’s creative duties recently, saying he made the change at the end of 2024. He compared the shift to when he assumed a similar role in 2019 after AEW Dynamite had only been on the air for a few months.

“I think I found myself in 2024 doing some of the same things I was doing in 2019, in terms of lots of meetings and lots of good conversations, but probably being almost too open to feedback and ideas and too often I was leading a committee, putting an outline and ideas together instead of, I should just sit down, and that’s what I do now,” Khan said.

Khan’s full discussion with the New York Post is available here.

December 2, 2024 Observer Newsletter: Full Gear & the state of AEW, Ricky Starks situation, WWE Survivor Series preview

Posted on by F4W Staff

Image: AEW

Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story is about AEW and a recap of last weekend’s Full Gear pay-per-view, one that Dave Meltzer said provided an “an interesting look at the current state” of the company.

He also looks on the fallout from the Conor McGregor civil case decision and leftover thoughts from the mega-event that was Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson.

He also looks ahead to this weekend’s WWE Survivor Series along with all the other news and thoughts on wrestling from the past two weeks.

Click here to read.

We’re Live, Pal: WWE Survivor Series preview

Posted on by Garrett Gonzales

It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. This episode is also available for free on YouTube (below), Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

We kicked off the show talking about the Thanksgiving holiday before hitting on some key topics such as:

  • Ricky Starks’ comments about not wrestling in AEW
  • CM Punk joining Roman Reigns’ Survivor Series WarGames team
  • A look through a marketing lens at how AEW used the Costco Guys
  • The ending to AEW Full Gear
  • AEW’s need for a babyface hero

You can also follow the show account on X.

For website subscribers, you can click here to listen (sub needed).

The Latest: AEW Full Gear media scrum notes, Bryan Danielson on wrestling future

Posted on by Denise Salcedo


Welcome to another episode of The Latest with Denise Salcedo breaking down the biggest wrestling news headlines of the week so far.

TOPICS:

— AEW Full Gear media scrum notes: Tony Khan on WWE ID, Kenny Omega, Ricky Starks

–AEW reveals full list of participants for Continental Classic tournament

— Bryan Danielson addresses future in wrestling: ‘I was cautious not to say retirement’

WOL: Full Gear fallout, news, Lee Moriarty’s art!

Posted on by Bryan Alvarez

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including fallout from Full Gear, RAW and Survivor Series, the Continental Classic, and more, then LEE MORIARTY joins us to talk wrestling and also his pro-wrestling ART! A fun show as always so check it out~!

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