AEW Full Gear PPV
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Private Party (Zay & Quen) (c) vs. The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) vs. Kings of the Black Throne (Brodie King & Malakai Black) vs. The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) in a Fatal-4-Way for the AEW World Tag Team Titles: Bowens and Caster got no entrance as they were already inside the ring. The Outrunners and House of Black also got no entrance. Private Party were the only tag team that got a full entrance. Black and Quen began with a nice counter exchange to start the match. Bowens caught Zay with a Kataro Crusher. Bowens wanted a tag but Caster was distracted. Magnum took advantage planting Zay with a suplex for a near fall. The crowd popped as Floyd no-sold King’s strike.
King launched Floyd into the barricade. King planted Bowens with a Superplex. Black followed crushing Bowens with a flying double stomp. Black connected with a flying Moonsault onto everyone on the floor. The Acclaimed and Outrunners teamed up against King. Bowens hit Scissors Me Timbers on King. The crowd booed as Caster stopped Floyd from scissoring with Bowens. Caster did John Cena’s “You Can’t See Me” pose before hitting Floyd with an Attitude Adjustment. Quen and Zayn delivered stereo 450 Splashes to Floyd and Magnum for two. The crowd cheered as Floyd and Magnum responded hitting a double elbow drop.
King caught Bowens with a Blackhole Slam. The Outrunners caught King with Total Recall. Caster made the save. The crowd chanted “F-U Caster!” Caster tagged himself into the match. The crowd chanted for Bowens. Caster laid on the mat. Bowens pinned Caster. Excalibur said you can’t win the match by pinning your partner. The referee Rick Knox began counting. Zay made the save. Bowens caught Zay with a Crucifix. Bowens had the win. Caster tagged himself into the match. The crowd booed. Private Party took advantage hitting Gin ’N’ Juice on Caster to retain the titles at 13:29.
WINNERS: Zay & Quen retained the AEW World Tag Team Titles
(Amin’s Thoughts) — They felt like a low B level tag match you would see on a weekly episode of Collision. The Outrunners have become a fun tag team in AEW to watch. The problem is they have a unique act which could become stale quick. The crowd were behind The Outrunners at points but it never reached a level that they wanted to see them win the titles. The big story was Caster wanting the attention for himself rather than helping his team win. They teased a split between The Acclaimed could be coming soon. Overall, good to see Zay and Quen get a PPV win as champions. AEW Tag Team Division remains a complete mess. It’s gonna take lots of time and patience before the AEW Tag Team Division hits is stride like when they were firing on all cylinders when the company first started (⭐️⭐️1/2)
Lexi Nair interviewed Orange Cassidy backstage. Orange spoke about Jon Moxley sending a message on Dynamite. Orange said he sends a message back tonight. Orange said AEW sends a message back. Orange said Private Party has been in AEW since day one. Orange said AEW means everything to him. Orange said AEW means everything to the crowd in the building. Orange said Moxley didn’t need AEW. Orange said he wanted to show that AEW doesn’t need Moxley. Orange took off his sunglasses. Orange said he was going to take the power and be the AEW World Champion.
MJF vs. Roderick Strong: MJF made his entrance to a strong reaction. Roderick Strong made his entrance. Strong received a mild reaction at best. MJF grabbed a microphone. MJF said Strong was white trash. MJF called New Jersey the dumpster fire of the world. MJF called AEW a “Dog S*it” company. MJF said he was making millions shooting movies. MJF said Strong’s mom was shooting his daddy.
Strong attacked MJF outside the ring. MJF ducked as Strong chopped the ring post. MJF pulled on Strong’s fingers against the exposed ring post. MJF planted Strong with an Apron Powerbomb. MJF whipped Strong into the turnbuckle. Strong responded catching MJF with a backbreaker. There was a split MJF and Strong chant. Strong made a comeback rocking MJF with a rising knee strike. Strong followed with an Olympic Slam for two.
The action moved to the floor. Strong dropped MJF onto the barricade. MJF responded catching Strong with a corner kick. MJF called for the Panama Sunrise. Strong responded hitting a backbreaker for two. MJF responded catching Strong with a flying double stomp. MJF planted Strong with a Cradle DDT for two. Strong caught MJF with a dropkick coming off the ropes. Strong applied the Strong Hold but MJF broke free.
MJF called for a Brainbuster. Strong responded with a forearm smash. Strong connected with End of Heartache. MJF placed his foot on the ropes. The crowd was noticeably quiet as Strong was hitting his big moves on MJF. Strong nailed MJF with a Sick Kick. MJF responded planting Strong with a Brainbuster. MJF and Strong laid on the mat. Strong went for the pin. MJF caught Strong in Salt of Earth for the submission win in 13:35.
WINNER: MJF
(Amin’s Thoughts) — I had no interest in this MJF program. This is the first time program that I’ve felt that way in the five years MJF has been part of AEW. There were multiple problems here. I will mention two glaring problems. Nobody in the crowd believed Strong was going to beat MJF. Good to see MJF get the clean win. The second problem here is you can see solid well worked AEW matches on Dynamite, Collision and even Rampage. This just felt like they wanted MJF to have a PPV match. That’s what we got here. This was a solid well worked match that would’ve been received better on AEW TV (⭐️⭐️⭐️)
- MJF grabbed a chair after the match. MJF placed a chair around Strong’s arm. MJF stomped on Strong’s injured arm. Adam Cole’s music played. Cole ran down to make the save. Cole, Mike Bennett and Matt Taven checked on Strong. Kyle O’Reilly entered the ring. O’Reilly shoved Cole to the mat. O’Reilly yelled at Cole. O’Reilly helped Strong to the back.
(Amin’s Thoughts) —The post-match angle just done to add more drama between former Undisputed ERA members. We are likely getting Cole and MJF for World’s End PPV. They just need to move past this Cole/MJF program. This program for the most part has completely sucked
Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Kris Statlander for the TBS Title: Kris Statlander made her entrance first receiving a solid babyface reaction. Mercedes Mone made her entrance. Mone got a huge firework display. Mone got loud boos as Justin Roberts introduced her from Boston. Mone started quickly rocking Statlander with mounted strikes. Statlander responded planting Mone with a face buster. Statlander took control hitting a standing Moonsault for a near fall.
Mone responded raking Statlander in the eyes. Mone took control hitting a nice flying Hurricanrana from the ring apron sending Statlander crashing to the floor. Mone connected with a flying Meteora from the ring apron onto Statlander to the floor. Mone delivered a double knees sending Statlander crashing into the ring steps. Mone followed hitting a corner sliding Meteora for two. Mone connected with a flying Meteora. Mone went for a leverage pin but Aubrey Edwards stopped her. Statlander went for a Powerbomb but Mone countered into a nice neck breaker for two. Mone delivered a Sunset Bomb sending Statlander crashing into the turnbuckle.
Mone went for a flying Meteora. Statlander countered launching Mone into the turnbuckle. Statlander battled back planting Mone with a powerslam. Statlander planted Mone with a Chaos Theory Suplex. Mone placed her foot on the ropes stopping the count. Mone responded catching Statlander with a Crucifix Bomb for two. Mone went for the Statement Maker but Statlander broke free. There was a nice counter sequence leading to Mone hitting a Back Stabber for two. Mone caught Statlander with a flying Meteora for two.
Statlander responded catching Mone with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Statlander sold her leg on the landing. Statlander rocked Mone with a Discus Lariat for two. Statlander connected with a Fisherman’s Buster for two. Statlander called for Saturday Night Fever. Mone reversed into a Tornado DDT for two. The crowd booed Mone as she delivered the 3 Amigos. Statlander caught Mone flying off the ropes. Statlander delivered an F5 but Mone kicked out for a close two. Statlander went for a 450 Splash but Mone moved.
The crowd booed as Mone attacked Statlander’s knee. Mone connected with a Frog Splash onto Statlander’s knee for two. Mone delivered a pair of Back Stabbers. Mone connected with the Mone Maker. Statlander kicked out at two for a great reaction. Mone slapped Statlander across the face. There were series of rollups. Statlander got Mone on her shoulders hitting a face buster. Statlander called for Saturday Night Fever. Mone responded attacking and bitting Statlander’s injured leg. Mone delivered a sunset flip sending Statlander into the ropes. Mone applied a reverse rollup to retain the TBS Title at 19:23.
WINNER: Mercedes Mone retained the TBS Title
(Amin’s Thoughts) — This was my third favourite AEW Women’s match of the year. This was my second favourite match on the show. Mercedes and Statlander overcame some underwhelming creative but still had a great match. A tremendous showing from Mercedes and Statlander as they showed some incredible working chemistry together. Another tremendous showing from Statlander on PPV. Statlander showed why she should continued be showcased as a top level star in the Women’s division. I haven’t been a fan of Mercedes on-screen character work. Mercedes showed in this match why she’s still regarded as one of the best wrestlers. The way Mercedes continued to target Statlander’s leg leading to the finish was top notch heel work. A great match (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/4)
Jay White vs. “Hangman” Adam Page: White received a strong reaction from the crowd. Hangman received a strong heel reaction. White started quickly rocking Hangman with big chops. Hangman responded using White’s momentum dumping him to the floor. White landed awkwardly on his leg. Hangman took control working over White’s leg. Hangman connected with a belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. White battled back catching Hangman with a knee breaker. White hit a DDT for two. Hangman countered a headlock suplex into a backdrop. Hangman took back control sending White crashing into the turnbuckle.
There were split Hangman and White chants. Hangman launched White with an avalanche Fallaway Slam for two. White responded catching Hangman’s leg against the ring post. White took back the lead hitting a Superplex for two. Hangman and White exchanged chop blocks. The crowd started getting into the match with Hangman and White exchanging strikes. White caught Hangman with a flatliner. White followed hitting a bridging German Suplex for two.
Hangman caught White charging with a Popup Powerbomb for two. White used Hangman’s momentum hitting a Half/Half Suplex on the ring apron. White followed hitting a second Half/Half Suplex on the floor. Hangman responded shoving White into the barricade. Hangman placed White in an Ankle Lock on the floor. Hangman went for a Buckshot Lariat but White escaped. Hangman applied an Ankle Lock but White escaped.
White caught Hangman with a Dragon Screw against the ropes. White followed hitting a Uranage for two. White applied an inverted Figure-4-Leg Lock but Hangman grabbed the ropes. Hangman caught White charging hitting a Deadeye. Hangman followed hitting a second Deadeye for two. Hangman went for Buckshot Lariat but White escaped. White called Bladerunner but Hangman escaped. Hangman went for the Ankle Lock. White escaped hitting a Bladerunner for the flash win at 19:52.
WINNER: Jay White
- White taunted Hangman following his win after the match. Hangman chased White and attacked him on the entrance ramp. Adam Pearce ripoff Christopher Daniels appeared. Daniels tried to calm Hangman down. Hangman responded decking Daniels with a right hand.
(Amin’s Thoughts) — This was an interesting match to watch which left me with mixed feelings. The story heading to the match was both Hangman and White targeting each other’s injured leg. I liked the finish with White outsmarting Hangman using his aggression to get the win. They gave Hangman an out with the post-match attack. This is likely setting some sort of stipulation match where Hangman will get his win back. The lack of crowd reaction didn’t help. There were clear points where the match dragged at points and felt long. I thought the match would’ve worked better as a grudge match between rivals. This was still a very solid technical professional wrestling match (⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2)
Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher (w/Don Callis): Ospreay received a tremendous babyface reaction. Ospreay also got a nice firework display. Fletcher came out wearing a crown. Callis joined the commentary team. The crowd sang along to Ospreay’s name. Fletcher and Ospreay began exchanging strikes. Ospreay connected with a head scissors sending Fletcher to the floor. Ospreay went for his signature plancha but Fletcher saw it coming. There was a great spot as Fletcher launched Ospreay who leaped over the ring steps with ease. Ospreay leaped off the ring steps catching Fletcher with a Hurricanrana on the floor.
Fletcher responded catching Ospreay with a sliding DDT. Fletcher took control mounting Ospreay with grounded strikes. Fletcher planted Ospreay with a Brainbuster on the floor. Ospreay went for a handspring kick but his shoulder gave out. Fletcher nailed Ospreay with a running kick. Fletcher followed hitting a Hangman DDT for two. Fletcher went for a Dragon Sleeper but Ospreay broke free. Fletcher connected with a spinning Michinoku Driver for two. Fletcher went for a running boot but Ospreay ducked.
Ospreay took advantage nailing Fletcher with a running boot. Ospreay delivered an incredible Sky Twister to the floor. Ospreay connected with a springboard forearm for two. Fletcher and Ospreay stood middle of the ring with hands behind their back. Fletcher and Ospreay exchanged big strikes. Fletcher nailed Ospreay with a superkick. Ospreay responded with a Cheeky Nando Kick. Ospreay followed hitting a spinning Powerbomb for two. Ospreay went for an OzCutter but Fletcher countered into a neck breaker.
Fletcher followed hitting a Last Ride Powerbomb for two. Fletcher went for a Brainbuster but Ospreay countered into a Stun Dog Millionaire. Ospreay went for an OzCutter. Fletcher responded shoving Ospreay over the ropes. Ospreay went to spin-the-cat. Fletcher tried to grab Ospreay in position for Tombstone. Ospreay reversed leading to both slipping to the mat. Ospreay bounced back hitting a Tombstone on the floor. Ospreay nailed Fletcher with a springboard dropkick into the ring. Ospreay followed hitting a Sky Twister Press for two. The crowd chanted “This Is Awesome!” Ospreay called for a Hidden Blade but Fletcher ducked.
There was a fantastic counter exchange leading to Fletcher nailing Ospreay with a Superkick. Ospreay responded catching Fletcher with a Spanish Fly coming off the ropes. Fletcher responded rocking Ospreay with a lariat. Ospreay responded rocking Fletcher with a jumping Hidden Blade. The crowd chanted “AEW!” Fletcher responded draping Ospreay on the ropes. Fletcher went for a Turnbuckle Brainbuster but Ospreay escaped. Ospreay connected with a Styles Clash. Ospreay covered Fletcher for two.
Ospreay drilled Fletcher with a Hidden Blade for two. Ospreay rocked Fletcher with closedfists. Ospreay went for a Storm Breaker onto the ring steps. Fletcher countered dropping Fletcher with a jumping Tombstone onto the ring steps. That looked nasty. Fletcher told Ospreay he didn’t want a Count-Out. Fletcher nailed Ospreay with a running kick against the ropes. Fletcher delivered the Grimstone for two. Fletcher delivered arm breakers to both of Ospreay’s arms. Fletcher rocked Ospreay with a pair of running kicks. Fletcher connected with a Turnbuckle Brainbuster. Fletcher covered Ospreay for the clean win at 24:13.
WINNER: Kyle Fletcher
(Amin’s Thoughts) — This was the best match of the show. A really good action packed match that just breezed through. Just another fantastic showing from Ospreay in a big PPV match. This was all about establishing Fletcher as a top level performer on the AEW roster. Fletcher needed the win. This was very good seeing Fletcher get the clean win over Ospreay on PPV. Fletcher not only got the clean win but felt like he was on Ospreay’s level. The key now is how AEW will present Fletcher after his win over Ospreay. This was great (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2)
The crowd cheered as the lovely Mina Shirakawa made her entrance. Shirawaka was hosting Mariah May’s championship celebration. Shirakawa called May her friend, partner and love of her life. Shirakawa introduced AEW Women’s’ World Champion Mariah May. May said they finally did it. May spoke about stepping on the division. May said there’s not anyone in the division who can stop her. May called Shirakawa her one true friend. May and Shirakawa shared a glass of champagne. May grabbed her shoe. May swung her shoe but Shirakawa ducked out of the way. Shirakawa delivered a running tackle to May off the entrance ramp. May and Shirakawa both landed hard going crashing through the table. May and Shirakawa both hit hard on the landing. Shirakawa was bleeding from her lip. AEW officials checked on May.
(Amin’s Thoughts) —It was just a matter of time before May and Shirakawa split away from each other. This was well done setting up an AEW Women’s World Title between May and Shirakawa
Jack Perry (c) vs. Daniel Garcia for the TNT Title: They aired a really nice video package on Daniel Garcia listening to his message from his mom. Garcia made his entrance to the ring. Garcia received a solid babyface reaction. Perry wore his Scapegoat mask to the ring. Daddy Magic joined commentary for the TNT Title match. The bell rang. There were light chants of “CM Punk” and was also mixed with boos.
Perry began stalling outside the ring as the match began. Garcia stopped Perry by running him into the barricade. Perry quickly took control hitting a pair of Hangman DDTs on the floor. Perry connected with a missile dropkick for two. Perry went for a side headlock. Garcia battled back catching Perry with a Backdrop Driver. Perry caught Garcia coming off the ropes with an STF. Garcia grabbed the ropes to force a break.
Perry taunted Daddy Magic on commentary. Perry delivered a Powerbomb sending Garcia crashing through the table. Perry dumped garbage onto Garcia. They teased a count-out. Garcia made it back into the ring to zero crowd reaction. Garcia battled back rocking Perry with a huge lariat. Garcia connected with a Butterfly Suplex sending Perry crashing into the turnbuckle. Perry responded long-darting Garcia into the turnbuckle. Perry delivered a Burning Hammer for two. Perry grabbed the TNT Title.
Perry placed the TNT Title beside Garcia. Perry got on his knees and dared Garcia to attack him with the TNT Title. Garcia refused. Perry took advantage hitting a low blow. Perry followed hitting a knee strike for two. Perry went for a second knee strike.Garcia caught Perry with a Gotch Piledriver for two. Garcia rocked Perry with a series of slaps. Garcia hit a Gotch Piledriver. Garcia placed Perry in the Dragon Tamer to win the TNT Title in 18:16.
WINNER: Daniel Garcia won the TNT Title
- Daniel Garcia celebrated his win with the crowd after the match. Garcia grabbed an AEW flag. Garcia draped the AEW around the back of his shoulders and walked to the back.
(Amin’s Thoughts) — AEW was placed in a tight spot. It very much showed in this match. AEW tried to use the CM Punk footage to elevate Jack Perry into a top heel by aligning him with The Elite. It just didn’t work for Perry as his forgettable TNT Title run is finally over. Daniel Garcia has mostly been portrayed as a good wrestler who doesn’t win the big one. AEW had to make the switch with Garcia winning after he recently re-signed with the company. They tried to add some urgency and make Garcia’s win feel special but it never reached that point. Good moment for Garcia winning his first AEW Title. This was just a standard match that dragged way too long. between two talented wrestlers on a long AEW PPV card (⭐️⭐️1/2)
Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Ricochet for the AEW International Title: Ricochet made his entrance to a solid reaction. Ricochet got a nice firework display. Takeshita got a solid heel reaction. Don Callis joined commentary. Ricochet started quickly catching Takeshita with a handstand head scissors. Ricochet connected with a springboard crossbody for two. Ricochet went for a Tiger Feint Kick but Takeshita tangled his feet on the ropes. Takeshita took control hitting a spinning slam for two.
Ricochet battled back catching Takeshita with a handspring elbow for a double down. Ricochet made a comeback hitting a Fosbury Flop to the floor. Ricochet followed hitting a Springboard 450 Splash for two. The crowd booed as Callis left the commentary team. Ricochet went for a handspring but Takeshita intercepted with a Blue Thunder Bomb for two. Takeshita went for German Suplex but Ricochet landed on his feet. There was a nice sequence leading to Takeshita hitting a Wheelbarrow German Suplex.
Ricochet responded catching Ricochet with a jumping lariat to reset the match. Takeshita stopped Ricochet from climbing the ropes. Takeshita launched Ricochet with an avalanche German Suplex. Takeshita connected with a running lariat for two. Takeshita delivered a Power Driver Knee for another two. Ricochet responded catching Takeshita with a Super Hurricanrana. Ricochet followed hitting a Poisonrana. Ricochet delivered a Shooting Star Press for two.
Ricochet went for the Spirt Gun but Takeshita ducked. Ricochet called for Vertigo but Takeshita blocked. Takeshita spiked Ricochet with a Crunchy for two. Ricochet responded catching Takeshita with a Twisting Suplex. Ricochet followed hitting a Detonation Kick for two. Takeshita stopped Ricochet from the climbing the ropes. Takeshita rocked Ricochet with a knee strike. Takeshita connected with a Super Falcon Arrow to retain the AEW International Title in 19:12.
WINNER: Konosuke Takeshita retained the AEW International Title
(Amin’s Thoughts) — I wasn’t really sure what to make of this match. I expected to see a possible show stealer with the level of talent in this match. The wrestling was solid as both Ricochet and Takeshita worked well together. Ricochet has lost most of his specialness since debuting in AEW at All In. The positive here is AEW is finally behind Takeshita as this was good sign getting a clean win. Overall, this was a solid match but underwhelming for PPV (⭐️⭐️⭐️1/4)
Bobby Lashley (w/MVP & Shelton Benjamin) vs. “Swerve” Strickland (w/Prince Nana): Swerve came out first to a strong reaction. Swerve received a nice firework display. Price Nana did his signature dance. Bobby got a strong reaction. Bobby got a nice firework display. Jim Ross joined commentary for the match. This had the feeling of a big match. Big chants of “Swerve’s House!”
Bobby took control quickly stomping Swerve in the corner. Bobby planted Swerve with a Domination. Bobby had the match won but stopped the count. The crowd popped as Bobby planted Swerve with a one-handed suplex. Swerve tried to battle back catching Lashley with a leaping head butt. Bobby responded running Swerve into the ring post. Bobby planted Swerve with a running powerslam for two. Prince Nana led the crowd in “Swerve’s House” chants.
Swerve caught Bobby charging with his boot. Benjamin stood on the ring apron which distracted Swerve. Bobby took advantage sending Swerve to the floor. Bobby ran Swerve into the barricade. Bobby celebrated with MVP outside the ring. This gave Swerve the opening to nail Bobby with a running kick. Benjamin grabbed hold of Swerve’s leg. The crowd cheered as the referee sent Benjamin to the back.
Bobby quickly took back control planting Swerve with a Chokeslam onto the ring apron. Bobby launched Swerve into the barricade. Swerve used Bobby’s momentum sending him into the ring post. Swerve battled back slamming Bobby onto the ring steps. Swerve caught Bobby with a DDT onto the ring apron. Swerve leaped off the ring steps delivering a Swerve Stomp sending Bobby crashing through the announcers table. This spot ruled.
The crowd chanted “Swerve’s House!” Swerve rocked Bobby with a House Call Kick. Swerve followed hitting Swerve Stomp onto Bobby for two. MVP and Swerve had a stare down outside the ring. Bobby took advantage launching Swerve with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex on the floor. Bobby delivered a spear sending Swerve crashing through the barricade. Bobby took control rocking Swerve with a huge spear. Bobby placed Swerve in the Hurt Lock. Swerve passed out giving Bobby the win in 13:22.
WINNER: Bobby Lashley
(Amin’s Thoughts) — The goal of this match was to showcase Bobby Lashley as a main event level star. Lashley got the win defeating a former AEW World Champion “Swerve” Strickland in mostly dominating fashion on PPV. They protected Strickland in the process having him continue to battle Lashley and not give up. The match itself was fine (⭐️⭐️⭐️)
They showed a truck arriving to the arena. Claudio Castagnoli stepped outside the truck. Pac was also there. Marina Shafir was holding a case. Claudio opened the back of the truck door. AEW World Champion Jon Moxley step out of the truck and walked into the arena.
Jon Moxley (c) vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW World Title: AEW World Champion Jon Moxley made his entrance through the crowd. Orange received a solid reaction from the crowd. Orange was wearing black denim for his new serious look instead of his signature blue denim. They never showed the AEW World Title. The referee Bryce Remsberg was holding a briefcase. We are suppose to think the AEW World Title was inside briefcase.
Orange rocked Moxley with a pair of Orange Punches as the match began. Orange delivered a third Orange Punch sending Moxley to the floor. Orange followed with a tope to the floor. Orange rocked Moxley with mounted strikes onto the announcer’s table. Moxley responded yanking Orange in the eyes. Moxley stepped on Orange’s face against the ring steps. Orange was busted open.
Moxley planted Orange with a Paradigm Shift onto the ring steps. Moxley connected with a Gotch Piledriver for two. Orange responded jabbing his thumb into Moxley’s eyes. Moxley responded sending Orange crashing into the ring steps. Moxley launched Orange with an X-Plex for two. Moxley placed his fingernails and raked Orange’s back. That looked disgusting. Orange responded raking Moxley’s back with his fingernails. Moxley caught Orange flying off the ropes with a forearm smash for two.
Orange battled back catching Moxley with a flying DDT. Orange made a comeback hitting a Satellite DDT. Moxley responded intercepting Orange with a Cutter. Moxley and Orange exchanged strikes in the middle of the ring. Orange placed his hands inside his pockets. The crowd cheered as Orange did his signature Lazy Kicks. Orange drilled Moxley with a pair of Orange Punches. Orange applied a reverse sunset flip for two. Orange nailed Moxley with another Orange Punch. Orange followed hitting Beach Break for two.
Claudio Castagnoli and Pac made their way through the crowd. Claudio and Pac stood on the ring apron. Kyle O’Reilly, Rocky Romero and Tomohiro Ishii brawled with Claudio and Pac. Rocky delivered a dive to the floor. Marina stood inside the ring holding a case. The crowd cheered as Willow Nightingale returned. Willow rocked Marina with a spear. Marina and Willow exchanged strikes outside the ring.
The referee Bryce Remsberg was distracted watching Marina and Willow brawl outside the ring. Orange took advantage rocking Moxley with the case. Orange covered Moxley for a two count. This got a big reaction from the crowd. Orange called for the Orange Punch. Moxley grabbed hold onto referee Bryce Remsberg. Wheeler Yuta entered the ring wearing a black hoodie. Yuta rocked Orange with a Buizuku Knee. Moxley followed hitting a Death Rider DDT onto Orange. Moxley covered Orange for the win to retain the AEW World Title in 19:21.
WINNER: Jon Moxley retained the AEW World Title
(Amin’s Thoughts) — From just a wrestling standpoint, this was a very good match. The problem is this match was placed in the main event of the PPV. The creative leading into this match has been underwhelming to say the least. No one believed Orange had a chance to win the AEW World Title. There was never a moment where you felt invested into the match. This match is placed in a rare category. The wrestling was good. It was just a good wrestling match a long PPV show. That’s not the feeling you should have when watching a World Title PPV match (⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2)
- Moxley grabbed hold of Orange after the match.. Yuta dumped some liquid into Orange’s mouth. Hangman made his way ringside with steel chair in hand. Hangman decked Yuta with a chair. Hangman and Moxley had a stare down. The crowd popped seeing ChrIstian Cage appearing from behind. Christian delivered the Killswitch to Moxley. Hangman was holding onto the AEW World Title contract. Hangman hesitated but handed Christian the contract. Hangman walked to the back. Jay White appeared giving Christian the Bladerunner. Claudio Castagnoli and Pac appeared attacking White from behind. Claudio and Pac walked with Marina and Molxey to the back. While grabbed a chair and walked to the back. Moxley and his crew were shown leaving the building. Suddenly, someone crashed their car into Moxley’s truck. Moxley and his crew left the arena in another car. The crowd cheered as Darby Allin was shown leaving the car that crashed into Moxley’s truck. Darby was bleeding from top of his head. Darby stood on top of Moxley’s truck. The show ended.
(Amin’s Thoughts) — The Darby Allin car stunt looked dangerous. You gotta give Darby credit for wanting to put his dangerous at risk for the fans watching. You feel concern and just hope he’s not in pain. This was a very chaotic post-match angle which you lead into multiple directions. The good part was adding some more notable names into the AEW World Title picture which is much needed
AEW Full Gear PPV: GOOD
FINAL SCORE: 7.5 OUT OF 10
This is a really hard show to grade. The grade will range between enjoyment of the match and level of interest. Let me first praise the show. ’ve seen better Ospreay matches on PPV this year. Fletcher and Ospreay was the best match on the show. The reason is because they made Fletcher feel like a main event star with his win. Hangman and White was quite strong. Mercedes and Statlander had one of the best AEW Women’s matches of the year. The match lacked interest because of the creative. Here beings the problem and how this show is hard to grade. Orange and Moxley had a good main event. The problem was the lack of interest in the match. The same goes for MJF/Strong, Tag Title Match, TNT Title match and Ricochet and Takeshita. This is no fault to the wrestlers on the show. They worked hard to have good matches. This felt like a show that’s lacking a creative direction and it’s making fans feel less interested in the AEW product. AEW is about restoring the feeling. AEW Full Gear was a good show. This was one AEW PPV that was missing the feeling. That’s special feeling has now been missing from AEW for quite some time.
