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AEW’s Full Gear 2025 came roaring out of the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on November 22 with a stacked card that delivered both fireworks and surprises. The show had everything: title changes, a brand-new belt crowned, returns, and character moments that will fuel storytelling for weeks.
💥 Casino Gauntlet — New Champ Alert!
One of the most buzzed-about moments was the Casino Gauntlet match to crown the inaugural AEW National Champion. Heavy hitters like Bobby Lashley, Claudio Castagnoli, Roderick Strong, and more entered — but it was Ricochet who stole the night, sprinting through the field to walk out with the gold. It was fast, fun, and a breath of fresh air amidst the cage and hardcore matches.
⚔️ FTR vs. Brodido — Tag Team Excellence
If you’re a tag team stan, this was your match. FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) battled Brodido (Brody King & Bandido) for the AEW World Tag Team Championships, and the crowd was all in. Hard chops, classic psychology, and near-falls galore made this feel like a throwback and a modern classic.
🥊 No Holds Barred — Mox & O’Reilly Magic
Jon Moxley and Kyle O’Reilly didn’t just fight — they exploded in a gritty No Holds Barred remix. This was pure “street fight meets art fight,” with blood, grit, and believable heat. If you live for that grit, this was one of the night’s most satisfying scraps. Surprisingly O’Reilly gets a clean 1-2-3 win over Mox.
👑 Women’s World Title — Statlander Still Reigns
In the penultimate slot, Kris Statlander defended her AEW Women’s World Championship against Mercedes Moné. These two meshed technical chops with powerhouse strikes for a pacing that balanced the more chaotic brawls around it. Statlander’s win was a solid continuation of her run and kept the women’s division feeling meaningful. Another surprise, seeing Statlander get the pin here.
🏆 Main Event — Cage Match Shock
The big question was at the top: Hangman Adam Page (c) vs. Samoa Joe in a Steel Cage for the AEW World Championship. These two threw everything at each other — literally and figuratively — and Joe walked out new champ, turning the landscape on its head. Few saw this coming, and the reaction was the kind of unpredictable heat AEW thrives on.
As Joe bled uncontrollably (bloodiest I’ve ever seen a wrestler during an entire match), Swere comes out and stuns the crowd. I didn’t see this one either, he was supposed to be out of action for a while. Swerve vs Joe, running back a fitting feud.
🎤 Final Thoughts
Full Gear 2025 wasn’t perfect — but between new champs, good fights, and emotional moments, it was a solid, memorable PPV that will be talked about long into the winter. I’d give it a solid B, and with the implications rolling into Worlds End (taking place in Chicago) and beyond, this one feels like a pivot point for AEW heading into 2026.
If you’re into title drama, fresh faces with belts, and unexpected twists, Full Gear 2025 was absolutely worth the watch!
