AEW Full Gear Recap: Championships Change Hands, Big Reveals, and MJF Overcomes the Odds

that AEW is fully behind the rise of Cassidy as an upper echelon star in the company. Result Cassidy defeated Moxley to retain Grade A Top Moments and Takeaways Freshly Squeezed absorbed everything Moxley threw at him, leaving the former world champion visibly frustrated and looking for a way to alter the course of the match. Moxley bloodied Cassidy early in the match with a stiff lariat that visibly rocked the champion. Cassidy’s six Orange Punches were a show of force and resilience on his part and solidified his spot as one of the best in the division. AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy beating Moxley clean provides the definitive conclusion to their months-long rivalry. Credit: All Elite Wrestling FTR outlasted La Facción Ingobernable, The Kings of the Black Throne, and Big Bill & Ricky Starks in an AEW Tag Team Championship ladder match that stole the show and reminded fans just how brilliant that particular stipulation can be in the hands of the right workers. The finish came when Cash Wheeler took Santana to the top of the ladder and sent him crashing through a second one with a sunset flip powerbomb. It was a spectacular finish to an unforgettable match. Result FTR defeated La Facción Ingobernable, The Kings of the Black Throne, and Big Bill & Ricky Starks to win the titles Grade A+ Top Moments and Takeaways The Kings of the Black Throne looked like stars, showcasing a unique offense that set them apart from the other teams in the match. The ladder match was all action, all the time with the teams telling a gripping story over the course of 20 minutes. Wheeler’s maneuver was as brilliant a ladder match finish as fans will see all year in any promotion. So had the Money in the Bank holder used his contract to insert himself into the main event, the titles, or something else entirely? Credit: All Elite Wrestling “Switchblade” Jay White gave MJF everything he could handle in the main event of Full Gear with the AEW World Championship at stake. Utilizing his patented Blade Runner finisher, White delivered a shocking tapout victory and took home the most prestigious title in the history of the promotion. MJF’s year-long reign as champion came to a staggering end Saturday night as White celebrated with the gold at the close of proceedings. Result White defeated MJF to win the title Grade A+ Top Moments and Takeaways Both competitors fought valiantly for the duration of the match, with MJF showing incredible resilience in the face of White’s offense. The title change came as a shock to fans who have grown accustomed to seeing MJF hold down the division for the better part of a year. A new era has begun in AEW with Jay White at the top of the mountain as its world champion. Credit: All Elite Wrestling AEW Full Gear was an unforgettable night of action as Jay White dethroned MJF to become the new AEW World Champion in the blockbuster main event. Multiple title changes, a thrilling ladder match, and a shocking surprise signing culminated in a show that will be talked about for years to come. As the dust settled inside the UBS Arena, White stood tall at the top of the industry, while MJF’s reign as champion came to an end. The nature of his victory and the excitement displayed in the contest ensured a memorable moment.