5 Surprising Moments from AEW Full Gear 2021

#4. Tay Conti impresses at AEW Full Gear 2021

At AEW Full Gear, Tay Conti got a huge opportunity. The 26-year-old has quickly built an impressive resume. This allowed her to become the number one contender for the AEW Women’s Championship. It was her first pay-per-view singles match. Could Tay Conti deliver on the big stage at Full Gear?

It seems Conti was ready on Saturday night. She hit a lot of big moves on Baker. She had a lot of believable near-falls. She even showed a lot of athleticism. It seemed fitting that the match would end with a quick cradle pin for Baker. Conti looked good in defeat, and the AEW Women’s Division seems to have been building a lot in late 2021. The AEW Women’s Division seems well-positioned for its best year yet. After Full Gear, Tay Conti will be part of the story going forward.

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#3. CM Punk was booed at AEW Full Gear 2021

At AEW Full Gear, CM Punk fought a brutal singles match against Eddie Kingston. It's impressive how quickly this feud became so personal after they traded insults at Rampage just a few weeks ago. Could they live up to that hype at Full Gear? The answer was a resounding yes with a surprising twist as well.

The match was a physical brawl. They had a clear exchange of stiff punches and kicks. They had a lot of foul language and middle fingers directed at each other. Eddie Kingston was cheered, and CM Punk was booed. Did anyone expect Punk to be booed within three months of his return? It was a shocking moment, to say the least.

CM Punk was able to hit the GTS and pick up the victory. Will there be a rematch? Will CM Punk addresses the boos he heard at Full Gear? It seems clear this feud isn’t over.