6 matches that should happen at AEW Full Gear

AEW is turning up the intensity on recent episodes of Dynamite, and that all leads into their next PPV, Full Gear, taking place on November 7th. While there is still plenty of mystery surrounding the card, there are some things we can already piece together. With all of their big stars on hand despite the ongoing pandemic, we can expect yet another fantastic offering from All Elite Wrestling, and if they can avoid some of the disasters that happened at All Out, this could be their best PPV event yet.

Dynamite has continued its rise as one of the best wrestling shows in history as of late. With all the elements that they are trying to incorporate, it may be hard to narrow this card down to a 3-4 hour event. As we know from past events, AEW tend to go all out with rivalries culminating and big surprises on their PPV shows, so this one should be no different. And with some fans slowly filtering back into the arena, Full Gear may very well be the AEW's best pandemic era show of the lot.

Friends turned rivals, plenty of challengers for each AEW Champion and a long-awaited tag team showdown are just a few of the matches that could happen on this card, but as we know, storytelling is key in AEW, and if they can get that right, we're in for another hell of a show.

#6 AEW Full Gear: Sammy Guevara vs. MJF

Two of brightest young stars in AEW

Sammy Guevara and MJF have been two standout stars for AEW since its inception, and with MJF's recent attempts to woo the Inner Circle to gain membership, he's gotten on the wrong side of The Spanish God. Obviously, AEW will have to kick this story into high gear over the next few weeks, but a split between Guevara and Chris Jericho has been potentially in the works for a while now.

The Spanish God's antics make for a much better babyface than a heel, so pitting him against MJF, who seems to have quite a good relationship with Jericho, may finally be the thing that tears the Inner Circle apart. AEW may potentially look to push this one out quite a bit, as there is definitely a slow burn story to tell here, but both of these guys are way too good to leave off of a PPV. Pushing this story into overdrive would give another great story to tell.

#5 AEW Full Gear: Brian Cage (c) vs. Darby Allin for FTW World Championship

Team TAZ has been a thorn in the side of Darby Allin.

Darby Allin has been one of AEW's brightest stars throughout their first two years in business, and with all the fans on his side, it seems only a matter of time until the enigmatic star will be rising to the top of the mountain. Lately, however, he's run into a fairly large roadblock in the shape of Brian Cage, Ricky Starks, and Taz. After dispatching with 'Absolute' on AEW Dynamite, it seems only logical that Cage is next, and Darby may even try and take that FTW Championship from The Machine.

Will Hobbs is getting his shot at Taz's unique Championship on Dynamite, but considering how big a match it could be, it's highly unlikely, as talented as Hobbs is, that they will make a change on Dynamite. This match would be a classic underdog babyface vs. brute force heel. If given the time to shine, Allin and Cage would put on a classic storytelling bout with plenty of emotion and athleticism, hopefully elevating both men in the process.

#4 AEW Full Gear: Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Adam Page - Finals of AEW World Championship #1 Contender 8-man Tournament

For the first time in their careers, Hangman and Kenny will be on opposite sides of the ring

Kenny Omega and Adam Page were two crown jewels when the signing period for AEW began. Due to their ties to the Elite, their careers so far in AEW have been closely tied together. Page has been trying to leave the group for quite some time now, but his tag team with Omega never quite made that possible. But after their drama at All Out, it looks like that partnership is officially over, even if the Hangman can't accept it.

While most will see this potential matchup as friends turned enemies, the story of unwilling opponents is much more appropriate for this moment, and if they can tell a good story, this could be AEW's best ever match. It's hard to see this match happening without some kind of influence from the ever devolving Young Bucks, but we've seen The Elite tell some fantastic stories before. If done right, this will likely be the best contest that Tony Khan's young promotion has ever presented.

#3 AEW Full Gear: Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Dr. Britt Baker for AEW Women's World Championship

Hikaru Shida has been a great Champion since dethroning Nyla Rose

There have been plenty of criticisms sent the way of the AEW women's division since Dynamite began a year ago. While plenty of them are valid, one person who can't be criticized is the AEW Women's Champion, Hikaru Shida. Each of her matches has been great to see, and after dethroning NWA Women's World Champion Thunder Rosa back at All Out, Shida will have her sights set on another challenge at Full Gear, in the form of the returning Dr. Britt Baker.

Baker only recently made her return to Dynamite inside the ring, but she looked better than ever, and with more muscle on her body, we may now see her rise up the ranks within AEW. It's likely that AEW would want the title on Baker, as she has been a focal point of the decision since their first-ever press conference in Jacksonville almost two years ago, so this could spell the end for Shida's young championship reign.

If Britt continues to improve, this could be a show-stealer given the quality of the two women involved. If AEW play it right, this rivalry may be the spark that leads to the improvement of AEW's women's division.

#2 AEW Full Gear: The Young Bucks vs. FTR (c) for AEW Tag Team Championship

This dream tag team match has been years in the making

The Young Bucks have been feuding with FTR, formerly known as The Revival, for years by way of their YouTube show, Being the Elite. When the duo of Harwood and Wheeler finally turned up in AEW, this became a matter of when, not if. The AEW tag team division is incredibly deep, but these two are the best of the best, and if they can restrain themselves from going overboard, this may be the best tag team match we've ever seen.

The personal dynamics of this contest will be a bit unique, as FTR rely on cunning, underhanded tactics, while the Bucks are known for their fluid, tandem offense, but both seem to be coming into this contest as heel type characters. This is easily the most anticipated match in professional wrestling right now. While it may be tempting for AEW to delay this contest until fans are allowed to pack arenas, it's time to pull the trigger, as this could be the first epic contest in a fantastic rivalry.

#1 AEW Full Gear: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Eddie Kingston vs. Lance Archer for AEW World Championship

Mox has had no shortage of brutal bouts since reaching the top of the AEW mountain

Jon Moxley has been a fantastic World Champion for AEW, with incredible title defenses against the likes of Mr. Brodie Lee, Brian Cage, and MJF, but at Full Gear, AEW will present him with his toughest challenge to date. Mox has had no shortage of rivals during his reign at the top, and while a match with Kenny Omega or Hangman Page looms, the destructive Champion definitely shouldn't overlook these challengers.

Lance Archer has been on the warpath since his match with Cody back at Double or Nothing, and Kingston is the fastest rising star in AEW. We can no doubt expect an indecisive finish to the World Title match between Mox and Archer upcoming on Dynamite. Archer has the Snake in his corner while the ever-dangerous Kingston has his family by his side. While Mox stands alone, there's no way he'd give up his AEW World Championship without a huge fight.

Considering big feuds lay ahead for the Champion, it's hard to see him dropping the title here, but if AEW want to go for shock and a new Champion, this wouldn't be a bad place to do it, as Archer and Kingston have both played their roles on Dynamite perfectly. This one is the match most likely in this article not to come true, but with little time after their title match on Dynamite to build a new challenger, this is a match we'd all love to see.