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We're mere hours away from the upcoming third edition of AEW Full Gear, which will emanate from the sold-out Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Over the last couple of months, Tony Khan has brought in multiple ex-WWE names to bolster their roster. That said, the match card for the last pay-per-view of the year sounds exhilarating on paper.
As many as nine matches will go down tonight, out of which three will be championship bouts. Normally, a marquee event like this would kickstart a new era, with fans highly-invested in a title change. Khan will surely leave no stone unturned in providing a collective display of entertainment, surprise, and shocking outcomes.
Now without further ado, let's get down to what the company has in store for us on Saturday night.
AEW Buy-In
Nyla Rose and Jamie Hayter vs. Thunder Rosa and Hikaru Shida
A tag team match pitting Nyla Rose and Jamie Hayter against Thunder Rosa and Hikaru Shida will go down on AEW's YouTube channel before Full Gear kicks off. All these women have advanced into the quarterfinals of the ongoing TBS title tournament.
It will be a big opportunity for them to analyze each other's weaknesses before they meet again down the road. Given the star power that Shida and Rosa possess, fans can expect the babyface duo to emerge victorious tonight.
Main-card
#9 Cody Rhodes and PAC vs. Malakai Black and Andrade El Idolo at AEW Full Gear
There will be pandemonium all over the ring when all four former WWE stars collide in a tag team match this Saturday. Cody Rhodes will team up with PAC to take on Malakai Black and Andrade El Idolo.
Both duos have been on a collision course for months now. With their ongoing rivalry almost reaching boiling point, the two teams will go all out in taking one another down during the tag team bout.
#8 Superkliq (Adam Cole and The Young Bucks) vs. Christian Cage, Jungle Boy, and Luchasaurus - Falls Count Anywhere match
In what promises to be an action-filled contest, Superkliq will face Christian Cage, Jungle Boy, and Luchasaurus. The bout will not be like any other trios match, as there will be a Falls Count Anywhere stipulation.
Both teams have faced each other once during the Grand Slam episode of AEW Dynamite. Superkliq defeated the babyface trio at that time. However, given the nature of the stipulation this time around, one could expect barbarity at its peak.
Whether or not Cage, Boy, and Luchasaurus avenge their previous loss remains to be seen.
#7 The Inner Circle vs. American Top Team (Dan Lambert, Junior Dos Santos and Andrei Arlovski) and Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and Ethan Page) - Minneapolis Street Fight
One of the most intriguing matches on the show will go down between The Inner Circle and the Dan Lambert-led American Top Team with Men of the Year. The former UFC Champions crossover to pro wrestling has been a highlight of this feud so far.
With Lambert's men holding two victories over Chris Jericho and his boys, it will be an uphill task for The Inner Circle to overcome their biggest challenge yet as a unit.
Much to everyone's surprise, Dan Lambert will be competing in the match. He could turn out to be the weakest link in this bout and possibly be the only advantage for The Inner Circle.
#6 MJF vs. Darby Allin at AEW Full Gear
In what promises to be a star-making contest, MJF and Darby Allin will square off against each other for the first time in All Elite Wrestling. It will be a match between the top two pillars of this company.
Mr. Friedman, as always, has made this storyline intense by bringing in the former TNT Champion's late uncle. An emotional Allin will be eyeing vengeance, and it will only be possible if he manages to put down MJF once and for all. With Wardlow and Sting expected to be lurking around, fans can expect utter chaos as well.
#5 CM Punk vs. Eddie Kingston at AEW Full Gear
Another first-time-ever bout will go down at AEW Full Gear tonight, as Eddie Kingston faces CM Punk. The company has dubbed this rivalry - 15 years in the making.
Both men's heated exchange of words last week caught the attention of the wrestling world. Many felt Kingston and Punk brought real-life heat to their storyline. It's clear there's no blood lost between the two, and their impending clash will be nothing short of gruesome.
Given that both men are portraying babyface roles, it will be interesting to see if someone turns heel during or after the bout. At this point, Eddie Kingston could bring a significant change in character if he comes up short tonight.
#4 Bryan Danielson vs. Miro (AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament Final)
In what will be a do-or-die situation, Bryan Danielson will face Miro in the ongoing tournament finals to determine the No.1 contender for the AEW world title.
Both men have fought multiple battles during their stint in WWE. It is surprising to know that The Redeemer has defeated Danielson once. It will be an uphill task for The American Dragon to overcome Miro, especially given the latter's ability to dismantle his opponents.
Whether or not Bryan Danielson's sound technique will be a game-changer in the match remains to be seen.
#3 The Lucha Brothers (c) vs. FTR (AEW Tag Team Championships)
The Lucha Brothers (Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero M) will put their AEW Tag Team titles on the line against The FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood). The latter has gained the upper hand over the Mexican brothers since the beginning of this storyline.
FTR even snatched away Lucha Brothers' AAA Tag Team Championships a few weeks ago. Will the Pinnacle members end the fairytale run of Fenix and Penta?
#2 Dr. Britt Baker (c) vs. Tay Conti (AEW Women's Championship)
Dr. Britt Baker will defend her AEW Women's Championship against Tay Conti. Although there hasn't been a significant build-up to their impending clash, their popularity is enough to create a buzz in the audience.
AEW's resident dentist has been portrayed as an indomitable force ever since she defeated Hikaru Shida to claim the throne of the women's division. While Conti has also been booked as a legitimate contender, it seems unlikely that we'll witness a title change tonight.
#1 Kenny Omega (c) vs. Hangman Page (AEW World Championship)
Will Hangman Page fulfill his prophecy of becoming AEW World Champion at Full Gear? It's been one of the hottest topics as the pay-per-view fast approaches. Kenny Omega, who has held the title for close to 350 days, will be a barricade for The Cowboy.
Both men have had a rich history with one another that has involved friendship, betrayal, heartbreak, and emotions. For Omega, it's all about retaining the throne, but for Hangman Page, it is a potentially career-changing moment.
A redemption story that has been told like never before. It needs to culminate tonight with Hangman Page holding the coveted prize. Whether or not Page basks in his glory remains to be seen.
