All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Full Gear 2023 lived up to the hype, delivering an electrifying spectacle with a mix of intense matches, surprising outcomes, and high-stakes championship clashes. The event, widely anticipated by wrestling enthusiasts, showcased the best of AEW’s talent roster and left fans buzzing with excitement.
ROH World Championship: Eddie Kingston (c) vs. Jay Lethal
In a heated battle for the ROH World Championship, Eddie Kingston successfully defended his title against Jay Lethal. The match unfolded with Kingston taking an aggressive approach, attacking Lethal in the corner and sending him over the top rope. Despite Lethal’s vicious retaliation and a series of impactful moves, Kingston showcased resilience, countering with an exploder suplex and a Saito suplex. The interference of Sonjay Dutt and Karen Jarrett added chaos to the mix, leading to Ortiz smashing Jeff Jarrett with a guitar. In the end, Kingston emerged victorious, retaining the ROH World Championship with a half-and-half suplex followed by a hurricane forearm.
ROH World Tag Team Championship: MJF & Samoa Joe (c) vs. The Gunns (Austin Gunn & Colten Gunn)
In the battle for the ROH World Tag Team Championship, MJF and Samoa Joe successfully defended their title against The Gunns, Austin and Colten Gunn. The match kicked off with MJF taking on Colten Gunn, displaying early dominance. The Gunns fought back with a relentless assault, but the teamwork of MJF and Joe proved formidable. Adam Cole’s unexpected appearance added a layer of intrigue to the contest. Ultimately, MJF and Joe secured victory, but post-match, The Gunns unleashed a vicious attack.
Austin Gunn ruthlessly targeted MJF’s leg with a steel chair, leaving him stretchered out of the arena. In a surprising twist, MJF pleaded with Cole to prevent Jay White from seizing his championship. The dramatic events set the tone for a night filled with unexpected turns and heightened rivalries.
AEW International Championship: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Jon Moxley
In a highly anticipated bout for the AEW International Championship, Orange Cassidy successfully defended his title against Jon Moxley. The match unfolded with Moxley asserting dominance early on, delivering chops and slamming Cassidy on the barricade. Despite Moxley’s brutal offense, Cassidy showcased resilience, countering with a superplex, diving DDT, and a tornado DDT. Cassidy’s high-flying agility was on display with multiple suicide dives.
Moxley retaliated with anvil elbows and the Gotch-style piledriver, but Cassidy’s clever tactics, including Orange punches and a beach break, secured the victory. The exposed turnbuckle came into play, allowing Cassidy to capitalize and retain the AEW International Championship in a thrilling encounter.
AEW Women’s World Championship: Hikaru Shida (c) vs. “Timeless” Toni Storm
In a hard-fought match for the continental classic, “Timeless,” Toni Storm successfully defended her title against Hikaru Shida. The intense bout saw both competitors exchanging strikes, with Storm showcasing her agility and resilience. A controversial moment unfolded when Storm used a shoe as a weapon, leading to a near-fall. Shida, undeterred, executed powerful moves like the question mark kick and falcon arrow. The match took a turn when Storm locked in the ankle lock and later capitalized on an opportunity, hitting Shida with a German suplex and a decisive hip attack for the victory.
In an interview, Eddie Kingston expressed his commitment to elevating the continental classic, making it the most prestigious tournament in professional wrestling.
AEW World Championship: MJF (c) vs. Jay White
In a heated confrontation, MJF successfully defended his title against Jay White, with both wrestlers displaying tenacity and strategic attacks. The match witnessed early interference from the Gunns, who were subsequently ejected from ringside. White capitalized on MJF’s injured leg, aiming to exploit the vulnerability. The intense bout included impactful moves and reversals, with MJF’s resilience shining through. As the contest reached a critical point, MJF strategically used the diamond ring, originally introduced by Adam Cole, to secure the win after a low blow to White. The victory solidified MJF’s cunning tactics and determination to retain the championship.
AEW TBS Championship: Kris Statlander (c) vs. Julia Hart vs. Skye Blue
Julia Hart successfully defended her title in a triple-threat match against Skye Blue and Kris Statlander. The action-packed bout saw Statlander’s dominance with powerful moves, but Blue and Hart teamed up for a brief moment. The match intensified with a series of impactful strikes and high-flying maneuvers. Julia Hart secured the victory with a well-executed lariat and the Hartless lock, showcasing her resilience and determination. In a surprising turn, Will Ospreay made a notable appearance, signing with AEW. Ospreay expressed excitement about joining the promotion but emphasized completing his prior commitments before officially making his debut, promising to bring his best to Wembley Stadium on the road to revolution.
The Gold Jets (Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson)
In an explosive tag team showdown, The Gold Jets, comprised of Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega, faced off against The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson. The match unfolded with high-paced action, featuring aerial assaults and strategic maneuvers. Jericho and Omega showcased their synergy, but the Young Bucks countered with precision attacks on Jericho’s arm. A sequence of intense exchanges saw Jericho inadvertently strike Omega. However, Omega rallied, executing a decisive one-winged angel on Matt Jackson for the victory. The Gold Jets emerged triumphant in a thrilling contest, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.
Four-way tag team ladder match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship: Ricky Starks & Big Bill (c) vs. La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush & Dralistico) vs. FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) vs. Kings of the Black Throne (Malakai Black & Brody King)
In a chaotic and high-stakes ladder match, Ricky Starks and Big Bill successfully defended their titles against formidable opponents. The contest kicked off with an all-out brawl, with each team vying for ladder supremacy. FTR, Kings of the Black Throne, and LFI engaged in a relentless battle, showcasing a combination of aerial maneuvers and power moves. Ricky Starks displayed his agility and strength, delivering a tornado DDT and skillfully climbing the ladder. Big Bill and Brody King’s clash added a heavyweight dynamic to the match, featuring impactful strikes and ladder-induced chaos. The climax saw Starks strategically ascend the ladder, overcoming FTR’s challenge and securing victory by retrieving the titles. The match’s intensity and strategic ladder-based maneuvers highlighted the resilience and cunning of the defending champions.
AEW Full Gear 2023 lived up to its reputation as a must-watch event, delivering a mix of thrilling matches, unexpected returns, and championship drama. The night showcased the strength of AEW’s roster and left fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the promotion’s ongoing narrative.
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