AEW Full Gear 2025 Recap: Samoa Joe Shocks Hangman Page in Upset

AEW Full Gear 2025 had wrestling fans on the edge of their seats with a night full of surprises and intense action at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event saw Samoa Joe shockingly defeat “Hangman” Adam Page for the AEW World Championship, with some assistance from The Opps and new heel Hook. It was a brutal match that ended with a Muscle Buster securing the win for Joe.

One of the standout moments of the night was AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander retaining her title against AEW TNT Champion Mercedes Moné with a Night Fever. The match was a show-stopper, showcasing Statlander’s ability to overcome her previous challenges and defend her title successfully.

In the tag-team division, the dominant Brodido duo lost their AEW World Tag Team Championship to FTR in a hard-fought battle that lived up to the hype. Additionally, Kenny Omega teamed up with Jurassic Express to take on The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander, with The Young Bucks emerging victorious and reuniting with Omega in a heartwarming moment.

Ricochet also made waves by winning the AEW National Championship Casino Gauntlet, setting up future rivalries and adding another exciting layer to the AEW roster. While some matches may have felt shorter than expected, overall, AEW Full Gear 2025 delivered top-notch entertainment and continued to raise the bar for professional wrestling.

With its mix of surprising outcomes, intense matches, and long-term story progression, AEW Full Gear 2025 earns a crown score of 8/10. It was a memorable night for wrestling fans, filled with action and drama that left us eagerly anticipating what comes next in the world of AEW.