On Saturday, November 22, 2025, AEW Full Gear descends on TD Garden in Boston, turning the historic arena into a pressure cooker of violence, redemption, and legacy. The main card kicks off at 8:00 PM Eastern Time on pay-per-view, but the real heat starts at 7:00 PM with AEW Tailgate Brawl—a free, high-octane pre-show airing on TNT and streaming on HBO Max. Nine matches total. Five championships on the line. And a promotion still wrestling with its own identity after the seismic Blood and Guts showdown in July.
Steel Cage Showdown: Page vs. Joe — The Last Stand of a Champion
'Hangman' Adam Page isn’t just defending his AEW World Championship—he’s defending his credibility. After surviving a gauntlet of challengers, Page now faces Samoa Joe, a man who doesn’t just want the title—he wants to bury the man who took it from him two years ago. The steel cage isn’t just a structure; it’s a metaphor. No escape. No distractions. Just two men who’ve spent years proving they’re the toughest in the room. Page’s resilience has carried him this far, but Joe’s brutality has a way of turning resilience into rubble. This isn’t a title defense. It’s a reckoning.
Moné vs. Statlander: The Woman Who Came Back to Win
Last year at Full Gear, Mercedes Moné ended Kris Statlander’s reign with cold precision. But Statlander didn’t just come back—she transformed. She’s sharper. Meaner. More focused. In interviews, she’s said it plainly: "This isn’t the same girl you saw last year." And she’s right. Statlander’s been training with former UFC fighters, studying film of Moné’s past matches, and—most tellingly—she’s stopped smiling in the ring. Moné, meanwhile, has been playing the role of the untouchable queen, dismissing Statlander as a "flash in the pan." But in pro wrestling, queens fall when they forget the fire beneath them.
Brodido vs. FTR: The Tag Team War That Won’t End
When Brodido—Bandido and Brody King—won the AEW World Tag Team Championship in July, it felt like a fluke. But then they defended it. And defended it again. And now, they face FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood), who are chasing a record-tying third reign. FTR aren’t just veterans—they’re architects of modern tag team wrestling. Bandido, meanwhile, is a force of nature. He’s the kind of performer who makes you lean forward in your seat just by walking to the ring. And Brody King? He’s the guy who looks at FTR and says, "You’ve never beaten us." He’s not wrong. But FTR don’t need to beat them once—they need to beat them here. Now. In Boston. On the biggest stage.
The Four-Way Chaos: Who Gets to Pick the Rules?
It’s rare to see a four-way tag match with stakes this high. Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron), Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue), Timeless Love Bombs (Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa), and Megan Bayne with Marina Shafir are all fighting for something bigger than a win—they’re fighting for control of the new AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship tournament. The winner picks the stipulation for their semifinal: steel cage? No DQ? Ladder match? The choice could define the entire tournament. And with AEW President Tony Khan launching this title in January 2025, the pressure to make it matter is immense.
Moxley vs. O’Reilly: The War That Never Left
When Jon Moxley and Kyle O’Reilly fought in the Blood and Guts match in July, O’Reilly tapped out in a bed of broken glass. That wasn’t defeat—it was a rebirth. F4WOnline’s Dave Scherer nailed it: "The end of Blood and Guts reawakened something inside Kyle O’Reilly." Now, in a no holds barred match, it’s not about who’s tougher—it’s about who remembers why they started. Moxley’s the veteran, the icon. O’Reilly’s the ghost who came back to haunt him. This isn’t a match. It’s a funeral for old grudges.
The Kenny Omega Dilemma
Let’s be honest: Kenny Omega’s presence on this card feels like a placeholder. He’s teaming with Jurassic Express against The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander. On paper, it’s a dream match. In reality? It’s a distraction. Josh Nason, writing on his podcast, put it bluntly: "Every Omega match should feel like an event. He’s got miles on his body. No room for throwaways." And he’s right. AEW has spent the last year trying to figure out where to put Omega—champion? Healer? Legacy figure? Right now, he’s just… there. And that’s the real tragedy of Full Gear 2025.
What Comes After?
After Full Gear, AEW heads into December with television tapings and the New Year’s Smash on December 27–28, 2025. The winners of these matches will carry momentum into 2026’s WrestleDream and All In. The tag titles? The women’s tournament? These aren’t just matches—they’re blueprints for the next year. AEW isn’t just putting on a show. They’re building a future. And Boston? It’s where the foundation gets poured.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the AEW Women’s World Tag Team title tournament work after Full Gear?
The winners of the four-way tag match at Full Gear will choose the stipulation for their semifinal bout in the new AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship tournament. The tournament will continue through December’s New Year’s Smash, with the final scheduled for the January 2026 pay-per-view. The title was launched by AEW President Tony Khan in January 2025 to elevate women’s tag wrestling, which had been underutilized since the TBS Championship’s creation.
Why is the Brodido vs. FTR match so significant?
FTR are aiming for a record-tying third reign as AEW World Tag Team Champions, matching the mark set by The Young Bucks. Brodido, meanwhile, are underdogs who’ve never lost a title defense since winning the belts. Bandido’s in-ring charisma and Brody King’s relentless trash talk have turned them into fan favorites. A win for FTR would cement their legacy; a win for Brodido would prove they’re not a fluke.
Can 'Hangman' Adam Page really survive Samoa Joe?
Joe has beaten Page before—in a steel cage, no less—back in 2023. But Page has evolved. He’s no longer the wild, emotional fighter. He’s calculated, tougher, and has the support of the entire AEW locker room. Joe’s power is undeniable, but in a cage, Page’s endurance and ring IQ could be the difference. If Page wins, he becomes the first man to retain the AEW World Title inside a steel cage.
Where can I watch AEW Full Gear 2025?
The main card airs live on pay-per-view starting at 8:00 PM Eastern Time on November 22, 2025. The pre-show, AEW Tailgate Brawl, featuring four matches including a title bout, begins at 7:00 PM ET on TNT and streams on HBO Max. International viewers can access the event through AEW’s official streaming partners, including FITE TV and local broadcasters.
Why is this event being held in Boston?
AEW has a history of holding major events in large metropolitan markets with strong wrestling traditions. TD Garden has hosted multiple sold-out AEW events since 2021, including the 2023 Double or Nothing and the 2024 All In. Boston’s passionate fanbase, combined with its central location on the East Coast, makes it ideal for high-profile PPVs. The arena’s capacity of over 19,000 ensures a massive live audience.
What’s the significance of the Blood and Guts rematch between Moxley and O’Reilly?
Their July 2025 Blood and Guts match was one of the most brutal in AEW history, ending with O’Reilly tapping out in broken glass. That loss ignited something in him—his identity as a violent artist, as F4WOnline described it. This no holds barred match isn’t about titles. It’s about closure. If O’Reilly wins, he reclaims his place as AEW’s most dangerous man. If Moxley wins, he silences the ghost that refused to die.
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