ALL ELITE WRESTLING
FULL GEAR 2024
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
PRUDENTIAL CENTER
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
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TALES FROM THE ZERO HOUR
- Anna Jay def. Deonna Purrazzo (w/ Taya Valkyrie)
- Buddy Matthews def. Dante Martin, Komander, The Beast Mortos
- “Massive Growth” AJ (w/ Massive Justice, The Rizzler) def. QT Marshall
AEW WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE FOUR WAY MATCH
PRIVATE PARTY (QUEN & ZAY) (C) DEF. THE ACCLAIMED (ANTHONY BOWENS & MAX CASTER), THE OUTRUNNERS (TRUTH MAGNUM & TURBO FLOYD), KINGS OF THE BLACK THRONE (BRODY KING & MALAKAI BLACK) – ZAY PINNED CASTER
Swimsuit: The Acclaimed continued to have points beginning with their entrance, as Caster completed his rap referring to himself because the Finest Wrestler Alive as an alternative of referring to the group. These points would result in the tip of the match, the place a miscommunication between Bowens and Caster led to Personal Celebration hitting the Gin and Juice for the win. In between was strong however uninspiring work, with Brody King being essentially the most over individual within the match by a superb margin. There was a really dumb spot within the match the place Bowens and Caster have been authorized, and Caster had Bowens pin him to attempt to win. I believe it was a callback to a New Age Outlaws spot with Billy Gunn at ringside, but it surely was dumb then and dumb now. This was a fairly weak opener by AEW PPV requirements. They’ve put some effort into the tag division recently, but it surely’s going to take extra work to see that work repay. **1/2
MJF DEF. RODERICK STRONG
Swimsuit: MJF’s character in Completely happy Gilmore 2 should have a variety of backne as a result of my brother was technique appearing tonight. When MJF leaves the overwrought schtick apart, his work is so good and logical. This was a easy match the place Robust labored over MJF’s again, and MJF labored over Robust’s hand after Roddy caught the submit on a chop. The group was within the match, however there wasn’t a ton of warmth on it. Roddy obtained a detailed nearfall on the Finish of Heartache, however MJF obtained his foot on the ropes. Roddy went on a flurry of offense that MJF reduce off with a brainbuster, then MJF baited Roddy into pinning him so he might snatch on the Salt of the Earth armbar for the short faucet and the win.
After the match, MJF grabbed a chair and Pillmanized Robust’s unhealthy arm earlier than the remainder of the Kingdom and Kyle O’Reilly ran him off. O’Reilly was offended with Cole and shoved him down, having warned him that somebody would get harm if he stored going after MJF. ****
AEW TBS TITLE MATCH
MERCEDES MONE (W/KAMILLE) (C) DEF. KRIS STATLANDER
Swimsuit: Mercedes spent most of this match spamming Meteoras like she was Wrestling Observer Corridor of Famer CIMA, constructing to a giant comeback spot the place Statlander caught Mone and powerbombed her again into the buckles. Mone tributed Eddie Guerrero like normal, however after Statlander countered a Frog Splash with an F-5, Mone went to work on Statlander’s unhealthy leg and hit a frog splash to Statlander’s knee in an ode to Guerrero’s match at Starrcade 1997. Mone hit a pair of backbreakers and the Mone Maker on Statlander, however Statlander kicked out to a giant pop. Statlander got here again with a reverse Electrical Chair earlier than going for the Staturday Night time Fever, however Mone punched and bit Statlander’s unhealthy leg to get out earlier than dropping her into the ropes and rolling her up for the win.
This was simply Mone’s finest match since her debut in opposition to Willow Nightingale. Her work was tight, they earned the gang, and so they obtained me on a few nearfalls. Statlander was nice right here as properly working from beneath, as she obtained the gang fairly invested in her. Mone’s been extremely shaky since coming in, but when she will put a shift in like this frequently, then she’ll silence her many doubters. ****1/2
JAY WHITE def. HANGMAN PAGE
Swimsuit: This was a DOUBLE LEG MATCH, as each males went after the opposite’s ankle. As a result of each males are execs, the promoting they did in the course of the match was implausible. There was one level the place White was sending Web page’s leg into the submit, and he collapsed as he did it every time as a result of his ankle was so overwhelmed up. Web page employed an ankle lock to weaken White, utilizing it for a really shut countout tease. There was an extended forwards and backwards within the ring that went perhaps 2-3 minutes too lengthy, ending with White catching Web page with a Blade Runner and beating him once more. I really like White beating Web page clear once more and proving as soon as once more that he’s obtained Web page’s quantity. The match was excellent, though I’d say the WrestleDream match was higher as the tip sequence went only a bit too lengthy.
After the match, Web page jumped White on the ramp. Vice Principal Christopher Daniels got here out to calm him down and Web page merely punched him within the face and left. ****1/4
KYLE FLETCHER DEF. WILL OSPREAY
Swimsuit: Will Ospreay is an outstanding professional wrestler. You don’t want me to let you know that for the 50th time, however the early phases of this match have been a glimpse at simply how well-rounded and detailed he has develop into. He didn’t make his normal entrance and hit his poses; he walked to the ring stoically with a deathly severe look on his face. When Fletcher began engaged on Ospreay’s already unhealthy neck – from the Tiger Driver at WrestleDream – Ospreay’s offense was affected by it. He crumbled on a handspring try, and through Fletcher’s subsequent few nearfalls, Ospreay weakly kicked out together with his arm. Simply phenomenal promoting from Ospreay to begin this match.
The remainder of the match was as implausible as you’d count on. Ospreay’s first match on Dynamite this yr was in opposition to Fletcher, and Fletcher proved there that he might dangle with Ospreay. Now with the warmth that comes with a authentic push, Fletcher has taken the bull by the horns and earned a big-time spot on this firm sooner or later. The top of this match was designed to indicate that.
After an exceptional match the place Fletcher kicked out of the Hidden Blade, Ospreay took Fletcher to the apron with the steps close by. Fletcher fought out of a Storm Breaker and hit Ospreay with a disgusting Tombstone from the apron to the steps. Ospreay had a final gasp after Fletcher refused the countout, kicking out of a front-facing Tombstone. However Ospreay had no juice on his strikes, and Fletcher put him away with a number of Yakuza Kicks and a Generico Brainbuster.
This was an announcement that Kyle Fletcher is to be taken severely on this promotion. Whereas observe up has all the time been a difficulty for AEW, this was a superb first step. ****3/4
MARIAH MAY’S CHAMPAGNE GIMMICK WITH MINA SHIRAKAWA
This was a terrific alternative for a cool-down phase. Mina and Mariah had champagne earlier than they danced to Mina’s music. Mariah went to sneak assault her with a champagne bottle – I do suppose it was a few of Jericho’s backstock – however Mina ducked the shot and kicked the bottle out of her hand. Mina was pissed and tackled Mariah off the stage to a giant pop. Mina got here up with a bloody mouth and kissed Mariah on the brow to depart the blood there. A very good angle with a wise babyface, and it had a superb bit of warmth to it. Ever since Mariah’s tweaked her gimmick from the ice-cold femme fatale, she’s accomplished strong work as champ. This angle has some potential to result in a spotlight title match down the road.
AEW TNT TITLE MATCH
DANIEL GARCIA def. JACK PERRY ©
Swimsuit: I stated within the preview that I used to be shopping for Jack Perry inventory, as I imagine him to have huge upside as a babyface sooner or later. That inventory needs to be at an all-time low proper now, as not a soul on this constructing gave a fuck about Jack Perry right here. The 2 labored onerous, however Perry is simply not meant to be a heel. He’s been this Scapegoat character for a couple of yr now, and he’s simply by no means discovered a tempo within the ring to make it work. They labored onerous, even throwing in a ringside desk spot for an extended countout tease. However this match had completely no juice till the end, when the gang lastly awoke when it appeared like Garcia was going to win. And win he did, tapping Perry out with the Dragon Slayer sharpshooter. This was trending to a two-star particular, however they willed this as much as 2.5 with the end. A disappointing ending to a disappointing TNT Title reign for Perry. **1/2
AEW INTERNATIONAL TITLE MATCH
KONOSUKE TAKESHITA (C) DEF. RICOCHET
Swimsuit: This was a strong, well-worked professional wrestling match that was additionally wildly disappointing with the names concerned. Takeshita labored over Ricochet’s again, Ricochet fought again, Takeshita was an excessive amount of to beat. It was completely nice, however removed from what you hope for once you see this match on paper. However that’s the factor, our expectations could need to be up to date relating to Ricochet. He’s talked a giant recreation, lately speaking about how he desires to be a World Champion and carry an organization on his again. However his output has not stood out in any sort of particular approach since he’s are available in. He’s had matches with guys who ought to be good type suits for him like Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher, and Takeshita, however nothing has actually gotten excessive. And if you happen to can’t have a capital-G GREAT with these guys, who are you able to do it with?
Takeshita gained with an Avalanche Raging Fireplace. ***
BOBBY LASHLEY (W/MVP & SHELTON BENJAMIN) DEF. SWERVE STRICKLAND (W/PRINCE NANA)
Swimsuit: This present was dying a gradual loss of life after the Ospreay match, however these two got here out and had a match that obtained this crowd again sizzling and invested. They got here out of the gates with a fast tempo, Prince Nana and MVP engaged with the gang, and the fellows labored their asses off to maintain the power up. They used some shortcuts, like a ref ejection spot with Shelton Benjamin and breaking each the Spanish announce desk and the barricade with their finishes. However on the finish of the day, these spots labored and performed half in a superb PPV debut for Bobby Lashley.
Lashley speared Swerve by the barricade, hit one other spear within the ring, and made Swerve move out within the Damage Lock. The group gasped on the end, exhibiting the respect Swerve has earned over the course of the previous yr and the shock at Lashley beating him clear. This was a terrific end, it was the correct end, and so they’re off to an excellent begin with The Damage Syndicate. ****1/4
AEW WORLD TITLE MATCH
JON MOXLEY (C) (W/ MARINA SHAFIR) DEF. ORANGE CASSIDY
Swimsuit: These two stored the power as much as begin the match, as Cassidy drilled Mox with three Orange Punches to ship him to the ground. They brawled round ringside Mox stomped Orange on the steps to chop him. The remainder of the match was Orange preventing from beneath till he obtained some massive hope spots with one other pair of Orange Punches and a Seashore Break. Castagnoli and PAC got here out to menace Cassidy, however the Conglomeration got here out to make the save. Marina Shafir obtained within the ring with the briefcase that accommodates the World Title, however Willow Nightingale made the save to an enormous pop. Cassidy regarded to have Mox useless to rights earlier than Wheeler Yuta slid in to drill him with a Busaiku Knee. Mox hit the Demise Rider to retain in a match that might have been a Match of the Yr contender with a modicum of a greater construct. ****1/2
The post-match was even wilder. Yuta and Mox dumped a bottle of chemical cleaner into Cassidy’s mouth earlier than Hangman Web page got here out to drill Yuta with a chair. Mox stared down Web page earlier than Christian Cage hit Mox with the Killswitch. There appeared to be a deal between Hangman and Christian the place Hangman would assist him lay out Mox and money in his title shot, with Hangman getting the primary protection. Christian went to money in earlier than Jay White, who nonetheless has a difficulty with Christian for screwing him out of the Owen Hart Memorial Match again in July, dropped him with a Blade Runner. Moxley and the Demise Riders fled to the parking zone to experience away of their truck, however abruptly a spray-painted automotive flew into the truck and totaled it. The Demise Riders stole one other automotive close by as Darby Allin crawled out of the wreckage, screaming for Mox to come back again and battle him.
This was an unimaginable finish to the present, with a ton of tales weaving collectively to make it occur. Yuta’s continued brainwashing, Christian frequently getting foiled in cashing in his title shot, Hangman and Mox’s historical past of violence, Jay White’s path of revenge on Christian and Hangman, and Darby’s conflict in opposition to the Demise Riders. A surreal remaining 5 minutes ends what was a terrific, if not top-tier, AEW PPV presentation.