Last-minute opponent change? Jon Moxley shocks everyone - 5 Bold predictions for AEW Full Gear 2024
AEW Full Gear 2024 will emanate from The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on November 23, 2024. It will be the sixth iteration of the high-profile event, and Tony Khan has put together a solid match card to make it a memorable affair.
The stakes will remain high throughout the night, as multiple champions will put their respective titles on the line at Full Gear 2024. The likes of Jon Moxley, Jack Perry, and Mercedes Mone will get their limits tested when they defend their championships against Orange Cassidy, Daniel Garcia, and Kris Statlander respectively.
Top names like Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), Will Ospreay, and Konosuke Takeshita are also set to be in action at the New Jersey pay-per-view. The event will also witness the mighty debut of Bobby Lashley, who will lock horns with the former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland.
Overall, fans could expect a great night of wrestling and groundbreaking surprises at Full Gear. In this article, let's look at five bold predictions for the show:
#5. Kamille could cost Mercedes Mone her TBS Championship match
After sitting on the sidelines for months, Kamille finally made her AEW debut in July 2024. The Brickhouse decimated Britt Baker on Dynamite to pledge her allegiance to Mercedes Mone in her debut appearance.
The two individuals have been in an alliance for over four months, yet their partnership has failed to impress the AEW audience. Kamille's run as Mone's bodyguard has been quite underwhelming, which has impacted The CEO's overall presentation to a great extent.
In recent weeks, Mercedes Mone has actively criticized The Brickhouse for being ineffective as her security. The reigning TBS Champion has decided to deal with her opponents herself, reflecting her lack of trust in the 32-year-old star.
At Full Gear 2024, Kamille will have an opportunity to repair her strained relationship with Mone, by helping her successfully retain her TBS Championship against Kris Statlander. However, the former NWA World Women's Champion may have surprises for The CEO.
Instead of assisting her ally, Kamille could turn her back on Mercedes Mone at Full Gear 2024. The Brickhouse could launch a shocking assault on The CEO, ending their four-month-long alliance in a jaw-dropping fashion. It would be a great way to relieve Mone of her duties as the TBS Champion, while also crowning Kris Statlander in the process.
The incident could pave the way for a Kamille vs. Mone rivalry, which would benefit both stars.
#4. Lio Rush could help Bobby Lashley defeat Swerve Strickland
Lio Rush has been making waves in AEW of late. On the latest episode of Dynamite, The Man of the Hour clashed against Swerve Strickland in an entertaining bout. Although Rush could not beat The Killshot, he looked strong in defeat against the former AEW World Champion.
In recent weeks, Rush has continually shown interest in a possible working relationship with The Hurt Syndicate. The group had already offered the former NXT Cruiserweight Champion their business card, and it seems like the 30-year-old star is willing to join them.
At Full Gear 2024, Rush could become an official member of The Hurt Syndicate by costing Swerve Strickland his bout against Bobby Lashley. Lio Rush could blindside his former friend behind the referee's back to give The All Mighty an undue advantage.
Rush's unexpected heel turn could work in favor of Lashley, who could finish off a vulnerable Strickland to secure a massive win. The addition of Lio Rush to The Hurt Syndicate would further enhance the group's strength, while also giving Swerve another headache to deal with.
#3. Daniel Garcia could dethrone Jack Perry to win the AEW TNT Championship
At Full Gear 2024, Jack Perry will put his TNT Championship on the line against Daniel Garcia. The two young stars have been going back and forth for weeks, with Garcia continuously trying to expose Perry as an unworthy champion.
Fans are actively rooting for The Red Death to take the TNT Championship from The Scapegoat, who has been terrorizing the mid-card division for months. Now that The Young Bucks have stepped away from AEW, it would be intriguing to see how Jack Perry deals with a legitimate challenger like Daniel Garcia.
Tony Khan could book The Dragonslayer to dethrone The Scapegoat at the New Jersey pay-per-view. While TK could possibly drag this rivalry by having Perry retain his title, a win for Daniel Garcia might be a much better outcome in this situation. The fans in attendance would be delighted to see Garcia win the TNT Championship after years of struggle in the lower mid-card scene.
It would also be a great end to Jack Perry's title reign, which has led to significant growth for his onscreen persona.
#2. Adam Cole could replace an injured Roderick Strong after MJF's attack
At the moment, Adam Cole is not scheduled to compete at Full Gear 2024. The Panama City Playboy had his sights set on wrestling Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) at the high-profile event. Unfortunately, Cole's loss against Konosuke Takeshita means that it would be Roderick Strong who would lock horns with The Devil on November 23.
With both Strong and Cole yearning to battle him at Full Gear, MJF had presented a stipulation that whoever wins three consecutive matches would get to face him at the upcoming pay-per-view. While Roderick Strong defeated the likes of Shane Taylor, The Beast Mortos, and Lance Archer, Cole could only secure two wins in his three matches.
However, a massive twist could unfold in the Cole-MJF-Strong saga very soon. At AEW Full Gear 2024, MJF could launch a pre-match assault on Roderick Strong, hoping to avoid a match with the former International Champion. The incident could force the doctors to declare Roderick Strong as medically unfit to compete. Strong could then hand over his spot to Adam Cole, who would finally have a chance to settle his scores with The Salt of the Earth.
The audience would certainly be entertained by the last-minute swerve, which could allow the two stars to finally conclude their rivalry in a logical scenario.
#1. Jon Moxley could squash Orange Cassidy at AEW Full Gear
Jon Moxley would look to cement his reign as the AEW World Champion when he defends his title against Orange Cassidy at Full Gear 2024. The Purveyor of Violence is laser-focused on destroying all the babyfaces on the roster so that he can lay a new foundation for the future of AEW.
Orange Cassidy will have a massive task on his hands when he battles the champion on November 23. With The Death Riders looming around, it would not be easy for The Freshly Squeezed to take down Jon Moxley.
Considering his previous performances against Moxley, fans could expect Cassidy to put up a strong fight against the reigning AEW World Champion. However, Tony Khan may have some other plans in mind.
In a shocking turn of events, The Purveyor of Violence could end up squashing Orange Cassidy in his upcoming title defense. Moxley could decimate The King of Sloth Style in a matter of minutes to solidify his dominance.