AEW Full Gear: Former Champion’s Return After Title Switch Shocks Fans

Swerve Strickland Returns to AEW Following Dramatic Full Gear Title Change

former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland made a highly anticipated return at SaturdayS Full Gear pay-per-view, immediately impacting the landscape of All Elite wrestling. his arrival came directly after a grueling World Title match that saw Samoa Joe dethrone ‘Hangman’ adam⁢ Page in a Steel Cage ⁤encounter. ⁤

The finish to the championship bout was ⁢chaotic and controversial. Page initially fought back against Joe, targeting a⁢ cut on his head and attempting a high-risk maneuver. Though,interference played a key role in the outcome.

Here’s a breakdown‍ of the pivotal moments leading to Joe’s victory:

* Katsuyori Shibata attempted to intervene from atop the cage, but Eddie Kingston prevented him.
* Powerhouse Hobbs then entered the fray, leveling kingston and forcefully opening the cage door.
* ⁢ Page briefly repelled Hobbs, but the referee was inadvertently knocked down during a Coquina‍ Clutch attempt by Joe.
* While the referee was down, Hook interfered, ⁣striking Page with the World Title itself.
* Joe capitalized on the distraction, delivering a Muscle Buster to secure the ⁤pinfall and become the new AEW World Champion.

Following the match, as Joe celebrated with his Dojo associates, the arena lights went dark. This dramatic moment signaled the return‍ of Strickland, who swiftly engaged in a confrontation with Joe’s group, including Hobbs, Shibata,⁣ and Hook.

Strickland’s return was foreshadowed by reports earlier in the week. Fightful Select indicated he was slated to return in December, marking his first in-ring action since undergoing ⁣surgery for a torn ⁢meniscus in august.

beyond the World Championship change, Full Gear also witnessed⁢ other‍ title shifts.Mark Briscoe emerged victorious over Kyle Fletcher to claim⁢ the TNT Championship,⁢ and FTR ⁢regained the World Tag Team Titles from Brodido.

Strickland’s return injects a new level of intrigue into AEW. You can expect a important impact on the World Title picture and a compelling storyline to unfold in the coming weeks.His presence immediately elevates the competition and offers‍ fans a thrilling ⁢prospect for the future.