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Full Gear 2021: Hangman Page Finishes the Chase on a Loaded Night

The factual record, historical context, match-by-match analysis, and WrestleFile verdict.

AEWNovember 13, 2021Target Center
THE WRESTLEGRADEA9.2 / 10FINAL EVENT SCOREMASTER FILE RANK#27OF 1015
PROMOTION
AEW
DATE
November 13, 2021
VENUE
Target Center
LOCATION
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ATTENDANCE
10,442
EVENT TYPE
PPV
THE FILE

Full Gear 2021 is built around a finish the audience has been waiting years to see, and the rest of the card is strong enough to make that payoff feel earned rather than isolated. MJF and Darby Allin open with an outstanding singles match, Bryan Danielson and Miro produce a compelling tournament final, CM Punk and Eddie Kingston compress a personal feud into eleven violent minutes, and the Falls Count Anywhere match supplies spectacle. Then Hangman Page defeats Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship, completing the promotion's most important long-form character arc to that point.

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The show is deep, coherent and emotionally complete.

Event ContextBackground, stakes & historical setting

The Target Center event arrives only two months after All Out dramatically expanded AEW's roster, so Full Gear has to prove the company can turn new star power into coherent pay-per-view stories rather than simply collect names. The card does that by mixing established AEW arcs with fresh combinations. MJF and Darby Allin frame their opener around a debate over who is the better foundational young star. The Lucha Brothers defend the tag titles against FTR, while Bryan Danielson and Miro meet in the final of the world-title eliminator tournament. The Superkliq face Christian Cage and Jurassic Express in a Falls Count Anywhere match designed for spectacle.

The card also gives CM Punk his first major personal AEW feud when he faces Eddie Kingston after a short, hostile build that makes their match feel hotter than its length would suggest. Cody Rhodes and Pac against Malakai Black and Andrade keeps several upper-card stories moving, and Britt Baker defends against Tay Conti. Above everything sits Hangman Page's return to the world-title picture. His loss to Omega in the Full Gear 2020 eliminator final now has an obvious mirror: one year later, Page gets Omega again, this time with the championship and the payoff to years of insecurity, friendship and failure at stake.

VIEWING GUIDE

Watch, Skim or Skip?

WATCH
  • MJF defeated Darby Allin by pinfall
  • The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix) (c) (with Alex Abrahantes) defeated FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) (with Tully Blanchard) by pinfall
  • Bryan Danielson defeated Miro by technical submission
  • Christian Cage and Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) defeated The Superkliq (Adam Cole and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson)) (with Brandon Cutler and Michael Nakazawa) by pinfall - Falls Count Anywhere match
  • CM Punk defeated Eddie Kingston by pinfall
  • "Hangman" Adam Page defeated Kenny Omega (c) (with Don Callis) by pinfall - Singles match for the AEW World Championship; This was Page's Casino Poker Chip cash-in match.
SKIM
  • Hikaru Shida and Thunder Rosa defeated Jamie Hayter and Nyla Rose (with Vickie Guerrero) by pinfall
  • Cody Rhodes and Pac (with Arn Anderson) defeated Malakai Black and Andrade El Idolo (with José the Assistant) by pinfall
  • Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (c) (with Rebel and Jamie Hayter) defeated Tay Conti by pinfall
  • The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana and Ortiz) defeated Men of the Year (Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky) and American Top Team (Junior dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski, and Dan Lambert) by pinfall - Minneapolis Street Fight
SKIP
    MATCH-BY-MATCH ANALYSIS

    The Card, On the Record

    01Hikaru Shida and Thunder Rosa defeated Jamie Hayter and Nyla Rose (with Vickie Guerrero) by pinfallB-

    Hikaru Shida and Thunder Rosa defeated Jamie Hayter and Nyla Rose (with Vickie Guerrero) by pinfall. The match is framed as Tag team match and runs 12:32. As a pre-show match, it has to create momentum before the pay-per-view proper while still feeling worthwhile on its own. The match is strong rather than transcendent: its structure is convincing, the outcome matters, and its flaws never take over. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 7.0 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    A strong match with clear value on the complete card.

    02MJF defeated Darby Allin by pinfallA

    MJF defeated Darby Allin by pinfall. The match is framed as Singles match and runs 22:01. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. MJF and Darby open the main card by proving that a heavily promoted young-star matchup can deliver without a title. The match has technical detail, character work and a cheating finish that fits MJF while allowing Darby to leave with his stature intact. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 9.0 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    A defining match and one of the strongest reasons to revisit the event.

    03The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix) (c) (with Alex Abrahantes) defeated FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) (with Tully Blanchard) by pinfallB+

    The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix) (c) (with Alex Abrahantes) defeated FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) (with Tully Blanchard) by pinfall. The match is framed as Tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship and runs 18:36. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The score reflects an excellent performance whose central idea lands cleanly and whose finish gives the surrounding story useful weight. The championship retention keeps the existing title direction intact while asking the match to justify the defense bell to bell. At 8.0 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

    04Bryan Danielson defeated Miro by technical submissionA-

    Bryan Danielson defeated Miro by technical submission. The match is framed as AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament Final; Winner received a future AEW World Championship match. and runs 20:00. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. Danielson and Miro make the tournament final feel like a clash of systems: relentless technique against power and damage. The technical-submission finish gives Danielson a credible route to the world-title match while protecting Miro's physical aura. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8.6 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

    05Christian Cage and Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) defeated The Superkliq (Adam Cole and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson)) (with Brandon Cutler and Michael Nakazawa) by pinfall - Falls Count Anywhere matchA-

    Christian Cage and Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) defeated The Superkliq (Adam Cole and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson)) (with Brandon Cutler and Michael Nakazawa) by pinfall. The match is framed as Falls Count Anywhere match and runs 22:20. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The score reflects an excellent performance whose central idea lands cleanly and whose finish gives the surrounding story useful weight. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8.8 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

    06Cody Rhodes and Pac (with Arn Anderson) defeated Malakai Black and Andrade El Idolo (with José the Assistant) by pinfallB-

    Cody Rhodes and Pac (with Arn Anderson) defeated Malakai Black and Andrade El Idolo (with José the Assistant) by pinfall. The match is framed as Tag team match and runs 16:51. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is strong rather than transcendent: its structure is convincing, the outcome matters, and its flaws never take over. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 7.3 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    A strong match with clear value on the complete card.

    07Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (c) (with Rebel and Jamie Hayter) defeated Tay Conti by pinfallB-

    Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (c) (with Rebel and Jamie Hayter) defeated Tay Conti by pinfall. The match is framed as Singles match for the AEW Women's World Championship and runs 15:24. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is strong rather than transcendent: its structure is convincing, the outcome matters, and its flaws never take over. The championship retention keeps the existing title direction intact while asking the match to justify the defense bell to bell. At 7.2 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    A strong match with clear value on the complete card.

    08CM Punk defeated Eddie Kingston by pinfallA-

    CM Punk defeated Eddie Kingston by pinfall. The match is framed as Singles match and runs 11:08. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. Punk and Kingston need only eleven minutes because the feud is already emotionally compressed. The match feels like a fight rather than a showcase, with strikes, contempt and crowd division doing more work than elaborate structure. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8.8 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    An excellent match that materially raises the event's ceiling.

    09The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana and Ortiz) defeated Men of the Year (Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky) and American Top Team (Junior dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski, and Dan Lambert) by pinfall - Minneapolis Street FightC+

    The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana and Ortiz) defeated Men of the Year (Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky) and American Top Team (Junior dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski, and Dan Lambert) by pinfall. The match is framed as Minneapolis Street Fight and runs 19:36. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is solid and useful, but it lacks the extra urgency or memorable escalation needed to reach the top tier. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 6.7 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    A solid match that works in context without becoming essential viewing.

    10"Hangman" Adam Page defeated Kenny Omega (c) (with Don Callis) by pinfall - Singles match for the AEW World Championship; This was Page's Casino Poker Chip cash-in match.A+

    "Hangman" Adam Page defeated Kenny Omega (c) (with Don Callis) by pinfall. The match is framed as Singles match for the AEW World Championship; This was Page's Casino Poker Chip cash-in match. and runs 25:30. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. Page defeating Omega is the payoff AEW had been building toward since its earliest world-title stories. The audience understands the failures behind the victory, so callbacks and near falls carry emotional weight without obscuring the simple goal: Hangman finally wins. The title change gives the result lasting consequence beyond the immediate match. At 9.5 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Full Gear 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

    VERDICT

    A defining match and one of the strongest reasons to revisit the event.

    BOOKING VERDICTA

    The booking is excellent because the show gives its biggest story the clean conclusion it needs while keeping multiple other programs productive. MJF beats Darby through character-driven cheating without diminishing the match. Danielson wins the eliminator tournament and moves toward a future championship challenge. Punk beats Kingston in a fight that raises Kingston's stature despite the loss. The Superkliq spectacle advances several overlapping rivalries without requiring a title. Most importantly, Page beats Omega decisively enough to make the coronation feel complete. AEW resists the temptation to delay its central payoff for another twist and changes the world championship at exactly the right moment.

    CROWD & PRESENTATIONA

    Minneapolis gives the show a major-event atmosphere from the opening match through the closing celebration. The crowd understands the Page-Omega history, which means the main event can rely on callbacks and emotional pauses without losing urgency. Punk-Kingston benefits from a different kind of energy, with the audience responding to a fight that feels personal rather than technically polished. The Falls Count Anywhere match uses movement and props to break up the card, while Danielson-Miro supplies a more deliberate wrestling style. That variety matters on a long pay-per-view, and the production gives Page's final celebration the time and scale a multi-year story deserves.

    HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCEA+

    Full Gear 2021 is permanently significant because Hangman Page's championship victory is one of AEW's defining long-form payoffs. Page had been positioned near the world title from the promotion's first year, lost important matches, struggled with confidence, separated from the Elite and rebuilt himself before finally beating Omega. The title change gives those earlier setbacks retrospective purpose and demonstrates AEW's willingness to let a central story breathe across years rather than rush to the obvious destination.

    The event also captures the company at an unusually deep point in its roster cycle. Danielson is already moving toward the title scene, Punk is working a heated non-title feud, Cole is embedded with the Young Bucks, and established AEW names such as MJF, Darby, Kingston and the Lucha Brothers remain prominent. The show is also Cody Rhodes' final AEW pay-per-view appearance, adding another historical marker in retrospect. Even without that later context, Page's coronation alone would make the event essential; the surrounding card turns it into one of the promotion's most complete major shows.

    WHAT AGED WELL
    • Hangman Page's championship victory delivering the payoff without an unnecessary delay
    • MJF and Darby Allin opening the main card with a match that strengthens both men
    • Punk and Kingston creating urgency through character and hostility rather than excessive runtime
    WHAT AGED POORLY
    • The Cody/Pac versus Black/Andrade pairing feeling like several singles stories compressed into one tag match
    • The American Top Team street fight depending heavily on celebrity and spectacle elements
    RESEARCH VERDICTWhere the Evidence Lands

    Full Gear earns an elite score because the event has both depth and a defining conclusion. MJF-Darby, Danielson-Miro, the Falls Count Anywhere match and Punk-Kingston give the card multiple matches that would stand out on a lesser show, while Page-Omega delivers the championship change the entire event is built to support. The weaker material never dominates the runtime, and the crowd remains invested across very different styles. Most importantly, the show makes its history through a wrestling payoff rather than a surprise debut or production stunt. That makes the final image feel earned and gives the complete event unusual emotional coherence.

    RESEARCH SOURCESSources & Methodology
    10 sources

    These sources support the event record, historical context, critical reception, and streaming information used throughout this Event File.

    1. Full Gear (2021) - WikipediaEvent identity, card structure, business-context and historical-context corroboration.
    2. AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston in an I Quit match for the AEW Championship, FTR vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles, Cody vs. Darby Allin for the TNT Title, Hikaru Shida vs. Nyla Rose for the AEW Women's Title, Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page in the eliminator tournament finals - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent results, match-order and later editorial match-quality evidence.
    3. 10/22 AEW Rampage results: McGuire's live review of Pac vs. Andrade El Idolo, Orange Cassidy vs. Powerhouse Hobbs in an AEW Eliminator tournament match, and AEW Women's Champion Britt Baker vs. Anna Jay in a non-title match - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent results, match-order and later editorial match-quality evidence.
    4. 10/23 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black, Bryan Danielson vs. Dustin Rhodes, and Lance Archer vs. Eddie Kingston in AEW Eliminator tournament matches, Penelope Ford vs. Ruby Soho, and Serena Deeb vs. Hikaru Shida in TBS Title tournament matches, Jungle Boy vs. Brandon Cutler - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent results, match-order and later editorial match-quality evidence.
    5. 10/27 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of CM Punk vs. Bobby Fish, Jon Moxley vs. 10 in an eliminator tournament match, Sammy Guevara vs. Ethan Page for the TNT Championship, Serena Deeb vs. Hikaru Shida in a TBS Championship tournament match, The Elite vs. The Dark Order - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent results, match-order and later editorial match-quality evidence.
    6. 10/29 AEW Rampage results: McGuire's live review of Bryan Danielson vs. Eddie Kingston in an AEW Eliminator tournament semifinal match, Dante Martin vs. Matt Sydal, AEW Women's Champion Britt Baker vs. Abadon in a non-title Trick or Treat match - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent results, match-order and later editorial match-quality evidence.
    7. 11/3 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Andrade El Idolo, Orange Cassidy vs. an opponent in an eliminator tournament match, Anna Jay vs. Jamie Hayter in a TBS Title tournament match, FTR vs. Aerostar and Samuray Del Sol for the AAA Tag Titles, AEW Champion Kenny Omega vs. Alan "5" Angels in a non-title match - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent results, match-order and later editorial match-quality evidence.
    8. 11/5 AEW Rampage results: McGuire's live review of CM Punk and Eddie Kingston's face to face meeting, Adam Cole vs. John Silver, Red Velvet vs. The Bunny in a TBS Championship tournament match, Bryan Danielson vs. Anthony Bowens - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent results, match-order and later editorial match-quality evidence.
    9. AEW Full Gear results: Barnett's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship, Bryan Danielson vs. Miro in the eliminator tournament finals, Penta and Rey Fenix vs. FTR for the AEW Tag Titles, CM Punk vs. Eddie Kingston, Britt Baker vs. Tay Conti for the AEW Women's Title, Darby Allin vs. MJF - Pro Wrestling Dot NetEvent results, match-order and later editorial match-quality evidence.
    10. All Elite WrestlingFirst-party event results and match-by-match recap.
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