AEW has officially announced that Full Gear will return to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, November 22, 2025, continuing a tradition that has made the venue one of the company’s most important strongholds. This announcement comes on the heels of AEW’s record-breaking All In event earlier this year, setting the stage for what promises to be another historic night in professional wrestling.
The Prudential Center has become synonymous with major AEW moments since the company first brought Full Gear to Newark in November 2022. That event marked AEW’s first-ever pay-per-view in the Tri-State area, drawing over 12,000 fans and delivering a night of seismic shifts. In the main event, MJF defeated Jon Moxley to capture the AEW World Championship, solidifying himself as the company’s centerpiece and ushering in a new era. That night also saw Saraya make her emotional in-ring return after a five-year absence, defeating Britt Baker, and The Elite returned to action following their suspension, facing Death Triangle in a match that ignited a legendary Best-of-Seven series for the AEW World Trios Titles. These moments cemented Newark’s status as a destination for AEW’s biggest stories.
AEW doubled down on that relationship in 2024, bringing Full Gear back to the Prudential Center for another stacked card that blended shocking debuts, brutal encounters, and career-defining victories. The show featured Jon Moxley retaining the AEW World Title against Orange Cassidy in a chaotic main event that encapsulated AEW’s signature blend of intensity and unpredictability. That same night, Bobby Lashley made his AEW debut in stunning fashion, submitting Swerve Strickland in a physical battle that announced his presence as a dominant force. Kyle Fletcher scored the biggest win of his career by upsetting Will Ospreay, an outcome that shifted the landscape of AEW’s international talent scene. Daniel Garcia’s victory over Jack Perry to win the TNT Championship further underscored the event’s theme of evolution, even as crowd reactions sparked debate over the company’s creative direction.
While Newark has hosted some of AEW’s most memorable nights, Full Gear as a brand has delivered historic moments since its inception. The event has been the stage for numerous career milestones and unforgettable matches that helped define AEW’s identity. In 2020, Jon Moxley defeated Eddie Kingston in a brutal “I Quit” match that pushed the boundaries of violence in mainstream wrestling, while Darby Allin claimed his first major singles title by defeating Cody Rhodes for the TNT Championship, signaling the rise of AEW’s homegrown stars. One year later, Full Gear 2021 in Minneapolis featured one of AEW’s most emotionally charged main events as “Hangman” Adam Page finally defeated Kenny Omega to win the AEW World Championship, concluding a two-year-long storyline that captivated fans. That show also featured CM Punk versus Eddie Kingston, a gritty, personal battle that highlighted the company’s ability to tell deeply human stories inside the ring. More recently, Full Gear 2023 in Inglewood delivered the acclaimed Texas Death Match between Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland, along with Toni Storm capturing her third AEW Women’s World Championship.
By consistently delivering iconic matches, shocking returns, and title-changing drama, Full Gear has earned its place as one of AEW’s premier pay-per-view events alongside Double or Nothing and All Out. The decision to bring the show back to Newark for 2025 speaks to the Prudential Center’s importance as a venue that combines passionate, knowledgeable fans with the energy that only a major wrestling market can provide. The Tri-State region’s crowds have proven themselves among AEW’s loudest and most engaged, and the company continues to reward that enthusiasm with high-stakes storytelling and marquee matchups.
With AEW riding the wave of momentum from All In, anticipation for Full Gear 2025 is already reaching fever pitch. If history is any indicator, the Prudential Center will once again be the backdrop for moments that will resonate for years to come. From crowning champions and shocking debuts to emotional payoffs and intense rivalries, AEW’s return to Newark promises to deliver another night that fans will never forget.
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