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Samoa Joe Captures AEW World Title at Full Gear After HOOK Turn, Swerve Returns

Interference plus a post-match return reset AEW’s main-event landscape.

Overview

  • Samoa Joe defeated Hangman Adam Page inside a steel cage in Newark to become AEW World Champion, with HOOK revealing a heel turn to aid the finish.
  • Joe celebrated with The Opps after the win, signaling his alignment with the faction as HOOK joined their side in the aftermath.
  • Swerve Strickland made a surprise return and confronted The Opps, standing with Page after the title change.
  • Ricochet won the inaugural AEW National Championship by prevailing in the Casino Gauntlet match.
  • Mark Briscoe captured the TNT Championship from Kyle Fletcher, and FTR dethroned Brodido to regain the AEW World Tag Team titles.