5 Things AEW should do at Full Gear 2021: Unexpected swerve, feud ends, the newest member to a top faction?

AEW Full Gear is precisely a few days away, and fans are wondering what surprises the company has been holding up its sleeves this time around.

If someone has closely followed AEW programming over the last couple of months, they must have noticed a trend of bringing in released WWE stars.

As Vince McMahon's promotion continues to revamp their roster by showing a back door to multiple talents, will Tony Khan bring in another high-profile name like Bray Wyatt or Braun Strowman? It's currently one of the hottest topics as Full Gear approaches.

Whether or not we witness any such swerve, Khan has booked a massive match card to make sure fans have an exhilarating experience.

While the outcome of some of these matches could drastically change the landscape of the AEW division, sometimes it may also backfire if a specific decision goes the other way around. That said, let's get down to five things that AEW should do to make sure Full Gear turns out to be a gigantic event.

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#5. AEW should turn CM Punk heel at Full Gear

Considering the buzz generated after his shocking return, CM Punk turning heel in 2021 is a long shot. However, there's no denying that Punk's babyface run has been underwhelming so far.

Punk automatically brings the best out in him when he's railing against the system. With veterans and fans already criticizing his booking even before he entered a feud with Eddie Kingston, the company should make notable changes to his character.

Nobody is even anticipating a potential heel turn from the former WWE Superstar, at least not this year. Punk snapping Kingston would be a compelling way to get the entire wrestling world talking.

The fan-favorite star doesn't necessarily have to lose the match to embrace his villainous persona. He could defeat the Mad King and turn on him when the latter is about to shake hands.

#4. AEW should end the feud between Chris Jericho and Dan Lambert

The former UFC champion's crossover to pro wrestling in AEW hasn't clicked the way it should have. Although the company has put in multiple big names like Junior Dos Santos and Jorge Masvidal, the depiction of their storyline failed to impress.

Now that the company has put the spotlight on Dan Lambert, it has only worsened their feud. Nobody wants to see a former Ice Hockey player wrestle inside the squared circle.

The company should end the rivalry at AEW Full Gear. Chris Jericho and The Inner Circle should emerge victorious, especially after the beatdown they've suffered in the majority of this storyline.

There's so much potential in every member of the group, be it Sammy Guevara, who should be focusing on defending the TNT Championship against a rising heel. Proud and Powerful could also enter the tag team division.

That said, it's in everybody's best interest that the feud between The Inner Circle and The American Top Team culminates this Saturday.

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#3. Bobby Fish should join The Elite after helping Superkliq defeat Christian Cage and The Jurassic Express

Bobby Fish joining The Elite will be a feel-good moment for fans at AEW Full Gear. In what took everyone by surprise, Cole and Fish finally reunited during this week's episode of Dynamite.

Although it occurred due to both men's common enemy in Jungle Boy, fans are in a frenzy over the possibility to see the former Undisputed Era members work again, similar to what they used to do in NXT.

The company should have Fish help Superkliq during their match falls count anywhere bout against Christian Cage and The Jurassic Express. A new addition to The Elite will only make storytelling interesting if the company ever decides to develop a rift between the group down the road.

#2. AEW should plant the seeds for Cody Rhodes' potential heel turn

AEW star Cody Rhodes' potential is one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling today. Even though the former WWE Superstar has himself denied embracing it, it's hard to neglect the immense reaction he's getting these days.

Rhodes and PAC are now scheduled to face Malakai Black and Andrade El Idolo this Saturday. It seems like the perfect time and place for the company to tease his heel turn. The American Nightmare could accidentally cost PAC their tag team bout.

It could develop into a rift between the two former WWE Superstars. Rhodes has all the potential to be the top heel guy in the company. It's just a matter of a proper booking that might make him the company's biggest box-office attraction in the future.

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#1. AEW should keep away Don Callis and The Elite from the world title match between Hangman Page and Kenny Omega

Will Hangman Page fulfill his prophecy of becoming AEW World Champion this Saturday? That's a big question heading into the show as Don Callis is now back in the equation.

During the go-home edition of AEW Dynamite, Callis ambushed The Cowboy during the contract signing, thus allowing Omega to sign the contract with Page's blood.

The wrestling manager has played a pivotal role throughout Omega's run with the coveted prize. If Callis or The Elite members cost Hangman Page's redemption story, it would be a bad payoff for their storytelling arch.

Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page has been in a feud for almost a year in the making. Both men should have an instant classic showdown, regardless of who emerges victorious. The company must keep The Elite and Callis away from this match to avoid a possible backlash.