Full Gear 2021: 5 things AEW shouldn't do - Top star turns heel, former WWE Champion debuts

All Out set a high standard for AEW pay-per-views with some of the best matches of the year, CM Punk's return to the ring after seven years and two high-profile debuts. Full Gear is also shaping up quite nicely with the culmination of Hangman Page's redemption arc and the finals of the World Title Eliminator tournament.

CM Punk and Eddie Kingston also recently set the stage for their clash with one of the best promo segments in recent memory. There's also a grudge match between MJF and Darby Allin to cap things off. The expectations are high, and All Elite Wrestling could potentially set up the next few months of television at the upcoming pay-per-view.

But what should they avoid doing? Let's take a look at the five things AEW shouldn't do at Full Gear 2021:

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#5 Paige VanZant doesn't interact with Chris Jericho at AEW Full Gear 2021

The Inner Circle's feud with American Top Team has been a bit of a hit-and-miss. While some of their segments have been entertaining, the program has been found wanting. Paige VanZant has been involved in some of its most entertaining moments and is firmly entrenched in the storyline. But Chris Jericho has taken to running her down with misogynistic quips.

While these remarks reminded fans of the former WWE Champion's segments with Stephanie McMahon in the early 2000s, they're outdated and woefully out of place in 2021. It's incredibly disappointing to hear them from someone like Jericho, who has successfully reinvented himself over the years.

It would only be fitting to see VanZant get involved in the match to teach the former AEW World Champion a lesson. She needs to have her moment of redemption even if The Inner Circle gets the win.

#4 Eddie Kingston turns heel at AEW Full Gear 2021

For the first time since his AEW debut, CM Punk finally has a heavyweight feud. Eddie Kingston and Punk followed up a backstage confrontation with one of the best promo segments in recent memory. Kingston, in particular, established himself as the underdog, referencing his history with Punk.

Meanwhile, The Straight Edge Superstar was disappointed at Kingston for not living up to his potential. The two babyfaces built up a heated match without a heavy-handed angle. That's why AEW would be doing this storyline a disservice by turning Eddie Kingston heel at Full Gear 2021.

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#3 Miro suffers another defeat

Following a questionable start in All Elite Wrestling, Miro found his footing as an unstoppable force as the TNT Champion. He also had a dominant run as United States Champion in WWE but was never able to integrate his personality into his character and wasn't much more than a brute at the time.

Miro's creative juices have now started to flow, and his outlandish promos are very entertaining. After showing much potential, another high-profile defeat after his recent loss to Sammy Guevara could set him back.

Miro would also be the ideal first opponent for Hangman Page, should the 30-year-old win the AEW World Championship.

#2 Hangman Page falls short

Going into his AEW World Title match with Kenny Omega at Full Gear 2021, Hangman Page is arguably the hottest act in professional wrestling. Ever since he won the Casino Ladder Match, he's been one step ahead of The Elite and has proven that he's ready for the culmination of his redemption arc.

Page falling short would be the equivalent of CM Punk losing at Money in the Bank 2011 or Stone Cold Steve Austin failing to defeat Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 14. A loss at Full Gear 2021 would not only cripple Page but also deny the fans a satisfying conclusion to a storyline they've thoroughly enjoyed.

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#1 Bray Wyatt debuts at AEW Full Gear 2021

Conditioning fans to expect a debut at every major show can be dangerous. There are only a finite number of big names that AEW can bring in and the fans will eventually be left disappointed if they're expecting a new arrival at every pay-per-view.

While Bray Wyatt would add even more star power to AEW, there are already several talented performers on the roster who are waiting for their moment in the spotlight. The promotion should continue to focus on creating new stars instead of bringing in another former WWE Superstar.