Shane McMahon; a released star? - 5 former WWE stars who could debut at AEW Full Gear 2024

Later this month, AEW will host Full Gear at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Eight matches have been announced for the show so far. Furthermore, several titles will be defended at the pay-per-view.

Here are the matches announced for Full Gear 2024 so far.

• "Big Boom!" A.J. (with Big Justice) vs. Q. T. Marshall (Zero Hour)
• Jay White vs. "Hangman" Adam Page
• MJF vs. Adam Cole and/or Roderick Strong (Singles or Three-way match)
• Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Kris Statlander (AEW TBS Championship match)
• Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley
• Jack Perry (c) vs. Daniel Garcia (AEW TNT Championship match)
• Jon Moxley (c) vs. Orange Cassidy (AEW World Championship match)
• Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) (c) vs. The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) vs. TBA vs. TBA (Four-way tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship)

Apart from having a brilliant match card, there is a possibility that Full Gear 2024 will see the debut of several former WWE stars. Tony Khan loves to regularly sign wrestlers related to the Stamford-based promotion. Furthermore, he has managed to turn some of them into massive stars.

Here are five former WWE stars who could debut at AEW Full Gear 2024:

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#5 & #4. Indus Sher (Sanga and Veer Mahaan) could make its AEW debut at Full Gear

Indus Sher was one of the most dominant tag teams in WWE. The team consisted of Sanga and Veer Mahaan. Earlier this year, the duo was released by the Stamford-based promotion. They have yet to wrestle since then. However, Sanga and Veer might find a place in the Jacksonville-based promotion.

Tony Khan might sign this duo to make his company's tag team division stronger. Additionally, if the company desires to expand its reach, it is instrumental for them to sign international names. India's love for professional wrestling is well documented, and the AEW CEO could look to capitalize on it.

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#3. Dijak

Donovan Dijak signed with WWE in 2017. The 37-year-old departed the promotion earlier this year after the company opted not to renew his contract. He is supremely talented in the ring as well as on the microphone. Ever since his release, the former NXT star has wrestled in several independent promotions.

The 37-year-old was reportedly present backstage at Forbidden Door 2024. There is a possibility that Tony Khan will sign him because the American professional wrestler has the tools to become a top singles star. It will be interesting to see if Dijak makes his All Elite debut at Full Gear or not.

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#2. & #1. Raj Dhesi (FKA Jinder Mahal) and Shane McMahon

Raj Dhesi (FKA Jinder Mahal) is a former WWE Champion and one of the most popular names in the modern wrestling landscape. However, The Maharaja was shockingly released by the Sports Entertainment juggernaut earlier this year.

Dhesi has since appeared in indie promotions such as Game Changer Wrestling and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling. The Maharaja had an online beef with Tony Khan earlier this year. However, given that the Canadian star has become a huge fan favorite in recent times, the AEW honcho could decide to sign him. The veteran will certainly get a thunderous reaction if he shows up at Full Gear.

Meanwhile, Shane McMahon, too, has been heavily rumored to join All Elite Wrestling. He is no longer contracted to WWE. Earlier this year, McMahon and Tony Khan had a private meeting. Later, a picture from the meeting went viral on social media, sparking rumors of The Prodigal Son possibly turning All Elite.

However, there has not been any substantial development in recent months. That said, if Shane makes his debut at the Full Gear pay-per-view, it will be a monumental moment for the company.