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Update on AEW Full Gear PPV Buys Exceeding Expectations

December 5, 2025 | Posted by Anya Rayne
AEW Full Gear 2025 Tony Khan, Bully Ray, Grok Image Credit: AEW

AEW’s Full Gear pay-per-view reportedly delivered around 140,000 buys, surpassing internal expectations and possibly bringing the company’s best numbers since All In. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that the event’s performance marked a major win for AEW, especially as it continues transitioning its pay-per-view model onto HBO Max.

Despite challenges in tracking exact numbers due to HBO Max’s lower pricing, Dave Meltzer reported that early estimates indicate that Full Gear generated the highest buy count of any AEW event streamed on HBO Max to date. He explained that the platform’s pricing structure complicates traditional metrics, but it also positions AEW for broader long-term visibility. As more fans discover AEW shows on Max, a growing percentage of viewership is expected to shift toward the streaming service.

Full Gear’s strong performance also reflects the promotion’s momentum heading into the holiday season. The show featured 13 matches, including the pre-show, culminating in a main event in which Samoa Joe defeated Hangman Page to become the new World Champion. More than 10,000 people attended the event in the Prudential Center.

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