All Elite Wrestling has orchestrated a brilliant strategic move for this Saturday’s Full Gear pay-per-view event, transforming the Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament into a must-see spectacle with unprecedented implications. The company announced that the four remaining teams competing for the inaugural AEW Women’s Tag Team titles will converge in a single four-way match, with the victorious team earning the power to select the stipulation for their upcoming semifinal bout.[1]
This decision represents a significant escalation in the tournament’s stakes, adding an additional layer of strategy and unpredictability to what was already shaping up to be one of the most compelling storylines heading into Full Gear 2025. The announcement came during Wednesday night’s three-hour combined broadcast of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision, which featured the final two quarterfinal matches that determined which teams would advance to this crucial encounter.[1]
The Four Teams Ready for Battle
The four teams advancing to Saturday’s four-way match represent a fascinating collision of established chemistry and newly formed partnerships. “Timeless” Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa, the team known as The Timeless Love Bombs, earned their advancement by defeating Alex Windsor and Riho during the Wednesday broadcast.[1] Storm and Shirakawa have demonstrated remarkable cohesion throughout the tournament, with their technical prowess and striking combinations making them formidable contenders for the inaugural titles.
On the opposing side of the bracket, Marina Shafir and Megan Bayne of The Death Riders secured their spot by overcoming the established TayJay duo of Tay Melo and Anna Jay.[1] Despite having been assembled less than a month prior, Shafir and Bayne have already proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with, showcasing the kind of chemistry that typically takes teams considerably longer to develop. Their aggressive style and submission expertise have made them dangerous opponents in the tournament.
The four-way match format creates an intriguing dynamic where alliances could shift at any moment, and the traditional tag team psychology takes on an entirely new dimension when four competitors are involved simultaneously.
Strategic Implications and Tournament Innovation
According to sources familiar with AEW’s creative planning, the decision to implement this four-way match format was designed to accomplish multiple objectives heading into Full Gear. The stipulation selection component adds genuine consequence to the victory, giving the winning team meaningful control over their semifinal encounter. This represents an innovative approach to tournament progression, as it allows the victors to tailor the match conditions to their strengths while potentially disadvantaging their opponents.
“The beauty of this decision is that it rewards excellence while simultaneously adding another layer of storytelling,” an AEW insider explained. “The team that wins on Saturday doesn’t just advance—they gain the leverage to dictate how their semifinal match will be contested. That’s the kind of tangible prize that makes championship tournaments feel truly significant.”
This approach also serves to compress the tournament timeline while maintaining dramatic tension. Rather than conducting separate semifinal matches with predetermined stipulations, AEW has created a scenario where one decisive victory can reshape the entire trajectory of the tournament’s conclusion.
Full Gear’s Stacked Card
The four-way women’s tag team match represents just one component of what has become an extraordinarily packed Full Gear card.[1][2] Taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 22, the event features multiple championship encounters and high-stakes contests that have captured the wrestling community’s attention.
The main event will showcase a Steel Cage match between Hangman Page and Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship, a stipulation that eliminates the possibility of outside interference and forces both competitors to rely entirely on their own abilities.[1] Additionally, Kris Statlander will defend the AEW Women’s World Championship against Mercedes Moné, while the AEW World Tag Team Championship will be contested between Brodido and FTR.[1][2]
The card also features a Casino Gauntlet match to crown the inaugural AEW National Champion, a No Disqualification encounter between Kyle Fletcher and Mark Briscoe for the TNT Championship, and a million-dollar trios match showcasing Kenny Omega and Jurassic Express against The Young Bucks and Josh Alexander.[1]
Building Momentum Toward Championship Glory
The Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament has captured significant fan interest since its announcement, with each advancing team bringing unique storylines and character dynamics to the competition. The tournament itself represents a historic moment for AEW, as these will be the first-ever Women’s Tag Team Champions in company history, making the stakes inherently significant for all involved competitors.
The four-way match format ensures that no team can simply coast through on reputation alone. Every competitor must be mentally sharp, physically prepared, and strategically aware throughout the contest. The knowledge that victory brings the power to select match stipulations adds psychological pressure to an already intense physical confrontation.
Looking Ahead to History
As Full Gear approaches, the women’s tag team division stands at an inflection point. The four-way match will not only determine which team advances to the semifinals but will also begin to establish the hierarchy of women’s tag team wrestling in AEW. The stipulation selection power creates a legitimate strategic advantage that could prove decisive in determining which team ultimately claims the inaugural championships.
The wrestling world will be watching intently as these four teams converge in Newark this Saturday. Whether fans prefer the technical excellence of The Timeless Love Bombs, the aggressive submission style of Shafir and Bayne, or the established chemistry of other potential contenders, the four-way match promises to deliver compelling action with genuine championship implications.
Full Gear 2025 begins this Saturday, November 22, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with the women’s tag team four-way match serving as a crucial stepping stone toward crowning the first-ever AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions.[1][2] The stipulation selection component ensures that victory carries weight beyond simple advancement, creating a scenario where strategy, strength, and storytelling converge in meaningful ways.