Ricochet outlasts a star-studded Casino Gauntlet match to become AEW’s first-ever National Champion.
Summary
– Ricochet wins the inaugural AEW National Championship at Full Gear 2025
– The Casino Gauntlet match featured stars like Bobby Lashley, Claudio, and Orange Cassidy
– The event took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
AEW’s Full Gear 2025 pay-per-view from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, saw the birth of a brand-new championship and a thrilling new chapter in Ricochet’s career. The high-flying sensation walked out as the first-ever AEW National Champion after surviving a wild Casino Gauntlet match.
The action kicked off with Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin squaring off before Ricochet entered at number three. His Gates of Agony stablemates hit the ring early, laying waste to both veterans and setting the tone for chaos. Claudio and Daniel Garcia soon joined the fray, followed by fan favorite Orange Cassidy, who received one of the loudest reactions of the night.
As more competitors entered, including Wheeler Yuta, Kevin Knight, Roderick Strong, and Speedball Mike Bailey, the match turned into a showcase of AEW’s diverse talent. In the end, Ricochet defied the odds and clinched the victory, officially becoming the first AEW National Champion.
AEW’s newest title adds another layer of prestige to the company’s growing lineup of championships, and Ricochet now stands as the face of its next era.
