With several top names in AEW out of action at the minute, there could be some notable returns happening in the near future.
From those long out of action due to injury to others who have taken time away from the squared circle for other Hollywood projects, there could be some fan favorite names making their returns to AEW very soon.
Here are five AEW stars that could be making a return at Full Gear 2025.
5. MJF
After being off AEW TV since his last appearance at September’s AEW All Out in a Tables n’ Tacks match against Mark Briscoe — a return from MJF could be on the horizon.
While the former AEW World Champion was reportedly out of action filming a new movie, Violent Night 2 which is reportedly nearing completion.
Possibly back for an appearance at Full Gear 2025, MJF could easily issue a challenge to either Samoa Joe or Hangman Adam Page depending on who leaves with the World title.
MJF continues to hold a contract for a championship match which he can ‘cash-in’, however unlike WWE’s Money in the Bank briefcase — it cannot be done as a surprise at any time.
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4. Jay White
While he hasn’t been seen in AEW action since March, Jay White could be poised to return in the near future.
Possibly set to return from injury, Switchblade Jay White could emerge as the next foe for Hangman Adam Page if he is able to escape Full Gear 2025 with the AEW World Championship.
However, if Page is to drop the title to Samoa Joe at Full Gear 2025, an even more intriguing rivalry could emerge for Jay White.
With Samoa Joe boasting the support of the now dastardly Opps (Powerhouse Hobbs and Katsuyori Shibata) while White has the active members of the Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Austin Gunn) plus the new addition Ace Austin — there could be a very fun World title feud coming soon.
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3. Britt Baker
Last seen on AEW TV in November 2024, perhaps Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. could be making an onsc-reen return at Full Gear 2025.
With Tony Khan having recently confirmed that Baker is still under contract with AEW, she certainly could make a return to screens.
While she boasted eviscerating skills on the microphone, Baker could also return to make a silver-tongued manager for any one on the AEW roster in need of a mouthpiece.
Since the top women’s bout of the night seems set for a champion versus champion showdown between AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander and AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone — perhaps Baker could even pop-up as a special guest referee.
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2. Adam Copeland
After his last in-ring action in September at AEW All Out saw Cope pick up the victory — but also saw him witness his wife take a package piledriver from FTR — he needed some time to think.
Writing himself off of AEW TV, it has been reported that in actuality, Copeland was busy filming scenes for his Disney+ series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, where he plays the role of the God of War, Ares.
However, with FTR capturing an AEW World Tag Team Championship match against Brodido at the event, perhaps it will be the perfect time for Copeland to return to prevent their victory.
Or moreover, arrive after a victory along with Cage to challenge the brand new champions to a match at the next AEW pay-per-view, World’s End.
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1. Swerve Strickland
In what would certainly be a stretch, it is possible that Swerve Strickland could make an appearance at Full Gear 2025.
Last seen in action at Forbidden Door in London back in August, Swerve underwent knee surgery after being long plagued by a torn meniscus.
Hopefully the former AEW World Champion takes all the time he needs to rehab after surgery however he certainly has already posted his impressive progress on social media.
Possibly making a return to set up his own future challenge against the likes of Hangman Adam Page or Samoa Joe — it will be exciting to see Swerve whenever he manages to return to AEW.
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