AEW Full Gear 2026 Post-Show Media Scrum: Travel Issues Affecting Show, Persephone AEW Contract Update, Queen Aminata, AEW Action Figures Availability Update, Lack of Merchandise at Full Gear, Potential Future Women’s & Tag Team Continental Classics, Potential Mid-April 2027 Stadium Event, & More

AEW held a post-show media scrum following Saturday’s AEW Full Gear 2026 event at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Some of the notable highlights included:

• During their portion of the media scrum, AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions Wrathlander (Harley Cameron & Kris Statlander) gave their thoughts about Billy Gunn’s cameo in their intro video for their entrance on the show and stated that he had been begging to work with them and they were giving him a trial run.
• Cameron also gave her thoughts about Statlander being one of the best wrestlers in the world and praised her for helping her train, develop, and build confidence since she arrived in AEW.
• On the topic of their tag team and friendship, Statlander stated that their genuine friendship helps them find joy in wrestling and Cameron helps her relax and have fun while they both take the wrestling seriously.
• During AEW CEO Tony Khan’s portion of the scrum, Nick Wayne showed up while livestreaming on his phone and offered Khan him what was left of his champagne bottle which was barely enough for a small drink. Wayne then did his usual “yo chat” routine and asked about the afterparty before leaving.
• On the topic of the travel-related issues impacting talent arriving for Full Gear due to the recent FAA nationwide grounding, Khan stated ““I really appreciate everybody who pulled a lot of strings to make it happen. For anybody who didn’t hear, I announced earlier today, we utilized private aviation. Yesterday, all flights were shut down. Private and public and that meant that we’re playing by the same rules as everyone and nobody from AEW was flying yesterday but I did start lining things up if and when the travel block did get changed which happened last night and at that point, we thought about it and I’m really glad we did. It turned out — the commercial flights — a lot of the wrestlers on the pay-per-view did end up getting cancelled and had I not sent the private planes, a lot of people on this pay-per-view would not have made it here tonight. That was great. Some people would have been able to make it with their commercial flights but, sending the three private planes worked really, really well.”
• Khan also confirmed that Maya World was the only talent who had been advertised for the show who was unable to make it affecting the pre-show. Khan also praised Hyan and Skye Blue for stepping up when the opportunity opened up.
• Khan also stated that Renee Paquette was another person who was unable to attend due to the travel situation. Khan also gave his condolences to Paquette and Jon Moxley on the recent passing of their beloved dog Blue.
• On the topic of Persephone’s contract status with AEW, Khan stated “I’m happy to say that Persephone is somebody that is signed to AEW for years to come. I believe she is going to be a big part of AEW and CMLL for years to come.“
• On the topic of Queen Aminata, Khan stated that she was devastated when AEW medical kept her out of last year’s first-ever Women’s Blood & Guts match because of injuries. Khan talked about how a year later Aminata is the TBS Champion and was able to participate in this year’s match.
• On the topic of the AEW Women’s World Championship match at the event, Khan praised Mercedes Mone and Marina Shafir and also the progress of the Women’s division in AEW.
• On the topic of this year’s Blood & Guts show, Khan stated that the show generated AEW’s largest 18-49 audience of the HBO MAX simulcast era so far. Khan praised the Women’s Blood & Guts match for being a major reason for the ratings success of the show.
• On the topic of “Timeless” Toni Storm’s current abscense from AEW, Khan stated that Storm will return someday and praised Mina Shirakawa’s work during Storm’s abscense.
• On the topic ofAEW action figures disappearing from stores, Khan stated that the company is transitioning toy partners and has new action figure lines coming ahead of the holidays. Khan also stated that some partnerships have already been announced and more to be announced soon.
• On the topic of the lack of merchandise for certain acts and stars at the show, such as The Conglomeration and Mercedes Mone, Khan stated he would look into it due to those shirts would normally be available at shows.
• On the topic of the Texas Death Match for the AEW World Trios Championship, Khan stated that Kofi and Austin Creed were heavily involved in developing the match. Khan also praised their creative contributions and how well they have fit into AEW alongside Swerve Strickland.
• On the topic of this year’s Full Gear event, Khan stated that it was up significantly year-over-year on pay-per-view and continuing the trend for AEW’s events in 2026. Khan gave his praise to the wrestlers, fan feedback, and their ideas with helping keep the product moving forward.
• On the topic of this year’s Continental Classic tournament, Khan confirmed that the field will be revealed during halftime of this week’s Monday Night Football game. Khan stated that the medical follow-ups after Full Gear would help determine the lineup.
• On the topic of a potential Women’s or Tag Team versions of the tournament, Khan stated there is potential for other round-robin tournaments, possibly under different branding.
• On the topic of the potential of AEW holding a stadium show in mid-April of 2027, Khan gave no real answer beyond saying AEW’s PPV calendar for 2027 beyond Dynasty 2027 in Liverpool hadn’t been announced yet.

Full AEW Full Gear 2026 2026 post-show media scrum video:

Source: F4WOnline.com, Fightful.com 1 & 2