The AEW Full Gear Zero Hour Pre Show concluded with Big Boom AJ of the Costco Guys taking on QT Marshall. Even though AJ got a big reaction from the crowd, it was The Rizzler and Big Justice that got the biggest moments during the match.
Rizzler appeared before the match alongside Paul Wight, with the 7 foot 2 monster looking small when compared to the monster pop that The Rizzler got from the crowd in the Prudential Center. Dax Harwood of FTR was impressed:
One fan compared it to a Road Warrior Pop on Twitter, and the sentiment was shared across the board.
Big Justice Gets Physical at AEW Full Gear
Not to be outdone, Big Justice also managed to get a big moment during the match, hitting a Spear on QT Marshall, giving AJ the chance to hit his PowerBoom finisher and get the win ahead of the PPV:
The reaction on X regarding the Costco Guys and The Rizzler at AEW Full Gear has been mixed.
- Positive Reactions: Some enjoyed the presence of the Costco Guys and The Rizzler, describing their segments as fun and entertaining. They appreciated the crossover of internet fame with wrestling, with comments indicating that the crowd was highly receptive, giving them a significant reaction akin to that of wrestling legends.
- Negative Reactions: Others expressed frustration or disbelief at the inclusion of these social media personalities in wrestling events. There were criticisms that this move reflects a strategy for clout-chasing which might not resonate with traditional wrestling fans, with some feeling it detracts from the seriousness or authenticity of the event.
The general sentiment encapsulates both the excitement of seeing viral internet stars in a new context and a skepticism about the integration of such figures into professional wrestling.
