FAA ground stop puts obstacle in front of social media stars trying to get to AEW's Full Gear PPV
A nationwide Federal Aviation Administration ground stop caused travel chaos for social media stars and pro wrestlers heading to All Elite Wrestling's Full Gear pay-per-view in Phoenix.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, grounding flights across the United States and creating a travel nightmare for millions. The disruption affected travel to major sporting events, including the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Full Gear pay-per-view scheduled for Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona.
Social media stars "Big Boom" A.J. and Big Justice, known as the Costco Guys, were among those caught in the chaos. They were set to appear at Full Gear as part of a tag team with Q.T. Marshall, challenging Trent Baretta and Rocky Romero.
A.J. posted a video on TikTok showing his son on the phone with The Rizzler, revealing their travel predicament. The group was forced to return home and catch a morning flight, with The Rizzler expressing hope that they would still make it to the show.
"We’re gonna have to go back home and catch a flight in the morning," Big Justice said in the clip.
"Let’s hope we can get out in the morning. This is going to be an awesome 24 hours, but I think we’re gonna be there," Big Justice added.
AEW talent status
The travel issues were not limited to the social media personalities. Several pro wrestlers experienced similar problems, preventing them from making appearances at independent shows. However, Wrestling Observer reported that most of the AEW talent was already in Phoenix for Full Gear.
The pre-show matches were set to begin at 7 p.m. ET, with the main event kicking off at 8 p.m. ET. The group's ability to make the show was in question as the clock ticked down.
Full Gear featured a star-studded card, including Will Ospreay defending the AEW World Championship against Kyle Fletcher, Adam Page, Brody King, and a Texas Death Match for the AEW World Trios Championship.
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