AEW Adds Unique Stipulation To Chris Jericho Vs. Cody

There MUST be a definitive winner when Jericho meets Cody at Full Gear.

by Andy H Murray
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AEW ace Cody challenges for Chris Jericho's World Championship at the Full Gear pay-per-view in Baltimore, Maryland on 9 November, and yesterday saw the colossal main event get a new stipulation.

Per an official AEW press release (h/t WrestlingNews.co), a panel of three judges shall sit at ringside and will vote for a winner in the event of a 60-minute time limit draw, ensuring a definitive winner for the well-built clash. If the trio don't come to a unanimous decision, they'll go with the majority.

There's currently no word on who will comprise the team of judges, though names like Diamond Dallas Page, Arn Anderson, and Tully Blanchard have been thrown into the rumour mill. The press release offers no clarity on judging criteria either.

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Regardless, this is in-line with the "real-sport feel" AEW have attempted to push since launching and while sone may assume that the stipulation means we're definitely getting a 60-minuter in Baltimore, there's every chance it's a red herring, and we'll get a definitive winner within the time limit. Either way, it's another layer of intrigue for what promises to be a heated title fight.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.