In an intense and brutal Texas death match, “Hangman” Adam Page emerged victorious over John Moxley in the main event of AEW: Texas, becoming the new AEW World Champion. The contest featured a barrage of extreme weapons, savage moments, and frequent interference from various wrestlers.
The fight quickly escalated into hardcore violence, with both wrestlers using weapons like forks, barbed wire, and broken glass. One chilling moment saw Moxley slam Page onto shattered glass, and later, a nail bed was brought into play where Moxley delivered his finishing move, the Paradigm Shift, right onto the nails on Page. Despite immense punishment, Page managed to get up just before the referee’s ten-count multiple times.
The match was marked by constant interference. Moxley’s Death Riders faction members—including Marina Shafir, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, and Gabe Kidd—targeted Will Ospreay, leading to a surprise return of Brian Danielson and Darby Allin, who rappelled from the stadium roof. The Young Bucks also intervened, attacking Page with an EVP trigger. After Swerve Strickland’s involvement, the finish saw Page use a steel chain to execute a Buckshot Lariat, sending Moxley back onto the nail bed, then choking Moxley with the chain until he submitted, clinching the title.
Page’s win capped off a remarkable night in Arlington. Earlier events included Okada becoming AEW’s first unified champion, Daniel Garcia capturing the vacant TNT Championship after Adam Cole vacated it due to injury, and Athena winning the women’s casino gauntlet to earn a future world title opportunity.
Fan Take: This hard-fought victory for Hangman Adam Page is a pivotal moment for AEW, signaling a new era for the World Championship scene. For fans, this thrilling, high-stakes match highlights AEW’s commitment to intense storytelling and brutal athleticism, promising exciting developments in the sport’s future.
