Last weekend at AEW All In Texas, “Hangman” Adam Page ended John Moxley’s 273-day reign as AEW World Champion in a Texas death match, bringing a satisfying end to Moxley’s championship run. Although fans and critics weren’t pleased with the creative direction of the Death Rider character last year, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray Dudley said on “Busted Open Radio” that the year-long storyline will likely be forgotten because the payoff in the Moxley-Page rivalry was rewarding. Bully Ray described the story as “so bad that it was good,” noting that fans finally got the championship to change hands, which is what truly matters in the end. After capturing the AEW World Championship, Page announced via social media that he will be appearing live on two episodes of “AEW Dynamite” and expressed that he has been at a loss for words since his win but hopes to put his feelings into words by Wednesday.
Fan Take: This news is significant for AEW fans because it marks a fresh chapter in the company’s championship scene, signaling a potential shift in storytelling and character development. Adam Page’s victory could revitalize AEW’s narratives and re-engage fans eager for meaningful, well-executed long-term booking in professional wrestling.
