Just over a week ago, “Hangman” Adam Page claimed the AEW World Championship at this year’s AEW All In event, an achievement many wrestling fans are already calling the best moment of the year. The win was celebrated loudly by the crowd, as Page not only reclaimed the AEW World Championship after three years but also ended Jon Moxley’s nearly year-long reign alongside his Death Rider stable.
Despite the match’s high praise, even the standout bout between Page and Moxley had its imperfections. In a recent episode of “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy,” Hardy pointed out one aspect he would have handled differently, though he commended AEW CEO Tony Khan for trusting Page with the title and praised Page’s overall performance. Hardy noted that during the match, the Death Rider stable was oddly passive, merely standing near the ring without intervening to attack Page. He felt that having them make a decisive first attack would have added drama and made the match more compelling, instead of the group staying on the sidelines before the fight returned to one-on-one action.
Fan Take: This discussion highlights the importance of storytelling and character involvement in wrestling matches, elements that can greatly enhance fan engagement. For AEW, addressing such minor critiques can help elevate future title matches, maintaining excitement and innovation in the sport.
