Buckle up, wrestling fans, because it looks like the “Hangman” is riding back into town! It’s been nearly four months since “Hangman” Adam Page was suspended from The Elite, but recent developments suggest the former AEW World Champion might be ready to make a grand return. On the June 29 edition of “AEW Collision,” a gripping video package aired, hinting at Page’s comeback just in time for Forbidden Door 2024.
In the dark, moody video, we saw Page walking around his home late at night, sipping whisky, and reflecting on the tumultuous events of his career that have brought him to this point. The montage included some intense moments: current AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland invading his house, The Young Bucks suspending him on national television after AEW Revolution 2024, and Page dramatically smashing a picture of himself with the Bucks and Cody Rhodes. It’s clear the Hangman has been through a lot, and the video captured his descent into a darker, more introspective phase.
Earlier this year, Page was a central figure in the AEW World Championship scene, neck-and-neck with Strickland as they both vied for a shot at then-champion Samoa Joe. However, during Revolution, Page tapped out to Joe, leading some fans to speculate he did it intentionally to keep Strickland from winning. The Young Bucks subsequently suspended Page, writing him off television so he could take care of some personal matters.
Now that Page has dealt with his personal business, he’s eyeing a return to the title picture, especially with Strickland holding the AEW World Championship. The Young Bucks have announced that the wildcard entrant in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament will be handpicked by them, sparking speculation that Page could be making his comeback as that wildcard. Given his deep ties with The Elite, fans are buzzing with excitement over the possibility.