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Billed from Aaron's Creek, Virginia, Hangman Page has undoubtedly earned the right to be called the workhorse of Tony Khan's promotion.
Page is a 13-year veteran in the professional wrestling business. It would be hard to admit that a guy of his caliber has never won a major world title in his entire career.
Hangman Page rose through the ranks in no time, making a name for himself in the Indies, where he spent nearly seven years before joining a top promotion like AEW.
Even when he joined Tony Khan's promotion, it seemed as though he was lost in the shuffle. It could even be possible that the company didn't want to rush with his push. On top of that, the unfortunate pandemic era must have come as a roadblock in Hangman Page's career.
Now that the fans are back, Tony Khan shouldn't waste time in having a babyface superstar become the front runner to carry the company, and there's currently no one better than Hangman Page.
With that said, let's take a look at five reasons why Hangman Page should be the one to dethrone Kenny Omega as the AEW World Champion.
#5 Hangman Page is the most beloved babyface in the entire AEW roster
By now, it has become somewhat apparent that the company preferes pushing a guy who holds the ability to connect with the audience. It doesn't matter if fans boo or cheer. Their reaction is enough to classify the character of a wrestler.
Considering that, Hangman Page is perhaps the biggest superstar that comes to mind when we talk about the current popular babyfaces in the company. The Anxious Millennial Cowboy has always made fans pop out of their seats. Moreover, his association with the Dark Order has somehow made him even more popular.
It is widely believed that fans tend to cheer for the underdogs. While Hangman Page isn't the underdog here, his stablemates have definitely become one, after the untimely demise of their leader Brodie Lee.
So it only makes sense to have Hangman Page not only go after Kenny Omega's AEW World Championship but also win it. Fans would already dub it a classic heel vs babyface bout.
#4 Hangman Page as the AEW World Champion would give Kenny Omega a much-needed break
Having Hangman Page as the AEW World Champion would be a win-win situation for both parties.
This equation would not only allow Hangman Page to carry the company, but would give Kenny Omega a well-deserving break from pro-wrestling.
If the recent reports are true, Kenny Omega is currently dealing with multiple infections in the form of a stomach virus, bone bruises near his tailbone, and some wear & tear on his knees. Although there is some good news on that front, it cannot be argued that Kenny Omega deserves a break.
The Cleaner himself stated that he was considering retiring from the wrestling business. One cannot deny that Kenny Omega has consistently been working with multiple promotions and headlining various cards around the world.
On top of that, he's holding top championships across three companies right now - AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, and AAA. All Elite Wrestling could grant him a leave of absence to reduce his workload for the time being.
A small hiatus from the promotion would not only help The Best Bout Machine deal with his injuries, but it would also enable him to prolong his wrestling career. With the All Out pay-per-view not far away, the company could book Hangman Page to dethrone Kenny Omega to become the new AEW World Champion.
#3 Hangman Page is one of the most protected superstars on the entire roster
Not many people may have acknowledged the fact that Hangman Page has secured 16 victories this year. That number puts him at the top of the list of wrestlers with the highest number of wins so far.
His only loss came back on the April 22 episode of AEW Dynamite, where he came up short against Brian Cage. But Hangman took vengeance last month at the Double or Nothing event.
It is an impressive record for a wrestler who hasn't been involved in any Championship feuds. The company has protected him for a reason, and now it's about time to pay it off.
That's why last week, the Dark Order came out on his behalf to declare that Hangman Page would be next in line for Kenny Omega's AEW World Title.
Even though Page was visibly upset at the Dark Order for making this move, the seeds have already been planted. The feud is inevitable now, and the storyline will most likely give Hangman Page the crowning moment of his career.
#2 Kenny Omega vs Hangman Page is almost a year in the making
Kenny Omega vs Hangman Page is perhaps the greatest storyline AEW has told in their early years. The company has a ready-made story for both of these top men.
If we take a trip down memory lane, Hangman Page once held a prominent position in The Elite. He even became the inaugural AEW World Tag Team Champion alongside Kenny Omega. Both men even held the tag team titles for 228 days.
Soon, the Elite, especially the Young Bucks, kicked the Cowboy out of their faction. It is worth noting that Kenny Omega rose to prominence only after he separated and defeated Hangman Page to get into contention for the AEW World Championship. After that, both men went their separate ways and surprisingly were never booked in a storyline together.
The story writes itself, and it has now come full circle. Now that the fans are back, the company shouldn't waste time pulling the trigger on this money feud. The promo work from both men would itself sell this storyline to fans.
If Kenny Omega has the Young Bucks and Good Brothers by his side, Page has the Dark Order. This will be the complete redemption story for Hangman Page.
#1 Hangman Page proves to himself, and the world, that he is an elite superstar
Hangman Page has been on a downward spiral ever since he was kicked out The Elite. Soon after, the storyline depicted Hangman Page suddenly becoming pessimistic and a shadow of himself.
In certain BTE episodes, Page turned into an alcoholic and managed to even live in the woods for a while. He started to doubt his own abilities and questioned his place in the world.
This was a weird yet logical depiction of Hangman Page's character. He still fears failure. Maybe that is why he never challenged Kenny Omega for the AEW World title.
The presence of the Dark Order in this storyline will help Hangman page boost his confidence and realize his ultimate dream. Once Page is laser-focused, he's going to come up with all guns blazing to take on Kenny Omega.
A match over a year in the making. A feud that has been brewing seemingly forever. A story that may never have been told before in professional wrestling, in the way that it has been told so far.
An Anxious Millennial Cowboy who dared to stand up to the very people that helped put him on the map. A unique wrestling angle in an age where everything seems to have been done before.
A story of friendship, betrayal, expectation, hope and despair culminating in an exquisite match showcasing two of the finest storytellers to ever step foot into an AEW ring.
This match could potentially define All Elite Wrestling by merely redefining The Elite's definition of the word 'elite.'
