5 Ways Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley's absence can affect AEW

Kenny Omega (left) and Jon Moxley (right)
Kenny Omega (left) and Jon Moxley (right)

#4 Hangman Page's entire AEW World Championship run can be affected

As exciting as it is to see Hangman Page finally hold the coveted AEW World Championship, there's a slight possibility that we might witness an underwhelming title run from the fan-favorite superstar.

As discussed earlier, the company has not done a good job while building up challengers for the world title except for Bryan Danielson. Believe it or not, AEW had to turn Bryan heel because there were no villainous characters left after Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley's hiatus.

It's safe to assume Bryan won't be defeating The Cowboy for the championship so soon. So who's next after The American Dragon? If you look at the current rankings in the men's division, stars like Scorpio Sky, Jungle Boy, or Miro are placed next for the title shot.

A full-fledged feud with Jon Moxley would have given Page's initial days as champion a good run. Perhaps a renewed rivalry with Kenny Omega could also have been on the cards. Though the rankings could get shuffled, it just seems like Hangman Page will be short of credible challengers.


#3 Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega's absence could affect AEW ratings

Another massive fallout from Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley's absence could be AEW failing to keep up the weekly ratings.

It's been a while since the company has garnered one million ratings on its flagship program, Dynamite. Though the addition of Malakai Black, CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, and even Adam Cole is impressive on paper, will anyone finally move the needle? Is Hangman Page the man to appeal to more people into this product?

The landscape affected by Mox and Omega's hiatus will be the most challenging time for AEW. It will be interesting to see how the company plays its cards to maintain the ratings.

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